butterflywhisper

Hello, I’m new here, I’m having the procedure in April. I’m starting before the surgery to eat the way I will after the surgery. I was advised by my surgeon to eat mainly protein, vegetables and some fruit if I wanted it. He was telling me to be successful I’ll need to give up most carbohydrates all together. I’m having trouble with this thought ill never have pizza or chocolate again. I understand in order to be successful I need to adapt a complete new way of thinking. I need to let go of the unhealthy foods and just eat only healthy foods for the rest of my life. But even normal dieting people still eat some unhealthy foods as a ‘cheat day or treat. Do you still enjoy the occasional slice of pizza? I also understand that what I’m sacrificing is nothing compared to the better life I will have afterwards. I will have my health and quality of life back. That is priceless! So I’m prepared to eat only certain things for the rest of my life. I’m more then ready to have this surgery. I just need support with the fact as a foodie I’m leaving so much food behind for good! thank you Lisa

Wow! Thank you for all the wonderful responses! I’m happy to learn I can still eat things but in moderation and once in awhile. I’m also grateful for the recipes and suggestions you guys gave me for pizza. My surgeon has this black and white mindset but he also knows of my food addiction and he thinks if I eat more simply protein and vegetables and make a habit out of that I’ll be successful. I get where he’s coming from but I don’t want a life too restrictive.