In Mourning

[sandy1 1]

So I am 5 days into my pre-op diet and I am starting to realize that I can never stuff myself again. I mean this diet is difficult but after this then i am banded and will be eating small amounts. I sometimes feel like I am mourning my old fattening lifestyle. Anyone feel this way?

[savingface 0]

So I am 5 days into my pre-op diet and I am starting to realize that I can never stuff myself again. I mean this diet is difficult but after this then i am banded and will be eating small amounts. I sometimes feel like I am mourning my old fattening lifestyle. Anyone feel this way?

I definitely understand..It has taken awhile to come to terms with this. I am four weeks post op. I felt like the people around me could not grasp what it would be like to say, eat a traditional tday dinner...you know stuff yourself, sleep, eat some more.,and then no more, not again, not ever...!!!! But I am happy to report as soon as my weight started to drop, my knees didn't hurt as bad, and actually feeling full, the grief tour is over. It may come again from time to time...but i'll cross that bridge if that happens...Good luck..

[Jenn1214 120]

I felt the same way right after surgery. After drinking my umpteenth Protein Shake while watching everyone around me eat, I wondered if I would ever enjoy food again. I worried that I wouldn't be able to eat my favorite foods again. I definitely felt a loss in my life, because food was such a big part of it for so long. It was there for me in good times and in bad, to comfort me. And to make me feel guilty afterwards.

Four weeks later, I've begun to come to terms with my new lifestyle. I can still enjoy food, just not in the massive quantities that I used to. Once I get my first fill I know there will probably be things I can't eat or that don't agree with me. I think this will be a lifelong learning process and I'll just have to take it one day at a time. The biggest thing for me is learning that I need to eat to live, not the other way around. Slowly but surely I'm getting there. You will too!

[HeatherinCA 10]

The post band diet isn't as bad as everyone thinks. I remember I was so scared too that I was only going to get to eat a 1/4 cup of tuna for the rest of my life and that simply isn't true. I eat fairly normally, I just eat less. It's not weird to not be stuffing yourself, you feel so much better eating a normal diet. Also it's uncomfortable as hell, and you are full of gas if you overeat ahha, do it once and you won't want to.

[jenn79co 13]

So I am 5 days into my pre-op diet and I am starting to realize that I can never stuff myself again. I mean this diet is difficult but after this then i am banded and will be eating small amounts. I sometimes feel like I am mourning my old fattening lifestyle. Anyone feel this way?

Just wait! That feeling will turn into a feeling of, "i'm not a slave to food anymore!"

It gets better hang in there!

[54Shirley 105]

You bet ya ! But wait until you get over the old you, and Celebrate :party: the new you. Trust me,,,, that will happen to.

[ElizabethNYC 1]

I understand how you're feeling. I feel like I'll never feel that satisfaction again but I know I just have to keep moving forward and keep my chin up, things will get better. Guess we never realized how much food controlled our life.

[princesslea 0]

So I am 5 days into my pre-op diet and I am starting to realize that I can never stuff myself again. I mean this diet is difficult but after this then i am banded and will be eating small amounts. I sometimes feel like I am mourning my old fattening lifestyle. Anyone feel this way?

I am just starting the process and I have already had this thought cross my mind numerous times. I realize this will definitely change my outlook on food and eating. Good Luck to you! One day at a time.

[54Shirley 105]

They call it your LAST SUPPER.

But trust me,, you will get use to it. :success1:

[slm2007 7]

I feel that way and I'm day 2 of my pre-op liquid diet. I have been thinking and mourning my food also. BUT, I read so many posts that people can eat whatever they want, but limited. That is what i need....I will be happy to enjoy the "taste" without getting stuffed and gaining. Control....that is what I am looking forward to.

[54Shirley 105]

I feel that way and I'm day 2 of my pre-op liquid diet. I have been thinking and mourning my food also. BUT, I read so many posts that people can eat whatever they want, but limited. That is what i need....I will be happy to enjoy the "taste" without getting stuffed and gaining. Control....that is what I am looking forward to.

Make sure you do your Protein shakes,,, they will help kill the hunger beast. Even some help helps.

Keep focused.:juggle:

Shirley.