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I have not had surgery yet but I will be havingsurgery probably in the next month. Now that surgery is coming up I feel myself going into a "have to eat" mode. I am not sure why but I think it's almost a panic mode that I wont enjoy or be able to have food anymore. But... it has made me realize that I definatly have a problem with food and brain hunger. How did some of you deal with brain hunger? What are some resorces to help with this>?:closedeyes:

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I did the same thing preop really bad and then some kind folks on this forum pointed out that the great thing about the sleeve is that there is no food that is totally off limits in moderation after your surgery. I know that dealing with my unhealthy relationship with food will be something that I am doing support groups and potentially therapy for. I think that for me this will be something that even if I am at my goal weight will still be something I work at.

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It is a challenge for sure. I knew that I liked food but had no idea how addicted I was. The eating less part is easy - if you eat too much you will get sick or be very uncomfortable. It is the wanting something and not being able to have it in the quantity you want. Or knowing that it isn't something healthy to be eating.

It does really help when the scale goes down, clothes fit better, "old" smaller clothes fit again ... and when someone notices. My husband has been very good at noticing the changes. I also cut my hair a bit today and he said I looked 6 years younger! LOL uh, ok ... 6 years? Why not 5 or 7??

For me, I don't feel it is bad enough for counseling at this point. It seems more like a bad habit to break. I am smart enough to know that I shouldn't be eating in such large amounts - just have to get mentally used to it.

I am finally starting to feel more like exercising also; hopefully I will be released from my back dr soon for something besides walking.

If you recognize ahead of time that you have an issue with food mentally, you may be able to deal with it on your own. If not, I would try to find a counselor who deals with addictions and understands weight issues. I have seen counselors a few times over the years and you want someone you can easily connect with.

Good Luck!

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Thanks everyone, that makes me feel better and helps me get into my own head some. :001_tongue:

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