Were Your Eyes Wide Open?

[Lissa 2,631]

I think I was pretty well-informed, but there have been surprises along the way. I thought I had my "head hunger" under control, but I'm fighting it now, again. It's a long battle, but one I'm determined to win. I thought I'd lose more slowly than I have lost weight. THAT is a pleasant surprise! I also thought it would be easier, but I've battled a couple of really big issues in the last 4 months that are not WLS related. I'm surprised at how much I want to comfort myself/bury the problem with food.

On the good side, I'm much more energetic than I thought I'd be at this stage, and I'm doing more exercise than I thought I'd be able to accomplish.

I think everyone's journey is different, but we all learn from one another.

Good luck with your journey!!

[Aussiegirl 580]

I felt very prepared for what I was going to go through. I did alot of research and made the best choice for me. I met 2 surgeons and chose the one I felt most comfortable with. We do not have to jump through as many hoops down here as you guys do with insurance companies paying.

I was prepared all the complications post surgery. It seems the only thing I was not Iprepared for was how easy MY recovery was, I had very little pain. Recovery almost felt too easy, but I have had to learn my sleeve like everyone else.

It is definitely the best decision I made for myself.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

yes for the most part, life is pretty normal these days. I can still eat plenty of junk food if that's what I choose to do. Of course, I know I will gain weight back when I do that.

There are some differences. When I was first sleeved, anything with sugar made me very nauseous. I wish that was still true.

I can guzzle Water, but not if it's really cold. I really prefer room temp Water.< /p>

[LoserMama 37]

I knew I was a food addict but as royboy said, now you realize all this time you have to fill without food. And how much time you spent thinking about food. I have already made some less optimal choices on soft foods phase, allowing in some treats like chocolate. I have felt guilty that my calories now in soft phase have been 800-900 calories. I am thinking that might be too much.

I du my research before habd, knew I had food issues and this would be hard work. I think what I was not prepared for is the fatigue.