Saying Goodbye To My Old Life

[newgirltx 41]

Once I will be having surgery mid december and be starting my pre op diet just after thanksgiving I can't stop thinking about all the changes that are going to happen. Did anyone else have food troubwl during this time? I am eating so badly! I feel like my fat is getting ready to walk the green mile.

[Texarkolina 201]

Yeah--did the food funerals a little myself. Like there were a few baconators involved.

Before surgery, I though I was saying "good bye" to my old friend food and giving up my ability to enjoy eating. Now, at 3 months out, I realize that is not how I feel at all. I finally feel free from my huge appetite that has been controlling me my whole life. It is like I have a secret super power--I can be satisfied with a tiny amount of food. Plus...I enjoy eating now every bit as much, if not more, than I did before. It is like I can eat slowly and savor my food rather than gulping it down as my appetite pushed me to do before the surgery.

What you are going through is normal--don't be too hard on yourself.

Good luck on your sleeve!