having a hard time today! My mind is winning so far! This Sucks

[momofjal 12]

feeling a bit depressed. I feel so good as if nothing has happened and keep thinking to myself: Oh, my hubby and I could go eat this or that and I have to remind myself that I can't!

[kchristian 64]

When my mind starts winning, I take a Xanax

But seriously, I think everyone of us goes through this! Think about it like this, you are actually mourning the death of your old self! She literally can't exist anymore because you can't turn to food for entertainment/comfort/boredom/etc, like you probably used to. I know I did. I should throw my "fat self" a funeral!

Also - remember that as a woman, as you lose weight rapidly, your fat cells are going to release tons of extra estrogen because that's where it's stored. I feel like a psycho pms killer some days. The slightest thing will make me cry or yell. I just tell myself it's normal. If I have an actual medical reason for something, I don't stress about it as much. You are going to feel MUCH better 3 weeks from now - I promise!

[HatheryOnHerWay 603]

feeling a bit depressed. I feel so good as if nothing has happened and keep thinking to myself: Oh, my hubby and I could go eat this or that and I have to remind myself that I can't!

I have the SAME PROBLEM. My husband and I bond best over trying new foods and new restaurants. I know that one day I'll be able to do that again, but just not now. I think for me it's just that bonding that I miss more than the actual food. Gotta find a new way to bond!

[futureloser 190]

I have the SAME PROBLEM. My husband and I bond best over trying new foods and new restaurants. I know that one day I'll be able to do that again' date=' but just not now. I think for me it's just that bonding that I miss more than the actual food. Gotta find a new way to bond![/quote']

I think I just read a thread that might be of help ! It starts with OMG or something- how to bond and get some protein! LoL

[futureloser 190]

I think I just read a thread that might be of help ! It starts with OMG or something- how to bond and get some protein! LoL

Oh no, it started with XXX

[belladona 153]

Im not sleeved yet ,on liquid diet and I can relate ALREADY! As I drove home from work today the old me would stop somewhere and get something to eat to hold me over to dinner like thru dunkin donut drive thru. Or at dinner want to try food, my husband likes to try new things and now I cant . I actually didnt know what to do with myself. Im not gonna lie sucks already. Good luck to you.

[belladona 153]

When my mind starts winning, I take a Xanax

But seriously, I think everyone of us goes through this! Think about it like this, you are actually mourning the death of your old self! She literally can't exist anymore because you can't turn to food for entertainment/comfort/boredom/etc, like you probably used to. I know I did. I should throw my "fat self" a funeral!

Gotta get me some of that zanax

[johnlatte 1,232]

Folks. all this is just temporary. Your life after sleeve is pretty much normal. You won't be busting out at the buffet, or knocking back a large pie with extra cheese, but you can resume living and I promise you will live much better than your are now. Try to hang in there and focus on the long run. This process is equally tough mentally as it is physically.

just so you know, I went to lunch today with a friend. She wanted to go mexican, so we did. I had a nice, but healthy lunch and totally enjoyed the conversation and company. You'll be fine. If this is making you crazy/depressed etc. take the opportunity to figure out why. Maybe that reason is why you are going through the WLS process......

[jmonique78 54]

Folks. all this is just temporary. Your life after sleeve is pretty much normal. You won't be busting out at the buffet' date=' or knocking back a large pie with extra cheese, but you can resume living and I promise you will live much better than your are now. Try to hang in there and focus on the long run. This process is equally tough mentally as it is physically.

just so you know, I went to lunch today with a friend. She wanted to go mexican, so we did. I had a nice, but healthy lunch and totally enjoyed the conversation and company. You'll be fine. If this is making you crazy/depressed etc. take the opportunity to figure out why. Maybe that reason is why you are going through the WLS process...... <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Good post!