Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Holidays Fears And Rambles And Updates



Recommended Posts

Last holiday season before my surgery. I realized this last night this will be the last holiday that I will eat a lot of turkey and pass out on the couch while my family yells over football. I realized that I may never eat my mothers famous sheet cake again. I realized this will be the

Last year I will tell my family the wrong size of clothing while they shop. This is the last new years I will have a weight loss goal.

I am nervous and excited and a little sad about the upcoming holiday season. Then January I will prepare for my surgery. Jan 16 is when my psych will give the okay to be re evaluated. Two and a half months. It feels like it is crawling some days other days it feels like it is zooming by.

I watched a documentary on rny the other day and freaked my self out. There is a huge deference from seeing the models and seeing the thing live.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

wow what was the documentary called? I've looked up some videos on youtube, but a proper documentary would be cool.

and yeah, I am thinking similar, only since my surgery is before xmas, its more that I wont be able to do all those bingey things I did last year, and I'm ok with that... I think...

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I don't remember what it was called . It was on discovery health at like two in the morning lol.

I was thinking about everything while I was pondering what to get everyone and it all hit and I cried like a baby. Idk I get super emotional when I think about how much everything will change. Both in a good way and a bad way. I worry about how I will change and how people will see me. I worry about missing out being able to drink on my 21st birthday and losing friends after the subconscious social structure is disrupted. But on the other hand I sorry about not having kids or dying I'm the next 10 years.

Even though I have these worries the surgery is everything I want and need wrapped up in one. I want this more than anything , I am scared about something going wrong or failing

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm scared too but I know, like you, that this is best. My surgery is the 19th so I may even be in the hospital on turkey day. I'm good with it. Actually it will be few less pounds to lose. I don't want people to know but the will. Three weeks off work then losing 130 pounds (positive thinking). Good luck to you!! We are here to help.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I feel your pain. The holidays for my family is a huge time for eating and gorging ourselves. This is even more scary for me because it looks like I will most likely be stuck doing my two week liquid diet right smack during Christmas Eve and Day. This is a huge challenge. I'm always in charge of baking Cookies and we have a big party on xmas eve with tons of catering...ugh...we can do this!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I always make all the holiday meals. The good news for me is I can enjoy it all in tiny amount except the piece of apple pie. I will not feel excluded but I wont & can't over eat anyhow. We can in the future with out over doing it enjoy food again & go back on track.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • BabySpoons

      Sometimes reading the posts here make me wonder if some people just weren't mentally ready for WLS and needed more time with the bariatric team psychiatrist. Complaining about the limited drink/food choices early on... blah..blah...blah. The living to eat mentality really needs to go and be replaced with eating to live. JS
      · 1 reply
      1. Bypass2Freedom

        We have to remember that everyone moves at their own pace. For some it may be harder to adjust, people may have other factors at play that feed into the unhealthy relationship with food e.g. eating disorders, trauma. I'd hope those who you are referring to address this outside of this forum, with a professional.


        This is a place to feel safe to vent, seek advice, hopefully without judgement.


        Compassion goes a long way :)

    • Theweightisover2024🙌💪

      Question for anyone, how did you get your mind right before surgery? Like as far as eating better foods and just doing better in general? I'm having a really hard time with this. Any help is appreciated 🙏❤️
      · 2 replies
      1. NickelChip

        I had about 6 months between deciding to do surgery and getting scheduled. I came across the book The Pound of Cure by Dr. Matthew Weiner, a bariatric surgeon in Arizona, and started to implement some of the changes he recommended (and lost 13 lbs in the process without ever feeling deprived). The book is very simple, and the focus is on whole, plant based foods, but within reason. It's not an all or nothing approach, or going vegan or something, but focuses on improvement and aiming for getting it right 80-90% of the time. His suggestions are divided into 12 sections that you can tackle over time, perhaps one per month for a year if a person is just trying to improve nutrition and build good habits. They range from things like cutting out artificial sweetener or eating more beans to eating a pound of vegetables per day. I found it really effective pre-surgery and it's an eating style I will be working to get back to as I am further out from surgery and have more capacity. Small changes you can sustain will do the most for building good habits for life.

      2. Theweightisover2024🙌💪

        That sounds awesome. I'll have to check that out thanks!

    • BeanitoDiego

      I've hit a stall 9 months out. I'm not worried, though. My fitness levels continue to improve and I have nearly accomplished my pre-surgery goal of learning to scuba dive! One dive left to complete to get my PADI card 🐠
      I was able to go for a 10K/6mile hike in the mountains two days ago just for the fun of it. In the before days, I might have attempted this, but it would have taken me 7 or 8 hours to complete and I would have been exhausted and in pain for the next two days. Taking my time with breaks for snacks and water, I was finished with my wee jaunt in only 4 hours 😎 and really got to enjoy photographing some insects, fungi, and turtles.
      Just for fun last week, I ran two 5Ks in two days, something I would have never done in the past! Next goal is a 10K before the end of this month.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Teriesa

      Hi everyone, I wrote back in May about having no strength. I still get totally exhausted just walking from room to room, it’s so bad I’m using a walker with wheels of all things. I had the gastric sleeve Jan. 24th. I’m doing exactly what the programs says, except protein shakes. I have different meats and protein bars daily, including vitamins daily. I do drink my fluids as well.  I go in for IV hydration 4 days a week and feel ok just til evening.  So far as of Jan 1st I’ve dropped 76 lbs. I just want to enjoy the weight lose. Any suggestions or has anyone else gone thru this??  Doctor says just increase calorie intake, still the same. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Stone Art By SKL

      Decorative Wall Cladding & Panels | Stone Art By SKL
      Elevate your space with Stone Art By SKL's decorative wall claddings & panels. Explore premium designs for timeless elegance.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×