25 and 1 week post op in Tn

[zebh11 0]

Hi all I am relatively new here and I've got quite a few questions! My story I've been heavy all my life and I've had diabetes and high blood pressure for over 5 years now so I decided bypass surgery was my only option since nothing else seemed to work. I'm 25 years old , pre-surgery weight 258 and I'm one week post op. I'm not extremely hungry but I have been having serious cravings for food that I generally never eat? Has anyone else had these cravings? I'm just so worried that ill eat things again that are not healthy craving hot dogs and burgers :-( idk but after having this surgery I am realizing the relationship that I have with food is so unhealthy... Maybe I haven't had a chance to grieve the loss of food yet... I just can't stand these cravings.., Also I've still got alot of pain in my left side ... Every time I move to sit or stand its like someone is punching me in the kidneys??? Is this normal? Any and all advice is helpful!! Elizabeth

[Chelly 364]

Elizabeth maybe you need help from a therapist who specializes in people that have had Bariatric surgery.

They can help you with understanding your relationship with food.< /p>

It's just a thought for you to think about.

Good luck.

[zebh11 0]

Chelly,

Thanks I actually was thinking the same thing. I've used food as a comforter my entire life to the point I'm afraid I'm addicted to it now so I do need to see a therapist about it ... I'm glad someone else agrees with me bc my family thinks its just bc I haven't eaten...

[Wallflower7522 328]

How are you doing now? Better I hope. I had weird cravings too. It gets easier. I'm in TN too, North East.