Anyone else having a case of "The Lasts?"

[Truckerchic 171]

First Congrats to all and your upcoming surgeries!!! I think almost all of use went thru this, but guess what it's not the last time for some yes they will never eat some things again but for others they will. Surgery does not always produce dumping and you will be able to eat way to many calories in a day if you don't fix the problems that got you to this point.

Some people have medical reasons for gaining weight but others don't, I am 11 months out and every day is still a struggle I don't dump and although I eat way smaller portions I have had bad days emotionally where my calories add up, now your probably saying "well that's not gonna happen to me because I will never eat those foods again after" believe me I said that pre also but when you struggle with food addiction, an emotional eater and a busy life it's very easy to lose focus... your food demons need to be addressed...best wishes

[joy59 81]

Thank you Truckerchic, it is a good reminder that after surgery it is important to use all the tools and making wise choices and that everyone can find away to eat around the surgery and we each need to come to terms with that.

[smiley922 447]

had a bad day and with the case of the lasts going on, I almost did myself in.

I work in my car, some days it is 12 hours or more. Today was a 12 hour day and under stress from outside forces I let get to me. I stopped and bought a smoked sausage from the salt lick sausage company, oh so yummy. Then they were giving samples of sweet and salty pecans, and I bought a pound bag, what the heck was I thinking. Then a friend brought me some salmon and 2 chocolate covered strawberrys.

So, I threw away half the bun from the sausage, I had about 8 of the pecans and gave the bag to my son and his friend to take out of the house, and I ate the salmon and the strawberrys are in the fridge, planning to give to my boyfriend tomorrow.

I was not as bad as I could have been, but wow, I have not had a day like that where I tried to sabotage all my hard work. Thank you for reading my confession

[Truckerchic 171]

Totally understand smiley I drive truck and my days range from 12 to 14 hours and if it's been a stressful day I have to make sure I stay in my truck after work and eat my planned meals I go into truck stop when I'm tired stressed or weak forget it!!

[layknee 357]

I did the same thing. The last thing I ate was the best sandwich and worst for me an Ooey-Gooey cheeseburger. It's a half pound burger with a ball of cheese cooked inside. I want like this is my last cheeseburger for long long time.

[shellbell79 44]

I did the same thing. The last thing I ate was the best sandwich and worst for me an Ooey-Gooey cheeseburger. It's a half pound burger with a ball of cheese cooked inside. ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1412078351.683966.jpg I want like this is my last cheeseburger for long long time.

Omg, I think if you eat that cheeseball burger, it might just be your last meal EVER. Lol, I've never seen something so crazy. Good luck with that and I hope you don't suffer a heart attack. Lol

[layknee 357]

Omg, I think if you eat that cheeseball burger, it might just be your last meal EVER. Lol, I've never seen something so crazy. Good luck with that and I hope you don't suffer a heart attack. Lol

no heart attack but it took me forever to finish. I can't remember the last time I ate a 1/2 pound burger.

[ArleneV 6]

I am checking in to see how my fellow September 30th surgery date people faired.

I am in pain. So much pain. Wow, I didn't know it was going to hurt this much.

Is anybody else experiencing this? It does go away, right?

[Larly109 19]

I had a pint of Ben and Jerry's ice cream as my last big splurge. It's funny, but that was something I have craved and enjoyed so much in the past and that last time just wasn't very satisfying.

Now that I'm 10 days post surgery, I'm not craving anything sweet - in fact I'm a little sick of sweet with all the Protein shakes. What I want now is savory flavors to counteract the sweetness of the shakes. I am on full liquids now, working up to puréed and find that it all gets easier as you heal. There are still adjustments - had my first "oof, that was one bite too much" today as I ate a scrambled egg.

Hang in there! It does get better!

[Gee Vann 12]

Hi everyone.

this is my first time posting and very new to this support group. I have my surgery (RNY) scheduled for November 5th and set to start Optifast on October 15th. I'm so excited a little nervous too but I'm going through this little phase where I think, "last time for this, last time for that," thing. Like eating at my favourite restaurant for the last time, having a girls wine night etc.. I'm hoping I'm not the only one that has done or who is doing this? I think it's a pretty realistic thing to do considering the massive changes up ahead. Anyone with me here? Lol

[Gee Vann 12]

Oh my goodness, I've been having, "my last time," moments off and on for last 9 months. I just found out today that my surgery date is November 24th so I'm sure I'm going to have a lot more before my pre-op appointment. LOL

Best of Luck to you on your journey!!!

[AmyC65 34]

My husband had RNY a few years before me, we jokingly called it our "farewell tours". But I do see now that my husband can eat just about anything in small amounts - it's not the end of good eating, but it will be a while and it will always be different. (and much smaller portions!)

[jannylou 3]

The week before my pre-op diet began, my husband and I went on a farewell tour of our favorite restaurants. Didn't gorge or anything, but it gave me a chance to review their menu and decide what I could have when I'm back to solid food. Calling it a farewell tour made me feel like a rock star and not sad at all.

[layknee 357]

Better than my term. food funerals.

[shellbell79 44]

2 days pre surgery!! Is a farewell Breakfast to risky?