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[Flygirl123 150]

Thanks for sharing such an honest post. God Bless!

[mrsbailey921 117]

I definitely love this thread and with the seeming spike in mental illness, I truly believe food has a large connection to it. As you said op, all of those chemicals in foods MUST affect us in other ways too. I don't see how we can digest so many things we can't even pronounce and think none of it bothers us mentally. Congratulations op on your many successes!

Edited December 6, 2014 by mrsbailey921

[lily0327 7]

The first part of your post hit me hard... I was so sad at the thought of having to give up binge eating. I could easily have eaten a large pizza before. And probably more. And that type of eating became so regular to me I was scared i wouldn't be able to break it even with surgery, but I was shocked at feeling a sense of grief and loss at not being able to consume 4 meals at one time. I know now that this sense of loss is exactly why I needed this surgery. I need to live. Not just breathe and feel my heart beat, but truly be ALIVE. I have a long way to go, but I'm at peace with where I'm starting.

Edited December 7, 2014 by lily0327

[alwaysvegas 702]

I remember eating 3 large pizzas in one day. I also used to eat 2 of those 1lb Bomb burritos a couple times per week.

I made a vow to begin breaking my food compulsions before surgery. For me, it made such a difference to my post-surgery outlook.

I can still feel myself wanting to graze even on the healthier foods, but the compulsion is not nearly as strong as it was when eating the heavily-processed foods before I started changing my lifestyle.

I love my sleeve!

I do put on my XXL shirts just about every weekend when I'm cleaning the house or just lounging. I love to take a gander at myself in those shirts in the mirror. It's really an inspiration for how much I've accomplished and to remind me not to fall back into old lifestyles. Then I put on a medium shirt when I'm headed to the gym and really pat myself on the back!

[pinkbunies 359]

It gets better. I love hearing from friends and even my customers tell me... OMG you look so good. You've lost so much weight. I love hearing it because I know its working. I've been ordering more clothes, all smaller sizes.

I know I'l have to order even smaller clothes soon.

I don't miss binge eating at all.

[Wtloss 75]

Congratulations! You are on the right track and good for you for keeping up with your psych appointments being proactive in our medical and mental Heath is very important. Lots of good info in this thread. Thanks for sharing