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

Recommended Posts

So now that my life doesn't revolve around food o find myself thinking about food alot...and don't know what to do with myself since I'm not eating. Does anyone else struggle with this? What do you do to keep your mind off of cravings? I'm 5 days post op so I have had nothing but liquids!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Preach it! I don't know what to do with myself either when food is not the focal point of my life. I'm 10 days post op.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Oh my gawd!!

It's AMAZING how much more there is to life than food and excess weight. Do a mud run, learn to Zumba, climb a mountain, buy a camera and explore your world, go paddle around a lake, strap on some roller blades, volunteer to walk dogs at the animal shelter, play some golf, ride a roller coaster, plant a garden, mow some lawns for the elderly, explore your city, go white Water rafting, zipline across a mountain top...

Go out and LIVE your life as you never have before. food is fuel, that's it. Once you figure that out, you will be SO MUCH more free.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Just for those little moments when you are just home for a little bit, or watching tv, the times we are usually eating, are the hardest! I completely understand!!!

But... Once you are able to eat real food and are off the liquids your cravings will likely calm down some. The reason they did for me was because food doesn't make me feel the same anymore. I used to be able to eat and get so full, and feel great, but bad at the same time! Lol

Now food is just here to make sure I have enough nutrients to get by. I think it's part physical (with our tiny tummies) and part mental!! I really rely on cheeses and Protein bars to help my cravings, and you will see that once you can have these things it doesn't take but just a little bit to fill you up!

Good luck, it does get better I promise!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Oh my gawd!!

It's AMAZING how much more there is to life than food and excess weight. Do a mud run, learn to Zumba, climb a mountain, buy a camera and explore your world, go paddle around a lake, strap on some roller blades, volunteer to walk dogs at the animal shelter, play some golf, ride a roller coaster, plant a garden, mow some lawns for the elderly, explore your city, go white Water rafting, zipline across a mountain top...

Go out and LIVE your life as you never have before. food is fuel, that's it. Once you figure that out, you will be SO MUCH more free.

Yes but it's not that simple. Not like flicking a light switch. Try Judith Beck and Martha Beck for some actual neuroplasticity to help change your brain.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

"LIFE STARTS AFTER YOUR COMFORT ZONE" time to start doing new things, there's thousands of things you can try, photography, walking, hiking, riding a bike, helping your community, shelters, find a new hobby….it's hard in the beginning but then you're going to want more and more…just like food!!! GOOD LUCK.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Oh my gawd!!

It's AMAZING how much more there is to life than food and excess weight. Do a mud run, learn to Zumba, climb a mountain, buy a camera and explore your world, go paddle around a lake, strap on some roller blades, volunteer to walk dogs at the animal shelter, play some golf, ride a roller coaster, plant a garden, mow some lawns for the elderly, explore your city, go white Water rafting, zipline across a mountain top...

Go out and LIVE your life as you never have before. food is fuel, that's it. Once you figure that out, you will be SO MUCH more free.

Yes but it's not that simple. Not like flicking a light switch. Try Judith Beck and Martha Beck for some actual neuroplasticity to help change your brain.

I guess I was very lucky and VERY ready. It was "that easy" for me. I was done being fat. I was done eating myself to death. I was done being unhealthy and I was done watching everyone else live a full life while I made excuses.

I made the decision and I went for it. I am no one exciting or special. If I can, anyone can.

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

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • 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

    ×