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I'm a few days away from the pre-op, and then the surgery 10/13. I'm surprised that my feelings are changing, I was super excited, ready to go, wish it was today, and then I went shopping. All of a sudden I realized looking at items on the shelves, my freedom to select anything, is going to be gone. This may be the last grocery shopping I do that I'm free to pick anything I want. That was always out there, of course. But to actually be there in that moment. I guess you would say reality arrived today. It took me by surprise, and kept getting stronger and stronger. It's so ironic, your trapped by food, and soon to be free of it. Did you have freedom before or do you have freedom now?

Let me know what you think, I could really use some feedback.

Thank You

Michelle

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Wow ! I went today and bought stuff for that first week after surgery and I got so nervous

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I'm a few days away from the pre-op, and then the surgery 10/13. I'm surprised that my feelings are changing, I was super excited, ready to go, wish it was today, and then I went shopping. All of a sudden I realized looking at items on the shelves, my freedom to select anything, is going to be gone. This may be the last grocery shopping I do that I'm free to pick anything I want. That was always out there, of course. But to actually be there in that moment. I guess you would say reality arrived today. It took me by surprise, and kept getting stronger and stronger. It's so ironic, your trapped by food, and soon to be free of it. Did you have freedom before or do you have freedom now?

Let me know what you think, I could really use some feedback.

Thank You

Michelle

I'm entering my 2nd week of the liquid pre-op diet and can TOTALLY relate to what you're feeling! Once the reality has began to set it, it's a bit scary! Hang in there. We can do this!

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I am looking forward to the 'control' of a prescribed diet because I take advantage of that freedom you speak about.

food is everywhere and we must eat to live but when we rely on food for comfort or to alleviate boredom, what do we do after surgery?

It hasn't hit me yet but it will when I realize I can't just grab some chips or stop at a fast food place because its easy.

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I cried and cried before surgery. I was so emotional. I had used food as a coping skill since I was a kid. Now that was changing, I was scared. But once I calmed down. I knew this was the right choice. I still struggle some days, but I am following the plan. I do have a counselor...she helps keep me in check and we are working on my other coping skills. It's good to have support through this journey we're on.

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