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I don't think I've ever analyzed food as much in my entire life, but last night as I sat around with my sister sharing my last glass of our fav wine and Pasta - I felt like I was saying goodbye to an old friend...food.

I know that I will eat again, but I feel like my whole world is going to change in 11 days. The thing I've relied on to give me comfort and fill voids and give me stress relief is over. I get to find new outlets because I'm taking the first step to get healthy. I am looking forward to taking my stress out at the track, to filling voids by playing football and skiing with my nieces and nephews, running 5ks with my sister, and eventually - I'm going to skydive.

What I have come to realize is that food wasn't ever giving me comfort, it has been holding me back, my old friend is my new nemesis. New challenges, new choices, new goals, new food, and in just a little while, a new me!

Anyone else experiencing similar things?

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YES....I start my 2 week pre op diet tomorrow and this entire weekend I've been so dramatic. Saying goodbye to food and gorging and I don't even know I'm like emotional?? And keep second guessing my decision?? But I know this is what I need to do. I know I can't keep living this way. I'm glad I'm not alone.

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I am 2 days in, and so far so good. All the broth taste like crap so I'm making it on Protein shakes, Jello, Water & Crystal Light. I don't have the dreaded headaches yet. I haven't second guessed yet... That will probably happen the night before, but I hope not. I have my first goal outfit picked out & my 100 pound reward. Setting those goals really helped to focus me. Good luck to you!

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I haven't started my pre op diet yet however I went through a small grieving period for food but than I thought of all of the positive things I'm doing for my health and that helped tremendously

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One more week until surgery. Pre-Op diet doing ok though I did have some spicy tuna roll very little rice. Getting Protein in and staying under 900 calories. Reality is setting in.

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