Before the pre-op liquid weeks,

[loo_eez65 1]

Before your pre-op, did you put yourself on food intake control or you ate everything and anything your heart desired? Seriously since my 1st visit back in october.... I've gained the 60lbs lost the previous months (may to oct). The more I wait for my surgery the more I get fustrated and my eating disorder kicks in big time. (Binge/bulemia). It took about 5 years to get the 1st consult and now this waiting period is getting the best of me..... Anyone from anywhere in this world can help me out?

[DP64 65]

Well as much as I hate to admit it and I know it's not what you are supposed to do, I had that mentality for the first few months of the 6 month diet. I didnt have an exact amount of weight to lose, but was terrified that insurance wouldn't approve if I didnt get my act together! Overall I gained 8 lbs from my first weigh in with the surgeon. Then I decided I needed to start mentally and physically preparing for my new life so although I would treat myself maybe once every 2 weeks or so and within limits, I started doing a high lean Protein very low carb, no more wine diet. My insurance papers were submitted with the 8 lb weight gain and I was still approved for surgery on April 4. Have lost about 10 lbs since the healthier eating though. So to answer your question, I think the last meal mentality shouldn't be an everyday occurrence but for me if there was something I really wanted I had it but not night after night like I did in the beginning. Hope that helps; good luck!

[hmills653 365]

My surgeon wouldn't submit to insurance until I met the weight goal they set for me. I would try to focus your mind on other things if possible. I plan on picking up a few extra hrs at work to make up for the 4 weeks I'll be out. They just submitted yesterday.They said surgery will probably be the end of May. My fear is gaining weight meantime and having them not do the surgery.

[loo_eez65 1]

I don't have a 6 month diet pre-op. Needed 6 months therapy is what they call it here, the anxiety is getting terrible. I'm used to control my life and decisions but now it feels like can't decide anything, so I'm eating that emotion of being out of control. Next week I'm seeing the anesthesist. 30 min apt but a 6hours drive.(this is my 3rd drive there ). Can't do it by camera. I feel so not able to control this surgery kind of makes me think I might not be mentally ready for it. I'm 51 almost 300lbs. 5'4". During the 5 year waiting period I lost weight one time 110 lbs. and 2nd time 125lbs gained more each time... I need this surgery to help me out with my eating disorders.