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11 hours ago, Mikeyy said:

I found starting my own preop diet before surgery has definitely helped me eat less and fill up quicker and so that I can adjust post SURGERY by living off shakes already.

I'll be having surgery next Monday for BYPASS cannot wait to start the new life!!

How long have you been doing this ? How much have you lost ?

[bethow 114]

CrystalV, why are you feeling that way and so soon after the surgery? Guilt, shame and disappointed? Why because you couldn’t succeed in weight loss without the surgery?
It took courage to acknowledge your weight was an issue and to proceed with the surgery. It is not a silver bullet for weight loss. Losing weight is hard work with or without the surgery.
I started really working on losing weight in February 2018 when my new doctor weighed me and I was at 315 pounds. I had always sworn I would never allow myself to get over 300 pounds. For the next two years, I watched what I ate and started exercising faithfully. I lost 35 pounds in two years. On August 21, 2019 I had my surgery. I have lost 45 pounds since then. More importantly I feel that this time I will be able to keep the weight off.
I am glad you sought help when you needed it. I have been on an antidepressant for years and I accept that my brain does not produce enough serotonin bd that causes me to be depressed. I refuse to feel shame for that any more than a diabetic should feel guilty for taking insulin. We should just be thankful that brilliant minds have developed these wonderful medications to help us.
Stop beating yourself up, keep an open mind and set realistic goals and then pursue them. A husband who is supporting you is a blessing (I swear my hubby is even more excited than me about my weight loss) so make sure to give him a hug and a kiss. Put the negative feelings away and look forward to the adventure ahead of you. Good luck!