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Emotional Wreck even before surgery

hsbeach

By hsbeach, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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hsbeach
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It's 3 weeks before my surgery and I'm an emotional wreck. I'm not scared (much) about the surgery. I'm actually looking forward to getting it done. I've been on a pretty strict diet for over a month (700-900) calories and I've been sticking to it about 90% of the time. I'm exercising 6-7 days a week. Still I feel like crap. I'm sad, I'm fighting with all my loved ones, etc. Basically, I'm an emotional wreck. I'm just wondering whether anyone has had these experiences. Could it be from the drastic diet. I feel like I'm a drug addict going through withdrawal. I hope this ends soon.

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The holidays are often stressful. After New Year things may calm down for you. Think about the weight about to leave you, that didn't help calm me, but did help with my determination to get it done!

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Giving up our best friend, food, is really really tough--and especially with the holiday season looming large--the reality of your forthcoming life style is upon you...

All the physical and psychological advantages of this tool can't take away the fact that our lives aren't ever going to be the same!

But you know, it really is a GOOD thing--which you will find out in three weeks--in fact it is the BEST thing you are ever going to do for yourself! Trust me--we've all been through the trauma you're in now--the other side is a better place to be.... ;)

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Hang in there - it will get better post banding.

I agree with Jack and the others - I was a total anxious panicked wreck - particularly as soon as the date was announced. I ate like I've never binged before - I'm horrified at what I ate and did. :omg:

Then I started Optiyuk, and salads and it calmed down - but the anguish was there up to the anaesthesetic. I came out the other side a saner person - and I miss my best friend - food. So, with Christmas I have been meeting it again, and I'm a sucker, but I know this time when the house empties of the goodies it will get better. I have my second fill due in January, and I hope it will be easier then ;)

Good luck, and don't let the mind games get to you :mad:

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