Can't stop eating!

[travelinsnorkel 0]

So, I've decided I'm definitely having the surgery. Since I'm self pay and have done all of the necessary things, I just need to pick a date. Well, ever since I have decided to do this, I can't stop eating! I feel like I need to eat anything and everything that I can just in case I can't eat it after surgery. I know that this is only going to make things worse for the surgery, but I just can't seem to stop. I'm thinking of starting a structured plan until my date like Jenny Craig or something that will at least keep me from gaining any more! Just looking for some support...thanks!

[kathystrick 3]

Hi! I started a pre-pre-op diet and was doing great. Then, I got my insurance approval and surgery date. Since then, I have been eating anything I can get my hands on! It is SO frustrating!! So you are not alone on your pre-surgery binge.

[tai68 0]

I'm right there with you!! My date is set for 6/30 and in the past 3 months I've gained 15 lbs!!! And it's not even so much that I am eating a LOT, it's the fact that I am eating all the things I hadn't been eating for a very long time. I'm a Weight Watcher at heart... lost over 100 lbs w/ WW back in 2001 and within the past year, even while the weight crept up on me, I would follow plan and drop 15-30...only to gain it back. But I know what foods to avoid...and those are all the foods that I seem to be inhaling!?! I'm ready for the 2 wk preop to begin...and even then, it's 2 weeks before that happens - SO, what do I do between now and then?! The logical and practical side of me knows what to do...but the emotional food addict has been taking over.

Best of luck to you on your journey...stay strong!!

[gone 4 ever 6]

guilty also. It was bad enough when I quit smoking, I was 273. I quit smoking in Sept. (stopped because this surgery was more important to me.) scales started to creep up, After New Years I started eating everything topped out at 309. But like you I wanted everything I thought I would never have again. But I am banded and on my way. Good luck to you.

[Alfie 58]

Hiya,

Congratulations on taking control of your health. As for the "binging", I think that is what happens to a lot of us. I mean, after all, this is a big decision and don't many of us use food for so many things like when we are nervous, happy, sad , frustrated, angry and the list goes on.

From what I've read and also from personal experience, this is what many of us have gone through. Also, we may think we have to give up so many of the foods we love so we therefore want to say goodbye to the food. I know many people have had to give up certain foods that they can not tolerate. This is not so for all people as I am one that can eat the same things I used to except less of it. And even if I can't eventually tolerate some foods, it is so worth it!!

Edited June 2, 2008 by Alfie

[Froggi 4]

You guyssssssss I wish you so much luck. I know it can be hard not to want to eat things we might not ever be able to have again.

I already kicked all those things out of my diet, I had to for my 6 month insurance diet. Anyway I just drink lots and lots and lots of Water and try to keep myself busy. If I want something that I shouldnt have I have a small amount and save the rest for another time.

It also helps to write everything you put in your mouth and swallow down! It lets you know what all good and bad you are putting in your tummy.

I know it's hard to do, but we have to have some willpower people. Stand up for your health. I know you want to be happy and healthy.

Try with all your might, you don't want to end up having too fatty of a liver. That would be horrible!

I wish you all luck...as I say it's easier said than done, but if my 410.5 lb self who was addicted to eating bags and bags of chips and chocolate can do it so can you!!!

GOOOOOOOOOD LUCK. <3

Edited June 2, 2008 by froggi1985

[debragirl31 0]

I recognize what you are feeling right now. If you are not seeing a therapist, I highly recommend you start seeing one. What you may be experiencing is the fear to loose the friend you've had for the last years. Your weight is there for a reason. It has always been with you. I know when I started seeing a therapist it really helped me to recognize that I hate being overweight, but I'm also afraid to loose it - strange but true.

[ywilson 0]

I was the same way. I ate everything in sight and felt guilty but now I am in "Bandster Hell" stage and am glad I did not deprive myself.

[travelinsnorkel 0]

Thanks for the support! I am definitely discussing this with my therapist, but as of yet haven't been able to control myself. I need to get on the ball and start a structured program so I can put an end to the craziness!

[Neeley 0]

let me speak as someone who did the same thing. with every mouthful I thought, I may never eat this again. As if the world was going to end and I would never have the things I loved. IT'S NOT TRUE. About 4 weeks after I got my band it opened up and everything I tried went in. Then I got a fill and it all stopped again ( I am one of the odd people who get restriction on the first fill) now it is beginning to open up and I have figured out I can eat just about anything, smaller portions though. I URGE YOU TO KEEP IN THE FRONT OF YOUR MIND, THAT YOUR LIFE WILL NOT END AND THAT YOU WILL EAT THE THINGS YOU LOVE AGAIN. If I could have rationalized that back then I would have not have gained weight prior to surgery and we be lighter now..