To gain or to lose???

Wow.. I was just going to post about this too tonight. I've been eating everything in site.. my self control has seemed to flown out the window when I got my surgery date! It's like I don't care... and I feel really crappy too.. because I'm full all the time. I have put on 8 lbs! Sorry for the confession but it really scared me. 8 lbs since January 20th. Anyways,, I need to start contoling myself and saying goodbye to this type of living. I'm not eating because of stress.. but it's like if it's there and available.. I no longer think before putting it in my mouth. sheeesh! I'm pretty disgusted with myself. I usually care way more then this. -Shakeira

We have all given ourself permission to eat now.. And it is going to be ok... Just because we do this now does not make us weak. We are allowing our self to do it now and not later when we will not be able to....IT is normal...as we all can see.

Maritza, I have been doing the last meal thing also. On top of that at my consult 1-24-07 Dr. Viglianco of Barix Clinic Groveport Oh said I must quit smoking or no surgery. I have quit smoking and I have gained about 10-12 lbs. I am upset and hope they dont postpone my surgery. I did what he wanted me to do. They never said I had to loose weight while waiting for the surgery.

My fiance quit smoking last year and so I know what you are going through in a sense. I have read and some people say they are not to gain any weight before their surgery or it will be postponed. My doctor did not say anything about weight gain or loss before my surgery. I think those who are on a liquid diet before their surgery are the ones who have been given strict orders. I don't think that they will postpone your surgery because they would have told you the conditions of your surgery date. Just think after your surgery you will lose that 10-12 lbs in no time at all and MUCH MORE. Thanks for responding and keep us posted. M.Y.

I know exactly what your talking about. My surgery is schedule for April 17 and my dietician told me not to do the last meal syndrone. Because she said that there is nothing that you are eating right now that you won't be able to have a taste of in the future. But, everytime I eat something that I know I shouldn't...I keep thinking OH I may never have that again.. She said that my dr will postpone the surgery if any of his patient's gain weight from the consultation to the pre-op appointment prior to the surgery. So, I'm worried to death about hoping I haven't gained anything. I'm already planning on what to wear that will weigh less than what I was wearing on my consultation..lol

Hi Tracy, After reading all the posts about all the binge eatting and the "last meals" I feel kinda left out - oh how I would love to stuff my face full of all the fatty treats I love so much. But, like you my dietician told me the same thing ... don't do the binge eatting. If I gain even one pound before my surgery my date is off! Can you imagine, waiting over 2 years for this process to begin only to get to the date of surgery and them telling me my surgery is cancelled because I gained weight - meanwhile in the back of my mind I am kicking myself for stopping at Taco Time to enjoy one last crisp meat borrito... damn. I am like you in worrying to death about gaining even one ounce. But over all I think that I am doing okay ... I hope the same for you. Take care, Monique

Monique, I know...its crazy, its not enough that I'm worrying about the surgery, then there's the added worry of should I eat this, have I gained anything. I'm on my scale at home everyday. Just to get an idea if I've gained a pound. I was told the same thing. Even for a pound they would postpone the surgery. Last time I was weighed at the dr office my shoes were off so I'm wearing some flip flops that I can slip off...lol. I thought I would be on the liquid diet thing to make sure I didn't gain any weight but my dr doesn't do that. I go on the 10th to the dietcian, on the 12th to the dr and 17th is my surgery. Only thing they said was something about a bowel prep on the 16th. What a fun day that is going to be. Good luck on your surgery and not gaining any weight prior. Tracy

I know where you are coming from. My surgery is scheduled for April 17, but I have to go on a 2 week liquid diet starting on the 3rd. So I have actually scheduled a "last supper" with my family and friends next Saturday. We are going to a nice restaurant and I am not going to feel guilty about eating what I want. I have never been a big eater just poor food choices. I do realize that I will be able to have some of these foods again, just not for a couple of years and not in the same amount that I have now. And I too am willing to make the trade for a new healthier me..... Jody RNY Dr Christou, Montreal April 17 2007

i don't start my liquid diet until next friday but i have been doing the same thing, even made a list of things i want to fill up on before i start it. its almost an obsession- the planning of each meal every night, the grocery list of all the crap i want to induldge in....but i did find out from a lot of people that had this that we aren't alone. its a good thing i'm not in the states or i would be 10 pounds more than i am now just from eating all the good stuff, so i guess being here is a bit helpful. but your day i fast approaching i am so excited for you!