Last Supper Syndrome

Hi All: I am having RNY surgery on July 28th, and have been eating like there is no tomorrow. I feel awful and have gained about 10 pounds since May. I can't wait for the surgery to get here so I will put on the breaks. I know that it is not rational to be on this food frenzy, but I am thinking that I am going to miss out if I don't have all my high fat and high sugar foods now. Anyone else in this boat? Thanks for your input!

Hi Michelle. I did exactly as you and from all i have read on this site it is pretty normal. I am now exactly 1 week post op, on the clear liquid diet and have had moments where i think i will go crazy if i can not chew something. I had my mother have a full Thanksgiving spead on the fourth of july because i did not want to be denied all that wonderful food. It was great and everyone who heard about it was jealous that they celebrated the holiday with a burger!! How silly I feel to realize that food can have such a hold on my mind. My feelings are don't deny yourself but maybe cut back on portion size and drink lots of water! Good luck and may God be with you and yours on your surgery day.

I quit smoking at the same time, so I was always reaching for food. Be careful though. It's healthier going into surgery at the same or lower weight. The pounds you put on are that much more you have to take off. Good luck with your surgery and welcome to a new wonderful family.

Hi Michelle, oh yeah can I relate...I figure it's going to be a LONG time or never that I'll be able to eat some things again, so off I go! I don't think you're alone here! I'm scheduled this next Thursday, 07/24...good luck to us both!

I'm sure there's a whole bunch of us in this boat. Mine is happening on the 22nd & the closer it gets the more I think "what can I have today that I won't be able to have for a long time?" I think it's all part of some kind of weird grieving process!