Pre op jitters and crying...

This morning someone was asking me about a special meal we do (raclette... melted cheese and potatoes) and I said, without thinking, you'll have to come over sometime and we'll make one.... and then I got a lump in my throat and my eyes welled up and I said, "but I guess I won't be eating it..." Sheesh - we have that meal only about twice a year, and it's just potatoes and cheese, and I'm killing myself with this weight... I want this operation! So is this going to happen to me a lot? Crying about foods that I THINK I am going to miss? Luckily I see the psy tomorrow morning. And then there are only two days until my op - Friday is the day. I think I just have to hold on to the rollar coaster wagon now and let it guide me on the tracks - I've left the station, no turning back now AND I don't want too!!!

Anne, I know what you're going through this week. I too, am having pre-op jitters. My surgery is Thursday, and it is not just the surgery I am nervous about, but missing foods. I did not go into this blind, and knew what I would have to do (give up certain foods), but boy oh boy, it has racked my nervous system! It's like giving up a best friend! It's a good thing there are many support groups out there. Pam

Hang in there guys - we will make it - just re-read your fav profiles of the big losers who have left the food behind!!! I have paused during the past few days to think about what my life will be like when I am struggling to down even a few measly bites - I think I am not sad but there is defintely a sense of emptiness or loss - I just hope that soon I will have enough energy that I will be so busy I will be thankful that I don't have to eat big meals!!! Good luck - dawn

You'll still be able to have most of your favorite foods, just in moderation. I'm 3 weeks post-op & just finished lunch - grilled chicken w/ BBQ sauce & cheese for protien. Sure, it's not the best lunch in the world, but in moderation, it's fine. We don't always have to chug down protein shakes. : ) Keep in mind the decision you made to have the surgery. This Friday will be a new beginning for you. You'll have cravings next week, but they'll pass. Keep thinking positive & your recovery will go that much smoother.

Amy, I'm 12 days post op and just wondering how much can you eat of the BBQ chicken and cheese? Are you measuring or eating until comfortably full? I just wanted to compare to see where I'm at compared to others! Thanks, Summer

You'll do ok. God will be by your side with all the struggles ahead.Like he has always.God Bless you! Keep your head up!!!

Anne, I too had jitters but not for food but for my life. I have two little boys and 5 days before surgery the waterworks started. I'm 12 days post op and now I feel like you. I cook dinner for the family and some days it doesn't bother to watch them eat. Then other days I leave the room. I can't grasp that I may never be able to eat something (other than a nibble) On the otherhand I already lost close to twenty lbs and feel great. In the past it took me half a year to lose 10 lbs! So here I sit weighing the pros and cons A LONG HEALTHLY ACTIVE LIFE vs A MOMENTS HAPPINESS EATING SOMETHING YUMMMY. I know I did the right thing but I still know I made a huge decision and altered my eating habits for ever. I told my DH that I think I'll be shopping more with friends than going out to eat. I think I'm mourning food! Good LUck to you!! I can't wait until I can start working out (week 4 or 5) I think it will make me feel better. (endorphines) Smiles, Summer

My surgery is not until the 29th and I am already morning food that I will miss. Not to the crying stage YET, but I feel it coming the week of my surgery too.

I am 2 weeks post op and I just ate mashed potatoes with melted cheese. What's the big deal?

Ok, so my mashed potatoes are a little runny.......it's still really good with melted cheese!!