Got my date! Dec 6!

Hi everyone! Dec 6 is the day, laproscopic RNY. The surgery scheduling couldn't be more perfect... I work in the University system, and the students will be on holiday break from Dec 8- Jan 6 so I will be able to take advantage of the break for my recovery. I just wanted to share a challegenge that I'm having right now... I did so good losing the 5% as required by my insurance. But now that I've met that requirement I find myself falling into the 'last time I'll be able to have it' pattern... it's ok for me to buy that bag of doritos, because it's the last time I'll have them... it's ok to have that halloween candy because it's the last time I'll have it.... it's ok to go to dinner at the chinese buffet because... it's ok to do the drive through burger thing because.... And I wondder how I got to 340?! My Husband, kids (14,12,10) and Mom are so supportive, proud and happy for me, and I need to repay that support by putting forth a full effort, even preop. I would hate to get to surgery date and realize how much progress I have wasted... just for a taste of greasy chinese food! See... I feel better already! I can't wait to 'meet' everyone! Sue

Congratulations! Looking forward tro getting to know you too.

Girl, I am so doing that too. In fact I am afraid to go to my final Doctors appointment before Surgery because of that. My last "dinner" syndrome favorites have been Mexican food, RICE, and Wine. Oh how I will miss my wine. I am also trying to get a good exercise program in place now before surgery so I will feel a little bit better! Nice to meet you and Good luck! Cindy

Hi - I'm Dec 6th too!! I'm having similar feelings re: "last time". One thing I'm trying to do is truly figure out what I will likely never have again and what I'll miss the most. The only things on that list are fried clams, and ice cream sundae. Then I'm going to allow myself to have each of those once before surgery. That's helping me psychologically. Deprivation isn't the answer for me. Good luck!

Sue I know what you are talking about, having the last meal. The whole thing with bariatric surgery is we are getting a tool to make better choices. There will be a day when you can eat a dorito or two, and have a nice small chicken fajita. But I am really changing the way I feel about food. It has made me miserable for a long time, and even though I will miss some of the things I used to have. Being thinner and fitting into a size 10, will make me forget about those things, I guarantee you Good luck! Erin

Sue, First, welcome to the board and congrats on the surgery date! Secondly, I think a lot of people here know exactly what you're going through. It's hard to imagine that we're never going to have that burger again, or chips or dessert. But you will in moderation if your stomach agrees, although it might be a year or so, and it might only be one or two bites. But I think you'll be fine. And I'm so glad that you're here to join us and I'm glad you're getting all of that off your chest. I'm sure you feel "lighter" already. Joanne