Last Supper Syndrome??

Ok ya'll... Is there anyone else out there that has had or is having last supper syndrome? I find myself eating everything under the sun because I may be having surgery this year... I know I'm not making it any easier on myself, but it's like I can't stop... Maybe it's stress?

Cindy - Yes, this is so normal. Once I had my surgery date, I made a list of all of the restaurants/things I wanted to eat, and crossed them off my list as I ate them. Kind of a mourning thing, ya know? But I needn't have worried, and you shouldn't either. I'm still able to eat good things and find that my taste/smell has changed, so I don't really miss the things I thought I would. My biggest problem pre-op was sweets, so I thought I'd miss them terribly, but now, I find that just a small dose is usually enough. Plus, I don't want to tempt the fates and make myself sick! Also, I LOVE pizza, and pre-op, could eat 6-8 pieces!!!! Now, I still have pizza, but what I do is take a couple bites of the crust and eat the toppings, then I pull the toppings off another piece and just eat that. It's usually more than enough! I didn't go through all of this to sabotage myself. So don't worry, life is not ending, in fact, it's just beginning! Hang on for the ride - sometimes it's bumpy, sometimes you'll want to scream, maybe puke, but it's all worth it in the end! Take care and good luck, Teresa

I found for me that I started Dr. Gandsas' pre-op eating plan. By the time I was post-op I knew the program and there were no adjustments. I had stopped soda's and sugar, etc. Now 2 1/2 years postop, I don't reach for the same things or miss them. Don't get me wrong there are still things I miss and I just stay away because I know even now they are trigger foods. There are also those things that don't seem to be favorites afterfall... You'll find what works for you and just think you have a long time to work on it.... we're a work in progress... Have a great day, Lisa

Yup, I did it too. I ate everything that I thought I would never be eating again and I kind of regret it because I still can eat alot of the same foods, only healthier choices and obviously much smaller portions. I did have literally my last supper which was Red Lobster. After surgery though, I became very sick just thinking about all the food I had eaten the night before. In fact, it still makes me sick a little to think about how much food I ate before surgery. Aside from sugar, there's not alot that I can't have at least one bite of, so I regret eating "everything under the sun" in the weeks leading up to surgery.

Hi Cindy- I just got my surgery date for July 10th and I am thinking about the last supper also. My sister in law is having a cookout july 4th and asked me what of my fav things she makes do I want. I said everything lol. But I am thinking of a resturant my whole family can go to the saturday before my surgery to celebrate this new beggining for me. I think everyone thinks of there last supper but then learns afterwards nothing will change to much. Good luck and take care Kellly Wheeler

Hi Cindy, although I am over 2 years out, I still remember my urge to eat my last supper...but my last supper spanned several weeks... I did slowly stop all sodas and cut WAY back on the sugar....the soda issue was a big one for me as I ADORED diet pepsi...drank dp's constantly....first thing in the morning, last thing at night...you get the idea...I knew I was going to have issues with caffeine withdraw....I slowly backed away from the soda's and started drinking water and crystal light.... I had my last soda about a week or so prior to surgery and at this point will not let myself even have a sip....it was SUCH an addiction for me... But, back to the last supper....I ate everything that I could get my hands on thinking I could NEVER have it again....oh, how wrong that was...but it worked out for me...I think my nerves must have gotten the best of me because prior to surgery I lost almost 10 pounds...had to be nerves because I felt like all I did was eat....just one last time.... Anyway, you are experiencing what so many of us did...it is normal...I would say try to enjoy just a bite or two, or a smalll size, savor it, taste it, and then let it go....know that you will be able to enjoy most things again....and by the time you get to that stage, a lot of the items will no longer hold the same fascination for you... After surgery I doubt you will crave any of it for a very long time...for me, my cravings and hunger are so different than pre-op...I couldn't, and still don't, understand how it can totally change the way I feel about food...but it did change. Down 135 lbs, to goal!!! Best wishes to you... RAE

Hey girlie, I am going through the same thing, each time I think this will be the last time that I get to eat this food, and no matter how much people tell me I can still eat them after the fact, I still keep on eating. I have to stop thinking that way and get excited about all the good foods that I will be able to eat and can eat. Maybe you should just not even buy them for now. Don't worry I think we all have the same mentality and it will turn out just fine. Kymme