Emotion Breakdown

I started my two-week liquid diet on Wednesday.  Thursday went to the pulmonary dr., had to do a sleep test that night an hour away, get fitted for a C-Pap Friday morning.  Saturday I went to an all day seminar about an hour away.  I packed my drinks and "lunch" of pudding, jello and off we went.  I thought I was strong enough to handle it but people all around me were drinking and eating cookies/conuts.  I got a cup of decaf coffee then drank a SlimFast.  When lunch rolled around everyone in our group went to Wendy's.  I took in my lunch, thinking "I can handle this" but alas I broke down.  NO...I didn't eat anything that I wasn't supposed to but the emotions just surfaced and I found myself in tears!  Ugh!  Do you know how embarassing that is!?!  Went back to the seminar with red, swollen eyes and a Rudolph nose! 

Yesterday I did get closer to what I am supposed to be eating - 1200 calories - than the past few days but still not there!  I am so sick of SWEET!  Give me SALT!  Ugh!  I did take a SMALL bite of bread (about the size of a pencil eraser).  Yummy!  LMBO

Hi, We all know this is a very emotional time facing WLS....everyone has been there.   It's a whole new way of living and there are many changes to be made.  You did great -- even if you broke down, you stuck to your plan and that's what counts.  

We have a support group in Sturgis that meets the first Monday evening of each month at the hospital - it's in the private dining room next to the cafeteria and starts at 7 p.m.   Won't you consider joining us -  we have all types of folks - pre-ops, post-ops, and those just interested in WLS.  We'd love to have you with us -- there is lots of discussion and everyone there is ready and willing to offer their support.  Please consider coming - I think you will be glad you did.

Pat Root
Support Group Leader

Thanks Pat.  I was going to come (I was the one that called you) in September but I had to go to Kazoo that night to attend my Pre/Post-Op Bariac Class.  :)  I have it written on my calendar to come on the 5..which is 2 days before my surgery.

Oh yes, I remember you called, wasn't sure of the name, and wondered why we didn't see you that nite.....our group has been small lately, people are busy, I guess.....hopefully it will grown some now that school is back in session and vacations are over.

Looking forward to meeting you in person.

Pat