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YUP, gotta quit reading the negative stuff, or I will be a basket case.   Good ideas on the snax.  Love them all.  Big change for me, but I CAN do it.  thanks

I had a little hesitation prior to surgery.  Then shortly after surgery I thought that it all seemed relatively simple, why couldn't I have done it on my own without surgery.  Now 9 months out, I never regret it for one day.  Even with my recent problems (which are nothing compared to what It could be), I still don't regret my decision..

Yeah, there are days that I wish I could have a brownie or a dish of ice cream.  But hey, it is what it is.  I just have to protion control and make better decisions.  That's all

Best decision I've ever made.  And I've made so many friends here.  That, on its own, was worth the surgery!

k

Thank you Kelly.  Yes, I agree with you on why can't we do it on our own, but I have tried so many times, but failed at them all.  I think I need the discipline that this surgery brings with it.  One of my biggest fears is being in the group that fails rather than on the loosers bench. 

I had that feeling for a short while. But with every little progression in food, and every wow moment, it fades away. This is the BEST thing I have ever done for myself. I will never ever have those feelings again.

Good luck with your decision!

Lori

The majority of the people on this board I guess have the same attitude, they would do it again.  That itself is great to read.  My decision is to go ahead with the surgery.  I am just afraid to tell my boss as he is a health nut and exerciser. 

If he is truly a health nut, he will understand the extremes you are willing to go through to get healthy. If he doesn't, well, so what? It's your life.

Good luck!

Lori

I am hoping he will be somewhat supportive.  My co-worker thinks this is an easy way out with no effort-  what is she thinking?  yes, she did it on her own-  great for her.  But this is by no means an easy way out.  For those who think like that, they do not understand the sacrifices we are  making (going to make)

I think that some of the remorseful feelings could be hormonal changes - wow is it a rollercoaster at first - 

i didn't regret surgery - but my emotions were wild for a while.  

i find that i am not hungry very often and the food becomes so secondary to the interactions with friends or whatever activity i am doing - i don't plan my life around food.  its there to serve me - not me being run by the food.  

Best wishes!  great job asking questions - that is what this supportive family is for! 

 

Oh I so want to be where food is not all I think about.  I keep telling myself, 'my day will come too'.  I look forward to checking out this 'family' everyday.  Realizing, I am not alone in my thoughts, desires, wishes, etc.  and I learn so much from here.

I have to agree with Kelly, I was a little scared right up until they wheeled me away. Then at about 2 weeks out, I started thinking about how much I had been enjoying eating healthier, etc. prior to surgery. Then it hit me, like a ton of bricks....why didn't I just try harder? Counldn't I have done it on my own, etc.
Then a few hours later I realized I was really just frustrated with the liquid phase. My head had not adjusted to the new routine and I just wanted to EAT SOMETHING. Once I told myself the feelings would pass (and they quickly did) I never looked back. I have been enjoying the ride ever since and at 2 months out, I have now lost 51 lbs and would do it again in a second!
All the worries are normal, you're going to do great!