Newbie Here
Hi I am Janae. My gastric bypass surgery is Friday June 12th. I have been on the liquid diet for 10 days now and am doing ok. I am just looking for support when things get tough. I have noticed that I relate everything I do to eating. For example, I thought about going to the mall, then in my head pops, I could get a cookie. Then I was thinking about going to Country Fest and the next thing that pops into my head was, "I wouldn't be able to eat anything." My life revolved around food. Being on the liquids, I haven't been able to eat and have been good about it, but boy am I realizing how my life was and I hope to not go back there. That's why I am looking for a group.
It's definitely a big, eye-opening change. The liquid diet was one of the hardest parts for me, but it is a really short amount of time in the bigger picture. After surgery, I was leaving the mall one day and thought about turning right to go down the hill to hit the drive-through. I realized that was an automatic thought and there was nothing for me there, nor was I even hungry or want anything. It was a powerful moment for me to realize that this behavior was not part of my new life, and food doesn't control me anymore. It's hard to imagine pre-surgery, but feels amazing post-surgery.
Oh I can so relate . Pre op, I could tell you the best cookie,pizza , ice cream place within 50 miles. My life revolved around food..sigh it changes but it's hard. I actually mourned losing food of choice. When I crossed my legs for the first time not even thinking it started, the OMG this is my new life and I love it
My surgery was April 13th and I dreaded the liquid diet phase but I found it very informative about myself. Just like you are now. I became very aware of how much I used food as something to do. I made sure I told my husband and my mom all the things I was learning about myself and my food habits. That way they can help and support me better. While it was the hardest part for me, I'm so glad I stuck with it. You can do it and keep up the great work! Oh and always give yourself a mental high five everytime you pass up those foods!
Hi Janae,
I'm a newbie too. My surgery isn't until July 13, but I'm freaking out a bit because I have a cruise that doesn't wrap up until July 3. I am panicking that I'm going to overeat on this cruise and gain a ton of weight and the doctor will have a fit and reschedule me. My pre-op appt. is July 8.
Hang in there. I am worrying about the same thing too. Life seems to revolve around food for even skinny people. But I'm telling myself that I'll start paying attention to people instead of what food is being served and that will be a huge improvement.
I understand the fear of eating and gaining before pre op. My surgeon told me that if his patients gain he may cancel the surgery. I dream that if I eat one solid good he will find out and cancel mine. It's really quite stressful. I've also been dreaming of pizza. Sad isn't it? I am going to counseling to help me with all of this so I maintain after I have worked so hard to get think
hang in there too. Just enjoy but be careful.
