Unless you're joining a cult where you won't have access to any of the things you mention, you will be able to eat post-op. Couple of things to remember - they operate on your stomach not your head. Get your mind in the right place by the time surgery comes around. It's a learning experience - you didn't become obese overnight and you won't lose the weight overnight. It's a process. Post-op life is about balance - including food. Granted I had a different type of WLS, but it's all the same. Nothing is off-limits once you've lost your weight, but everything in moderation. You may not be able to eat an entire cheeseburger, but you can definitely have a piece of a cheeseburger. You shouldn't eat an entire chocolate bar, but you'll be able to have a small piece of chocolate or a couple of spoons of ice cream or a cookie - just not in the amounts pre-op.

It's all about moderation - after you've lost your weight.

I am 10 years plus post surgery and have kept the weight off. As you all know, there are residual effects to our bodies that we have to control and maintain. I have been dating for some time and when the conversation leads to eating habits/routines and/or intimacy, I still struggle explaining and being accepted as is. Is there a LEGIT dating site that caters to WLS singles? I would like to meet a man that has gone through the same things I have or is at least accepting of it.

Thanks,

Devon

Thank you for the link and information!

very, very common to put on 10-20 lbs after hitting your lowest weight. It usually happens during year 2 or 3.

Thanks for the encouragement. I'll have to read more about the regain phase.