Good idea about the protein bars....they have some called Super Crunch on www.bariatriceating.com and they are soooooooooo good. I am going to order me some this month...not really that expensive either. How far out are you? I know I have always been HEAD hungry....but once I get something out to eat...I am not hungry. I know that I DON'T dump on sugar....so I have to watch my snacks...but I just focus on getting in my protein...not much room for anything else. As long as your weight is going down....I wouldn't worry too much....by the end of your first year you will be able to eat a cup at a time and that will be heaven...at least it will be for me...I am still at about 1/2 to 3/4 cup each meal...and I am 10 months...so I think I need to work on increasing the meal sizes...ugh. So much food to eat...so little time

Jackie....the mourning of food will pass. It is like giving up cigarettes or alcohol...it's an addiction to eat too much food and find comfort in it...it is your life and you need tom decide how you live it...or not live. All I can tell you is that there is nothing out there that taste as good as being thinner and healthier. At 10 months out I eat whatever i want...just not much...and I am happy. I eat sugarfree/low fat ice cream on occassion...I eat lots of veggies and fruits....I eat 3 times a day and I feel like I have pigged out....on less than 1 1/2 cups of food a day...I no longer plan my day around when my meals are...if I forget a meal...I just have a protein drink at night...I try not to eat anything after 8PM....I was a night eater..I would eat 5-7 meals a day before surgery...I am so glad to not have that problem anymore. Down 111 and loving every minute....just 40 more to go. You have invested a lot into your future....give it time to work...no addiction is resolved overnight....see how you feel 6 months out and 100+ pounds lighter.... Good luck on whatever road you choose.

Sorry your feeling this way. Have you discussed this with your doctor? I am 10 months out and I have just gotten my appetite back recently...up to now I have had to force myself to eat my 3 meals a day...Now I seem hungry all the time...but I am still able to eat very little. Also....do you have post-op instructions? I had to eat soft foods (no meat) for the 1st 30 days after surgery to allow the staple line to heal. You might try increasing your protein supplements....your body is literally starving afterall and it knows it needs protein...so maybe that is why you are feeling hungry. Best wishes on your journey!!

Nia, I suggest that you read the DS board. One of the things that convinced me to have the duodenal switch is the fact that on several occassions, this board was asked if anyone regretted having the DS. I have yet to see an affirmative answer. I see many. many RNY regrets. Now the RNY is a good procedure for many people, but not for me.

Hi Karen, You definitely need to feel this is your own decision done for the right reasons, at the right time. I have been digesting this surgery for over 5 yrs. Only difference between you & me I am definitely ready. I too was concerned about healing due to keloid scarring. My surgeon assured me that in and of itself, is actually a good thing as it helps healing. So that helped me a tad. Be at peace with your decision. You did the right thing for YOU!