I feel like crying

 Thanks

I hope you feel better.

(((((((((KEISHA)))))))))

Hello there and welcome to the BAF

Just wanted to send you a cyber hug and hope you feel better.

Thanks!!

Keisha, I think what you are feeling is perfectly normal. For most of us, food is a friend and a comfort. I don't think any of us would be where we are now if we didn't have some sort of food issue. I believe you are likely in 'mourning' so to speak because you are aware of the changes to come after surgery. Consider it a good thing that you are aware now! There is a bigger roller coaster to ride AFTER surgery. Like the others have mentioned...estrogen is stored in fat and you will be losing body fat at a very rapid pace for a while. So by all means be prepared for the mood swings to come. Just know it is NORMAL and it WILL pass.
It is very difficult to overcome the emotional aspect of wanting to eat. I still struggle with it and am coming up on 5 years out. The things is, it is not physiologically possible for you eat like you did before...at least for me it isn't. This is a mind game. Sometimes I grab a book, get on the computer, pop a piece of gum...and honestly sometimes I eat. 

Hey Sisterfriend,

Welcome to the other side of Lurk Mode.

Whoever drove a Green Sable, you left your lights on.

No, back to your question. Don't know. Never had the procedure (yet), but maybe this will help you feel better.

 (Big boys need live too)

Hi Keisha,

Welcome to BAF, I haven't had my surgery yet but I read an article this woman posted on the MI board. It talked about this being very normal and how you have to get active and find other things to do.

Thanks for the info I will read up on it!

I too am and was an emotional eater and sorry to hear that you are going through this, but as you can see you are not alone...some of the things I do instead of eating are read, shop, oh yea and lurk on BAF.