Having a small case of last meal syndrome

  I start my preop diet on Sunday.  I am not sure why it feels me with more apprehension than after surgery.  So, I ate some things yesterday that I haven't eaten in a long while.   My mind keeps going to things I won't eat for a long time.  It wasn't terrible, and I totally plan to stick to the plan today, although my husband is taking me out to eat tonight, but I heard people talk about these emotions and you just can't really know what they are until you are here.

Hello,

Your "last meal syndrome" is very real and normal; don't worry--your remarkably efficient tool that surgery will give you will be SOOO helpful to you afterwards. I was not a compliant pre-op nutritional patient as I GAINED 20 lbs. during that six-month period. Luckily, my surgeon acknowledged my out-of-control appetite and its effects and operated anyway.

After surgery, I found it relatively easy to comply with my plan due to true hunger disappearing for 5-6 months and never returning with the vengeance that once plagued me. You will be delighted at your rapid progress after surgery, and don't forget to measure success in all areas--lost inches, diminishing comorbidities, increased energy, less effort in movement, exercise and confidence boosts--all important if not more so than pounds lost.

Best of luck to you; you WILL eat your fav foods again, so it's not a forever goodbye!

~Linda

Cheryl - I totally agree with Linda!   Don't sweat it, but just do your best, and let it go.  I think most of us have the last supper syndrome.  I was mentally making a list of restaurants to go to, when a friend who had the same surgery (RNY) told me she can eat anywhere a year out, and be satisfied.  I'm nearly 7 months out, and feel the same way.  I can go anywhere, eat less, take some home and get another meal out of it!  I'm a cheap date.

You will be fine.  Just make sure you do the pre-op diet well, as it makes surgery easier for your surgeon and for you.   Welcome to the wild side of WLS!

 Don't fret over it!  I started my preop diet on Monday and I can't tell you how many last meals I had during the last 1-2 weeks before the official start date!  Just keep your eyes on the prize and keep in your mind not to over do it, and come Sunday, that last meal syndrome is over because your on your way to a new you!.... worked for me so far.  :)

 so you did you first day go?

It went pretty well.  it was a little rough when my husband was cooking supper.  He was making spaghetti sauce and it smelled awesome!  But, I made it.  How are you doing?

 weekend was tough, not gonna lie, but I made it through!  :)