Am I normal?

I need to go to a support group meeting. I am so happy I have had this surgery. I have lost 30 lbs in one month. I had a 2 week period where I didn't lose weight but that seems to be over now. I have more energy now then I have had in a long time. I don't take naps anymore and I exercise 30 to 45 minutes on most days. The last few days I have been mourning food I can't have for a while or some of it ever again. Like pop. I know this on is only for a short time but I miss Diet Mt. Dew so bad. I miss red wine too. I know I can have these in about 4 months but I still feel a loss. Gum! I know I can never have it again. I didn't realize that would bother me. Is it normal to feel sad about the foods you can't have? Funny I really don't miss chocolate or other sugar things. The smell of chocolate makes me ill.

No the real question here is... What IS normal?

I am just curious...why can't you have gum? I chew sugar free gum all the time. I am further out than you, but man that really helped my oral fixation while I was getting used to the new diet regimen. I agree...what is "normal" Lord, I don't think I have ever been normal a day in my life!

I was told not to chew gum. If I happen to swallow it I will need surgery to remove it I really wish I could have some.

Okey dokey then. I can see the point with the stuck gum. But, I chew it! Bad girl that I am!

Heather, Congratualtions on your success. What a great first month. I agree with Vickie, what is normal. I say do what your doctor says and keep moving. I do agree with the support group idea. It makes such a difference in my journey that I can talk out my problems with people who are going through the same things. Continued success, and I hope you find a support group close to home.

I haven't had a diet coke in over 3 months and I want one so bad. There are also things that I use to love that I have no desire to eat. Tara 7/27/04 305/261/170

Tara,I really was craving a diet coke. I took a sip of my daughters and it wasnt as good as I had hoped. I really like the sf koolaid. Good luck, You can try it again soon. Cindy

Heather it sounds like you are doing GREAT. About gum - my doctor told our group that people tend to swallow air when chewing gum. Maybe that is why? Best wishes Kitty B.