What do people do for emotional support post-op?

I have just submitted all my pre-op info to Medicaid. In the meantime, I have been working with the nutritionist to try to follow a 1200 calorie diet. This has been somewhat sucessful, as I have lost about 20 pounds. However, I just can't seem to give up the foods I love-ones I won't have after surgery. My mother is extremely overweight and is actually jealous of me having this. She definately enables me eating those forbidden foods. My hospital does not have support groups. I am sure I will do fine physically post-op, but quite concerned about the emotional support and the diet. Any suggestions? Also, if anyone lives in the Painesville, OH area (or Cleveland area), can you please list any support groups that you attend? Thank you, Linda

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