I haven't had surgery yet. I'm doing the ins. required 13 week nutrition program with meal replacements and shakes. So far, so good. One week out, I haven't cheated, I've lost 4#. I'm thinking... this is easy... it's working... why have my guts rearranged? Then, I think about the long term. I'm always a strong starter but can I keep it up?
I am doing everything I can to emotionally divorce myself from food and just look at it as fuel my body needs. Alcoholics can stop drinking, smokers can stop smoking, however, overeaters still have to eat! I want to be indifferent about food.
Can I make it? For me I think the Holidays are going to be my big test. Can I be with family and enjoy them instead of the food. Will I resist the wonderful entrees and desserts?? Or will I do my "just a small slice thing?" I have discovered three things so far about my personal self. #1 I gave up drinking Diet Coke everyday #2 I stopped eating white floor and white sugar #3 I do not do fast food anymore #3 No fried anything. The cravings and grazing have stopped completely. I need to add that I also prayed and asked the Lord to help me, I CAN'T DO THIS ON MY OWN.
If you're really unsure then I would wait a few months and see how you do. You need to be totally committed to go through with the surgery because there's no going back. There's another great website called:
Obesity Help - Weight Loss Surgery, Obesity Support Groups, Obesity Forums, Surgical Procedures. I have a blog on there. The more knowledge, the less fear of the unknown. I'm a Christian and I've always felt that I have an assigned amount of time on this earth. When it's up it's up. I want to make the most of my time left and be a contribution to life instead of a "self-pitying slug". I admire you for admitting your doubts and fears. It makes me want to be truly honest too. Thank you for sharing your innermost thoughts. Dianne