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SlimmerDreams · 04-18-2008, 04:35 PM

Hello,

I have just sent in those final papers before it get's sent off to the insurance company. I already know what to expect and have talked to many people who have gone through this already. My fear is not being able to eat anymore and having lactose Intollerance. I (as much as I hate to admit it) love to eat. I just feel like I already know I am not going to be able to eat, so I feel like i want to eat as much as I can now. (Although I don't) and I love cheese. What if I can't eat it anymore???

I am ready for this and I know what I am in for but no one knows for sure how your body is going to react until after it's said and done.

Has anyone gone through this fear? I just need to hear someone say that things only get better no matter what...

Thanks for lending an ear (eye)

SDeRossett · 04-18-2008, 06:15 PM

True, you won't know what you can and can't tolerate until after. IMO after the first year it does get a lot easier and you will eventually tolerate more and more. As for cheese it's a wonderful source of protien (havarti.. mmmm my favorite) but watch the calories. I remember my surgeon telling me that one week you will be fine eatting something and then the next week you can't tolerate it at all. It's strange, but you'll work through it and you will do just fine! Chin up! Sounds like you're well on your way to being healthier and happier too!

Sharon

Bridget222 · 04-18-2008, 06:21 PM

I can definitely relate to those fears. No matter how much you eat now though, It doesn't take away the cravings later. Trust me. I just had my Surgery 8 days ago. And had to do a liquid diet for 2-3 weeks before that. So I'm on a month now with no "good" I mean "bad" (*haha) foods. I miss them terribly. BUT I had my first post op appointment today and I've lost 15 lbs in the past week. When I think about that vrs. eating cheese (one of my favorites also) or the pizza I've been craving for 3 weeks. It wasn't so bad... not to mention I'm onto pureed foods starting today and I had cottage cheese and it was very good! and I'm going to try String cheese soon. As she also said it's a great source of protein! Goodluck with everything hun!!!!! And remember... The more you eat before the surgery, the more you may gain and that's the longer till you reach your goal.

Corrine · 04-18-2008, 06:48 PM

I love to eat too but I kinda like the idea of living even better. That's what you have to start focussing on - a healthier future.

Although I couldn't handle milk at all straight from surgery, I now don't have a problem with yogurt and cheese etc. Still a problem with milk but I'll live with that. Cheese and yogurt are part of my daily diet (I'm not keen on meat) and I don't bother with the low cheese either. I allow myself 1oz of something tasty and that satisfies me.

Some things you'll tolerate, some you won't and things tend to change anyway.

The rewards of WLS are immense and for me certainly, food has no longer become a constant source of comfort and excitement in my life. I look on it as fuel - nothing more.

Losing weight has more than compensated me for any deprevation I may have felt early on.

VTMoondog · 04-18-2008, 07:01 PM

worry not...if you have a surgical and hospital team that was anything like mine ( Fletcher Allen Health Care in Vermont) you will be fine, and it'll be a breeze!!

Scott
9 days post-op

Basketcase · 04-18-2008, 07:30 PM

I know what you mean. I had a week several weeks ago where I did eat everything in sight. Now I am fighting it. I did pretty good up until yesterday. I am still trying to not binge but I have chose to eat a few favorites that I won't be gettting in the future. Hang in there. You will get stronger as time progresses.

Take care and be well!
Bobbi