Oh yes its normal to feel like this.When you see the weight coming off its worth it.Your not saying goodbye to food forever,you have to eat lol,just your choices will be different.Good luck hun.Andrea xxxx

HI I am feeling the same way, like I have to have something for the last time. But from people I have met who have had the surgery and are doing great they have all said that it is worth it!

"NOTHING TASTES AS GOOD AS THIN FEELS!"

One of my friend told me this and I believe she is right!

Have a great day!

I felt the same way too. But let me tell ya something.. I am never hungry. And I am 6 1/2 mths out. Since I started this journey..jan 08..my GBS was 8/18/08, I have lost 172 lbs... I weigh 173 I have lost a whole me just missing it by a pound... Since the surgery, I lost over 120lbs. I don't miss food...If i feel i wanna taste something...that i know that is not good for me..like breads I cant do...I will chew it well then spit it out. It does take care of the craving ;) Good luck on your journey.

I have felt the same way. I see people at work eating things and I say gosh I sure will miss that. I'm 1 wk pre-op and on the protein diet. But I just have to keep telling myself that it's all for the best. But you are right, the relationship we have with food has to change....it's a "break-up" of sorts. But we'll be fine!!! Erica

I thought that back before the surgery but it isnt true. You can basically eat anything, in time. But also keep in mind that when you eat it , it might cause you to dump, and that is not fun. It isnt the fact you cant eat it, it is that you dont want to eat that certian food.The surgery is just a tool to help you with portion control and food choice. It is a mental thing. Basically a lifestyle change. so dont say " I will never be able to eat this or that again", you can and will.....just watch out for the side effects! LOL

Yep, totally normal... it is the last supper syndrome as we all call it :)

I had it long enough to GAIN weight before my surgery!

But let me tell you, none of it was worth it. There is not one thing that I can not eat if I really want to. But I can eat so little that it really comes down to... is it worth it?

Good luck!

You won't be saying goodbye to as much as you think. More saying goodbye to the quantity.

Stuff I eat post-op: www.theworldaccordingtoeggface.com I hope it helps put your mind at ease that yummy food is still in your future.

Welcome to the group! Best wishes in your journey,
~Michelle

Hi everyone, I am new to this site, and I really needed some support group since I live in a small town, and can't get to support group, so this is the next best thing....I don't even know if I am doing this right.sending a message this way. Forgive me if I'm wrong,

My question is it normal for the weight loss to go slow. I'm going on my 7th week out, and only 30 pounds since surgery, I started at 249, I am happy for the loss, but thought it would go faster, but in the long run I guess it's healthier to lose slower, I eat my small portions, and have been excercising 4 days a week at least. Thanks for being great everyone....

Hi kissesinfall. You need to go to the main discussion list and at the top click on Add A Topic. Then you can put your question in. I'm afraid noone will see it on this discussion topic.

Anyway, in response to this topic, I am experiencing the same thing. I have to go on liquids Tuesday and I want to eat everything in sight. I do know a lot of people who have had the surgery, though, and they are now able to eat pretty much anything. But it doesn't seem to make me feel any better. Food is such a big part of my life. I'm afraid I am going to feel like I lost my best friend. But it will be worth it in the end.


Good Luck to you
Jayme

Thank you all for your responses. You helped me feel a bit more normal! LOL!

Yes this is normal. I had my last diet coke the day before my surgery and I had tears running down my face. I have been drinking this for over 30 years. I dont miss it now. I also hated dill pickles before my surgery and now I love eating them. I can walk by a bakery section in a store and the smell literally makes me sick to my stomach. Go figure.

Oh my gosh I was just feeling this last week. It started about two weeks before my surgery, I thought I had to have everything just one last time. My doc called it having my "final meal". But I had alot of final meals. You can still eat most of the things you like afterward. Just in smaller amounts. And everyone here told me there are so many things that you loved before that wont appeal to you afterwards. You know the only thing that really hit home for me was. All those things I thought I had to say goodbye to, had made me the way I am. When you look at all those things as nasty little things that are hurting you. It helps. You can do this!! And as I have seen these great people are here every step of the way to help you.