Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group
Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.
Ok so I have my first pre-op weigh in tomorrow as my provider requires a 10% weight loss prior to surgery, however, I am afraid to get on the scale because I know I over did the eating over the holidays and I am scared to death that I gained weight...argh...I know what I have to do moving forward but I am very disappointed in myself for letting myself be out of control in my eating over the holidays!!! I know in my heart I am ready for this surgery...now if I could get the brain on the same page life would be peachy!!!
My advice is not to stress over what has already happened. You cannot change the past, only the future. If you are concerned that you will have that much more weight to lose in order to get your 10% off, think of it this way: If you gained 20 pounds over the holidays (and I am using a really big number here, I don't think you really did gain 20 pounds)that is only an additional 2 pounds you would have to lose to get off 10% of your weight. So you overate during the holidays. So did a million other people. You are human. Forgive yourself and move forward. YOU CAN DO THIS!!!