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My GB date is getting near!

Depression is something that a lot of people have after surgery. Sometimes it’s FOMO (fear of missing out), sometime it’s food mourning, sometimes it’s simply missing the old reliable and go to security that food has brought so much of us. But for me, remember a few things about each of those situations has helped me get through feeling down quickly. 1.I was already missing out BECAUSE of food. Food is wonderful, I love food and still enjoy eating but now it’s about savoring the moment and who I am spending those moments with. 2. I cannot mourn something that has done me so wrong! Obviously those cookies and ice cream didn’t shove themselves into my mouth and force themselves to be eaten. I did this to me, but turning my health around shouldn’t be a time for mourning, it’s a time to celebrate! 3. There are better and more reliable coping mechanisms than food, and to become mentally healthier with this process, I have to find what works best for me. Hope this helps a little.
 
Hi David. Congrats on coming this far in your weight loss journey as you work toward becoming a healthier version of the real David.

I had gastric bypass on July 12th. I ate some of my favorite meals before WLS, and had a "last supper" the evening before my pre-surgery liquid diet (only for 2 days).

Honestly I was so darn excited about getting the surgery after 10 months of insurance & bariatric requirements that I didn't feel very much sadness. I already had said goodbye to many of my favorite foods. Once the scale reflected my initial rapid post surgery weight loss, I really didn't miss the foods/drinks that got me to need WLS in the 1st place.

Making a few small changes now might help you feel more positive as the countdown begins. This is not to be used as medical advice. One good habit that you could try is increasing your daily water intake to 64 oz while weaning yourself off of sodas, including diet drinks, juices, and any other similar drinks. If plain water isn't your thing, try adding a squeeze of lemon or lime juice (I sometimes add generic ReaLemon or ReaLime.)

If your dr. gives you permission, you might try taking short walks, gradually increasing your endurance. I did a lot of alternating leg lifts while watching tv.

Having mixed emotions before & after surgery is very common, as you will discover if you read past threads from other members. Of course we may not have the same experiences, but you will probably find you have a lot in common with many of our journeys.

Best of luck as you continue this process. ❤
 
KarenWV said:
Hi David. Congrats on coming this far in your weight loss journey as you work toward becoming a healthier version of the real David.

I had gastric bypass on July 12th. I ate some of my favorite meals before WLS, and had a "last supper" the evening before my pre-surgery liquid diet (only for 2 days).

Honestly I was so darn excited about getting the surgery after 10 months of insurance & bariatric requirements that I didn't feel very much sadness. I already had said goodbye to many of my favorite foods. Once the scale reflected my initial rapid post surgery weight loss, I really didn't miss the foods/drinks that got me to need WLS in the 1st place.

Making a few small changes now might help you feel more positive as the countdown begins. This is not to be used as medical advice. One good habit that you could try is increasing your daily water intake to 64 oz while weaning yourself off of sodas, including diet drinks, juices, and any other similar drinks. If plain water isn't your thing, try adding a squeeze of lemon or lime juice (I sometimes add generic ReaLemon or ReaLime.)

If your dr. gives you permission, you might try taking short walks, gradually increasing your endurance. I did a lot of alternating leg lifts while watching tv.

Having mixed emotions before & after surgery is very common, as you will discover if you read past threads from other members. Of course we may not have the same experiences, but you will probably find you have a lot in common with many of our journeys.

Best of luck as you continue this process. ❤
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Thank you!
 
3momchaos said:
Depression is something that a lot of people have after surgery. Sometimes it’s FOMO (fear of missing out), sometime it’s food mourning, sometimes it’s simply missing the old reliable and go to security that food has brought so much of us. But for me, remember a few things about each of those situations has helped me get through feeling down quickly. 1.I was already missing out BECAUSE of food. Food is wonderful, I love food and still enjoy eating but now it’s about savoring the moment and who I am spending those moments with. 2. I cannot mourn something that has done me so wrong! Obviously those cookies and ice cream didn’t shove themselves into my mouth and force themselves to be eaten. I did this to me, but turning my health around shouldn’t be a time for mourning, it’s a time to celebrate! 3. There are better and more reliable coping mechanisms than food, and to become mentally healthier with this process, I have to find what works best for me. Hope this helps a little.
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Gotcha. that helps. I have gotten over FOMO, in general, so this eases my mind a bit.
 
Hi, David. Welcome to the group. I'll be honest, there are times that I eat something that tastes so good I wish I could have more. However, I just remind myself I can have it again .. it's not disappearing from the earth forever lol Once that settled into my head, I found it easier to turn down foods. So it becomes about choices. Do I want to have a bit of dessert or do I want to enjoy a glass of wine with dinner? Both are options for tomorrow or next week as well, so I'm not missing out on anything.
 
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