Question:
Am I the only one who quit dieting now that the surgery is more than likely a reality
I haven't dieted since I began this journey. Once I found out that I met the criteria, was being forwarded to the surgeon and have an intial appointment with him, I haven't given a thought to carbs, sugar,etc. I have gained weight though...my jeans hurt!! But I can't seem to want to do the Atkin's thing or any other thing "one more time". Is this normal or am I gonna have to deal with this one on the psych evaluation???? You are all such wonderful people, that I feel I can trust all the input you may have for me. Congrats to all you post-ops and Way to go for all you pre-ops!!! — Linda D. (posted on November 16, 2001)
November 16, 2001
HA!!! Are you kidding? Not only have I not been dieting....I've been
purposely eating all the things I know I can't have after surgery in a few
weeks. This weekend my DH and I are driving to the ocean specifically for
the purpose of having all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. If this is a
problem with a psych eval...call me crazy. I just want to get it all out
of my system now.
— [Anonymous]
November 16, 2001
I jumped off of the diet wagon as soon as I had my consult too. I ate
whatever I wanted from 9/1 until my surgery date the following Jan. I
gained 7 lbs but did not care. My Dr did not require weight loss first, but
I have since heard that loosing 10 lbs can make yoour liver less fatty thus
giving the Dr more room to work. But as for me...I am nearly 10 mnth post
op and down 150 lbs exactly. Good luck to you.
— Sue B.
November 16, 2001
When I realized my surgery was a reality, I was off and eating. I was
eating just for the sake of eating....just in case there was something that
I might miss that I might not ever have again. Don't worry about
it....have a grand old time......it'll be your last!!!
— Dianne K.
November 16, 2001
NO!!!!!
— Jackiis
November 16, 2001
I jumped off too, years ago...But the thing is, I have been trying to
practice getting in my water and eating protien first and chewing until a
liquid state, I have lost 10 lbs in pratcice....LOL
— [Anonymous]
November 16, 2001
I too can relate to what you are going through. SInce I started this
journey I have been eating more than ever. In fact I have found that when I
am eating something really bad or know how high in fat or calories it is I
always say to myself "I'm having the surgery oh well". I have
also been things about all my favorite food that I am going to want to eat
once last time before surgery. I should have my date within two weeks. It
better come soon cause nothing fits.
— [Anonymous]
November 16, 2001
11/16/01 - I feel the same way! But now I have seen the doctor, and they
are setting up surgery. But they warned me, three times, that if I gain
ANY weight between now and my next follow-up appointment (jan 9, 2002) then
I will NOT get surgery! Yikes! scared me. so you'd think I'd stop now,
knowing it might "disqualify" me right??? - Wrong!! My clothes
don't fit, I can't breathe without wheezing/whistling, and I can't stand
looking at myself in the mirror! And I don't have a scale that weighs me
properly (like the doctor's!), so I can't keep track that way. But I can
feel the weight gain. Plus, Thanksgiving is next week, then Christmas.
Who wants to diet then??? so, you are not alone!
— [Deactivated Member]
November 16, 2001
D-I-E-T? Strange word. I would swear I've never heard it before now that
I'm approved! (Dec 11th date!!!). As I look over at my kitchen counter, I
count 2 kinds of cookies, pie, and I have two kinds of ice cream in my
fridge! I figure I have 25 days till surgery. The funny thing is, I
haven't eaten near as much of this stuff as I would have BEFORE approval.
The mind is a strange thing (especially mine :-)
— Lisa U.
November 16, 2001
Yes, at least for me it's been that way to, I have spent my whole life on
diets & pills to loose weight and for the first time It has been a
pleasure to say, no more dieting woo hoo , I have gained 10+ lbs though
since my "realization" but you know what... I love every second
of not panaking about food and what I should and shouldn't have everyday
unfortunatly has recently become the "last supper syndrome" for
me.. but i know relief is on the way.
— [Anonymous]
November 18, 2001
Man oh man did I eat! After I knew that I would be having surgery I ate
like a PIG! I knew that I would not be able to enjoy some of my favorite
foods for a lonnnnnng time so i ate everything and anything that I wanted.
My Dr. had put no weight loss restriction on me so I went whole hog.
Chinese, Italian, Burger King, you name it. Enjoy yourself while you can
and feel no guilt. That is the best part. I am now 3 months post-op and
have lost nearly 75#. I have no regrets about what I ate before surgery.
— Melissa S.
November 18, 2001
I last suppered for a month and gained 20 pounds most of which I had lost
earlier on a strict diet. Jen is beginning to do the same thing and I
support it. You just never know what foods you may never tolerate again,
although in my case I can eat anything. Everyone can taste a bite or two of
ANY food, even the worst dumper... Jens date is december 10th.
— bob-haller
November 19, 2001
You know...I went to the beach this weekend, because I wanted to eat
Alaskan Crab Legs one more time. I've also made plans to eat myself sick
on a bunch of other things "one last time". But honestly, each
time I finding that they werent such a big deal after all. And I'm so glad
for that!
— [Anonymous]
November 19, 2001
I went the opposite way. I heard that if you lost 15 pounds before surgery
it helped with the recovery. I lost exactly 15 pounds by eating sensibly
(read: high protein) and exercising to build up my arms, legs, and abs. I
don't know if it helped or not, but I didn't have any problems with the
surgery and I feel that my increased strength helped me get around when my
tummy was sore.<p>Now this is NOT to say that I didn't eat the things
I thought I would miss. I tanked up on smoothies since I love them and post
surgery the sugar would kill me. I did have a last meal of beef tips en
alfredo and tiramisu. It wasn't as great as I thought it would be and, to
tell the truth, I've eaten better things since surgery. I think preop
dieting is a personal (or sometimes the surgeon's) choice but if you are
eating because you are afraid you won't be able to EVER eat tasty food
again, you are probably going to find that after an adjustment period you
will be able to eat tasty food in moderation (just like you are s'posed
to!).<p>Good luck and see you on the other side!
— ctyst
November 19, 2001
It's weird... Right after I found out my insurance would cover the surgery
I stopped caring about what I ate, and in fact started "last
suppering" anything that I loved, but rarely allowed myself to have
like Chocolate milk! I lost 4 pounds from my PCP's visit to the visit with
the surgeon for my consultation. I plan to eat, eat, eat my way to a newer
me! HAHAHA! Actually I am about done "last suppering". I want to
lose as much as possible before I go in. The only thing I will miss after
the surgery is Taco John's. If you are from the midwest, straight down I-29
from Kansas City to North Dakota, and I-80 from Iowa to Colorado you know
what I am talking about!
— sbinkerd1
November 24, 2001
I stopped dieting a few months ago. First time in my life I ever ate
sweets without feeling guilty! I figure I'm very shortly saying goodbye to
all these destructive foods, and I don't feel one bit guilty. I'm not
eating destructively, but I am NOT depriving myself at all. Surgery is
only 5 weeks away, and I'm eating healthy (protein, veggies, fruit PLUS the
sweets I'll shortly be saying goodbye to).
— Kathy J.
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