2 weeks post op

I am 4 weeks out and let me tell you the mental issues get better. I was like you so overwhelmed with my decision and worried I had made a mistake. You are recovering from major surgery and the feelings you are having about food will get better as you heal and can eat more food. I think you need to give yourself a break and realize you are going to take time to recover, I am still hoping my sleeping goes back to normal but it is getting better.

This is completely normal. You are ok. And you made the greatest decision for yourself. The surgery will absolutely help you get to a physical comfort zone- but this surgery was not performed in your head. You are on the right path seeing a therapist. I myself see a behavior therapist, i go to weight loss surgery support group and also overeaters anonymous. That is 3 seperate places that I find help with this disorder for mental help. It is the complete key to success- it really is. Don't feel like a burden and don't wish that it is another time that it isn't. Jump into yourself right now. Take advantage of all the support out there. Find a weight loss surgery support group. You are ok.

And also....it will take you several months to develop the new skills you need. Knowing that- relax- and take one day at a time.

I felt the same way! I still struggle with it some! Like you said it's not really regret! The overwhelming emotioonal roller coster is exhausting. I had a few "big" melt downs! My dr. gave me xanax to help with them. It does. I am 4.5 weeks post op and I promise you it does get better every day!

It's hard to be patient when all you want to do is be better. I'm really grateful that I'm not the only one. I've had to sort of limit my perusal of these forums because it's full of people who are just so over the moon and I'm just not there right now.

Thanks for the encouragement, it's so appreciated.