brendi77

I was just talking to my mom about being scared of food last week. I am making an appointment to see my therapist and going to group this week but this post has made me feel better. Not alone! I don't want to eat bad food and fitness pal has helped but I am nervous about eating out, what to order, people looking at what I don't eat! I use to eat my feelings and I don't want to fall back into that

Thank you soo much for your suggestion of Fitness Pal. I did start doing it at the beggining of the surgery but then stopped. I should take that up again. I am sure it will calculate my proteins for me, which in turn will put your mind at ease. Thanks again. :-)

I'm mentally going through the same feelings right now. I'm only 12 days post-op and have lost 22lbs since the surgery. I'm still going through my weekly diets, but I'm even afraid to add new foods (cottage cheese, etc.) to my protein. I know that when I'm able to eat whatever, I'll mentally shut down and go crazy. In the back of my mind, I know I need counseling because it's a big deal emotionally. I've found amazing friends throughout this website. If you're cheating and being stupid with food choices, they'll let you know. Also, they'll help you when you need it most... that's the best part!

The way I approach carbs is this, IF I have hit my Protein goal AND my Water for the day (or I know I will, like if I pre-plan my day) then I don't worry about any additional carbs. In fact, when I am in a stall, I usually UP my carbs for a couple days in order to break it. It works, most of the time.
As for your body feeling yucky, I went through that too. Sometimes it helps to drink a Powerade zero or propel water. The electrolytes and Vitamins (if they have vitamins) might give you a boost. Plus it counts as water so you can't go wrong there.
Congrats on talking to the counselor! That is GREAT and I'm happy to hear that you have that support.
Good luck and thanks for sharing

I struggled with depression after surgery. It took quite a toll on me. It was very hard b/c I felt like this should be the happiest time in my life .I'm finally losing weight! Yet I'm so depressed you would think I was going through a divorce. And essentially I was!! Divorcing cupcakes and candy and bagels etc etc. and pretty much all the things I had lived and breathed for. I was in loooove with the food and this surgery is kind of like cutting your heart out in a way...if your heart is with the food. I know it may sound silly but I mourned for it like I did a great love that's time had come. The good news is with each day it gets better. One day you will wake up and see things shining brighter. Just don't give up if you're walking through a rough spot. This journey takes you on many ups and downs. But in the end it is worth it!