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OMG, I am feeling the same way. I am 5 weeks out and feeling miserable today. I want to be able to enjoy food. I also made a scrambled egg. Ate 2 bits and then stomach upset. I am hoping it passes.

I really appreciate that you posted this. WLS is a drastic step and not one to be taken lightly. And even though I've been addicted to this website for months, your post made me stop and really think. I appreciate your perspective.
I sometimes think it's pretty sad that the only way I have a chance to take control of my weight problem is to have part of my stomach removed. If I had only recently developed a weight problem, I would be less inclined to be moving forward with this. But I have tried for 25 years to lose the weight and keep it off. Now my knees are threatening mutiny, and I feel it's time to do something serious, i.e. surgery. As far as not enjoying food like I used to -- I'm ready for that. I want that. My husband, who is very athletic and healthy, is just not that "into" food, and I've admired that. I want to not be obsessed with food and hungry all the time. I want to be a person like my husband who eats to live and doesn't live to eat (yes it's a cliche but a good one!).
If I hadn't tried so many times for so many years only to end up bigger than ever, I wouldn't do this. But I don't want to waste any more time.

Very thoughtful. I have been thinking about this very thing. Why cant I loose this weight on my own? Is it worth losing most of my stomach? I have been thinking and thinking and I came to this conclusion.I have been overweight my entire life. Even when I lose (and I have) I gain it back. A constant battle. I am choosing surgery becasue everything I have done has failed. I have to much to live for to be sick and talking so many meds. I look at the odds and think it is worth it

Thanks for sharing your blog. Sounds like you are doing well. I am sure we all will miss bread. But it is for a higher cause(us) I am afraid of those protien powders. They sound disgusting. Good luck with your blog