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My first two weeks were awful. First week was worst, but really didn't get rid of pain till after 2 weeks out.

Hang in there. Keep on sipping.

THe first 3 days are the hardest. After that the carb/sugar cravings slacken off. You can do this!

Great job! You look amazing. You have succeeded and will continue! Thanks for sharing what is possible!

I was supposed to have 3 shakes a day, and clear liquids. Hang on. It is awfully hard for the first 3 days, and if you stick with it, you lose a lot of your hunger. The sugar is out of your system after about 3 days. I wasn't supposed to have fruit, but I did have some sugar free liquids and nibbled some ff yogurt.

Hang in there. IT is hard. But you can do it!

Addiction is awful. My alcoholic parents quit that, then quit smoking when my mother had cancer. I admired them so much for overcoming that.

Sometimes medication can help with addiction, so hopefully if the therapist sees you maybe that would help restrain the beast.

Know that this beast is NOT the true you.

You could try naming the 'beast', as Squeeky mentioned, sometimes separating out that part of you could help you and your family.

Remembering you in my thoughts.

Glad to hear about your journey so far. I am scheduled the 24th. Did you have any issues swallowing the pills that soon after surgery?

I am pre-op, too. Day 10 of the liquid protein 14-day diet. As an older woman (60's) and married, I just want to tell you that you are the only one in your life who can make you happy. Concentrate on taking care of yourself. Get to know yourself. Find a therapist/counselor that you can relate with, and talk your head off. For depression, medication is sometimes needed.

I don't know that surgery itself will solve any problems. But the weight loss will allow you to more easily indulge in any activities that you enjoyed when you were thinner. What did you enjoy doing then? What made you happy as a child?

Try to take care of yourself in all ways: physically, socially, spiritually, intellectually. Indulge yourself in a massage, or taking a class, learning something new. These take you out of yourself and open you to the opportunities out there.

I am pre-op, approved and waiting, chugging down liquid protein shakes. Can't offer much in the way of experience talking, but I wanted you to know that others are thinking of you and wanting this journey for you to be successful.

Think positive. How much easier it is going to be to walk, take care of the kids, and just move around in general. I can understand the tension. Have you tried the breathing techniques for relaxation? Have you been able to do anything just fun and relaxing for yourself? I took up knitting so that I would have something new to concentrate on, and that also keeps my hands busy.

You are in my thoughts, La mom!

Thanks for the links!