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Weird question i know but I feel like it's possible to hate the physical part of being overweight but like some things about being overweight i.e. the eating, being invisible etc. For those that have had the surgery and lost the weight, do you sometimes miss being overweight?

Unfortunately, I have been going through it and haven't even been approved for my surgery yet. I've been going through this weekend taco thing for the past few weekends. I am hoping to snap out of it this week when I get my vitamix and start making green smoothies again. I did well when I was making smoothies but gave my vitamix away and have been off track since then.

Funny, my thing has been Chipotle but at least i've been getting the burrito bowls not the burritos lol. I'm sitting here peeling sweet potatoes and planning out my meals for the week. No more of this!

I don't have to do the 6 month diet but will be going on the 10 day liquid diet which doc said will take care of the 10 pounds i need to lose before surgery. I guess that's why I feel the need to enjoy now before i'm only on liquids

Yeah I feel gross, bloated and disgusting and I really do want to stop bingeing. I've gained weight since my 1st visit and i'm sooooo uncomfortable. I'm still waiting to get approved but i'm going to focus on breaking bad habits, eating more Protein and walking. God, I want this nightmare to end!!!!!!

Hoping someday I look back at this and laugh

Congrats, you look great

Anyone feel like they've been eating uncontrollably since deciding to get the surgery, almost like i'll never be able to eat like this again so I should enjoy it now.

Still going through it? Snapped out of it? Please share your experience/tips on getting out of this mindset

Found GNC Protein juice to be great tasting

Anticipation is making us wait. Good luck

Ahhh 10 days feels like eternity. Did Kathryn get back to you asap or did you have to call the insurance for an update. So how long from approval to your surgery date?

Submitted to insurance today; so excited!!!! I'm hoping to hear back next week, is that realistic. Anyone have experience with Anthem Blue Cross? Thanks

We all know what they are right?

I'll be more confident

I won't be embarrassed in public any more (not fearing booths, airplane, seats, stairs etc)

My social life will improve

My dating life will improve

My relationships will improve

I'll look stylish and not uncomfortable in clothes (more clothing options, confident)

I'll show more of my true self and stop altering who i am so people will accept me

I will maintain a healthy lifestyle

I won't be obsessed with food

I will live in the now i.e i'll go camping when i lose weight, i'll go out dancing when i lose weight etc

.................I could go on forever. What fantasies do harbor about being slimmer. What came true and what didn't? Why?

I've pretty much had chub rub my entire adult life so much so that the skin between my thighs is dark. Does chub rub go away after you lose weight? What's does it feel like to have thighs that don't touch lol.

I definitely think that there is some truth in this (at least for me). I broke up with my boyfriend a few months ago and I only realized after it was over just how wrong for me he was. I'm so much happier now, and this realization made me think back to my past relationships and where they went wrong. I realized that every man I've been romantically involved with had one or more major flaws (bad job, history of cheating, drinks too much, etc.). Even worse, I KNEW this going into every relationship. It dawned on me that I have always looked for something to be "wrong" with a man because I don't think anyone would want to date me the way I am. Since I've realized this, I've decided not to do any dating until I'm at goal and comfortable with myself. I'm hoping that I'll regain confidence through this experience, and I'm determined not to date anyone with glaring flaws every again!

Exactly! I def dated a guy who wasn't right for me but put up with the relationship for a while for some companionship. I was envious of the girl because she's 23 and i'm 31. I feel like i missed out of the fun of dating in your 20s, young love etc.

I think it's different when you're overweight your whole life and didnt meet your partner in your thinner days. If I had the surgery and taken care of the weight issue long ago, I can't help but wonder how my dating life would have panned out and if I'd have settled down by now

So I had an interesting conversation with a young gal at a local VSG support group. She's 4 months sleeved has lost 50 pounds and is on top of the world. She loves the male attention she's getting and feels ilke the guys that are now interested in her would have been 'out of her league' in the past. Before she barely dated and felt like she was grateful for any attention she got so kinda settled and dated whoever.

As someone who hasn't dated much and has been overweight all my life, i'm curious about dating after surgery. For single folks, how did your dating life change? For married folks, any changes/tensions.

Hi Sherri, great to hear from you. Good luck on your journey, keep us posted on how the revision goes. All the best!

I have relaxed hair and i'm thinking of getting a weave or braids before surgery so hair is one less thing to deal with as my body tries to adapt to the surgery......also so i dont have to deal with hair shedding everyday. What did you do? What do you recommend?

I'm curious. I feel like keeping quiet about it because I don't want to deal with everyone's opinions about WLS and non-stop comments about my weight/diet. I'm generally a private person and don't want everyone knowing my business. I just want to drown out the noise and stay focused on my journey to good health and get support from fellow VSG'ers. Is this odd? Did you tell everyone? few folks? what were their reactions?

Thanks all, this is good stuff. It's funny how everyone sort of went through this eat like there's no tomorrow stage. Clearly, it's your brain trying to mess with you. I know my appetite and taste will change and i probably won't enjoy some of the stuff i enjoy afterwards. I will say eating without feeling like i must clear the plate will be a welcome change. Also lol at the food funeral phrase, never heard it before but that's pretty much what it is.

Also thanks Stacy for the advise about starting early, I really do think it's better to start practicing some of the changes like eating healthier, eating slower, not eating and drinking before surgery and i'm really going to make an effort so I'm not surprised after the surgery.

New Zare patient here, pretty excited to be starting the process and i'm quite confident in his ability. However, I need to start mentally preparing myself for post-op life and start making changes to improve my recovery after the surgery/transition into a different eating style. Right now, i'm in the pigging out stage because I know i won't be able to eat like this ever again. Would love to get advice for those who've been through the surgery about the pre-op diet, surgery and changes you made afterwards. Appreciate any insights or advice. Thanks

Hi all, just had my first consult today and i'm very excited. My insurance as a good track record and only requires a nutrition and psych eval and the surgeon i'm working with is one of the best in the area. I'm feeling very good about my choice an have a feeling things are going to move pretty quickly but i'm still slightly nervous.

How did you mentally/physically prepare for surgery, any issues or surprises as the weight started to come off? Any advice on things to do now to prepare for the post-op life. I appreciate your insights and feedback