3bandds

I am generally perplexed by the "I tell everyone my business and think others should too" mentality. Everyone is different & unique, everyone has their own reasons, feelings, likes and dislikes re: disclosure. I am just pro autonomy. We're not clones.

For Me. I really thought my emotions were more out of whack when I was stuffing myself with all the food I could eat every day. I haven't been sleeved yet, but have been on a very strict pre surgery diet for almost 1 month. So the pain of isolation, depression and blaming my husband for all my troubles is fresh. Not that I expect I won't have an ongoing need to work hard at dealing with emotions without food as a coping mechanism but as far as negative self talk, image, self loathing, victim mode, blame and depression. Nothing compares to when I am just eating and eating. Yes some of that is dulled with food- to a point- but then Bam it hits me and I can't escape it, no matter how much food I ate.

Could someone spell out for me what the protein drinks that are allowed in pre op liquid diet are? I am imaging them as clear liquid but are any flavored? Is fiber bad? I assume this isn't the time for protein shakes such as chocolate flavored from GNC? Is that afterwards you are all talking about with the bars and such? I want to do this correctly, I have started on medifast 70 days out from surgery, I didn't want to wait until the last minute.

getting mine Jan 24th '14.

I'm in SW Wa, Kelso/Longview was hoping to at least find online support group, anyone know of something specific in that forum?

Hi I'm in SW Wa. Longview/Kelso area, not too close but here in the Pac NW!