NummyNae

Penny.Lane, I just had my surgery on 1/15. I suffer from anxiety and depression often using food as a coping mechanism. Your fears are my fears. I think that all of the advice offered so far is great. Prior to surgery I started seeing a therapist and began taking Wellbutrin, both have a big help in managing my relationship with food. My therapist actually recommended food meditation which is pretty much what fatboyslim1 is suggesting. Focusing on scent, texture and flavor while also paying attention to your breathing pattern. It was quite helpful and relaxing, which helped me find satisfaction in the healthier foods I was consuming. I intend to continue using this as begin to incorporate food back into my diet. If you don’t feel that working out is something you can keep up with consistently perhaps you can find other ways to be more active. Every move you make burns more calories than sitting on the couch. Try to find things around the house to do that you may have been putting off. I love binge watching stuff online but even while I am watching TV I try to find things I can do at the same time. Folding clothes, vacuuming, dusting. Might sound weird but sometimes I just stand up and march in place for several minutes at a time. You can reach your goal just remain hopeful and keep tryin until you find something that works for you. Just don’t give up. All the best to you on your journey.

Hi everyone! My gastric sleeve surgery date is 1/15. Gotta admit I am a bit nervous.