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Hi all,

I'm a ways away from surgery, and working toward that goal. But I noticed today that ever since I got my upcoming marathon appointment with my surgeon's staff at the end of September, I've been aware of what I eat, and how badly I want to eat things I haven't had in a long time.

I'm not usually much of a dessert eater, but suddenly I want dessert after every meal. It's not (my) normal, and I'm wondering if anyone here experienced that. Is this just a phase that will pass, or am I psyching myself up/out for my future?

Not sure what to make of this. Anyone have an opinion to share?

Dave

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I went a little crazy and had a "this is it!" free-for-all this past week (I'm 3 weeks pre-op) and went to all my favorite restaurants and let myself have all my favorite foods that I know I won't have post-op. I'm kindof giving myself a break about it since pre-op diet/weightloss starts on Monday for me. The finality of this whole thing is really setting in-- that my life is going to change forever, so I threw the old me a little going away party, you might say.

I think you're definitely normal! me, maybe not so much hahaha

Edited by teh ericka

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Hi Dave,

I have just gone through something similar. In the end I made a list fo all the foods I wanted to say 'good-bye' to .... It helped a lot. .. I ate far far too much :blush: but I am also happy that I got to say a final good bye to different foods. (I didn't want to crave them on my pre-op diet.)

Hope that helps , I don't think you have anything to worry about .... :scared0:

Take care

Sue

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Thanks. Nice to know it's not just me. This is such a strange journey for me. I've always been the tough-guy caregiver type, so having to ask for help and advice is foreign to what I normally do. I've never felt guilty about food (which is probably a big part of why I'm obese) but suddenly I'm having a craving and wondering if my body is pre-judging me for what I plan to do to it. It's definitely a different mental perspective. :thumbup:

Stay tuned...

Dave

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Many of us had many "last suppers". I think it's a natural progression & for many of us a way to say "good bye" to old habits.

Just try to reign it in a bit & get ready for your pre-op diet.

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