My surgeon told me that I need to lose 10 - 15 more pounds before surgery. I have plenty of time to lose the weight since surgery isn't scheduled until May and I know I can lose the weight, but this weekend I totally sabotaged myself and probably gained some weight back.

I ate soooo bad (chips, Cookies, popcorn, ice cream - you name it I probably ate it) and I'm not sure if it's because I'm afraid that after surgery I won't be able to have any of the snack-type foods for a long time or if it's because I'm scared of surgery now that I have a date, or if I just made some poor choices and need to jump back on the bandwagon.

I also threw out my back this weekend and am sure that being in pain didn't help with my food decisions. That sort of scares me because I know that things like stress and being in pain are going to happen after surgery and I want this to work for me so badly. I can't continue to live this way...any words of wisdom or encouragement would be most appreciated.

I am the same way. My surgery is scheduled for March 3 and I have been eating anything and everything for the fear that I will never be able to eat it again but then as I'm putting it into my mouth, that is when I realize what got me to where I am today. The chips, candy and popcorn have gotten me to 304 lbs and swore to myself that I would never do this to myself again. I have found that when I get a craving, I stop before I grab for something and think "How will I feel after I eat this" and that usually does it. Just remember, " Nothing taste as good as skinny feels". Good luck on your journey.

I went through the same thing. I was supposed to be changing my eating habits gradually, but I had relapses. I think it was my "last hoorah" before surgery. But you know what? We came to this decision because we wanted to make a change and it' going to be sooo worth it. Don't beat yourself up, just get back on the bandwagon. During my pre-op psych visit the doctor gave me a little technique that helped... when you're tempted to eat something, take a moment and look at it and tell yourself, "I know what this tastes like" and really mentally taste it. Then ask yourself, "do I really need this, or can you move past it". I most cases I was able to move on. Hope this helps!

I am having that problem too. My doctor says he won't do the surgery until I lose 5% of my original weight. I need to really lose another 10 pounds before february 17. my weight normally fluctuates about +/- 8 pounds day to day. uuuuughhh... I am having such a hard time. I basically follow southbeach phases 1-2. Halp!

I'm back in the game mentally today, I had my Protein shake for Breakfast and a very healthy lunch, and we're having a healthy dinner as well. I also got all of the crap that was tripping me up out of the house. Felicity you are ABSOLUTELY correct saying that nothing tastes as good as skinny feels! Thanks for the words of encouragement!

Infernored if you want a buddy just let me know! I probably need one as well.

Thanks Caliblonde! I can always use a buddy!

My surgery is Friday and I don't have to do a pre op diet. I have been gorging myself for the last 3 weeks. It's just like u say. I don't know when or if I'll be able to eat like this again and I am covering all of my cavorted and then some!