So I'm only 3 weeks out tomorrow & I swear this is still the hardest thing I've ever had to do! I had a meltdown Friday bc my coworkers were going to happy hour after work, & of course I can't Drink! I can't eat what I've been used to eating for 27 years, & hell I can't even have a salad either-which I want SO bad!! After talking to my Mom who is 10yrs post op, I've tried to think more positive since.. Even went for a walk today! Only to come home & they have all kinds of baked goods on the counter from today's bake sale!! NO regards as to what that is doing to my mind!! UGGHHHH!!! Feeling down & alone :/ I have no regrets in life & I'm praying this won't be my first!

I know how you feel had surgery in 9/30/13 I know the rational part if me says that I didn't gain weight over night, and old habits die hard. I have been struggling with my weight for years and my me lifestyle is definitely a work in progress. My hubby and kids didn't have Weightloss surgery ago I don't expect them to not eat what they love just because I can't. But it is hard watching eat burgers and links and beer! what I would give to have a beer or glass of wine! sigh we will get through this phase and I keep telling myself nothing tastes as good as thin feels. it doesn't help that I've been in a stall for the last week! Good luck I hope everything works out

Awwww, Jamie 1028! I know exactly how you feel! Although we did this for the right reasons, it sure is hard not to think of it as a punishment sometimes. I'm a social eater, and love nothing more than hanging out with my friends and enjoying a good meal. Tonight I went out to a birthday dinner and sipped on soup while everyone else enjoyed all the yummy food that I love so much. One girl had the nerve to mock me and made a big deal of telling me how good the food was and how much I was missing out. Otherwise, my friends were a good group, and I tried to just enjoy their company. Only one of them knew about my surgery, and I just told the rest I was on a strict diet. I certainly hope this gets easier down the road, 'cause I'd kill for some chocolate right now! I made an appointment with a shrink assigned to the WLS group at my hospital to talk this stuff out. Don't know if it will help, but it can't hurt. I really want to be one of those people who is truly disgusted with "junk" food. Don't know if it will help, but it can't hurt. I agree, this is the hardest thing I've ever done, and I can only pray that it will be worth it in the long run. Please hang in there!