Thunking about the radical changes with...what, how, why, and when I eat....

I can't imagine not being able to or hopefully not WANTING to eat at any random time.

How are people feeling about this issue?

It works out fine. I find that I have to remember to eat most of the time and breaking away from the old habits of nibbling, just because, or stopping at the vending machine on my way home, etc. The goal is to use the sleeve as a tool to aid in weight loss, so habits need to change. I'm soooooooo happy I've done this.

Good luck to you!

jannie1121,

It is a total change. You have to work through the issues that cause you to need this surgical tool. The best thing you can do is have counseling before and AFTER surgery.

Working on my "fat" brain has been much more arduous than any physical part of the surgery.

Welcome to the forum and good luck,

Kathleen

The thing that surprised me the most, was that I don't have the constant "noise" in the back of my head telling me that I'm hungry. The surgeon said that would probably last a year, which should give me enough time to build new and better habits.

I agree with Katcloudshepard that there are issues in my head that also need to be worked on. I have been working with a psychologist to try to get to this "stuff". As a result, one of my co-workers has reported that I have less patience in meetings, oh well.

I am on a path that will make me healthier and happier, and I guess if that means that I am a little quicker with my tongue, I don't think that will actually hurt anyone.

Good luck to all of us!

Thanks for your replies. I do totally agree with needing to work through the reasons..