I've been wondering about weight-loss surgery for a really long time. I've read about it, look for success stories, read success stories read horror stories.

As this becomes closer to be at realityi'm getting nervous that I making the wrong decision. I fear the after affects like the bad gas. what if I really miss food?

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From researching and researching... And researching some more, I've learned that I'll learn to love healthy, clean eating, more and more. You'll learn to enjoy the few bites you will take and that makes me happy. It's a new relationship.

To me it's beneficial. I'll be able to enjoy and live life to the fullest. I'm only 22 and I've been overweight for 15 of my 22 years. Not only that obese+ for at least 10. It sucks. I want to feel normal. And know that I will, I just need help.

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Edited April 17, 201610 yr by achappex3

All I can suggest is to research and ask questions until you are comfortable with your decision. Once you decide then make up your mind tondo everything you can to make your choice a success and to wholeheartedly commit. Even if that means dealing with a little bit of gas discomfort or choosing to forego the unhealthy choice. You MIGHT miss a particular food, but what you gain will more than make up for it in my opinion.

Focussing on what you CAN do and have instead of what CAN'T will make a huge difference.

I think it's totally normal to worry that you're making the wrong decision. I know I did. But, like you, I did my research, and I knew that my chance of complications from the surgery was much smaller than my chance of complications from obesity. I thought: would I rather take Vitamins for the rest of my life, or diabetes meds, blood pressure meds, cholesterol meds, etc?

The gas pain after surgery is not that bad. I had it pretty strongly, with pain in my back and shoulders, but it rapidly decreased every day. While you're in the hospital, you get lots of great pain meds. Please don't be scared of the gas pain. It's annoying, but by no means torture.

In terms of 'missing food,' I suppose it depends on what you mean. If I see a commercial of a cheesy pizza, I sure think, "mmm that looks delicious." That's the point of the commercials. But... I'm really not hungry. Honestly, getting my foods and shakes in is kind of a chore. Sometimes it's a little tough when my fiancée has really good looking/smelling food, but sipping at my shake honestly makes me so full I can't even be upset that I'm not eating what she is.

And frankly, this restriction is temporary. If I want to have a slice of pizza six months from now, I'll be able to. Of course, it's up to me to moderate how often I eat pizza and to decide if a more nutritionally round meal would be a better choice, but the point is I WILL be able to have it, if I choose. Try not to think of it as things you can't have, but things that you can have very occasionally while you change your relationship with food to focus on Protein and nutrition. This surgery is about change, and change is scary. But being healthy doesn't mean being deprived! I can have zucchini pizzas or cauliflower crust pizza to sate my pizza cravings AND get some good nutrition! Try to envision yourself embracing the changes your body needs and maybe even consider seeing a therapist if your relationship with food is concerning you. I see one for my anxiety, and being able to talk about the wls with her has been amazing!

If you're willing to put in the work, there's a million resources out there to help you. Do your research, read the forums, talk to your doctor... And then make the best decision for you.

Best of luck!

Honestly therapy might be something you might want to look into if your having anxiety about giving up food

When you say you fear the gas, are you referring to the gas pain after surgery or having problems with gas/flatulence after surgery?

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Actually the gas/flatulence after surgery. I have read that it can be unbearable.