The hospital submitted my paperwork today for insurance approval of the surgery. I’m equal parts excited and terrified. I just got a huge promotion and am overwhelmed at work, so the timing isn’t the best. I’ve been in the bariatric surgery program since January, but for some reason I still feel unprepared for what life will really be like post surgery. I’m scared about the loss of food. Did anyone else here have that same fear? How’s it going?

I think we all are somewhat fearful of losing our relationship with food, however you will be able to eat, just in smaller portions.

I wouldn't trade the food to go back to my failing health.

I went through the same emotions and honestly nothing prepared me for how my relationship to food would change. I do miss eating the way I used to but I'm glad for the restriction that prevents me from doing it. You'll feel frustrated at times like when you go out to a nice dinner and can't eat much of it. There is an emotional learning curve but it's so worth it. I feel like I've traded one joy for another but food only gave me an intermittent joy followed by sorrow and regret. The restriction gives me joy every day that I hop on the scale and joy from seeing my health and quality of life improving. I chose the greater joy and I'm sure you'll feel the same. Good luck ?

I was "lucky" in that respect because I've never liked food. I just really don't like most foods. I was existing on cookies and chocolate and sweets for all my meals. So the surgery really helped me learn how to stop eating those foods and focus on real food and learn how to eat food. It's a struggle and I only eat a few foods, but I do it. You'll have a plethora of foods to choose from post-op, so don't worry.