Heeeyyyy. I’m new here. Ive gotten approved and now all of a sudden I’m feeling down. I don’t have the best support system so I’m feeling alone. With all of the permanent changes like taking vitamins everyday is terrifying me. Any words of encouragement?

Hey!

It is all so daunting in the lead up and the early days, it is going to be an entirely new experience and sometimes no matter how much you prep and read about it, nothing can actually prepare you for the reality. I swear I was so scared/anxious of all the changes prior to my surgery, and worried how I would cope or if it actually would work, but I can safely say that this new change becomes your new normal pretty quickly!

I don't even think about the vitamins I take, and if anything, I have found that where I am not thinking about food 24/7 or binge eating, I actually have a lot more free time to do things I enjoy!

Don't get me wrong, there are struggles along the journey, and I think it is normal once you have the surgery to be like "wtf have I done", but I can safely say this has been the best decision I have ever made for myself, and I wouldn't change it.

I am sorry you are feeling alone - but you have us! This forum has been the biggest support network for me, and I hope it will be for you too x

On 3/14/2025 at 2:59 AM, Bypass2Freedom said:

Hey!

It is all so daunting in the lead up and the early days, it is going to be an entirely new experience and sometimes no matter how much you prep and read about it, nothing can actually prepare you for the reality. I swear I was so scared/anxious of all the changes prior to my surgery, and worried how I would cope or if it actually would work, but I can safely say that this new change becomes your new normal pretty quickly!

I don't even think about the Vitamins I take, and if anything, I have found that where I am not thinking about food 24/7 or binge eating, I actually have a lot more free time to do things I enjoy!

Don't get me wrong, there are struggles along the journey, and I think it is normal once you have the surgery to be like "wtf have I done", but I can safely say this has been the best decision I have ever made for myself, and I wouldn't change it.

I am sorry you are feeling alone - but you have us! This forum has been the biggest support network for me, and I hope it will be for you too x

Thank you so much. I really needed this reassurance. As I stated I am new here but I would like to thank you all so much because this place really does feel like home. Ive found the most comfort reading the forums and the supporting replies.

I’m preparing my lifestyle change before I have my surgery. I’m finding it to be the toughest I believe because of the time constraints of my career. I drive trucks so I’m away from home most of the day. So prepping meals and eating clean is a struggle bc I work 12-14 hours everyday.

We all felt that anxiety and worry about how things will change, as humans we don't like change much.

But for most it's a good change aand whilst it's definitely not easy, it does get easier day by day, week by week from that surgery day!

Eating clean whilst on the road is not easy, but also not too hard. You can always take protein shakes/bars etc with you for your small meals. It's also easy to find rotisserie chicken, or to ask for a burger without the bun etc.

Remembering you CAN'T eat much, and have to prioritise protein first, so it is possible, just make better choices.

The surgery doesn't mean you have to find organic salad all the time, you will be able to cope fine ?