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You may eat those things in small amounts, but the surgery doesn't stop you from enjoying the foods you like, it's just a tool to help you not binge eat and gain weight. Yes, they tell you that you can't have this or that if you have the surgery but it's all a load of junk to help you into healthy eating habits. The fact is, you can still eat just as you did before the surgery, your body just might not treat the food the same way it used to. Also, if you have bypass, you lose your hunger for a long while, so you don't actually miss the bad foods, you simply aren't hungry for them in the same way. I get the hesitation, and the second guessing, I was there too. I am and forever will be a hard core Mountain Dew fan. I love the taste of it, and the thought of not having one for the rest of my life was like a living nightmare. But the thought of one now is so beyond not tempting in any fashion that it absolutely doesn't bother me at all, which is something I thought I would never say! My taste buds are forever changed and I can't have sugar anymore. I can window shop those amazing, delectable, chocolate drizzled cakes of wonder and smile, but the mere thought of taking just one bite has me gagging and is a complete turn off now. The grass isn't greener and your view point will change once you've changed, so while I understand the delay, I encourage you to move forward, you won't 'feel' like your missing out once your on this side of the surgery!
Thank you! And best of luck in your journey!Hi Nal! I'm not quite where you're at. I still haven't had my psychology appointment or been approved to see the surgeon yet. But, in a way, I understand where you're coming from. I had a bit of a setback and gained 2 lbs each month for the past 2 months. So everything will take at least 6 weeks longer. That's when my next Nutrition appointment is. I need to "get back on track" and lose at least the 4 lbs I regained. Why did I gain those 4 lbs? Partly because of what you said. Somewhere along the line, I decided to eat what I want when I wanted to. Not large portions of anything, but a lot of food with many calories and no nutritional value! You know what, that "greed," as you called it, isn't worth it. I felt much better physically and emotionally when I was eating in a more mindful manner. Was I hungry at times? Sure, but after awhile, I would delay eating right away until I figured out if I was really hungry or if it was just emotional hunger. I am still struggling to get back to that more mindful spot because when the "greed" gets me, it strongly overrides any good intentions I have. For my emotional and physical well-being I hope I conquer this "greed" soon because I liked how I felt before it took over much better than I feel now. But, Nal, it's an important decision to make for yourself--to determine which is more important for you overall in your life right now
Cool fact after surgery...when you've fully recovered after the surgery, you can eat what you want when you want.
