struggles

Oct 02, 2012

You never have to take another drink of alcohol. You never have to smoke another cigarette. Unfortunately, you can not never eat again. The struggles of a food addict...Down almost 80 lbs, it's still a struggle everyday: to watch television with all the food shows/commercials, to go out to eat or social events with your friends/family, or even just to sit in your home by yourself. If you have ever been an emotional eater or used food for comfort, it can be damn near torture. WLS is just a tool in a long journey to improve health and well-being. It kills me when people say (and they will!) that you're taking the easy way out. Nothing about this is easy! From the stresses of preparing for surgery with insurance and learning about your life changes, to the depression you face when food is no longer an option for you as anything other than sustenance. And for me as someone who loves to cook for people even when I can't really eat the food myself because it will cause discomfort? Or knowing that your hair is falling out because you're not getting enough protein when that's all you eat!?! This is a lifelong journey and a blessing that you can't take for granted for one day because it's only what you make of it...I'm blessed that I had a good surgeon, supportive friends and family, and an outlet to share my feelings...wouldn't it just be easier to never have to eat another bite??

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