What did I do?

I can't help but ThInk "WHAT THE HELL DID I DO TO MYSELF"? I'am really have trouble wanting things i can not have exspeically sugary stuff but heck I never hardly eat it before is it just because i can't have it or what? Has anyone else thought the same thing?

awww Marlena you are feeling very normal right now, I felt, and still at times feel the same way, I try to go back to before surgery, and remind my self of all the reasons I did this, how thrilled I was when I got my date.. We always seem to wnt what we can't have..and it will pass, as you see the scale moving, and you start feeling better and having more energy..you will soon loose the taste for the no no stuff... E mail me any time xoxoxxo Gloria

Marlena Im 3 months out now and I still have moments that I feel that way.. It does get better! Its normal to have all those feelings- you just made a huge lifestyle change! Just know that in a matter of weeks you will have those feelings less and less.. I wasnt a big sweet eater before surgery, but since surgery thats what I crave! I havent found a way to beat the craving completely but it does get much easier to deal with.. I promise, it will get better!! Amber

MARLENA(((((((BIG "WHAT THE HELL DID I DO TO MYSELF TOO" HUG))))))) GIRL! I KNOW exactly what youre talking about. Have you cried yet because you felt sooooooooooo deprived? Have you gotten mad at your family because they COULD eat what you couldnt? Have you wished that you could turn back the clock to the day BEFORE WLS? I've done all of those things. That being said, IT GETS BETTER!!!!! My angellette told me so........and I trusted her..........and it did! Take care and congratulations on your surgery! willby

honestly, marlena, i very, very rarely have those moments. why? because i usually find a plausible substitute. and if there isn't one, i make one up. my very most favorite banana nut muffin recipe is converted to contain splenda and whole wheat flour. my cravings for chocolate are covered by the sugar free stuff (check in the candy aisle) - since i won't touch regular sugar they taste like the real thing to me. my love of IHOP harvest nut and grain pancakes is now indulged with sugar free syrup and since i can't eat all of one order i either order half or take the rest home for more meals. if i see someone eating something i am not supposed to have - i close my eyes and tell myself i did this for a reason. but i know, know, know what the hell i did to myself and why - so i guess i figure life is full of give and take. if they can TAKE french silk pie - then i don't have to GIVE a damn. it's not for me. now - i'm gonna climb down off my soapbox and wish you a happy holidays - cause i've got christmas cookies to make and a couple more recipes to revise. hugs and best wishes dorthe

Hi Marlana! "What the hell did I do to myself?" You made a decision to become a happier and healthier person for your baby and yourself. I'm 6 months out and believe me it does get better. I still have my struggles too. See my recent post titled "Confessions of a SMO" and you will see. I think I posted it on Tuesday of this week. The weekend I came home from my surgery..........My family decided to cook out and make homemade spag. with garlic bread while I sat on the couch. I wanted to hide. I got through it. It doesn't bother me as much now, but I had a few bumps. IT WILL GET BETTER!!!!!!!!! and you will look back on this moment and say, "See I did it"!!!!! Take Care!~~~ Carmella