I feel like a failure...

Mourning is a natural step in this process. I mourned the loss of cheese, pizza (hmm seems to be a theme with the pizza), chocolate, and basically everything. Eventually you say "No Thanks" so often people don't offer things (food wise at least) anymore. You have had major surgery, your mobility is limited to shuffle walking, every tweak, grumble, and spasm sends you into a frenzy in case something is wrong! Then you have a drink (as in water or an oh so delicious protein drink), and release some gas.This is one of the most emotional times of this process. I asked myself so many times why I was so weak that I had to have weight loss surgery, why couldn't I do this on my own, what's wrong with me, was it because I was too lazy, yada, yada, yada...It took some very late night talks and 5k walks with my hubby to shut that voice up.

The next emotional episode, once you accept your new lifestyle, will be about 2-3 months from now and the first time you slip into a pair of jeans that you haven't encased your brand new very fine looking bottom into in years...I promise you will have a mini breakdown in the change room! And these current feelings will be a fond memory. I Promise!

Good luck to you, and we are all here rooting for you!

 

The first couple of weeks were brutal for me. I didn't have to do a pre-op diet, so it was the de-toxing from carbs that was killing me. Then it was over and I just didn't miss them anymore. It does get much easier, just stick to your plan - the decreasing numbers on the scale will keep you motivated!

I felt the same way as you did while I was on the liquid stages after my surgery.  Once I started to be able to incorporate solids into my diet, all that changed.  Knowing I could have the fish/chicken/broccoli/etc...made everything SO much better.  I still have the occasional craving for crap food, but I know it's head hunger and I can usually outlast the craving by taking a walk, writing down the NSV's that I've had since I started losing weight, reaching out to friends, coming here to just vent.

So yeah, the feeling of hunger does change.  It doesn't go away, but it's different and MUCH easier to deal with than it used to be.

Jane

You will be able to eat most anything you can tolerate. Your tastes do change. You will be full from protein. Since hunger is the issue you will feel full and not unhappy about it. We all did this to change- embrace it. Just be patient and take your steps. Best wishes.

This is normal methinks of it like grieving or missing someone who dumped you. It will pass. Fortunately you have a few weeks to wrap your head around this and I suggest you do just that. Now keep in mind that down the road you will be able to eat part of a burger just the way you like it without the bun, you will be able to eat the top off a pizza, and you will find ways to compensate for the things you are really missing. I have found wys to flavor Greek yogurt that pretty much make up for any deserts I am missing. 

To be successful you have to commit to the food nd exercise parts of this process. You will fail if you don't. Spend some time educating yourself on nutrition and exercise. It's an eye opening experience. There are certain foods you will not want any more after a while. 

I felt the same way after surgery.  But amazingly, those cravings went away.  Eventually my body started craving the good foods that bring it nutrition to burn as energy.  I never thought I would be able to break away from the cr*p foods, but the VSG helps level the playing field to control those cravings.  Best of luck to you!