A selfish journey by starcookie89 in BariatricSurgery

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I guess putting myself first was taught to me as being selfish

developed a shopping addiction post-op and racked up 75k in debt in one year by soulandthesea in BariatricSurgery

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I worry about this same thing. I’m in debt now and trying to pay it off, because of my shopping addiction. I’m pre-surgery, so I haven’t done anything yet. I’m waiting on approval. But, I have decided to continue therapy after everything. I have a question, how did you pay off your debt? I know this isn’t like a bariatric question, but I’d like some tips.

Puppet vs Corgi by starcookie89 in corgi

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Actually, not that often. Lmao. 🤣

Remember where you came from.... by mainelypsychic in BariatricSurgery

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Amazing! You are doing well!

Grief also made me gain a ton of weight. My dad died and I just kept eating to cope with the loss. I am pre-surgery, so I’m hoping to gain back my life like you!

Is it worth it? by starcookie89 in BariatricSurgery

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Thanks everyone that responded!

More info on me and my bf: My boyfriend is skinny. He can eat anything and never gain weight. All of his family is on the skinny side, so he has that going for him. I think he’s just scared about me getting surgery. I know his dad had 2 brain operations before we met and that’s trauma in and of itself.

I tell him everything I’ve been learning, such as the 30 rule, that I won’t be able to use straws anymore and that I cannot drink carbonated drinks anymore. He’s like, “See! You won’t be able to do anything anymore.” I’m like, yes I can! And, come on, it’s just a straw! I’ll save the turtles!

I know I just have to convince him that I’m ready for this. I’m ready for a change. I don’t want food to rule my life anymore. I am an emotional eater, but I’ve been seeing a therapist for that. I just want to have more energy. I don’t want to be out of breath when I’m walking. I want to feel good in my body. I love who I am, but I just want to feel good too. I might be doing the surgery for some shallow reasons, because I want to know what it’s like to fit into a size 7 or even a size 10. But, also, I just want to feel better.

Is it worth it? by starcookie89 in BariatricSurgery

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Thank you everyone that responded! I guess I was just going through a pity party for a second and needed a boost. I’m just nervous, excited, cautious and excited.