In the weeks and days before you undergo bariatric surgery, you might be tempted to indulge in several of your favorite foods for one last “hurrah” before you’re restricted to eating healthy foods and exercising for the rest of your life. This stage, or behavior, is commonly known as “Last Meal Syndrome,” and is often experienced by most individuals who plan on going on a diet or having weight-loss surgery.
Although Last Meal Syndrome is quite common among those who are about to take the plunge with becoming healthier, you should stop to ask yourself why you feel like overindulging in your favorite foods in the first place. Is it because you think you won’t be able to eat those foods again after surgery? Is it because you’re nervous or anxious about having weight-loss surgery? Determining the source of Last Meal Syndrome can actually help you conquer the syndrome and feel more positive and prepared for weight loss.
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