cbchebert

My psych eval was a breeze considering how scared I was. They are basically trying to make sure you are psychologically ready for the changes your body will go through with this surgery. I had to do a test on the computer and answer a few verbal questions. Don't let it worry you too much - it's easy. Good luck to you JJ. Cindy

This is only MY personal experience - everyone is different. I eat what I want only in smaller portions - NOT WORKING FOR ME! I have been playing around with 10 lbs for 2 months. I lose it - I gain it. I lose it - I gain it. I'm not sure if my calorie intake is too high or because I have not been working out. I am fed up. I guess I have no choice but to start counting every bite that goes in my mouth. Good luck to you........

Okay - so how do I change my old bad habits? I still THINK I am hungry, I still want to eat something about ever y3 hrs. I can eat approximately 1 1/2 cups of food at a time and I can eat ANYTHING. Everthing goes down. I sometimes feel a little pain but I never throw up. My weight fluctuates between 296 - 305. I lose, I gain. I lose, I gain. So frustrated I'm not sure I even want to try anymore. Any advice would be helpful. Thank you.

Does anyone know if there is a forum for people who are not being successful with their VSG? I can't find one and I desperately need to talk to someone else who may be experiencing what I am. Thank you.

Vidor, TX

Thank you for clarifying there is no scientific proof that drinking soda causes stretching. I just had this discussion with my surgeon and dietician last week and have been bummed out ever since. I cannot fathom how soda can stretch out my sleeve but they keep arguing with me that it will - although now that i think about it they did not explain why. I know soda has high calories but sometimes i feel i just have to have a soda and i would rather OCCASIONALLY have a soda and cut back on food. I know that is bad but it is a physcological thing with me. I have an appointment with a therapist next week because i am having a very difficult time changing my old habits - eating when I get upset or stressed out. I tend to want to turn to a soda or ANYTHING with a little sugar in it. I guess I have a sugar addiction. Thanks for all your advice - you are so appreciated on this site.

So excited! I got 2 new cookbooks today and I have found soooo many recipes that look soooo good. Both cookbooks have nutrition information at the bottom of each recipe and a lot of high Protein recipes. I Can't Believe It's Not Fattening! by Devin Alexander (author of The Biggest Loser Cookbook) Betty Crocker the 300 Calorie Cookbook I bought mine off of Amazon.com.

These are the ones I have: 1. The Everything Post Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook - Jennifer Whitlock Heisler, RN 2. The Biggest Loser Family Cookbook 3. The High Protein Cookbook - I really don't like this cookbook so I would not recommend it 4. Before & After Living and Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery - Susan Maria Leach 5. Cookin For Weight Loss Surgery Patients - By Dick Stucki "The Ultimate Gourmet" 6. Extraordinary Taste - Shannon Owens-Malett, MS,RD, LD 7. recipes for Life After Weight-Loss Surgery - Margaret M. Furtado 8. Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook for Dummies 9. Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery - Patt Levine and Michele Bontempo-Saray I bought all of these off of amazon.com

Is there a way to know if you have stretched your sleeve?

Now that I know I can eat anything I want, I find myself wanting to eat things I shouldn't. I still want the cokes and the sweets. How do I overcome this addiction for food?

OOOhhh, thanks for the info. Iam definitely gonna try this.

Thanks for the info. I also have trouble - I gag something terrible. My NUT suggested cutting them up into fourths with a pill cutter and either mixing with food or drinking something with each 4th. This has worked really good for me. I swallow a 4th with my SF Carnation Instant Breakfast until all gone. With my second vitamin of the day I usually mix with some SF pudding.

I am also about 6 weeks out and I drink orange juice with no problem.