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  3. Posted

    I am still pre-op and I have only told 2 people so far: my bf and my bff. My bf swears that he's supportive of my decision to have surgery, just not my decision to go to MX to do it, but just last night he made a comment that he doesn't understand why I wouldn't spend the money I'm going to spend on surgery on a personal trainer for a couple of years to get the same results. After many failed attempts at diet and exercise and after reading this Time article yesterday titled, "Why Exercise Won't Make You Thin", I'm not so sure that's true and I already know in my heart that I need this tool to help me make the most of diet and exercise. Similarly, my bff is trying to talk me into postponing surgery for a year and trying diet and exercise in the meantime, in hopes that I'll change my mind about the surgery, so after these reactions I decided to hold off on telling anyone else until after surgery. I'm not ashamed of my decision--quite the opposite, actually--but I just need peace of mind and unconditional support at this point in my journey, so this is my choice.

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    Well, I'm 8 weeks out and have lost 30 lbs and seem to be averaging about 3.3 lbs a week. I want am not in a big hurry now that I have lost 30 lbs and have started to feel better. What happened to me is after I started eating at a month, I stalled for a week and a half. Then I lost 5 lbs on the scale in ONE day! Then I lost a few lbs and then I stalled again at 211 for about a week. Yesterday I stepped on the scale and saw 209.

    I read somewhere that the plateaus are because the first thing your body gets rid of is something called glycogen and it is stored with a lot of Water. After you get low on glycogen which is like emergency fuel, you start burning other fat.. Then you body starts to think it should rebuild the glycogen. So the process is burn the glycogen and get rid of Water weight, then convert other fat and also convert some to glycogen and then burn the glycogen again.

    Here's the website that explains the glycogen-water weight-stalling connection: http://www.dsfacts.com/weight-loss-stall-or-plateau.html

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    I didn't even think of a wheelchair! I know the walking is good after surgery especially for the clots and gas.

    I may try and walk it on my own, by we will see! Thanks!

    My doctor's office suggests getting the wheelchair at the airport on the way home--airports are huge, plus you shouldn't be carrying anything. Be careful!

  11. Posted

    B12 promotes energy when combine with food. Not sure about it promoting hunger when eaten in isolation. As for hunger in the morning' date=' I have found that eating an extended release shake at bedtime helps with both morning hunger and weight loss. I eat a small amount of Protein every 3 hours and usually do not have hunger issues. Meals are about 100-125 calories each. I am about 5 months out and have dropped 121 lbs and have about 40 to go. Drinking a lot of Water and exercising also helps stave off hunger.[/quote']

    Can you recommend a good extended release shake? Thanks.

  12. Posted

    I think you did the right thing and your instinct is also telling you that you did the right thing--keep listening to it! Also, in this day of people posting way too much personal stuff on the internet, I would never let anyone have pics of me naked, let alone have a sex tape--I have seen way too many judge shows where people posted those things online after a breakup out of spite and you just don't want that. Good for you for taking a stand and remaining strong in your decision!

  13. Posted

    Hi

    I was a night eater for years and years.I didnt read the article but here's what I did.Have been sleepless since I was 10.I wouldnt feel hungry or even think about food until dinner time.Then I would have a normal dinner.When my family went to bed I would start eating,snacking late into the night or morning rather.I would Hate myself but felt unable to stop.i would vow to stop doing it the next day,and I was utterly depressed for years about this.Ice cream,potato crisps,chocolates,heck anything unhealthy would do in great quantities.

    I've been sleeved for 8 months now and have lost 110 pounds.I srill have a strong compulsion to eat at night.But I am an intellegent woman and didnt go through this surgery to fail.Now I have a plan.

    Sugarfree popcicles are an absolute life saver for me.I have 3 different brands and I eat up to 4 every evening.I do not allow myself anything else after dinner.I also have a huge cup or 2 of tea that takes some time to drink.

    Other than that I realize and admit to myself that I am not hungry.I am being very honest with myself and do not accept any excuse from myself.I do not have the self pity allowing myself to fail attitude anymore.

    Now,I also make the effort to be much more tired at night.I have to be.Some times when I have a bad night I will go and run in the evening.The exercise during the day also helps to exhaust me more.The rule is I have to be i. Bed and stay in bed after 12.No getting out of bed other than going to the bathroom.

    You see,I have come to realize we can take responsibility for ourselves.No one can help me,but me.I am the only one that can choose to be different.AND I HAVE CHOSEN.

    I keep asking myself this over and over.HOW BADLY TO I WANT TO BE SKINNY AND OVERCOME THIS CRAZY BEHAVIOUR THAT HAS RUINED MY LIFE?

    The surgery didnt help and the first 2 months I went slightly mad when I was so obsessed to eat at night and just couldnt.THEN I MADE THE CHOICE TO BE DIFFERENT!

    Good luck on your journey.

    Thank you for your honesty and for sharing your story. I am really working on trying to change this behavior now, especially since I know the sleeve won't cure the impulse. Last night I woke up hungry, but instead of immediately heading for food, I sat in bed for a few minutes, which allowed my brain to become more alert and I was able to talk myself out of it. I think a big part of the problem is that I head to the kitchen before I can even think most of the time.

  14. Posted

    I'm still pre-op, but I have read that this happens for a few days a month around that time for ladies who have already been sleeved. How long since your surgery? Maybe you could allow yourself a small indulgence then go back to your proper diet in the next day or two?

  19. Posted

    (((HUGS)))

    I know the feeling. I'm not there at the moment, but I've definitely been there. I also recently avoided a birthday party because I just wasn't feeling good about myself. I have a very select few friends that I can manage to be around no matter how low I feel, but when I'm in the dumps about my body, I just can't bring myself to go out in public or be around anyone who isn't one of them.

    You already know that I am also in agony over my 4 month wait for surgery, but I keep telling myself that it will fly by, just like you said. In the meantime, I'm gathering info, getting inspired (and warned) by others' stories, and preparing (making shopping lists for pre- and post-op things, trying to more or less memorize the diets at the various stages, and just yesterday I started contemplating what foods I will have to have food funerals for). I wish I had more/better advice about how to pass the time--maybe knitting? If there's anything that you can do to help take your mind off of the wait time, try it.

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