Torressl1234
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Torressl1234 got a reaction from PenMck in Feel like I can eat too much
I got my gastric bypass on 9/20 and since then I have battled a stricture and ulcer. After multiple dilations I am only getting sick maybe once a week now. However, after months of not being able to eat, I feel like I can eat too much now. I can eat almost a cup of food now at one sitting and not even be full. I know that eventually that's the goal but isn't this like years out?? I'm afraid I've stretched my pouch beyond repair. Can you really reset your pouch? Please help any advice is appreciated.
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Torressl1234 got a reaction from mokt in How did you decide your goal weight, and did you reach it?
I started at 309 at my highest before surgery and honestly I set small goals for myself instead of looking at long term. Right now I want to get to 250. That would be a huge accomplishment for me as that'd be the most weight I've lost in 9 years. I'm only 11lbs away from that goal at a month out. Then once I meet that I will go from there. I find the goal more attainable that way and it puts less pressure on myself. One day at a time.
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Torressl1234 got a reaction from NotOnMyWatch in How does everyone deal with the social pressure to eat while eating out?
My Dr actually gave me a card to take to restaurants stating that I am his bariatric patient and would appreciate a child size portion of the meal I order. Which as long as you don't mind people knowing that it's a great resource as you also get charged for a child's portion. Maybe your dr could do something like that for you.
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Torressl1234 got a reaction from xoxococojay in Friends and family reaction your wls surgery
I'm lucky enough to have really supportive friends and family. They all know how much I've struggled with my weight over the last 8 years. They watched me go from 160 to 309lbs and knew my health was dwindling.
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Torressl1234 got a reaction from mokt in How did you decide your goal weight, and did you reach it?
I started at 309 at my highest before surgery and honestly I set small goals for myself instead of looking at long term. Right now I want to get to 250. That would be a huge accomplishment for me as that'd be the most weight I've lost in 9 years. I'm only 11lbs away from that goal at a month out. Then once I meet that I will go from there. I find the goal more attainable that way and it puts less pressure on myself. One day at a time.
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Torressl1234 got a reaction from mokt in How did you decide your goal weight, and did you reach it?
I started at 309 at my highest before surgery and honestly I set small goals for myself instead of looking at long term. Right now I want to get to 250. That would be a huge accomplishment for me as that'd be the most weight I've lost in 9 years. I'm only 11lbs away from that goal at a month out. Then once I meet that I will go from there. I find the goal more attainable that way and it puts less pressure on myself. One day at a time.