N0VA
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Just venting...
I really miss enjoying food. I know it's a hurdle I'll have to get over but since this is still so new... its a struggle. I don't even mean crazy unhealthy food... I mean ANY food. I can't eat enough to even feel satisfied (the desire, not the hunger). I just feel full. All of the enjoyment is gone (which I realize is a good thing.., but it's miserable too). At the same time, I feel incredibly guilty about eating anything. Even at meal times, even on plan. I just feel guilty for being hungry... that doesn't seem right. Am I the only one who feels/felt this way?
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Just venting...
I really miss enjoying food. I know it's a hurdle I'll have to get over but since this is still so new... its a struggle. I don't even mean crazy unhealthy food... I mean ANY food. I can't eat enough to even feel satisfied (the desire, not the hunger). I just feel full. All of the enjoyment is gone (which I realize is a good thing.., but it's miserable too). At the same time, I feel incredibly guilty about eating anything. Even at meal times, even on plan. I just feel guilty for being hungry... that doesn't seem right. Am I the only one who feels/felt this way?
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I suppose I should just focus on tracking my food intake.. that should probably get rid of the guilt. I definitely still have the diet mentality. I can't even imagine not having that. I feel like I've been dieting most of my life. There is work to be done there, for sure. I appreciate the perspective!
However, I'm not sure that I agree that food isn't supposed to be enjoyable. I just want to be thin, not miserable! That doesn't mean we should engorge ourselves.. but even animals enjoy their food and have preferences (at least, higher intelligence animals do). I have no desire to binge eat or anything, I never really had that type of relationship with food, fortunately. At this point, it's just frustrating when I want something (let's say Salmon) and I'm super excited to finally get what I wanted... but then I'm full before I really got the chance to enjoy the fact that I just had Salmon.
Having said that.. I think I figured out what my issue was today. I think I was eating too quickly. I slowed down, even more, today at lunch and actually got to savor each bite. I was even able to eat more than a few bites!
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New, Need help!!!
I'm at the pre-op stage. Still waiting to get all my tests (cardiac, sleep study) done. I'm self-paying, so expect the surgery to be sometime in September. My question at the first doctor's visit was about my low metabolism and lack of hunger. I suffer from depression which has affected my ability to get hungry and eat nutritious meals. Also, I have a low metabolism from hypothyroidism. I weigh 252 lbs. Goal weight is 160 lbs. And height is 5' 9". My question is would the sleeve work for me? The surgeon thinks it will. I'm concerned I will be one of those people struggling to lose a couple pounds a month after surgery. And there is no going back. I can't restrict any more calories than I can after I'm sleeved. Anyone have any insights on this? Thanks in advance.
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I also have hypothyroidism. Because of that, I opted for a procedure that also uses mal-absorption to kind of help with the "handicap" we have with our metabolism in the hopes that when I'm maintaining my weight, it will come in handy. I also wanted dumping syndrome as a reminder to stay on track.
However, I know people who are in our situation have had success with the sleeve... my point is, it really is just a personal choice. They can all work if we use it as a tool and put the work in. What may be a negative to one person, may be a positive for someone else.
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5 month surgiversary today. I'm down 84 lbs, less than 22 lbs to normal BMI which is my goal.
I could not be more happy. In a month I see my neurosurgeon to decide I'm having back surgery on 10/3 or not. Hoping new MRI pictures will show an improvement in my back compared to the pictures in March.
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Well, my travel buddy bailed on me pretty last minute... so now I have no idea what the plan is.
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Considering rescheduling my surgery with Dr. Illan. It would put my surgery off for close to a month and would be at a VERY inconvenient time.. but after reading so many things about him, his facilities, and the package they offer.. its much more reassuring. I have a few more days before my deposit is due for my current scheduled surgery so there's a little time to decide. These are the inconveniences that changing the timing will cause (that I haven't already found a solution to).
1) I'll likely have to travel alone (scary).
2) It will really put me behind in school for that semester.
3) It would put a lot of pressure on my husband since the kids will be back in school and he'll have to juggle all of that alone for 5 days.
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Intrinsic, I think that's exactly where I am at this point. I'm going to stick with what I have scheduled.. its only 1 week away!! (August 12th - yes, a Saturday) I think my biggest issue with rescheduling is the fact that I'd have to go alone.
Berry, that definitely would have made it easier but, sadly, since I want it done asap I'm in a ''beggars can't be choosers'' situation.
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My surgery date is quickly approaching and I've gone from excited to TERRIFIED. I'm not even really sure what I'm afraid of exactly.
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My surgery date is quickly approaching and I've gone from excited to TERRIFIED. I'm not even really sure what I'm afraid of exactly.
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My surgery date is quickly approaching and I've gone from excited to TERRIFIED. I'm not even really sure what I'm afraid of exactly.
(They're just much smaller utensils and hold much less food.)
