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Best thing I've ever done. And I had RNY.
The real truth was that my biggest fears and anxiety about "being able to do this long term," were the lies being whispered to me by my fat food addict brain. It would do or say ANYTHING to us to keep us providing the fixes it wants in the dopamine/seratonin department. You're a nurse. You know in your heart of hearts I'm speaking the truth.
My only regret is that I didn't do this sooner. That's my only regret.
You ultimately have to make this decision. You know?

My only regret was not doing this sooner as well.@fluffychix is wise.

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hey nurse. no judgement i promise
I to was addicted to carbs and spent 2 years trying to cut them out as my doctor asked but i could never do it completely or for long. i just simply couldnt do it. it was the worst feeling ever.
i had never had any kind of surgery in my life and the thought scared the hell out of me.
but you know what else i knew. i was killing myself slowly but surely i was digging my own grave.
i did the whole pre process with as little thought as possible because i had to stay out of my own head or i would talk myself out of it and that had only one ending and it was a headstone before i was 60.
Today i can tell you i have never felt better in my life. i feel like i remember feeling in my 30's. what little of my 30's i can remember.
sleep apnea stole most of my memeors from the last 5 years and really mixed up lots of others.
high blood pressure and diabetes might have killed me before the sleep apnea stole my mind but i didnt want to find out.
There is a future at the end of this path please chose carefully which future you set for yourself

Thaks for reminding me, this morning I woke up with a little more hope in my[emoji173], maybe I'm too impatient, maybe I'm a slow loser like my Bariatric Friend Forever Fluffy Chix, hey saw one of her postings today and she's starting to get some GOOD results. So happy for her. Been about a month now, but in that month I've been battling the sinusitis from Hades. I am on my 4th different antibiotic, yesterday I had to go to my local hospital also known as the "band aid station" to the Columbus hospitals, one of which I'll have my future surgery at. Anyway I had to have sinus X-rays, something even they couldn't mess up too bad.Gosh they put my poor head in the weirdest contortions. One was my head back and my neck,hyperextented, I asked them,"Are you sure nobody's going to come in and put an endothracheal tube down my throat? Because that's roughly the same position they put someone in for surgery. Also told them to show a little mercy for my 72 year-old spine and body! They are not quite as flexible as they once were! I know I act younger, I call it suffering from Peter Pan Syndrome," I never grew up" in some of my emotional dealings.
But I think it does give me a sunny bouncy attitude in life, except my sunny is having trouble showing with a perpetual Headache. Been closer to a month and a half now and perhaps my body is using my losing weight energy on that instead. Oh I am going to get there, I checked my current eating on My Fitness Pal and I'm averaging 900-1000 calorie, gave up breads and their evil cousins- pasteries, rice etc. About the only Cereal grain I'm eating is oats in my AM oatmeal, only potato family is sweet potatoes, gave up butter and brown sugar on them eons ago. Just nuke them in the microwave, split them open and eat them. And I've been stuck in this lull about as long as all this. When I see the surgeon maybe I can tell him "see I need surgery because it isn't going away on its own" Ohio doesn't seem to get on the Better Weather Train this month. If it gets up to 60-70, the next day it snows. I want spring and I want it abundantly and vibrantly WARM. [emoji106][emoji13]
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Just wondering how long you've been stalled? I ask because I was--post-surgically--stalled for a month or more. In my experience, it happens even when one is consuming relatively few calories and pretty much no matter what else one does or doesn't do. Stalls happen, and then they stop, and you lose again. All part of the process.

You will find tuna pouches are great too. My favorite is the tuna with herbs and garlic. It also comes in an original tuna salad and Buffalo tuna. A little kick to it but great. Each packet is around 100 calories and is either 14, 15, or 16 grams of Protein. I also have found shrimp to be great. I dont like it cold but steamed is like heaven. I could never stand squash before and now spaghetti squash is one of my favorite meals. Keep trying new things and you will find survival food a little more interesting. I have been following your posts and lovr the honesty in them. You are doing a great job. One day at a time.

It's amazing how much this surgery changes you. I used to hate seafood of any kind. Today I discovered that I now like tuna fish. It goes down real smooth and doesn't lay like a rock. Plus, it's considered a high quality Protein at 15g per serving. I'm also enjoying getting my protein through sources other than shakes. It's amazing that tuna almost tastes like a real flaky chicken.
It's honestly easier to eat the canned tuna than the canned chicken. I even added a little light mayo. I'm excited to see what other foods that I did not used to like but like now. I discovered I no longer like pepperoni ... that was a surprise to me.
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Swapping out tuna for pepperoni will definitely get you a thumbs up from your dietitian! No wonder your weight loss is stellar!

Had VSG surgery this morning. I woke up with bad pain in recovery. I’m feeling better now but still having a lot of gas pains. About to go walk around the floor to see if that will help with the gas. I’ve been tired though in & out of sleep all morning. So far so good though.

Hello, I just joined.
Yesterday was my first appointment with the nutritionist. I still need to make an appointment with the psycologist and attend some group meetings. Since I can only meet with the nutritionist once a month and I have three more appointments to go, I won't be having the surgury until the spring. I don't know how many apts I need with the psych. I have been reading through all of the paperwork that I've been given so far. Anyone who calls getting surgery the 'easy way out' has no clue!

1) welcome!!!!
2) congrats on starting your process and your
journey (the starting line may seem overwhelming, but the finish line feels amazing and you all WILL make it to the finish line)
3) wishing each and every one of you continued and long term success!!! You got this, even when you think you don't, you really do.
4) if you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask