Elizatex

You hit the nail on the head with how you described when you said "One if the things I looked forward to most was the magical feeling of not feeling hungry and getting full after just a few bites of food." That is what I want, but I'm learning from you and others that is not a realistic thing to wish for. You said that bariatric surgery makes weight loss possible. How has it helped you compared to before you had surgery? What is it doing for you that you didn't have before? Is it that you feel satisfied sooner so you stop eating? If I ate what you eat now, I could lose weight, but I wouldn't stay with it so I would lose, then eat and gain. Thank you for talking with me and sharing your experience. You're very kind

Thank you! This is really helpful to hear. It helps to hear what others like yourself have experienced. It's a big decision! Congratulations on having your surgery and your happiness with it. You have a new life ahead of you!

That sounds horrible.

How would you say the sleeve has helped you compared to when you dieted before you had it? I'm wondering how it is going to be different. I'm feeling very confused on if the sleeve will be right for me or if I should continue to just keep trying to get on a food plan and exercise to lose weight. I've been trying for years with me losing then gaining more back. How has it been for people managing hunger and cravings? I worry about it still being really hard and that I won't be able to keep from eating or eating the wrong things. I hear people talk about having to watch their portions and a lot of what sounds like dieting plus exercising. I'm willing to put in the work, but I've failed so many times. Did anyone else worry about this and how has it been for you? Are you happy you had it done?

What has been the hardest part for you when it comes to the food?

That is really helpful and sounds encouraging. I like that is helps you learn how to eat more slowly and not just eat like crazy. Head hunger is a good word for what I have. Especially after I've tried dieting for about a week, it gets to the point where I think I just don't care and then start eating. I will completely disconnect. I'm happy for your 60 pound drop and you only have 20 more to go! You are almost there I'm a 48 BMI with probably 175 pounds to lose. Thank you for sharing with me.

Hello I'm sorry you are getting down. I wish I could say something that would help lift you back up. The food can be such a comfort, but it sounds like it backfires when you have the sleeve if you overeat. I hope your weight loss picks back up soon! Thank you for sharing with me.

Hi! When I met with the surgeon and he went over my medical history he said I would be at a higher risk for a bowel obstruction. That's the main reason.

I've come to this post to learn more about what it is really like and I appreciate people sharing their experiences. My doctor thinks I would be a good candidate for the sleeve, but I worry I'm still going to struggle with the hunger and the cravings. I eat because I like food, not just when I'm hungry. It is what makes it so hard to stay on a diet. Was anyone an emotional/binge eater and how has it been for you changing what you eat and not eating all of the time?