Losing weight before surgery

jeffrey · April 26, 2011

Well, sometimes it is such a mystery. I think the constant, 24/7 vigilance, having to swim against the tide of fast food, food as the center of social gatherings, food being so easy to obtain in such ridiculous quantities so easily and cheaply, well, it is exhausting.

I did lost some pre-op, but knew even in moments if slight weakness how hard it would be to maintain. I had the surgery 4/18. I will not kid you--I had a rough few days, but once off the nausea meds and hydrocodone, I felt so much more myself. Have the advantage of a really wonderful support system. But, by Saturday I went out with my husband for lunch! Sipped my broth and thoroughly enjoyed the time.

Now, I go back to get the staples out in the morning. I feel so, so good, and can really see how I will work back into a normal life, just eating small portions more thoughtfully. And no almost constant gnawing hunger! I enjoy the taste of what I am taking in now, but told my husband on the first trip to the very nice grocery store near by with all of my favorite takeout--"I think I see a more subdued relationship with food in my future".

Hang in there. I will be back with updates when I have wireless more regularly than I have this past week.

jacob bensen · April 27, 2011

You can reduce by exercising and proper diet, don't be tensed just eat with concentrating on the food you eat do not concentrate on T.V or anything like that. Exercise twice a day properly. It will help you.

jeffrey · April 28, 2011

You can reduce by exercising and proper diet, don't be tensed just eat with concentrating on the food you eat do not concentrate on T.V or anything like that. Exercise twice a day properly. It will help you.

"if", "just"--this is the kind of guilt trip laid on people with eating problems. if it were that easy and straightforward and successful I would have skipped the surgery. Got the staples out yesterday and am now 10 days out and feel amazing! This has changed my life and i can't wait to experience what is ahead! I do include exercise and concentrating on food choices. This just gives my willpower a little assist.