Hi all , I was wondering have anyone got anorexia fr

om gastric sleeve , how much weight have u lost, and how many calories did u eat post op for a year and beyond. What was ur starting weight and what is ur current weight .do u feel hungry at all or not , please share ur experience lol.

I'm sure people have switched one eating disorder for another with all the WLS options, and if you feel that is a risk for you, seek counseling through this process.

I started at 264, am now 152. I lost 112 pounds and feel awesome. I feel hungry when I'm hungry and not hungry when I'm not. I make great choices most of the time, eating Protein first, veggies second and carbs last.

Are you just starting this process?

I'm sure people have switched one eating disorder for another with all the WLS options, and if you feel that is a risk for you, seek counseling through this process.

I started at 264, am now 152. I lost 112 pounds and feel awesome. I feel hungry when I'm hungry and not hungry when I'm not. I make great choices most of the time, eating Protein first, veggies second and carbs last.

Are you just starting this process?

yes I'm starting the process. If u wish can u chat with me in the chat room or anyone?

I know it had been mentioned to me that some exchange overeating with under eating and develop anorexia. Counseling is a MUST throughout this process. You have to work on the mental aspect of this NOT just the physical one.

The mental part of this was more difficult for me than the physical part. I went through a dark period after surgery because I had lost my BESTEST friend---food. Food was ALWAYS there for me, comforting me, consoling me and NEVER turning away from me.

I started at 338 before surgery. I hit my goal in about a year. My surgeon was not adamant about setting a specific number for me, for which I am grateful. I'm happy where I'm at.

I don't count calories. I make sure I get my Water in, get my Protein in, eat vegetables after protein and eat carbs last. I exercise 3 times a week by going to a pool. I have severe joint issues--so I can't work out on land without causing pain. I try my best to get enough sleep at night.

I do supplement my food with unflavored Protein powder and Quest bars. I feel better if I go OVER the 60 grams of protein a day recommended by my surgeon. I feel better at 70 or even 80 grams a day. The only way I can get that much protein in is to supplement my food. Since it's cold, I eat low sugar oatmeal or cream of wheat for Breakfast with protein powder. I make the oatmeal or cream of wheat, add Chia seeds, nuts, coconut manna and make sure I add a little milk to it before I add the unflavored protein powder. I am VERY careful to measure my water and oatmeal or cream of wheat. I can only eat a little, especially with the milk and other things added.

When it's warmer I substitute a colder breakfast with protein powder. For me it's difficult to eat hot food when it's warmer outside.

I often have a Quest bar mid morning so I can eat my lunch later in the day. I work out after work so I like to eat a late lunch to hold me over. I have the luxury of being able to do that. I know many people are not able to do that on the job.

Remember immediately after your surgery, you need to sip, sip, sip your water once they clear you to drink. You need to walk as much as you can to prevent blood clots and pneumonia.

I wish you the best.

Kathleen

Edited January 9, 201511 yr by Katcloudshepherd

I wouldn't say counseling is a must for everyone. I've not had any issues.

LIpstickLady,

True. Some may not need counseling. I know I needed it to deal with issues related to becoming morbidly obese.

I've been working on transforming my negative thought patterns for over ten years. I tried everything short of surgery during that time.

Kathleen

I think people have different experiences and therapy may not be everyone's cup of tea. For me, I don't have a problem losing weight. I'm great at that. My issue has been reverting back to the same bad patterns that got me obese in the first place, and I'm under no delusion that a VSG will fix that. Making the decision for surgery was difficult because of that. When I began researching surgery last year, I felt that if I could successfully address and move past the mental aspects / hangups that surgery wouldn't be necessary. I still struggle with this at times especially because I've lost a lot of weight and kept it off for years.

I started at 51-52 BMI at 308#, got to goal of 158 in 14 months. Lost some more..maintained under goal for quite some time and am now back at goal working to relose a few pounds. I am 3 years out from sleeve.

I think very few become anorexic but I did go through an eating problem time which was emotionally based. I was motivated to stay healthy so I forced myself to eat but it would have been tempting to latch on to getting skinnier as a good thing. Over and under eating are closely related.

I don't track calories. It doesn't matter you just have to eat a calorie, carb level that your body needs and it's different person to person.

wouldn't say counseling is a must for everyone. I've not had any issues.

@@LipstickLady

yeah right bud

:lol:

just kidding

you are as "normal" as me

kathy

Edited January 9, 201511 yr by proudgrammy

I don't think that wls necessarily "gives" people anorexia or any other eating disorder. However, if you have struggled with eating disorders in the past (perhaps binge eating disorder) there is a point where this process can definitely swing it the other direction. I struggled with anorexia as a teenager, then binge eating/compulsive eating as an adult, and now with 140 pounds lost, I am finding myself in a constant battle with anorexia again. With that being said, I WILL beat this. I am in therapy with an eating disorder therapist every single week. I do not think that everyone who has weight loss surgery has an eating disorder, and some do fine without therapy. For me, I have always had disordered eating and surgery fixed the eating, but didn't fix my head. That is something I am actively working on.

However, I also don't think that eating disorders should be an exclusion for surgery. If you are concerned about it, that is GREAT that you are aware of it and thinking about these things ahead of time. If any of this is ringing true for you, seek therapy early and be committed to being healthy above all else.

Despite the fact that I struggle daily with anorexia, I would not change the fact that I had surgery and began living a healthier life for anything.

I don't think that wls necessarily "gives" people anorexia or any other eating disorder. However, if you have struggled with eating disorders in the past (perhaps binge eating disorder) there is a point where this process can definitely swing it the other direction. I struggled with anorexia as a teenager, then binge eating/compulsive eating as an adult, and now with 140 pounds lost, I am finding myself in a constant battle with anorexia again. With that being said, I WILL beat this. I am in therapy with an eating disorder therapist every single week. I do not think that everyone who has weight loss surgery has an eating disorder, and some do fine without therapy. For me, I have always had disordered eating and surgery fixed the eating, but didn't fix my head. That is something I am actively working on.

However, I also don't think that eating disorders should be an exclusion for surgery. If you are concerned about it, that is GREAT that you are aware of it and thinking about these things ahead of time. If any of this is ringing true for you, seek therapy early and be committed to being healthy above all else.

Despite the fact that I struggle daily with anorexia, I would not change the fact that I had surgery and began living a healthier life for anything.

thanks for response, how many calories did u took 1 year post op and how many calories are u taking now.

I mean for the 1st year like 1 to 12 months post op. Livssmum?

Best, I'm starting to wonder about why you're seeking answers to these sort of questions and it's coming off as kind of disturbing. You seem obsessed with calories - the last post I saw of yours concerned a starvation diet of 300-400 calories.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/328591-did-anyone-eat-below-400-or-300-calories-for-a-year-post-op-after-gastric-sleeve/

I am also getting the idea (which may be wrong) that you might actually like the idea of being anorexic.

If you're considering any sort of weight loss surgery due to being overweight/obese, then I would hope you would discuss healthy ways to go about this with a qualified doctor and nutritionist and not rely on strangers on the internet for guidance.

And in your case, from what you've posted so far, you probably should see a counselor/psychologist as the things you're proposing to do are very likely to be harmful to your health.

I do know one person who went from BMI 40 to BMI 16, which is under weight. But I dont know if he suffers from anorexia nervosa.

@@FrankiesGirl, yup.

If someone is reading this can they answer my q or join the chat room?