10 DAYS POST OP AND I CHEATED

[MzStockton 182]

Don't beat yourself up about its something to get use to and quite challenging. Remain focused on the "BIG" prize, take it one day at a time, and aim to do better each day[emoji4]

[Gripp 34]

I'm new to this. I think every surgeon should request every candidate to watch a video of someone having the surgery to get a better understanding of how serious this is. It baffles me how some people are so willing to their health at risk for a lil taste of food.

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[Dub 9,922]

I'm new to this. I think every surgeon should request every candidate to watch a video of someone having the surgery to get a better understanding of how serious this is. It baffles me how some people are so willing to their health at risk for a lil taste of food.

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Mine did, thankfully.

It scared me enough to be extremely careful post-op. i stayed on nothing but Protein shakes the first 4 weeks post-op due to fear of my healing stomach.

By then......my feelings about food had changed.

I'd learned that the term "comfort food" was such a misnomer. Food doesn't comfort. Air conditioners or blankets provide comfort. Food is simply something that you eat for sustenance and we very much are what eat.

Perhaps this surgery doesn't come with enough post-op pain for folks to take it seriously? I mean, most everyone responds to pain with caution and careful actions, right ? Maybe it'd be better if we hurt more....and longer....post-op. I should have asked my surgeon for the enhanced pain upgrade, lol.

My thoughts on the matter are that far too many people reach their surgery date with minimal instruction and understanding of the state of things......and far too little emotional coaching and strengthening.

I had 75% of my stomach removed because I was using it poorly.

I truly hope I can always find the right ways to use the remaining part responsibly.

The sleeve is certainly a great tool, but it, like all tools, has to be utilized correctly in order to perform the work it was designed for.

[Gripp 34]

Dub I like your name that was father's nickname. I joined this forum two weeks ago. I'm just starting my process. As of this year my insurance company just approved baractic surgery. I've attended the information seminar and my first Dr visit on June 15th and excited. I've seen a couple videos on you tube and let me say it keeps things in perspective

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[Marissela 49]

Don't worry your not alone ....I was doing the same thing and I was worried of gaining weight too. I'm glad to hear all this great advice. I'm going to go talk to my nutritionist today and will try to gain some support because I don't want to damage anything....we can do this

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