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sc101071    398

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Wrong how? Wrong surgery? Having surgery period? What are the concerns?

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KristenLe    5,979

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I am the kinda person who loves to eat and I am afraid that I will continue eating the samw after the surgery and will fail in this step too

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I would find a good therapist who works with bariatric patients. Only you know if its the right thing for you! I love to eat too but I prefer to be healthy and eat less.

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judy7979    17

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I think the majority of us that have decided to get this done love to eat. That's why we're here. Me, I look for that "full feeling" so the way I've decided to look at this is...once my stomach is smaller, I'll choose healthier food and regardless I'll feel full. I think it's just going to be a matter of getting used to eating healthier. I see it as a "system reset" lol...starting new and better.

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Nerdgrl    61

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I was completely confident, gung-ho and excited about my decision to get the sleeve until about a week beforehand, when I started to panic. It's not uncommon to get cold feet when things start getting real. I viewed this surgery as a breakup from an unhealthy relationship - where you know your "partner" (food, in this case) isn't healthy or productive physically, mentally or emotionally - but it's comfortable and ending the relationship is scary, as is the thought of being solo without your crutch / companion. From what I've read, this is a very common feeling in the few weeks before surgery. A therapist is always a good idea to help work through any of these feelings / issues. I'm now only 5 days post-op and can't (yet) say that this is the best thing I've ever done, but I'm incredibly optimistic (and the 13 pounds I've lost since starting to pre-op diet is definitely helping to stay focused!). Hang in there and best of luck!!

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AMS115    11

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I was excited to get my surgery done 'till about two weeks out.... that's when i started to panic. I had my surgery on September 13th, three weeks ago, and I don't regret it. Please don't give up, this is the bravest step you can make! Good luck!

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CaSteph    25

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I think what you're feeling is perfectly normal. I journal and keep a list of pros and cons.

Good thing is - you're not alone. Focus on the positive outcomes and you will do great!!!

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bellalulu    87

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The only thing I can say as an RnYer is that for sure, for sure, if and when I eat anything that doesn't agree w me or that I should eat, I will never ever eat that one thing again. Dumping syndrome is the biggest deterrent for me and it's not fun. Makes you realize this (eating or cheating) is not worth the torture. Plain truth. Straight facts. I can't have milk and I used to love milk and I won't even put it in coffee. Now you may not need that extreme situation but I had to be honest with myself and stop the madness. Lol. And because my Diabetes called for the RnY

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Brave is the one who chose this journey!

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Inner Surfer Girl    12,015

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I am the kinda person who loves to eat and I am afraid that I will continue eating the samw after the surgery and will fail in this step too

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If you know this about yourself, then what are you doing to change this? Are you working with a therapist? Are you attending support groups?

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Leopard sleeve    24

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I am the kinda person who loves to eat and I am afraid that I will continue eating the samw after the surgery and will fail in this step too

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If you know this about yourself, then what are you doing to change this? Are you working with a therapist? Are you attending support groups?
I am not sure yet . I am having my vsg in two day on the 19th of October.

What do you suggest? Or do you anyone in my situation that tried something and actually got some benefits of it ?

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Mitten Phyllis    6

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I was completely confident, gung-ho and excited about my decision to get the sleeve until about a week beforehand, when I started to panic. It's not uncommon to get cold feet when things start getting real. I viewed this surgery as a breakup from an unhealthy relationship - where you know your "partner" (food, in this case) isn't healthy or productive physically, mentally or emotionally - but it's comfortable and ending the relationship is scary, as is the thought of being solo without your crutch / companion. From what I've read, this is a very common feeling in the few weeks before surgery. A therapist is always a good idea to help work through any of these feelings / issues. I'm now only 5 days post-op and can't (yet) say that this is the best thing I've ever done, but I'm incredibly optimistic (and the 13 pounds I've lost since starting to pre-op diet is definitely helping to stay focused!). Hang in there and best of luck!!

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    • Theweightisover2024🙌💪

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      Question for anyone, how did you get your mind right before surgery? Like as far as eating better foods and just doing better in general? I'm having a really hard time with this. Any help is appreciated 🙏❤️
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      1. NickelChip

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        I had about 6 months between deciding to do surgery and getting scheduled. I came across the book The Pound of Cure by Dr. Matthew Weiner, a bariatric surgeon in Arizona, and started to implement some of the changes he recommended (and lost 13 lbs in the process without ever feeling deprived). The book is very simple, and the focus is on whole, plant based foods, but within reason. It's not an all or nothing approach, or going vegan or something, but focuses on improvement and aiming for getting it right 80-90% of the time. His suggestions are divided into 12 sections that you can tackle over time, perhaps one per month for a year if a person is just trying to improve nutrition and build good habits. They range from things like cutting out artificial sweetener or eating more beans to eating a pound of vegetables per day. I found it really effective pre-surgery and it's an eating style I will be working to get back to as I am further out from surgery and have more capacity. Small changes you can sustain will do the most for building good habits for life.

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      I've hit a stall 9 months out. I'm not worried, though. My fitness levels continue to improve and I have nearly accomplished my pre-surgery goal of learning to scuba dive! One dive left to complete to get my PADI card 🐠
      I was able to go for a 10K/6mile hike in the mountains two days ago just for the fun of it. In the before days, I might have attempted this, but it would have taken me 7 or 8 hours to complete and I would have been exhausted and in pain for the next two days. Taking my time with breaks for snacks and water, I was finished with my wee jaunt in only 4 hours 😎 and really got to enjoy photographing some insects, fungi, and turtles.
      Just for fun last week, I ran two 5Ks in two days, something I would have never done in the past! Next goal is a 10K before the end of this month.
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    • Teriesa

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      Hi everyone, I wrote back in May about having no strength. I still get totally exhausted just walking from room to room, it’s so bad I’m using a walker with wheels of all things. I had the gastric sleeve Jan. 24th. I’m doing exactly what the programs says, except protein shakes. I have different meats and protein bars daily, including vitamins daily. I do drink my fluids as well.  I go in for IV hydration 4 days a week and feel ok just til evening.  So far as of Jan 1st I’ve dropped 76 lbs. I just want to enjoy the weight lose. Any suggestions or has anyone else gone thru this??  Doctor says just increase calorie intake, still the same. 
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