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Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery
reallyrosy replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Own luck...i sure hope you do! Congrats on the baby. Thats a life changer! You're a brave gal. Uou know we dont hear from guys in this discussion. Guess women the only failures? -
Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery
reallyrosy replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think, sometimes, we wrote the book. Jaded reply...worthless, sorry -
Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery
reallyrosy replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
SO WHAT can we do? I started using my fitness pal again. Did u try that? -
Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery
reallyrosy replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How long has it been since your surgery? -
Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery
reallyrosy replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
P.s.ya'all...if i could limit myself to ONE square of a chocolate bar i would not ever have become 425lbs to begin with. -
Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery
reallyrosy replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Outsideinside...i trult see baby carrots as cheating. I kinda hate them, right now. But that brings me back to what i was talking about originally. I cannot seem to learn "radical acceptance " on any plane...not just food. When im in the clutches of whatever demon is wrestling at that moment: i am aware of that struggle, i try to name the demon instead of denying it. I am aware that im hungry because of that thought, i drink something,, i walk the dog (when in better control) i count collors to distract me,.i tell myself my thoughts will soon change...etc etc etc and then i grab food. "Just sit with it" has to be the hardest instruction i've ever been advised. (Oh, yeah, there's breathing involved, too) -
Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery
reallyrosy replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Maybe so, kindal but i havent been near a chip or an oreo or any of that ilk since dec 2011. Im still fat. You CAN overdo baby carrots. Trust me. I gain when i use them as 'fuckits' crutch. -
Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery
reallyrosy replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
"immutable factors that lead to over-eating". VSGANN therein lies the rub....your description is apt..those factors are immutable. These factors permeat our behaviors. Our beh IS changeable up to these factors. So we are doomed to be in this disappointing overweight struggle because as much as stress and trauma chip away at us, we can't conquer the immutable. We are not looking to change lead into gold. We are seeking that special formula that will permit matter (fat cells) to be destroyed. Any alchemists in this group? [Just tongue in cheek, Ann. I should change my quest to windmills. Provides exercise and distraction and could be more interesting to watch.] -
Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery
reallyrosy replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks very much vsgann. I appreciate the explanation. Butbehen someone who hasn't had the surgery forms that opinion of someone who has i get raised hackles! As addiction counselors have described something to me thatbis called "thefuckits". The reach a critical point where you get so overwhelmed you just cannot "sit with the pain" until it passes and you grab. I have reached those points and i think the reason why im playing with 'only' 10 lbs is because i do not have those really offensive foods around me. If i had a baby and family the temptation would be easier to give into. So i am defending her sister from this POSSIBLY uninformed or untested observation. -
Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery
reallyrosy replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Jstachic. ..thank you. -
Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery
reallyrosy replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
What doesbthat mean...'earned it'? How do u judge? -
Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery
reallyrosy replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Exactly, dove. The surgery is on our gizzardz not our minds. It takes major stress (trauma) to change thinking patterns and, often, that is not permanent. I maintained my loss for 3.5 years does that mean i didn't do my mental health homework (as has been suggested)? Does it make me derelict in being able to sustain a change in attitude or character? I really don't know but i do not think so. It sounds as if you are blaming your sister. But i had tons of support at one time and the depression i am dealing with overwhelmed it. I refuse to accept that this is due to faulty attitude! -
Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery
reallyrosy replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Exactly, dove. The surgery is on our gizzardz not our minds. It takes major stress (trauma) to change thinking patterns and, often, that is not permanent. I maintained my loss for 3.5 years does that mean i didn't do my mental health homework (as has been suggested)? Does it make me derelict in being able to sustain a change in attitude or character? I really don't know but i do not think so. It sounds as if you are blaming your sister. But i had tons of support at one time and the depression i am dealing with overwhelmed it. I refuse to accept that this is due to faulty attitude! -
Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery
reallyrosy replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Dove1...i dont see it as an attitude change. How do u figure that? -
Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery
reallyrosy replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Lemonpoppyseed...my portions are bigger. And i snack but not on anything that woukd be prohibited. A granny smith apple every couple of weeks. I do monge on baby carrots and celery with some pnut butter. Once the stress from breaking my knee was lifted somewhat, i started eating rgukarbmeals sgain and have gained one lb as of this a.m. i would LOVE to shoot myself -
Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery
reallyrosy replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Smallbird, we know the drill. I hope nothing is physically wrong -
Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery
reallyrosy replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good luck, queen of hearts. I can't imagine more surgery for.myself -
Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery
reallyrosy replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Vsgann well, that's something to chew on. -
Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery
reallyrosy replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oregondaisy,we shouldn't need trauma to lose weight. Almost feels immoral. Usually stress makes me want to grab at comfort foods. We need to learn to identify types of and manage different stressors. Maybe we could learn to put it to use in our favor? Im sure its been done or suggested. ...anyone have data?? (I am sorry for your loss!) -
Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery
reallyrosy replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Debsta and Jesusgirl , I feel your dread daily. i am not recommendin a fall or fracture to help but that is exactly what happened last week. I tripped and fell over a thin wire on my landline phone and cracked my rt patella. I was told i needed surgery and will be in a cast 6 weeks. My living circumstances are bleak and lonely and i truly feared that this was "the end". You'd think i would eat everything in sight. I did not. I lost 8 lbs instead. Im back at 200. I think because being immobile made me fear i would run out of food completely. Yesterday the surgeon said the fracture had not worsened and we will try just a brace for 6 to 8 weeks. Will i continue losing? I don't know. But it does seem like personal trauma causes change. -
Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery
reallyrosy replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Cindi...internist did not seem concerned! He said if you throw out the hi and low u r fairly regular. But it is a gain of 5 to 6 lbs if u look at it that way and it concerns me. The cardio, whom i havent seen yet, said we will discuss it. So i continue to struggle. -
Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery
reallyrosy replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks georgia...motivating it is! Would u mind,sharing how u figured your BMR and how do measure it daily so u know uour numbers? -
Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery
reallyrosy replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Dee951..i resemble that stair climbing feat 10 lbs ago. 8 was able to walk 4 flights of stairs non stop. B9w i barely make it up one. I mean to saybits because of 10 lbs? -
Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery
reallyrosy replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Dee951..mi resemble that stair climbing feat 10 lbs ago. 8 was able to walk 4 flights of stairs non stop. B9w i barely make it up one. I mean to saybits because of 10 lbs? -
Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery
reallyrosy replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
New susie..i kinda wish i didnt care...