jazzyjess

Three weeks post-op. I had a very mushy food, but I ate too much. I recorded my calories and it is WAAAAY too much. Plus, I feel really sick. I didn't set out to overeat. Heck--it was a package of two tiny burritos (for lack of a better explanation of the food), and I had only one...over the course of two hours. Still, I feel so awful. And down on myself. Any words of advice? How many calories were you all consuming at week three? My doctor tells me not to think of calories--only Protein and liquid consumption. ::cry:: I hope I didn't screw up my surgery, life-long goals, etc.

This is so helpful. Thank you! I'm going to keep this thread up on my computer to keep referring back to, when this issue comes up. I've indeed been grazing, maybe moving through the stages too quickly. You're right; this can definitely be confusing at first. (And, dare I say, this has been such a humbling experience...and continues to be.)

Thanks for your replies. I guess this is just an adjustment. This is mental over physical, so I have to not beat myself up too much. But you're right--this was probably the wrong food, even if my heart and brain were in the right place. Thanks again.

How soon after your procedure did you have challah? Thanks!

Hi, Everyone, The threads on here are SO amazing and wonderful (and so are their authors!), which is why I turn to you: I'm schedule for my sleeve in two weeks. However, I'm now doubting my decision and am debating instead going for the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Here's my deal. Maybe you can offer your experience in making your decision? * I am a sweets eater, not a huge-portion person. * I have A LOT of weight to lose; I'm 5'2" and 270 pounds. I want fast results. (Hence the GP desire) * I tend to get sick a lot more than most because of life-long asthma and other hormonal/chronic illnesses unrelated to weight. ***I'M SO SCARED OF MAKING THE WRONG DECISION, SO ANY ADVICE MUCH APPRECIATED.*** With cheers for your continued success, Jess

Hi, Everyone, I just wanted to say THANK YOU, so much, for your helpful responses. I've decided to stick with my original decision and get the sleeve. Yes, the thought of losing more with RnY is appealing; yes, it makes sweets a definite no-no, but it's NOT worth sacrificing nutrition, complications, etc. Sometimes, we need to trust our "gut"--literally. I came to the sleeve decision months ago; I guess this was last-minute questioning and temporary blindness because I'm so eager to start looking and feeling better. Hugs to everyone, and with much appreciation, Jess

Hi Kristina, Thanks for your very helpful post. Can I ask a question? (I'm also in my 20s and have been debating--non-stop--on which one to go with.) Are you afraid of the malabsorption issues and some of the immuno issues that go along with GP? And are you choosing RnY because you're more of a sweets person (vs portion)? ****I'M TOTALLY LOST. If It wasn't for the absorption things I hear, plus comments on hair loss, I'd be doing the GP. But then again, who knows.*** lol. TIA, jess PS Surgery in three weeks. I have 21 days to decide, lol.