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Atomic*Girl

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    I would talk to a psychiatrist about OCD. I never considered having it because I didn't have the stereotypical behaviors, but compulsive eating is a symptom. The more I learned about it, the more my anxiety/behavior made sense. It wasn't an eating disorder, it was OCD. I currently take a combination of Zoloft and Prozac, which is unusual, but it's what works for me. Psychiatry is an imperfect science, pretty much trial and error. And I have a Valium prescription to take as needed, which isn't very often.

    Personally, the desire to actually binge eat is gone post op, it's just too unpleasant. But, there is a psychological and physiological void left by this. Compulsive eating was a coping mechanism for obsessive thinking, and there's a huge drop in serotonin received from feel-good foods. But, the meds help with both of these.

    Another way I have looked at it is that I allowed myself to mourn the loss of my relationship with food. Being a foodie and a classically trained chef, a job I no longer have, food was life. And, it was sad to have to let it go, and I deserved to acknowledge that and give myself time to deal with it.


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    Had Thyroid cancer and total Thyroidectomy on 11/13. First few years were rough, had adverse reactions to Synthroid and ArmourThyroid. Finally taking Tirosint, but have yet to get my TSH in range. Regardless, I've lost 70 lbs. since sleeve in December through diet alone. Weight loss was impossible before both surgeries with diet and exercise, so I am totally stoked!


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    I'm having a similar problem. Yesterday I had broth and half a Protein shake and 20 oz of Water...all day. I struggle to meet the required liquids OR Protein and it's making me very worried because I don't want to end up with serious complications. I take the Vitamins daily with no problems.

    Drinking Water made me really nauseous at first, so I switched to diet Snapple. It's been a struggle to just get the fluids down because I fill up after only three or four sips then have to wait 20 mins to try again. I finally hit 40 oz of water (out of the 48oz requirement) few days ago because I literally stayed in bed all day and obsessed about drinking, so I met the goal.

    Haven't had a full Premier shake yet. Been doing half the container and it holds 30 grams of protein. I have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow and I'm bringing all this up with him.

    Any suggestions from the group would be welcomed! Thank you. :-)

    My appetite has increased slightly, and I have started adding a shot of espresso and ice to my shake. If you can't have the caffeine yet the ice still helps the shakes go down easier.

    I'm not even keeping track of how much I drink. It is what it is. But, I've also been drinking G2 Gatorade and if you're like me and hate artificial sweetener, adding lemon juice to it cuts down on that overly sweet taste.

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    The past few days I have just slept, woke up long enough to drink a shake and go back to sleep. I am taking Victoza, which is probably why no appetite, but I'm not even excited about starting purée stage. Psychologically it's a drag, but I would imagine as long as I'm taking all my supplements and getting in Protein that fasting is ok...? I know, I know, ask my Doc. I haven't seen him since leaving the hospital. I think it got lost in the shuffle of the Holidays, but I don't even want to leave the house. I'm thinking, since my doc didn't require any pre-op diet, that this must be major sugar/caffeine withdrawals. I'm not a coffee drinker, got it from soda and energy drinks, but I guess I should have a cup.

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    Don't forget about tattoos to cover surgery scars!! If you don't hate tattoos...

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    I wouldn't worry about scars in the long term. My lap band was 2005. I needed to hunt to find those scars. Yet my rny scars looks so obvious and angry. I know they will fade in time

    Not the bariatric scars, ones from any Tummy Tuck or body lift...

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    I've dabbled in derby myself. I've seen some pretty ample girls on skates, there's got to be a pair out there. My Riedell Darts are a good, durable starter skate. If you are near a skate shop, they can recommend which wheels to put on them (I replaced my wheels not long after getting my skates). They may also be able to recommend a good plate that would accommodate weight. I'm a firm believer in not letting weight stop you from derby--we need ladies of all sizes on the track! Strap on skates sound like a good idea, but as a skater myself, I'd be scared to death those things would fly off. You want reliable footing and control and a good skate with a good plate and wheels can give you that. Hope it helps.

    AND ....as you lose weight, you can change out plates and wheels. :)

    Great advice, thanks! Will visit a shop.

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    I see my doctor Thursday. That will be day 10 for me and I expect him to clear me for pureed foods only. I do that for a while before graduating to "soft". What's driving me nuts is that I'm 8 days out and still 5 pounds above my pre-Op. Normal, I know. And, I'm obsessing. Its just frustrating.

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    I don't even have a scale in the house...

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    I suggest seeing a psychiatrist. I've seen many psychotherapists, some specializing in eating disorders and somehow we never narrowed my issues down to OCD. If you are a compulsive over-eater, I'm sure you are OCD in other ways as well, and not necessarily the stereotypical ways. It takes time to find the right dose/combination of medication. Personally, I had an aha moment when I was able to go to the candle section of a HomeGoods, pick up and smell just a few, put one in my cart and move one. When it hit me I started crying and laughing at myself. That scenario would have previously been very stressful for me. Seeing all the different options, shapes, colors, sizes, prices and scents. I had to examine each one and weight all the factors before I could decide, on a freaking candle. However, I have also found myself doing the same thing with food, more often in fact, because I have to eat everyday. food just simply should not produce all these feelings, anxieties, or uncertainties. I'm 5 days out and have had a few moments when I had overwhelming cravings for something I cannot eat and felt that same panicky anxiety start to rise up in my chest. While I'm on slow acting meds, I am also prescribed Valium to take just 5mg as needed. And man, do I wish I had this stuff when I quit smoking. For me, it just pulls the plug on the damn record player in my brain and it's such a relief. So, not to downplay seriousness of eating disorders, but compulsive eating may just be part of a bigger condition that needs treatment. Good luck ❤️

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