ElizabethSara87

To make things worse, my first instinct is to turn to food to comfort myself. Lately, I have been struggling with urges to binge as a way to punish myself for my perceived failures.

I had a gastric sleeve and am two years post op. So far I’ve been successful, but I am absolutely terrified that I’m going to fail and regain the weight. Does anyone else feel like this?

My name is Elizabeth. I am new to this forum and I wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I had gastric sleeve surgery a little over two years ago and I’ve lost about 140 pounds 🙂
I hope everyone’s having a great and temptation free holiday season!

My name is Elizabeth. I am new to this forum and I wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I had gastric sleeve surgery a little over two years ago and I’ve lost about 140 pounds 🙂
I hope everyone’s having a great and temptation free holiday season!

Let me start this thread by first apologizing if it is too straight forward. I know we all need support including myself and we are all here for support, to get to know one another, and to be there to pick one another up when we fall.
Gastric Surgery is a life changing surgery! It will change the rest of your life for the rest of your life. It is a physical change to your inner workings of your body.. and ONLY your body. It does not change how we deal with food. It does not change how we choose to eat. A choice is a choice that solely rests on our shoulders. Our stomach was changed on the inside to restrict the amount of food we can consume at one time. That is it!! The rest is up to us.
Please do your research before having the surgery. I have seen so many posts on here where people think because the stomach was altered the weight is going to magically drop off over night. Magic is found at Disney Only :). The hard work,exercise, controlled eating, limiting carbs avoiding junk food. Making the right choices when it comes to fueling our bodies is solely our responsibility! Let me add here.. i am far from perfect! I have struggled time and time again, hence why i am a part of these boards!
Read the boards before surgery from newbies! And what they have experienced immediately following surgery. Every experience is different but you will know what you can expect, and if it does not happen to you.. Guess what? You are one of the Lucky ones!!! Count your blessings! Each and every one of them! Each day is a new day and a chance to put in a little extra effort to meet your end goals.
Speaking of Goals! Have some! NSV ones, scale Ones, Measurement Ones... We all have something we look forward to on this journey. Make lemonade out of lemons! Have fun with your new tool. Take advantage of it and baby it at the same time.
Follow your doctors orders! We are not all doctors here! This is a major procedure. There are reasons the doctor puts us on the food plan that he does. It is not to punish us. It is to make sure we don't put a whole in the new stomach that is still stapled and healing.
Seek out a therapist if you are struggling with emotional eating. The folks on the boards can give tips, but you really need to get to the root of that, and that may require a doctor visit. Yes Accountability is a great factor to have on the boards, and it is great to vent, but if you are truly struggling with emotional eating, then you truly need to seek a provider in your area to help you get through it.
There is so much information, tips, and advice on the boards! Take advantage of it. Take time to read them! Be a part of the community and respond to others that may be having a down day.. It is expected! But please please before you take the plunge on this life changing surgery know what to expect. Know what might happen and be prepared for it along the way.
Rant over!
If you made it this far.. Thanks for reading. I just wish some folks would read up on something they are investing in and all the pros and complication possibilities so they know exactly how things may play out.
With all my love and a Merry Christmas to all..
Jazzy

My name is Elizabeth. I am new to this forum and I wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I had gastric sleeve surgery a little over two years ago and I’ve lost about 140 pounds 🙂
I hope everyone’s having a great and temptation free holiday season!

To make things worse, my first instinct is to turn to food to comfort myself. Lately, I have been struggling with urges to binge as a way to punish myself for my perceived failures.

I had a gastric sleeve and am two years post op. So far I’ve been successful, but I am absolutely terrified that I’m going to fail and regain the weight. Does anyone else feel like this?

My name is Elizabeth. I am new to this forum and I wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I had gastric sleeve surgery a little over two years ago and I’ve lost about 140 pounds 🙂
I hope everyone’s having a great and temptation free holiday season!

My name is Elizabeth. I am new to this forum and I wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I had gastric sleeve surgery a little over two years ago and I’ve lost about 140 pounds 🙂
I hope everyone’s having a great and temptation free holiday season!