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December 2013 Sleever Pounds Lost Log
Kindle replied to RunningA5K's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
HW 238 SW 216 CW 141 TPL 98 TGP 88 Gained 4 pounds...pretty much what I expected since my 4 food groups last week were sugar, alcohol, fat and whatever other carbs I could cram in. I am actually happy to be back on the Protein train....my sleeve was starting to protest. -
Omega loop (mini gastric bypass) in october!
Janice1968 replied to 123Go's topic in Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum
Are you drinking alcohol? I was understanding that we could not drink any alcohol for at least 6 to 9 months. What does your doctor say? -
I have only lost 5 lbs total. My only cheating was vodka and wine. Becoming very depressed my town was hit with a F3 tornado the day after my surgery. We were blessed our home was spared, but many of my neighbors have lost their homes. My disappointment about my weight is trivial in consideration of all that weren't as lucky. We lost 2 lives. One of whom cut my sons hair, very sweet girl. Please pray for my hometown, and the families who lost loved ones. And give me the strength to pass on the alcohol during this very stressful time. I'm feeling like a huge loser, only losing 5lbs. I need to see some more weight lose to boost my spirits.
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How did you do over the holidays?
amylynns replied to MommaLlama's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I did well because I can't really over eat without having extreme nausea. Eating for me now has no pleasure--it's only for nutrition. My only "cheat" I'd say was a few Hershey's kisses. No alcohol for me per my surgeon. He says none ever---but I know other patients of his who have tried it when they're about a year or more out. I don't think I'll chance it for now.- 1 reply
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Well, I survived the holidays. My surgery was November 6th, and as of today, I hit the 50 lb weight loss mark. Saturday was the hardest day so far with a big family gathering. I even had my first alcoholic drink since surgery. It must've been light on alcohol, because I was fine. How are y'all doing?
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I think you will hear different surgeons say different things about caffeine, just like you will about alcohol and other "gray area" things. I have coffee every morning, and have since probably 1 month post op. My surgeon said the concern would be that it can be an appetite stimulant. I haven't had any issues though.
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3 1/2 YEARS OUT AND NEEDS SUPPORT AND ADVISE
amore replied to proudmom's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi! I just found this app today! I had my sleeve 6+ years ago. I did meet my goal which is 155, but I've slowly been gaining it back. Today I am up to 190. Ugh!! I was at a steady 175 for a couple of years, but I want to get back to my goal weight. I don't feel that I over eat, or eat bad foods. My problem is alcohol (beer). It's easy to drink but wasteful calories!! I need support getting back to 2008. Lol -
So if it is from alcohol - I was a little bit of a heavy drinker previous to starting this journey on the weekends- and you do have a fatty liver what do they do? Scared a little now just for anything but really being denied the surgery.
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Ahhh, more sweet toothed folks out there! Good to meet ya! Everything suggested above looks yummy, but I would throw a word of caution out there (not to seem like a wet blanket) that I make a point of checking the calorie count of those Protein bars. 20 grams of protein sounds great, but some of those bars I've seen can pack over 300 calories! sugar-free doesn't necessarily mean "low calorie"- those things are sweetened with sugar alcohols, which can be just as high in carbs as some high octane sugary stuff. All depends on what you're trying to accomplish and watch, but for me, 300 calories isn't worth it. I can be happy with one sugar free Peppermint Pattie type candy from Weight Watchers for about 60 calories... I just eat it all slow and dramatic-like, like they do on the commercials & walk a little extra on the treadmill With that being said, sugar free pudding, Breyer's Carb Smart fudge bars & Hershey's Sugar Free baking chips are awesome!
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Missing wine in wine country
IcanMakeit replied to IcanMakeit's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
The reason I am more wary of alcohol calories than I am treat food calories is that I understand that alcohol is burned first. While you're burning off alcohol, you are not burning fat. This is true for sweets as well, but to a lesser degree. This is why I don't eat sweets (with rare, planned exceptions), even when they might fit in my calorie allotment. I definitely do better when my carbs are very low, but I know this may not be true for everybody. Although I am aware of the statistics, I am not too concerned about becoming an alcoholic. My pre-surgery drinking habits were pretty lightweight. I saved alcohol for special occasions and drank very lightly when I did indulge. I expect this pattern to continue once I resume drinking. Regarding food addiction, it's true that I overate, but I believe that was mostly due to my inability to experience fullness until I was over full. (Until my surgery, I rarely felt full.) But I was always a good, disciplined dieter. I just wouldn't stay on the diet for much more than a year and my weight always came back. -
Missing wine in wine country
IronDruggist replied to IcanMakeit's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Ok, so the main reason alcohol isn't generally allowed is because of addiction. Like it or not, all of us has a food addiction. When we get rid of one addiction, there is a danger of developing another addiction, in this case alcohol. The second reason is alcohol is empty calories...there really is no nutritional value in alcohol. There are health benefits that I won't deny...alcohol in moderation increases good cholesterol. It also allows certain people on our lives to continue to exist. Keeps us employed in awful jobs. But of course, I kid (sort of...The cholesterol part is true). Just be smart, be aware of the calories in what you are drinking! But I am steadfast in my refusal to believe that alcohol calories are somehow super calories...that they defy math and cause weight gain. Time to learn moderation, kids. Have a glass of wine, balance, and enjoy the one life you have. -
Dinner Frustration
SeahawksFan replied to vincereautmori's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I almost always look online so I know what I am going to order ahead of time. I personally would skip the soup or salad and go for the entrée. I don't like most of the appetizers either. Also how do you squeeze in a glass of wine if your not supposed to drink 30 min before you eat? I always just order a glass of Water so no one looks at me like I am weird and then maybe take one little sip. Just curious as I am not at the stage where I can have alcohol yet. Good luck- LA -
Missing wine in wine country
ProjectMe replied to IcanMakeit's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
i never realized how conservative/strict my team's guidelines were until reading others posts. I guess it's just a product of it being a major military base...Anywhooo...my team does not allow for any alcohol ever. It was made clear by the nutritionist, surgeon, psychologist, endocrinologist, and various nurses in my program. They all cited research studies that showed a link between alcoholism and Wls. Being a librarian...I tend to take research pretty seriously even though there are always outliers. -
Missing wine in wine country
IcanMakeit replied to IcanMakeit's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Yes, it is confusing. When I attended my first WLS seminar nearly a decade ago, I was told that we could never have alcohol again after surgery. This year they recommended waiting at least six months. There's a big difference between six months and forever! I guess the science is evolving. -
Abuse of wls..when it's not needed
Kindle replied to Momma_D's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Well I'm happy to report I NEVER abused food or alcohol. I nurtured and loved and coddled every single bite and swallow! -
Missing wine in wine country
Djmohr replied to IcanMakeit's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I am not much of a drinker, before surgery I would have a cocktail once every couple of months so this has not been a big deal for me. I was told by my surgical team and actually had to sign a contract that I would not use alcohol for minimum of 1 year post surgery. I was wondering if that was the norm for most surgeons? I have seen quite a few folks mention they have had alcohol even weeks out of surgery and I have wondered about this topic. I am a rule follower by nature so I will refrain for any least the year, but I am curious. -
Help me please! I continue to gain weight!
WifeyMaterial replied to Lisa's Hope's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
Yes I understand so much its so sad and the way I try to look it as if we gain it and lose quickly if we just get our mines together we can both get back ont track and get this weight off once and for all. I only had 3 drinks in 3 days which may don't sound good but I suffer from alcoholism and really try and cant believed how hard it is to stop I just wanna get my life and get what I gain off and plus 30 2 35 plds origanally this is gonna be hard. Its doesnt help that my groin is fracture but Im letting nothing stop me I mean nothing I gotta get healthy again... hope me and u can do something and set some goals for every month till our goal weights and yes the sugary drinks does and I too n love coffee as well.. -
One of the real pleasures of my former lifestyle was having a good glass of wine with a fine meal. I really miss that. But I keep putting off my first post-op glass of wine. Of the few treats I have allowed myself in the past few months, I have chosen to have Desserts rather than wine. Then the next day I regret my choice because the dessert turns out not to be so special and I can never eat a whole serving anyway. I think I'm afraid to have the wine because I believe that alcohol interferes with weight loss even more than simple carbs. I guess I'll just wait until I reach my ultimate goal before I partake. But even then, I won't be able to drink it with my meal. Oh well, I'll trade that pleasure for my new healthier body anytime.
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I haven't done anything right
ELI.p.m replied to ELI.p.m's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I wouldn't say they're jealous because they like to eat they all are obese ... Morbidly obese ...my sister in law had diabetes at 14 .. Now 21 she has to inject insulin. My other sister in law she's 14 and she has cholesterol and high blood pressure . My father in law has both diseases plus liver damage from alcohol abuse . ALTHOUGH my husband is morbid obese he doesn't have any diseases YET..... I think it's because they just want me to fail ... Idk really Myb it's just their personalities. Iam 5'0 205 starting weight 235 I've lost 30 lb in the last month. They notice I know they want to lose weight too because they're always in" diets ". -
Omega loop (mini gastric bypass) in october!
SUNNYNYC replied to 123Go's topic in Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum
Hello, As of my 3 month anniversary, I have dropped 49 lbs. I am not watching my diet and drinking alcohol due to the holidays this past month, but I have been spending 2 hours at the gym 5x week and did put on muscle weight too. I believe I can lose more by watching my intake, but I just wish to lose another 40-50lbs and hopefully will be there soon. -
. INR! Well I only used my restraint until I got home. My diet over the last 24 hours has consisted of sugar, carbs and alcohol! And my reward is now cramping and nausea. Oh well....totally worth it! But now back to protein...
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Holiday meals - how do/did you handle it?
Kindle replied to VSG Davis's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had no intention of following a proper food plan while I was visiting family this week. Gave myself an extra 4 pounds below my bounce range to I could indulge guilt-free. The majority of my diet over the last 24 hours has been sugar, carbs, fat and alcohol. ???????????????????? Seriously, we were dipping chocolate mocha Cookies in Disarono last night. And just washed down some Danish Kringler with homemade hot chocolate made with Frangelica and 1/2 and 1/2. Oh so yummy, but now I don't feel so good. ????Pretty sure I'm experiencing my first dumping episode...cramps, sweats, nausea. So I'm gonna lay low for a bit, drink some Water and watch John Wayne westerns. My brother has been smoking a brisket since yesterday, so dinner will be all about Protein (ok, and maybe some mashed potatoes and green beans). Gonna give the cookies and bars a break, at least until tomorrow ????. So much for passing up those Krispy Kremes at the airport. Merry Christmas everyone! -
Thank you for posting such an honest post. And congratulations on your success! I'm sure you know but that's called addiction transference. No matter if your addiction from food goes into shopping, drugs, sex, alcohol, etc. It can find it's way somewhere if we don't confront the issues that are making us want and need the high. I have also been in therapy for 17 years and couldn't have lived a lot of my life and made the good choices I have without it. I also went into a two month intensive outpatient program for eating disorders that greatly helped and was thankfully 100% covered by insurance. Good luck to all because it's a challenging journey at times but so rewarding if we get the help we need :-)
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Psychological help?
Jackie is gaining replied to Caio Peret's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Having an addiction to something in your life no matter what the substance is is a disease. I found that food made me happy, and approximately a year and a half post surgery I begin to become unhappy from not being able to indulge in my addiction. Slowly and painfully I became addicted to drugs. Somehow someway I had to replace that happy feeling that I no longer was able to accomplish with food.within 6 to 9 months I became physically dependent on the drugs and became a full fledge drug addict instead of a food addict. I found myself drinking a lot more alcohol,smoking a lot more cigarettes, just doing whatever was necessary to achieve that high I was missing from food that I no longer was able to indulge and such quantities to be happy! in conclusion my very sad story, I'm five years post op lost 144 pounds gained 27 back during the drug detox and now I'm clean and sober.the reason for my post sticking to the subject I couldn't have gone through any of this without professional psychological help counselors support groups etc. A lot of times obesity is caused by an underlying mental problem that we have to address in the behavioral health portion of our lives. A psychologist or therapist will help prevent a lot of you from trading one addiction for another. Utilize their help. -
"Change Your Relationship With Food" ..but how!?!
ShannonbKSU replied to MrsMurky721's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am struggling here as well. And the funny part is I AM a therapist! We don't always have magic answers and it's something that I've tried to overcome many times and failed. I think what's scary for me now is food isn't an option anymore. It was always there if I needed it... But now it's not! Eek!! And Congrats on controlling your alcohol and other dependencies... That means you are strong enough to do this too
