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Binge eating-14 months after surgery
Sandra Nuelken replied to Andrejeus's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I do not and will not buy any foods or snacks that I like. I only have in my house the good foods and if I want to "binge" I can have 3 no sugar added Outshine pop cycles. I know what I like and I know that having it in the house gives is like pouring an alcoholic a drink. You just don't do it. Find an Overeaters Anonymous to help you deal with your food compulsion. You will find others with the same issues you have. -
I'm a Wine / Martini person myself - I cut that out by 75% after getting the band. 3 things, 1- It slows my weightloss down / 2- I'm a lightweight now (I could throw them back previously) / 3- I workout too much and don't like feeling like a slug in the AM. Each wkend I usually have a martinin or 2 - and during the wk, a glass of wine here or there. My Dr did not say I "coulnd't" have alcohol, just use in moderation - and watch those "liquid calories" Alcohol (for me) helped put my excess weight on. I stopped being active & ate too much... Lulu~
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That was a very interesting video, and it makes sense. Some dr. who are probably more strict with the water during meals is probably because they were so use to setting that guideline. New information isn't always taken well by some or are skeptic. I'll ask mine about some of this. My bf did ask when can I drink alcohol again, I wasn't sure actually so I said next month. lol. ( occasionally )
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I used to before surgery but gave them up. I just think if they tell you to limit caffeine and alcohol because of how it can effect you, energy drinks must be worse!
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Any advice on how to stop drinking beer/ alcohol?
mcdoja posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
beer is so much a part of my culture. My family has beer and wine for every occasion. I am going to miss it ! -
Jim - I really relate to this one. It is like a loss...I've been feeling that way more and more as my date approaches. I'm trying really hard to remember that this "friend" has not been good for me and that despite the loss, I will be happier in the end. My biggest fear has to do with socializing. So much of my life is spent with friends and family in food/alcohol related activities. I'm going to have to learn to enjoy these events while ignoring the part I'm missing.
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Hi Dane65, I haven't had surgery yet, but I know I will face a similar dilemma when I do. I have always used eating to relieve anxiety and depression, the same way other people use alcohol and drugs. I know I will have to find more positive ways to cope with my emotions (rather than destructive ways like gambling or excessive shopping). My surgery center offers weekly support groups, which I will definitely be attending. If I want to drive around to different cities, I could attend up to three per week if needed. I think journaling and writing about feelings could help. Other options are individual or group therapy, or a 12 Step program like Overeaters Anonymous or Emotions Anonymous. A meditation class or yoga class might also be very helpful. Best of luck to you (and me too!), pixistix
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Studies show the rate of alcoholism is 10% and growing for people after WLS. Why risk another addiction/problem? Struggling with weight is hard enough why add another thing?
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Hello, Is it true banders can NEVER drink alcohol? I asked the nutritionist in my medical group, she said at least 2 years. I don't drink much to begin with, but on specail occasions I can do some damage to a good bottle of wine. Is 2 years realistic? Has anyone had alcohol while banded? If so, did you feel okay?
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Did anyone have really elevated LFT 's?
makemyownluck replied to a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It can mean so many things, really. Depending on how high, it could be fatty liver, hepatitis, an abscess - has your doctor recommended any other testing to confirm why it's so high? Have you had any alcoholic beverages lately? -
I was sleeved on 12/27/12, I am a little over 4 mo post op. I have lost 63 lbs, I am thrilled!!!! However, I am at the inevitable stall. I have read the forums and I know this too shall pass, BUT my concern is - I am scared of food. As time passes I can eat more than I could 2 months ago or even last month. Now, logic tells me that is good, that's how this should work- and I am not eating anywhere NEAR what I used too. 2 more bites is not a lot, but I guess there is this other side of me that thinks uh-oh... 2 more bites today, 4 more tmrw, a whole serving next week. I am scared I will gain or just perma-stall and maintain. This week I have gone back to protein shakes and protein focus- which has always been there, but being more regimented about it. So, I guess my question is - did y'all experience this fear of food? This fear that you will over eat again? Like an alcoholic, one drink leads to chaos. I fear that will be me with food. Again, logic tells me that will not happen- we physically cannot fit that much food in there! But still...any feedback appreciated. :-)
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I used to drink alot, but now since February I have had 1 mixed drink. I don't miss the alcohol at all, I thought I would but I really don't. Besides I can get down at the club sober... I still like a good dance club now and then.:smile2:
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What's the best protein bar?
JamieLogical replied to densalrios@gmail.com's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The issue I had with those is the very high amounts of sugar alcohol. I can do 1-2 grams of sugar alcohol in a bar without the laxative effect hitting me, but 12 grams is just way too much for me to handle. -
Just take it slow.... Folks be hitting the gym & going bk 2work around 8wks in....u should be fine. Tip: ....from personal experience, imma tell ya right now....alcohol still burns going down at this stage. Got a few months yet b4 it dosen't....just saying... (;
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Dr. Billy HOMEWORK - Have pad, pencil, and humor ready
Bright replied to Penni60's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Excellent post Penni - my french surgeon said pretty much the same thing to me before the surgery - he said the band is only a crutch and I should be having some kind of counselling to help with my "head" issues. I watched that Sandra Bullock movie "28 Days" where she is an alcoholic and sent to rehab - I was crying watching that, trying to cope with all the cravings and no restriction - I wished I could be locked up in a food rehab somewhere, where someone handed fruit and veg, and steamed fish to me three times a day for 28 days - it's just what I need - Like Lisa, I hate food but it's always there, screeching it's nails down a chalkboard, begging to be eaten...Like Vera too, I'm addicted to food - where's our help? -
Eating disorders prior to bariatric surgery
kalassi posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi guys, I'm new to this community but have been struggling with my weight my entire life. I've been considering WLS for the past year. I would very much like to undergo surgery this year. I have access to a large academic medical center through my employer, and the weight loss clinic there has excellent providers (I say this to say I didn't see a hack). I saw one last year and we discussed my history of disordered eating (restricting then binging/purging, yoyo dieting, hiding extra food from others) and was very candid. I also have a history of alcoholism (sober 10 years). The provider I saw told me I was very different from the patients she usually sees which leads me to ask this community - are there really so few bariatric patients with eating disorders and other mental health conditions??? I'm just looking to hear from others with similar experiences who are traveling or have traveled this road. -
Hi everyone, I just had my first consultation with my surgeon after completing the pre-op requirements for my insurance. During our consultation, he decided to require that I have three months of therapy to work through a possibility of alcohol addiction after the surgery. I'm an occasional social drinker who hasn't drank socially in over four months and I don't have any alcoholism in my family. Is this kind of decision normal for a surgeon to make? Because of this extension, I may not be able to have the surgery because my insurance plan expires within the timeline that the surgeon gave me. Now I am totally lost at what to do next. Help!
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What I learned at my Nut Class
Khy replied to Texasmom65's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Doctors seem to vary on strictness. Mine allows alcohol and caffeine after one year. I LOVE bubbles in drinks. I will miss that the most of anything. My Doc did warn me that some people can never have carbonated drinks again because it causes pain and others find it is no problem. But it is best to follow your Doc's advice... well at least for a year.. LOL Khy -
will i ever eat normal again?
Stitchy commented on fitflab25's blog entry in My path to being comfy with my self in and out.
Awww, Sweetie. Sure you will be able to eat normal again. As far as starting the liquid diet over with each fill, not necessarily. My doc just said nothing heavy for a few hours. Then back to *normal.* Mac and cheese? My favorite. You might have trouble with pasta. I do, but now I use rice pasta and that seem to go down just fine. Tastes nearly the same, It is sometimes difficult to find elbow rice pasta but it is doable. Try Asian markets. There will be some foods that you personally can't tolerate. I have trouble with peaches. Pastas, sticky white bread and rice. However, refried rice is great. Yay for Mexican foods. Now, before reading the rest of this, remember that I am at goal. MmmmK? I eat my comfort foods although now in smaller quantities. I even had them towards the end of my weight loss journey. (Maybe that's why it slowed down so much, ya' think?) I drink alcohol, eat ice cream, etc. -
10 Things NOT to say to someone who has lost weight!....
LoreLu replied to B-52's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
LOL! Glittereyes, I've been married to a wonderful man who has spoiled me relentlessly for the last 36 years. I haven't had surgery yet, but he is cutting out all alcohol and snacks with me (a huge effort on his part!) and will be going on the same diet as I when "the time comes". Talk about 100% support! -
Hi Charles, I echo OhJuli - I was banded in September of 07. I can and do eat everything on your list, including steak, potatoes, Pasta, high fiber veggies (asparagus is one of my favorites). I have very occasionally had trouble with some foods, but I think it is mainly due to too big of a bite or not chewing enough. If I have trouble one day, the next I don't. I don't really drink alcohol, but I have had a couple of soda's in the last year - they tend to give me the burps and make me feel quite full in the chest if I drink too fast, but that is the extent of my problems with it. I am not doing low carb, but I am careful to eat high density, complex, low glycemic index carbs for the most part (whole wheat, unrefined, veggies, fruit, etc). If you do decide on the band, one of the things you find is there are as many opinions about what to eat, when, what not to eat, when, how much, pre-op, etc as there are people out there. One or 3 articles are not gospel (haven't we yet learned from the eggs kill you, eggs are the perfect Protein debate?). You need to make decisions on lots of information, and then form your own opinions. It can be really frustrating to get such conflicting information, but just remember that the lap band is ultimately meant to be a tool to help you to learn to eat in a healthy manner that can last for a lifetime. I would have never "bought" into anything that told me I "couldn't" eat every day food ever again. If nothing else, look at my ticker and you can see that I am a successful loser and I eat everything in moderation. Good luck in your decisions and in your journey.
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Hi all, been banded since 2004 and God has blessed me to have lost 140 pounds, I am now struggling to lose the remainder 80-90 pounds needed to be considered healthy. I just went to my first meeting last week for the First Place diet bible study program, anyone else on this? I have been a Christian since I was about 9 and know that our bodies are the temple of God and feel so guilty for being gluttenous all those years and allowing my body to get that big, I currently need support and prayer for night time snacking/eating. I do so good all day long and know the rules of the band, no snacking between meals, etc, but have not lost in over 6 months and been the same wt and guess just got depressed and thought "all of it is over, this is all I am gonna lose" mentatity. That is just the devil I know trying to get me to give up. Please pray for me. anyone else struggle with nighttime snacking? If I could just get in a habit I guess it would be better of doing something else when I am watching tv at night. Thanks for your prayers. Here is an article I just read online about the sin of gluttony and it makes me feel just awful: "The real reason for being overweight is over eating. This is one of the truths that is hard to accept and acknowledge because it only brings guilt and shame. Overeating is sin. It is called gluttony. It is basically the excessive selfish indulgence with worldly pleasure which includes food, sex, money, alcohol and more. It is an addiction which basically means that food becomes the master, and takes the place of God. This is why it is sin and God hates it. What happens in the Church is that because many of us are guilty of this sin, we silently excuse each other and allow each other to continue with this sin. In fact some of our ministers are overweight themselves. This is not good for ourselves and we become examples of evil instead of good. But there is no reason to stay in this situation. It is time to acknowledge this sin, ask forgiveness from God and turn away from it. "
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During my preop testing my doctor warned that sometimes you trade addictions, and to be careful with alcohol and things like that. For me, I worked really hard and I can finally say that I have traded my food addiction for working out. YAY!! But I still have to try really hard not to shop too much. Especially since there are so many more cute things in a size 14/16 then in a size 26/28! I knew I would have to substitute the food for something healthy because I tend to have an addictive personality! UGH!!
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Average weight loss: worth it? Starting to feel discouraged...
Kindle replied to Lauriep's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
The only thing that limits you to only losing 60% of your excess weight is you. I've lost over 100% and am maintaining easily. I eat whatever I want whenever I'm hungry....protein first, then veggies, fruit and whole grains. But I also eat ice cream, desert, bread, alcohol, cake, etc.... just everything in moderation. I do not excercise and I've never tracked or counted or measured my food. I didn't have surgery just to be on a diet the rest of my life. I do make sure I drink at least 64oz of Fluid and I do take my Vitamins (but I've always taken vitamins, so this is no change) Other than making much healthier food choices, my life isn't a whole lot different than preop. Unless you count Having a normal BMI, shopping in regular stores for clothes, not being in pain everyday, spending a lot less money on groceries, and being able to hike, climb stairs, etc without getting out of breath, Perhaps I am an anomaly, but I just wanted to let you know that there is more than one way to be successful and postop life does not have to be all that complicated.- 68 replies
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All things in moderation. Just remember if you drink too much you can throw up and that would not be good. Also due to to the calorie's the alcohol always seemed to land on my butt -- be careful....
