Think before you eat... Something we all know about but do we really do it?

[gamergirl 4,610]

As a surgical Icu nurse I have personally cared for several patients who ruptured their staple line due to non compliance with the post op diet. The most memorable ate 1/2 a chicken, the other a Big Mac. Both died of overwhelming infection after a long terrible fight. I've said it before but there is more at risk than not losing weight. It's one thing to cheat yourself with high calorie foods that meet the consistency guidelines, it's another to make a crazy choice. Strict compliance until the sleeve is totally healed isn't optional, doing otherwise is playing Russian roulette with your life.

Thank you for posting this. It's a sobering reminder that it followings pre- and post-op directions is not optional. Your relating your personal experience really brings this to life.

I had surgery in Mexico. Two days later, they drive you back to Texas. The driver said there were so many times that 2 days after surgery, people would want to stop and get a burger or stop at the convenience store in the way back and buy chips and chocolate. Very scary.

[7 Bites_Jen 479]

I want you to know that I meant absolutely no disrespect whatsoever for your post. I know that it's possible, I've just never seen an actual news report about something like that happening and I'm a skeptic by nature. Being mindful about what we eat really is ESSENTIAL to our health and well being - and I think that was the whole point you were trying to make. I'm sorry if I hurt or offended you in any way - it wasn't my intention to do so!

[NMJG 1,266]

Found this. It's from the Daily Mail newspaper (not very reputable) but the coroners verdict was lodged in Cornwall, UK.. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2159155/Obese-woman-suffocates-food-gastric-bypass-surgery-meant-couldn-t-fit-stomach.html

Revs, that's a pretty dodgy article. I guess the Mail is like our National Inquirer.

[Madam Reverie 2,958]

Oh, NMJG, it's a shocking newspaper...

All that ever appears is The Kardashians, Beiber <blesses herself after naming the one who should not be named>, Z-List celebrities, sensationalist tripe about the 'foreigners invading britain and living off benefits' and a daily dose of Princess Diana, who and without fail, makes an appearance at least 20 times a week... despite being dead since '07...

Critical analysis is not really their thang.. if you get my meaning

[LouiseC 1,031]

While I fully respect your opinion this is an actual event that occurred.

Do you have link?

[ljmasterdebater 71]

Do you have link?

It was not reported in the news it was kept private and I heard from a reputal source so you don't have to believe me but it did happen okay

[JessicaAnn 564]

Whether or not it happened it's still a good message. Being a stay at home mom with 24/7 fridge access I often find myself wandering into the kitchen only because I'm bored or the kids want a snack. I'm 5 months out and still battling these issues.

[southernsoul 773]

Mindfulness in all things, including and maybe especially eating, is always a good idea. Thanks for the reminder!