Dileas8 0 Posted October 14, 2014 Hi all~~ I am two weeks post-surgery, and I feel fantastic. No pain and no stomach problems at all. I get worn out pretty quickly, and don't like that I am slow (I've always been a quick person), but that's my only issue. I've lost 19 pounds so far, including the two-week pre-op diet. It terrifies me that my stomach is not rebelling. I am tolerating food so very, very well. It scares me that I will not be able to re-train my brain as I move forward. I am confident that I will continue to lose weight, because I can't eat more than a few bites of anything. But I am so worried I will either fall into old habits, or deprive myself and then finally break. I am not really hungry very much; when I am, a Protein drink or a few bites of food cover it. I guess I don't really know what exactly my question is, other than to ask if anyone else is scared of failure for this reason. I also want to understand the priority...good habits, or overall calorie intake vs. calories burned? This is more a hypothetical question because I am not planning on doing this, but let's look into the future six months. Let's say I am doing well and still tolerating all food. If I have one piece of fried chicken and feel full, or one cookie, but my overall calorie intake is still 1,000 or so, is the weight still going to come off? I don't see anyone gorging on anything because we get so full so fast, but this is a question that has plagued me for years. It seems my two points are this: Is anyone else scared because they are having trouble re-training the brain with no physical consequences, and does anyone know the answer to my total calorie intake question? Thank you all so much. I am SO GLAD I found this site!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowgirlJane 14,260 Posted October 14, 2014 I may not be grasping your question.. So apologies.. But why are you interested in fried chicken and Cookies? There are so many wonderful foods out there that support good health! I no longer believe in calorie math... I focus on healthy food and active lifestyle. Moderate to low carbs, maintainingng 160# loss so far... I worked with an amazing team...and one tidbit is to not trust your sensations until 6-8 weeks post op. Nerves are cut..you Don't really feel everything yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dileas8 0 Posted October 14, 2014 Hi there! I just used fried chicken and Cookies as an example. I have zero interest in either right now. More than anything, it's just a curiosity for the logic of it all. Thanks for the insight on sensations; perhaps my stomach will be more sensitive as time goes by, thus helping to train my brain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auntiemel 275 Posted October 14, 2014 I may not be grasping your question.. So apologies.. But why are you interested in fried chicken and Cookies? There are so many wonderful foods out there that support good health! I no longer believe in calorie math... I focus on healthy food and active lifestyle. Moderate to low carbs, maintainingng 160# loss so far... I worked with an amazing team...and one tidbit is to not trust your sensations until 6-8 weeks post op. Nerves are cut..you Don't really feel everything yet. Very true! I could eat baby food and puréed foods without any restriction. Now that I am onto the mechanical soft phase, I can barely take a few bites. I know I am still swollen, I'm hoping down the road for a little less restriction LOL, but if it stays this way, I will just eat another mini meal to keep my calories where they need to be Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sleevarilla 169 Posted October 14, 2014 The goal, for me, is balance. Eating well, moving my body, enjoying the journey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
