Pre-Op Binge

Lanny · June 28, 2007

my husband is doing the same thing!!! I just did not realize it

I am going to make sure he reads this and I pray it will help him realize what he is doing

I can not tell you all the last time we bought well I wrote down what all he bought but decided to just say sweets he never has Desserts but now he has 3 a night thanks yall for talking about this so openly and helping others. Annie

PandaBear88 · June 30, 2007

I think it is normal to have (LMS) Last Meal Syndrome haha I love that. I haven't even gone to my consult and I am already stuffing my face! I think I better at least try not to gain before my surgery. The low carb thing is a great idea. I bet it will help make the transition to the post op diet a lot esier. Good luck to you!

mattintosh · July 1, 2007

Yes it helps to shrink the liver. But there is a bigger issue here.

YOU!

After banding you can still over eat and over drink. Do a PB here and there and head back to the trough!

Its absolutely imparative to get your head on straight.

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After this two week diet you will have a medical implant that restricts food from flowing freely into your tummy. Whatcha goona do?

Don't beat your self up. But get serious. This is the attitude that causes many folks to lose on half of their weight and many others to not lose even that much. If you need some good old fashion training on how to work your band Call Me. I will not be gentle but I will be honest. You will benefit. Peace Matt

mattintosh · July 2, 2007

OK OK I will be gentle.

justwant2lose · July 2, 2007

Whew. I am glad I am not the only one bingeing. My surgery date has

not officially been set yet - shooting for August-but my appointment with the surgeon is on July 17th. I feel like I need to EAT now, because

I won't be able to later. Actually, I have been trying to at least maintain my weight (isn't that crazy?) but have gained 10 pounds in the last month. :phanvan

SimplyMe · July 2, 2007

Whew. I am glad I am not the only one bingeing. My surgery date has
not officially been set yet - shooting for August-but my appointment with the surgeon is on July 17th. I feel like I need to EAT now, because

I won't be able to later. Actually, I have been trying to at least maintain my weight (isn't that crazy?) but have gained 10 pounds in the last month. :phanvan

Well.....I was weighed at my consult and scheduling of surgery! I then ate everything in sight for the next 5 days....and then started my 3 day liquid diet before surgery......I weighed the same! Would I do it again! Yep it was my last good-bye to food addiction as I had "used" it for years!!!!! Yes it would've been better to have lost some during that liquid diet stage beforehand but i certainly don't regret it! I said my good-byes and now it is onward and forward!:clap2:

mattintosh · July 2, 2007

Well at least you see it as an addiction. It most certainly is.

However one thing here and that is this, ready? here goes.

"It is not goodbye to food" You will be experiencing the addiction every time you walk past the fridge or what ever the triggers are for you. Get ready because this is what I talk about when I say "working the band". Every Day in every way you will get better at it.

If you ever need help just ask.

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jnkntrnk · July 2, 2007

I've done the same thing (binging)........hopefully won't pay for it...my blood work showed my liver is normal size... (they can tell that from blood?) My problem is that I'm right AT the correct BMI to qualify for the surgery, so losing before seems contradictory (particularly since insurance is paying) I keep thinking if I get rolled into the operating room and no longer have the right BMI the claim won't be paid; probably a stupid thought..... The pre-op diet was basically cut your portions in half and reduce carbs. I have a week -- I'm going to try very hard...