8 days post op and needing HELP!

[kejamess 27]

Hello! So I was "sleeved" 8 days ago. Today I binged... badly. I'm supposed to be on liquids only as I am still in stage 1. I ate food, and not just food but junk food--chips and candy! I attribute this ill behavior to hormonal imbalance. Unfortunately, I have not had any negative side effects (yet) of my conscious-less gorge; but obviously this is a behavior I must terminate immediately. What are some of the consequences I have put in my path as a result of the overeating I did today? Any advice on how to stop myself from repeating this horrific behavior?

[resitton 50]

Consequences- popped sutures and staples. solid food getting stuck in the staple/suture line... just a few... honestly you are the only one that can control your behavior. I would write out a structured liquid meal plan of when and what you are going to eat each day and follow it.

[blizair09 3,250]

There is really only one answer to your question, and it's probably not what you want to hear. You HAVE to find the drive and perseverance within yourself to eat and drink what you need to eat and drink and nothing else. The sleeve is not a magic wand, and if you don't make good decisions regarding food and drink from now on, you will not be successful long-term. (And in these early days, your stomach is healing. It will be healing for MONTHS. You could seriously kill yourself if you don't follow your plan.)

The mental battle of this journey is the real challenge. I suggest that you always keep your goals in mind and make sure that your actions support these goals. You made this decision to take control of your health. Now, devote yourself to the lifestyle that is necessary to see it through.

Good luck!

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

Find a therapist ASAP. You literally just risked your life for food. Get some help, you are worth more than candy.

[bigjoe1234 48]

Change will come it's a process it's not overnight. I had mine done last . I was strong enough today but who knows what tomorrow holds keep hanging in there and be be blessed

[PatientEleventyBillion 851]

2 hours ago, kejamess said:

Hello! So I was "sleeved" 8 days ago. Today I binged... badly. I'm supposed to be on liquids only as I am still in stage 1. I ate food, and not just food but junk food--chips and candy! I attribute this ill behavior to hormonal imbalance. Unfortunately, I have not had any negative side effects (yet) of my conscious-less gorge; but obviously this is a behavior I must terminate immediately. What are some of the consequences I have put in my path as a result of the overeating I did today? Any advice on how to stop myself from repeating this horrific behavior?

My advice is stop blaming anything other than your conscious choice for what you did. I can't see how you won't do this again and again if you aren't being up front with yourself.

[kejamess 27]

Thank you all for the reality check, honesty, and frankness. Well said and solid advice. I didn't want to die of obesity and I do NOT want to die from poor choices! Onward and upward henceforth!

[MowryRocks 679]

@kejamess. It's a difficult transition, but my surgeon told us in the seminar that he had only ever had one fatality as long as he had been in practice and that was from a patient that did exactly what you describe. That was enough for me to do exactly what he told me to do. 7 months later, sticking with the plan has really brought me this far. I'm not 100% perfect, but I am 1000 times better than I was before and I have every intention of sticking with it. It all seems plausible to follow for the rest of my life after following the plan up until this point. Good Luck.

[kejamess 27]

[mention=320113]kejamess[/mention]. It's a difficult transition, but my surgeon told us in the seminar that he had only ever had one fatality as long as he had been in practice and that was from a patient that did exactly what you describe. That was enough for me to do exactly what he told me to do. 7 months later, sticking with the plan has really brought me this far. I'm not 100% perfect, but I am 1000 times better than I was before and I have every intention of sticking with it. It all seems plausible to follow for the rest of my life after following the plan up until this point. Good Luck.

@MowryRocks well that just upped my panic level. I don't want to be that fatality you mention. For the purpose of perspective, would you mind elaborating on what your doctor said, i.e., was that one fatality continuously binging? Was there hope for the deceased that he/she didn't take advantage of (like reaching out to the surgeon early on explaining what he/she has done)? Basically, I need to know if I should head to ER despite not having felt any side effects of my behavior--is it silently killing me???

[resitton 50]

I wouldn't head to the ER unless you have symptoms of issues- if you were to have a leak~ break a suture/staple~fever, severe pain, and high heart rate would be the first sign of leakage into the gut-
But you need to stop the behavior and follow the plan. Throw out the chips and candy out now! Stay on Liquids and let your body heal- if you feel the need to eat solids- put your shoes on and walk around the block- sip on your Water [emoji4] just don't do it!

[MowryRocks 679]

36 minutes ago, kejamess said:

@MowryRocks well that just upped my panic level. I don't want to be that fatality you mention. For the purpose of perspective, would you mind elaborating on what your doctor said, i.e., was that one fatality continuously binging? Was there hope for the deceased that he/she didn't take advantage of (like reaching out to the surgeon early on explaining what he/she has done)? Basically, I need to know if I should head to ER despite not having felt any side effects of my behavior--is it silently killing me???

That fatality happened within the first week. One meal, shrimp scampi, I believe at Olive Garden. My understanding is that it happened quickly. I wouldn't worry at this point and I'm not trying to scare you. I was only expressing what my surgeon said that kept me straight.

Edited June 5, 2017 by MowryRocks

[hmills653 365]

it's hard. I was sleeved Wednesday and it still hurts to swallow down liquids but that didn't mean starting at the chicken my daughter left on the kitchen counter want tempting. I just looked at out and walked away knowing this is only temporary. Soon we'll safely work up to real food again. I got Calcium and Vitamin D chews that taste like lemon and have to take 3 a day 2 hrs apart. This helps a little being able to chew some. I was told not to chew gum though because of you accidentally swallow it it could block your opening due to the swelling early on.

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[kejamess 27]

it's hard. I was sleeved Wednesday and it still hurts to swallow down liquids but that didn't mean starting at the chicken my daughter left on the kitchen counter want tempting. I just looked at out and walked away knowing this is only temporary. Soon we'll safely work up to real food again. I got Calcium and Vitamin D chews that taste like lemon and have to take 3 a day 2 hrs apart. This helps a little being able to chew some. I was told not to chew gum though because of you accidentally swallow it it could block your opening due to the swelling early on.

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Congratulations on your new sleeve! The swallowing will get better (I, myself, never experienced it but I have heard stories), and you are right--temptation will always be there. I concur with regard to the vitamin chewing. It does slightly curb the desire to chew. For me, I simply need to keep myself occupied. We will be successful!

[Apple1 2,572]

2 hours ago, kejamess said:

Congratulations on your new sleeve! The swallowing will get better (I, myself, never experienced it but I have heard stories), and you are right--temptation will always be there. I concur with regard to the Vitamin chewing. It does slightly curb the desire to chew. For me, I simply need to keep myself occupied. We will be successful!

I think finding a new hobby or spending more time doing something you enjoy is a great idea.