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carlydiva
Member Since: 12/29/11
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I have completed my 6 months and met with the surgeon Jan. 24th.  She was very reassuring and said to give her 6 weeks after surgery before I decided I wanted it reversed.  She said in all the years she has told that to patients, nobody has asked for the revision.  Anyway, I do not have support from home, I work full time, and I am trying to get back into a nursing program.  Needless to say, I am stressed to the max.  I am afraid that I will just eat my way back. Any thoughts or help??  Much appreciated.
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Ladytazz
Member Since: 11/27/00
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I don't think she was serious about having a reversal.  A reversal is a big deal and not typically done just because a patient asks for one.  In any case, I think she was just making the point that after a while all her patients have been happy with the surgery.
Does your surgeon have a support group?  That may help you with the support.  If that doesn't work come here and we will do our best.
As far as the surgery not working, everyone has that fear.  Before you decide if the surgery works or not you have to be clear on what what surgery is supposed to do.  It is supposed to help you eat less so you can follow a healthy eating plan, to help you develop healthier habits and make necessary lifestyle changes.  There is a small amount of malabsorption in the beginning that helps you not absorb all the calories you take in but it isn't a lot and doesn't last long.  After a while you are able to eat more, too, so if you haven't changed the way you eat then yes, the surgery won't work.
If you have any illusions that the surgery will let you eat whatever you want and not gain weight then you need to address those right now.  No surgery will do that.  If you think you won't be able to change your eating habits you might want to look into seeing a counselor or going to a program like OA to address your eating issues.
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flyingwoman
Member Since: 06/18/10
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It's a good thing to spend some time thinking about. They do the surgery on your gut, not your head. You need to change your relationship with food if you want find success in the long run. There are good books to read, support groups, cognitive behavioral exercises,journalling, mindful eating, meditation, therapy... A million ways to change, and each one will help. The more you embrace and the harder you work and the more open you are to challenging your idea of who you are and what you can do.... The more success you will find.

Good luck!
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carlydiva
Member Since: 12/29/11
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Thanks for the replies.  I am currently seeing a therapist that is helping me work out some emotional problems.  I am hopeing to get on here more in order to gain the support I am not receiving from home.  Thanks again!
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Barbara C.
Raleigh, NC
Member Since: 07/27/06
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Carly,

I'm glad to hear that you are seeing a therapist. I think it would be beneficial to all of us, but is especially important when you don't have support at home. Please seriously consider maintaining the sessions for the first couple of years. This is because there are a number of 'phases' that we go through and just when you think you've got the program down pat, you'll round another corner and find additional issues that need to be addressed. Many people have heavy loads and are able to be very successful, especially when they engage a therapist. It is also helpful to attend support groups so that you can talk with others that are in the same place you are in your journey, as well as those who have gone before you. Face to face support is somewhat different from the support you can get here, so if it is available, I would strongly suggest you take advantage of it as well as continuing to come her for support. 

Wishing you all the best,

Barbara

ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader

http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/

High-264, Current-130, Goal-145, BMI 20.9


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carlydiva
Member Since: 12/29/11
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Thank you so much for your advice.  My goal is to get my RN license so I can move back to a larger city.  I find that I will get more support there, and better opportunities to get better foods for me.  Sometimes, it is hard to find in the small town I live in.  Even my therapist has told me that I do not belong in this small town...lol.  Hopefully, things will fall into place the way they are intended.
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