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on 1/14/20 12:11 pm
So, I have a surgery date. February 5, 2020. The first day of a new life for me. My mother has purchased plane tickets, husband has let his work know he will be out. This is really happening. I have of course taken this whole journey very seriously but the surgery has always seemed this far off goal while I was jumping through whatever hoop has been tossed my way. Anyhow, I get the details of my 12 day liver shrinking diet from the nutritionist tomorrow.
Questions for anyone out there:
What on earth do I bring to wear in the hospital? Just comfy pants and baggy shirts were my thoughts. Then I was worried the pants might hurt the incisions... My surgeon says I have to do a 3 day stay.
Any tips on things you wish you had brought with you?
Things to remember to have in the house before I leave?
I feel kind of panicky about getting stuff together before I go. I'm sure this is just nerves and normal... I hope.
Thanks for listening or any tips anyone has.
I will be blunt with you: you need to stop drinking alcohol. Not scale down, not when you are ready. Drinking daily is a path to alcoholism. And hopefully it is not too late.
Alcohol addiction post op WLS is a known issues. Alcohol can affect the way we see food, the way we digest food and absorb it. It can affect our blood sugars, causing food cravings..
When I start drinking alcohol, even a few times a week, not daily, I start gaining weight. Plus my hypoglycemia and RH get much worse.
Alcoh has empty calories, but it also can negatively affect fat loss.
Alcoholism is a serious issue. Hopefully you can still stop and you are not there yet. Alcohol can cause damage to our body, liver and brain.
Hugs.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
Going for my psych test this morning hopefully everything works out I'm a little nervous
and by the way Happy New Year to everyone hope everyone is doing great..
I understand the fear, ive yo-yo dieted since college--it's always been a struggle. I want to truly overcome the disease that is obesity for good with the help of VSG.
Going for my psych test this morning hopefully everything works out I'm a little nervous
i live in constant fear that i will gain all my weight back. I have a history of doing that in my pre-surgery life.
HW-430
SW-372
Day of Surgery-347
CW-246
That's interesting about the green vegetables. Are you chewing your food to apple sauce consistency and waiting 30 mins to drink after meals? If so I would make an appointment with your weight loss doctor. Not being able to hold down any food would be a cause for concern for me.
HW-430
SW-372
Day of Surgery-347
CW-246
My diet is perhaps atypical because it's...
- vegan
- low calorie (as opposed to low carb or keto)
- designed with snacks (some people find it easier to stick to 3 meals per day, no snacks)
So what I do may not appeal to you! With that said, here's what works for me: Over time I have identified meals that are about 160 calories, and snacks that are about 80 calories.
You'll find a list of my favourite foods (and other people's) here: https://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/amos/6041034/What-product s-do-you-find-helpful-post-WLS/. Do try the Strong Roots products that I mention there (if you can find them in the US).
Also, here's one of my favourite snacks: vegan hot chocolate!
To ho****er add 1 tbsp/10g protein powder and 1 tbsp/10g cocoa. Stir, then add 100 ml unsweetened almond mild. Add sweetener to taste. Tastes decadent, has only 85 calories, with 12 g protein.
Thank you for your comment!
My eating has been something that I can say that ive truly tracked. Some days I think "maybe my body is in starvation mode and i should eat wayyyy more today and shock my system" but i know that is a slippery slope so i stay away.
I just really, really want to lose all my weight and will stick to my plan to the T. I just want to know my body will do what it's suppose to and let go of the fat like everyone else.
I would think we'd hear a LOT more about that if it were common. And I agree with some of the other posters that these people were likely dealing with mental health issues before they had surgery. Most clinics have a psychologist on staff who meets with patients before surgery (and/or they refer you to an outside psychologist). I would hope people with these kinds of issues would get screened out.
