If I could go back 7 Years....
And if I knew then what I know now...
I would have done the following,
1. I would have had the DS, Instead of RNY.
2. I would never have tested or tried to 'tolerate', alcohol, sugar, or white carbs...again. I would have not sipped or drank any liquids with my meals, ever again.
3. Whined to be 'normal'!( Eat whatever I want and stay skinny)
4. I would have started walking, every day, and stuck to it.
5. After surgery I would have worried less about protein, and calories and just focused on water and vitamins.
6. I wouldn't have stressed about my hair, I would concentrated on staying hydrated.
7. I would have had my first pannelectomy at my 100lb loss, to keep the loss in perspective and not dealt with body dysmorphia.
8. I would have not transferred my self medication with food to self medication of anything not healthy.
9. I would have started counseling six months before surgery and continued it..
10. I would have realized my anemia, hypothyroidism and super immune system would fight to keep me alive, think I was starving and ultimately adjust my metabolism. That once I trained my body to live on 3 cups of food a day, i can't ever eat more than that and not gain weight.
Having said all that...my 7 yr Anniversary is coming up the 29th of Sept. I had my surgery on the day of John Otts's funeral. I promised myself going in, I would not fail at this . I did, I have.
I started at 275 was down to 139. A year later...and over the last 6 I am back to 230. Sad. I have had a pannelectomy, breast surgery and had no complications. I now have a hernia, and stretched stoma from drinking liquids with my meals. I am seeking a revision. Because I can't live like this... Again. Good luck to you new ops, WLS graduates, and friends still giving and sharing here. My hope is for you to succeed.
I would have done the following,
1. I would have had the DS, Instead of RNY.
2. I would never have tested or tried to 'tolerate', alcohol, sugar, or white carbs...again. I would have not sipped or drank any liquids with my meals, ever again.
3. Whined to be 'normal'!( Eat whatever I want and stay skinny)
4. I would have started walking, every day, and stuck to it.
5. After surgery I would have worried less about protein, and calories and just focused on water and vitamins.
6. I wouldn't have stressed about my hair, I would concentrated on staying hydrated.
7. I would have had my first pannelectomy at my 100lb loss, to keep the loss in perspective and not dealt with body dysmorphia.
8. I would have not transferred my self medication with food to self medication of anything not healthy.
9. I would have started counseling six months before surgery and continued it..
10. I would have realized my anemia, hypothyroidism and super immune system would fight to keep me alive, think I was starving and ultimately adjust my metabolism. That once I trained my body to live on 3 cups of food a day, i can't ever eat more than that and not gain weight.
Having said all that...my 7 yr Anniversary is coming up the 29th of Sept. I had my surgery on the day of John Otts's funeral. I promised myself going in, I would not fail at this . I did, I have.
I started at 275 was down to 139. A year later...and over the last 6 I am back to 230. Sad. I have had a pannelectomy, breast surgery and had no complications. I now have a hernia, and stretched stoma from drinking liquids with my meals. I am seeking a revision. Because I can't live like this... Again. Good luck to you new ops, WLS graduates, and friends still giving and sharing here. My hope is for you to succeed.
Before 09/2005 BMI:57.5
After 09/2007 BMI.28.9
Now 09/2012 BMI 46.4
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I thank you for your post. It's not that I enjoy hearing failure/regain stories but it helps to guide us newbies on what not to do. With that being said you mentioned that you would not worry about protein and calories, this is something that I worry about a lot. Can you explain to me why this is not something in your opinion that we should not worry about?
HW-300 SW-259.5 CW-175 GW-140
M1:24 M2:15 M3:14 M4:4 M5:12 M6:8 M7:7 M8:0 M9:0 M10:5
I mean at first, I obsessed about the scale and how many oz and how much I was eating. If I had focused more on drinking enough water, staying hydrated, a lot of the rest of that took care of itself. You won't starve and you won't absorb for quite a while. Just listen to your body, and not so much compare what the next person can or can't do at their 'stage'. I would drink or sip all day...water. Not for 30min before or 30 min after eating. Your body will not eat at your protein stores until you are capable of supplementing comfortably. Eat healthy raw foods as you are able. That is what I will do this go around.
Before 09/2005 BMI:57.5
After 09/2007 BMI.28.9
Now 09/2012 BMI 46.4
*My profile is public*
Hugs from a 4 wekk post-op newbie. Thank you for the post Heather. Knoweldge is power...thanks for sharing your power.
Referral: April 2011 <> Orientation: Ottawa July 15, 2011 <> Nurse: April 16, 2012 <> Abdominal Ultrasound: May 2, 2012 <> Behaviourist/Dietitian: May 8, 2012 <> Education Class: July 11, 2012 <> Meet the Surgeon: July 31, 2012 <> Surgery Date: August 27, 2012
Sorry it didn't work out but you need to own it, you ****** up not the surgery. This was not a free pass to endless eating with no weight gain. It was supposed to force you to eat normally and healthy, you opted out. Sorry that I cannot pity you but I live with it and the sacrifices every day so I can stay at my goal. Is it easy? Fuck no. But I refuse to be a failure.
The lesson is break up with food its not your friend, it got you fat and ****** up your health.
The lesson is break up with food its not your friend, it got you fat and ****** up your health.
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