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I don't know if my response which was the last one on this thread didn't sit well with you, I hope you know I meant well and wish you the very best.
I've been in the bariatric surgery communities a long time, I know thousands of people at this point who've had surgery.
What I said to you, I'd say to anyone and that is get extensive therapy prior to , during and post operatively as well as the support of one's bariatric peers.
I get that you may feel you are finally ready after everything you've been through to finally have surgery.
Just saying it couldn't hurt even if you've already addressed trauma and foundation for overating to continue to do so, so you are the best possible place medically and mentally that you can be both prior to surgery and after it.
Sometimes when grads on here show concern, it's not like we think we are better than any other post op.
But what we are usually more experienced, especially for those of us who've remained active in the bariatric communities not just in our own experiences but others.
In 2001 we had OH here and yahoo groups and our surgeons usually had an offline group, there's way more support for the taking when you need it then what w had and then there will be a time, that you'll also pay it forward and give support to.
That's the beauty of the bariatric surgery communities we do look out for one another even if we may not see eye to eye on every topic.
So hopefully you understand my original response and why I'm reiterating the importance of support both professional and peers and again, it's not specific to you, it's helpful to anyone who's having or had bariatric surgery.
Wishing you all the hest. Peace, Lisa
I'm certain the numerous benefits of wls, including lowering many risks of diseases caused by obesity, are well worth having the surgery. I'm also convinced we are all at greater risk of various diseases and complications that arise from the imbalance wls creates in all of our bodies. It's still well worth it in my opinion but physical imbalances come with a price, and that may include higher incidents of certain types of cancer and medical issues. I asked my surgeon about this a few years ago and he agreed it's a possibility although there has never been a study on the exact topic.
Incredible change you make a record for others that nothing is impossible. Losing weight is not an easy task, it requires a lot of effort, and consistency. While really appreciating your efforts. Hats Off to you!
I didn't even bother reading it. While I can appreciate the gentleman's efforts at losing 450 lbs, I bet it was no harder than me losing, and maintaining my loss of 180 lbs, for over 21 years....
I dare say none of us have breezed thru our journey....if you have...I might hate you...just a little
RNY 4-22-02...
LW: 6lb,10 oz SW:340lb GW:170lb CW:155
We Can Do Hard Things
You can come by! There are people that don't post meals but just support and engage with QOTD and all chat. Definitely support you doing what you need to though, but don't feel like you have to adhere to a specific type of post, it's really not required!
HW: 306 SW: 282 GW: 145 (reached 2/6/19) CW:150
Jen
https://www.intuitiveeating.org/10-principles-of-intuitive-e ating/
It's a lifestyle change, NO dieting, being kind to yourself, no restrictions, but learning to really get in touch with your body's satisfaction signals and feeling you've eaten enough.
I 1st attended a 12 week program right before the covid shutdown. I've attended 1 zoom refresher 12 week class, last fall.
I had to STOP logging everything I ate and limit my visits here. That was recomended for ME, personally, by my MD. Everyone is different; I do miss the comradery here, so I stop by now and again! This lifestyle 'clicked' with me, although I felt guilty about not following my RnY rules, but my surgeon sent me to this Bariatric MD, so...
Amazon has the books and workbook, that's where I got mine.
Lap-Band 2007 out 2013 RnY 2016 Age 64 5'6" HW 294 SW 284 LW 214 CW 235.2 goal 199
G. Dean Roye, MD FACS
Patty
It's a great motivational lifetime story for those who want to lose weight. Love the effort that you have shown on this weight loss journey and finally be able to enjoy each day with great happiness.
What Gina said 1000%
As much as you know that weight loss surgery can save your life, going through with it even if you know the life you will gain will not help you unless you get to the core of of why you emotional eat, especially if there's a foundation of trauma in your past that goes beyond losing your mother at a young age.
Without a lot of therapy you'll just find yourself without the emotional tools you need minus using food as a coping mechanism and that's the last think you want after going through what you need to, to have bariatric surgery in the first place.
I like Gina am a gramma grad, I see people who mourn losing food as a coping mechanism to the point that the engage in other self destructive behaviors.
Please, please, please get to the root causes of your emotional eating while going through your surgeron's protocols and if they don't include extensive therapy after cancelling 5 times, don't go through the surgery without it.
This is being said with enormous caring and a desire for you to succeed versus you going through whatever bariatric surgery you elect to have and not in recovery only for your surgery to fail and cause you more problems.
You deserve to feel healthy and whole and it's possible to feel that way not just going through therapy prior to surgery but making sure you have lifelong support professionally and with peers as you go through the process and life post operatively.
Wishing you all the best. Peace, Lisa
Best wishes! Hope you will accomplish your fitness goal soon.
You should try some sort of exercise like Running, Jogging in order to lose weight. Along with exercise, make a proper plan of your routine, diet and all that, and also seek guidance from a nutritionist in order to achieve your goals.
Thank you!
I am also sorry for your loss!!
Would you please tell me about 'Intuitive Eating'?
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