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Good morning, I am looking for a support group in Oakland County Michigan??
Thank you in advance.
CW gave you great advice about the three week stall. I wanted to answer your question about "when does the compulsion to eat go away". I don't think it does, you have to work on your triggers and coping mechanisms the same way the surgeon worked on your body. Some days are easier than others for sure! Good luck!
HW: 306 SW: 282 GW: 145 (reached 2/6/19) CW:150
Jen
yes. Do a search on this site on the "three week stall" (it's not always the third week, it can happen any time during the first 4-6 weeks after surgery, but the third week is the most common - hence, the name). You're likely to find hundreds of posts on this. Almost everyone has their first major stall then. Just stick to your program and stay off the scale for a few days. It'll break - and you'll be on your way again!
P.S. It usually lasts 1-3 weeks.
RNY 06/03/15 by Michael Garren (Madison, WI)
HW: 373 SW: 316 GW: 150 LW: 138 CW: 163
I've gone 1 week without any weight loss and am nervous because I cheated. Is that normal to have a week without any weight loss? or are my small cheats bigger than I think? I ate some cheez whiz and crackers. twice, about 10 each. when does the compulsion to eat go away? how do I get it to go away?
It's important to use the time for your program to get your head in the right place; if you decide to move forward, use the time to use you psych and habit building resources. You won't regret that.
HW: 306 SW: 282 GW: 145 (reached 2/6/19) CW:150
Jen
I canceled my surgery twice before I was able to make that final commitment. I am now 13 years out from my surgery and maintaining my weight loss.
Surgery is a big decision. It's well worth being sure before you take that step. Its important to remember that the surgery is on your stomach, not on your mind.
Don't be discouraged. When you are really ready, you will know. Good luck!
Original surgery: VSG Feb. 2009
REVISED TO RNY FEBRUARY 2016
Height: 5'7"
Start weight: 252. Current weight: 120
Getting the surgery is the easy part. The commitment needed is to change your lifestyle. You can do that without surgery. Surgery helps but is only one tool, It will be a waste of time and money if you do not make the other changes to improve your health. People who get surgery and are not totally committed to a lifestyle change will lose weight and then gain it all back.
No it is not OK to go back and forth with commitment, Surgery is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Revisions do not work. Wait until you are mature enough to make a life changing decision and stick with it.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
Hi friends, I was in this group, then I left it. I had my initial appointments scheduled with my surgeon, the dietician and my psych eval, had cleared things with insurance, then got really cold feet and decided I wasn't going through with it. Well this past week I had another new weight related health diagnosis that shouldn't be something a 31 year old should be diagnosed with, my weight is still climbing, got told by two different doctors they won't treat my pain because it's my weight causing the pain, so I've emailed my coordinator at Dr. Houston's office and plan on calling Monday to get appointments back on the schedule.
I guess I just need some reassurance that it's ok to go back and forth with commitment in the beginning?
Hi, thank you for your response. I figured the wait time was something like 30 days. Luckly, I've already stopped!
Like others said call your surgeon.
I would venture to guess you will have to stop at least 30 days prior or more so the THC is out of your system. Some surgeons are picky and if you are a known Marijuana user they will not perform surgery. Plus vaping or smoking anything slows the healing process down and it can cause ulcers after the surgery. If I were you I would look at edibles instead of the vaping.
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
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