Question:
I still vomit 5 years since surgury
When I eat beef or even go out to eat I get the upset feeling and have to go through up. What is wrong? I have gaineed 20 lbs and now I am scared. I crave sweets mor than anything. H E L P !!! — BettyeK (posted on July 31, 2008)
July 31, 2008
— SkinnyLynni2B
July 31, 2008
Beef is commonly the hardest protein source to digest. I hear this
constantly at the 3 support meetings I attend each month. Some wt gain
after surgery can be expected, unless you strict adhere to the post op
process you followed for the first couple of years after surgery. Some
tips are offered on my profile page. Dave
— Dave Chambers
July 31, 2008
I was introduced to the Tap Technique for depression...wasn't able to stick
with it. Need more concrete help, like trying to live in the moment and
not the past or future. I would be willing to try again the Tap Technique
when I get those cravings later.
— usfour
July 31, 2008
In my opinion, and in the opinions of quite a few professionals who have
written on the subject, cravings are a sign of missing nutrients in the
body. The body requires certain minerals to allow it to use the other
nutrients we take in each day. Without those, we may experience cravings,
aversions to some foods, and a lot of other problems. I don't believe some
of the over-processed supplemental canned goods offered by some of the
sponsoring vendors on here are the answer either.
— Ruth Shapovalov
August 1, 2008
One of the consequences of weight loss surgery is that there may be foods
that you can't eat/tolerate. It sounds like beef fits into that category
for you. As far as going out to eat, try ordering something you can eat
at home and see if you still get sick (for example, if you can eat tuna
salad at home, try ordering when you are eating out)--the purpose of this
being to try and figure out if it is the food choices you are making while
out to eat or just going out to eat that causes the nausea.
Five years out, your body is/has adjusted to the surgery you had, meaning
that you will have to continue to be very diligent about watching what you
eat and getting enough exercise. I would suggest trying to figure out a
way to satisfy the sweet cravings without eating things high in sugar...
there's some really good sugar free candy (tho do be careful as too much
can cause GI symptoms), low carb ice cream, fruit (esp. berries) with
splenda, etc.
Most importantly, if you are concerned enough about these issues to post on
this board, then you need to make an appointment with your surgeon or
primary care doctor to discuss these problems.
— mrsidknee
August 1, 2008
IM 6 YRS POST-OP AND I STILL THROW FROM SOME THINGS.BUT ITS MORE LIKE
PHLEM.
— deb44m
August 2, 2008
I agree, cravings are due to missing vitamins and minerals, especially the
minerals. Try a good powerful liquid vitamin/mineral such as VEMMA. It
will also help with depression. Go to www.TrySomeVemma.com Questions go
to [email protected]
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