Question:
Hunger is Back.
I am 9 months post op and have lost 80 lbs:-). The "honeymoon stage" is definetly over. I used to be able to eat a bite of a hamburger, then it was 1/2 the hamburger, then it was the whole hamburger. I am so afraid of gaining the weight back because at 9 months post op I feel I am eating like a "normal" person so what happens if I ever get back to eating like I once did. Does anyone have any words of encouragement or perhaps what they did to get over this. Where I once didn't crave sweets I now do. I am back to "dieting". It is very true that this surgery is only a tool. I would love to hear what anyone has to say. Perhaps I missed my opportunity to "learn" while I was in the honeymoon stage. I sure hope not because I love being a size 10 oppposed to size 22. Thanks all! — [Anonymous] (posted on February 28, 2001)
February 28, 2001
I am only about 4 1/2 months post op, but I find it more difficult every
day to stay away from the sweets (And, I was NEVER a sweets person
before...go figure) Anyway, I think it is going to be hard. Try to keep
a food log of what you eat, and then actually look up what that means
calorie and content wise. I just posted some info on the post above yours
(take a look at that). So long as you keep eating less then what your body
needs to maintain itself, or exercising the excess away, you should be ok.
I have decided to "allow" myself treats 1x per week. I was
having a real problem (in my opinion) with popcorn. Now I allow myself to
have it one time per week. Like I said, I guess I kind of expect it to
keep being hard....these are 30 years of eating habbits that I'm trying to
break...hopefully 30 years from now this will seem like the norm. I also
try to remind myself of exactly how much I should be eating....back to
measuring out foods etc. Sometimes that helps me get back on track.
Anyway, Good Luck!
— tlg6056
February 28, 2001
I am ten months post op and down 143 lbs, 37 to goal. Everyone will be
able to eat more at some point, and that is where portion sizes and food
choices become very important for continued weight loss and/or maintenance.
I hardly ever have hunger, which is a great asset for me, but I can eat
sweets without dumping. I do dump on high fat, however. I keep my
portions to 1/2 cup for lunch and dinner - 2 oz protein, 1 oz starch, 1 oz
green veggie. I know I could eat more - probably 1 or 1 1/4 cups of food.
I use Mrs. Dash seasonings and butter spray. Nothing fried. I have a
protein bar or shake for breakfast and try my best not to snack at all. I
get my water in and limit myself to one diet soda per day. I'm human, and
I slip sometimes, and that's normal and I will not beat myself up over it
anymore. Regular exercise is helping me tremendously to stay focused. I
work out 3-5 times a week. I started slow by just walking at the park.
Now I do 3.5 miles on a stationary bike and 1 mile on the treadmill. I
want to try weight machines next, and perhaps add some aerobics. Many say
not to be a slave to the scale, but I think weighing weekly and monitoring
one's weight is the key to maintenance. If I see myself go up 5 lbs, I
need to do something IMMEDIATELY. I wish that surgery would make all the
other issues go away and the surgeon could be a fairy waving a magic wand,
but we have to commit to lifetime changes for success. You're on the right
track, because you do realize surgery is only a tool. Keep the faith, and
best wishes. Feel free to write for support.
— [Deactivated Member]
February 28, 2001
There is a yahoogroups email list for people experiencing the same issue.
The name of the list is "ossg-hungry". Consider signing up for
the list; you will be able to post to and receive replies for lots of us in
the same boat as you! Go to yahoogroups.com to sign up.
— BethVBG
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