HUNGER RATIONALE

Hey, for those of you who are experiencing extreme hunger and a feeling of never quite achieving fullness after eating, I've been doing some research. Of course, my first inclination is to beat myself up, hate myself for my lack of willpower. The names I call myself make me blush...well, according to some WLS experts and other patients, there could be a reasonable explanation for this...could be my staple line has been compromised. From what I've read, if these types of real severe bouts of hunger have returned, we should have an upper GI performed to see if there is a physical problem assoicated with the pouch. And if the staple line has weakened or ruptured, it could cause problems more serious than weight gain. I think I know my surgeon well enough to think he will poo-poo the idea and substantiate my feelings of self-loathing with the old "willpower" lecture...but if this continues, I will insist that he look into what's causing the problem. I urge you to do the same. Just a thought. Night all, I miss Connie -- and has anyone heard from Dina??? Love, Maureen

Maureen, Why don't you go ahead and ask your surgeon to check your staple line for your own peace of mind. You've been dealing with this for a long time and beating yourself up on the way... enough. The old will power lecture is hooey. If simple will power was the answer, none of us would have needed wls to start with. Big Hugs, Connie

I scare myself with what I'm capable of eating. Where before, I just felt full and stopped, now I have to stop myself from eating. I almost ate a half of hamburger the other day...bread and all....and I've never been able to do that before. I stopped myself before I finished the half. Then there are other times when I get full with a few bites. I love those times and wi**** would happen all the time. Being home has been rough, really rough. I'm hoping that once I get back to work, I'll lose some more weight. I have an interview tomorrow and I'm excited about it. I never thought about compromising the staple line. i'm sure it's possible....have you checked statistics on this? How often does something like that happen? I'm curious..... Love ya! Joanie