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You just had selective serious surgery.
Your body is still filled with medications and VI fluids from your surgery.
Mindfulness with what you drink and eat is very important. It will be months before all the cuts inside and your guts will have healed. it will take time and there is no rush.
Becareful and be safe.
on 6/15/22 11:30 am
I need to get rid of those clothes that hid my extra weight.
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
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