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Topic: RE: Why we overeat...
I think there is something to what you are saying and I did not know what to do about it. I had overpowering hunger, Hunger where my stomach actually hurt. I don't know if this will come back or why it was there in the 1st place. I used to joke and say I was so hungry I could eat the ass end of a horse, lol. Anything could set it off but mainly the smell of food. I wanted the sleeve surgery for the ghrelin effect among other things because I felt I was unnaturally hungry but the insurance wouldn't cover it and I ended up with the RNY. I have not felt like that since the RNY, but prior to it I was out of control and would be the 1st one to admit it. I know, though that I was not imagining all that hunger and pain, and the pre op diet, I couldn't think, on that little food, it was horrible. I dont know why after surgery I can deal with so much less food besides for the obvious smaller stomach size. I would like to think I could have cured myself, But honestly if I could have i would have.
Topic: Atkins or Low-Carb Curious?
Hi everybody!
New Group! -- http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/atkins/
We will be discussing low-carb / high-protein / Paleolithic / high-fat / Atkins eating programs!
Several OH members have posted questions or comments about the Atkins program, and also about high-protein, or low carb, or high-fat dieting. Some people are interested in trying it to lose weight, or to refine their weight-loss, or just get carb cravings or blood-sugar under control.
This new group will provide information and support for those who would like to try this way of eating.
Even though I had WLS three years ago, and am thoroughly pleased with my Roux-en-Y, it has become necessary to get my sugary-foods cravings under control. I still dump like a Mack truck, but have found other carbs slipping unhealthfully into my eating, and dearly wish to lose a little more weight.
So -- I'm "doing" Atkins again (it was effective for me in the past). If you are also researching this way of eating, come give the new group a shot!
Come join us!
New Group! -- http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/atkins/
We will be discussing low-carb / high-protein / Paleolithic / high-fat / Atkins eating programs!
Several OH members have posted questions or comments about the Atkins program, and also about high-protein, or low carb, or high-fat dieting. Some people are interested in trying it to lose weight, or to refine their weight-loss, or just get carb cravings or blood-sugar under control.
This new group will provide information and support for those who would like to try this way of eating.
Even though I had WLS three years ago, and am thoroughly pleased with my Roux-en-Y, it has become necessary to get my sugary-foods cravings under control. I still dump like a Mack truck, but have found other carbs slipping unhealthfully into my eating, and dearly wish to lose a little more weight.
So -- I'm "doing" Atkins again (it was effective for me in the past). If you are also researching this way of eating, come give the new group a shot!
Come join us!
Interested in low-carb nutrition? Thinking of trying Atkins? Want to try high-fat and/or high-protein eating? Whether or not you have had (or are thinking about) WLS http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/atkins/
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Topic: RE: Problems w/ nutrition, adrenals, thyroid, kidneys, fatigue. Is WLS to blame?
My heart goes out to you. I read this post quite awhile ago and check back every now and then to see if you have posted an update. I wonder how you are making out. If you have the ability and wish to update us, I would certainly appreciate it. Please take care.
Straw Walker
Straw Walker
Topic: RE: Dr. Mario Alberto Almanza-Reyes
I am so sorry for what you are going through and hope it gets better soon.
in my thought,
jen
in my thought,
jen
SW 229 
CW 136 
Topic: RE: Not losing enough...really
Hi Deb,
You are certainly not a failure, 70 lbs is huge. I also have the same surgeon but am little further out than you. We also have the same surgeon. I attend a support group in Solon and we meet once a month, I find it very helpful. Many different thoughts and opinions to help you on your journey, the leader is also a vegeterian so that might be good for you.
Message me and I will give you the info
Susan
You are certainly not a failure, 70 lbs is huge. I also have the same surgeon but am little further out than you. We also have the same surgeon. I attend a support group in Solon and we meet once a month, I find it very helpful. Many different thoughts and opinions to help you on your journey, the leader is also a vegeterian so that might be good for you.
Message me and I will give you the info
Susan
Topic: RE: Not losing enough...really
Really a failure? By far!!!! You made tthe choice to change your life and 70 pounds is huge. The thing is we all loose differently. I lost way to fast and have the constant vomiting....I would rather be lingering on to 23 pounds to hit my goal weight and eat some of the things you do than to be sick after almost everything I eat.
You are a brave person for taking the step you have! As long as you feel better that is what counts the most and that you are healthy. Hang in there it will come off and will be less likely to come back with you doing it the right way!
You are a brave person for taking the step you have! As long as you feel better that is what counts the most and that you are healthy. Hang in there it will come off and will be less likely to come back with you doing it the right way!
Topic: RE: Why we overeat...
I totally 100% disagree. Whever you lump us all into one group you are sure to be missing something.
I'm no more addicted to food than I am to cardboard boxes. I have OCD and when I am stressed I turn to food. When I treat OCD my head hunger goes away and I don't even want the stuff.
Please don't assume that if it is 'so' for you then it is 'so' for the rest of the world. We are all unique individuals with different issues.
Obese people tend to produce 3x the hunger causing hormone Ghrelin and that over production of Ghrelin. That difference is there before we gain weight. Are we overproducing Ghrelin because Momma potty trained us too soon? I mean seriously, we are all different and we come to this "T" in the road for very different reasons.
I'm no more addicted to food than I am to cardboard boxes. I have OCD and when I am stressed I turn to food. When I treat OCD my head hunger goes away and I don't even want the stuff.
Please don't assume that if it is 'so' for you then it is 'so' for the rest of the world. We are all unique individuals with different issues.
Obese people tend to produce 3x the hunger causing hormone Ghrelin and that over production of Ghrelin. That difference is there before we gain weight. Are we overproducing Ghrelin because Momma potty trained us too soon? I mean seriously, we are all different and we come to this "T" in the road for very different reasons.
Previously Midwesterngirl
The band got me to goal, the sleeve will keep me there.
See my blog for newbies: http://wasabubblebutt.blogspot.com/
The band got me to goal, the sleeve will keep me there.
See my blog for newbies: http://wasabubblebutt.blogspot.com/
Topic: RE: Why we overeat...
I am going through a tough spot right now with this. I am over 7 months into my wls program and have mentally burnt out. I did the psyc eval months ago and it wasn't till a month ago that they wanted me to meet with someone else (which I was planning on doing anyway but it's hard to find someone that I clicked with). So I had my first session with this new psycologist a week ago and she said she believes i have an eating disorder... soooo... I'm asking myself why have the surgergy?? If I can fix the mental part then I shouldn't need it anymore and if I don't fix the mental part the surgergy would be a waist?? I just really wanted the surgery to help push me and boost my confidence, i know that this will be a life long battle with or without it... i'm just lost at what to do at this point. It's very stressful as I have to meet with the nutritionist every 2-3 weeks where I weigh in everytime and have to log alllll my food and exercise.... I just feel like that my whole life has been consumed about this and I don't see that it will even happen... Praying for the answer of what I should do....
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