starvation
Hello all:'
I am a newbie here, so please be gentle with me.
I had the VSG on December 5th. I am almost 2 weeks post op. I am pretty much following the plan but I am at a stall. My new pouch makes funny noises after I sip my protein shakes, and i feel hungry most of the time. I thought the hunger factor was cut out of my stomach, but now it's churning more than ever. Any suggestions or positive feedback?? Please help
Thanks
I am a newbie here, so please be gentle with me.
I had the VSG on December 5th. I am almost 2 weeks post op. I am pretty much following the plan but I am at a stall. My new pouch makes funny noises after I sip my protein shakes, and i feel hungry most of the time. I thought the hunger factor was cut out of my stomach, but now it's churning more than ever. Any suggestions or positive feedback?? Please help
Thanks
You are not at a stall. You have to learn to manage your expectations. We hear so much about the scale trending downward in a straight line that we come to believe this is realistc.
First, we are not imune from hunger regardless of surgery type. Hormones related to hunger may be eliminated or reduced. However, hunger is a complex function and related hormones are not all in carved out portions of the stomach.
Second, you have re arranged the gastric plumbing and the body must adjust. This is major despite no intestinal involvement for you. In addition you are (or should be) eating very differently. Your system will take months or even a year or two before it settles in to its new configuration.
Third, stalls occurs after a significant period of weight loss. This is part of the body's adjustment to change. Starvation response occurs after a significant period of intake well below your bodies caloric needs. Two weeks is not a significant period for either.
Relax. It is normal when you do not see a drop on the scale daily. There will also be a week or so with no drop. These variations are to be expected. The minor plateaus early on are perfectly normal. Your first true protracted stalls will come after a number of months, likely well over six months.
Over time you will learn your body's 'normal' wl pattern. Remember those who are lucky enough to drop weight easily enjoy the bragging rights. Those of us that do not have impressive numbers stay quiet except to ask about breaking a stall. The boards perpetuate unrealistic expectations.
Stick with your plan. Exercise to tolerance as your doc permits. Avoid comparison with individuals as people variy too widely. If you need a guage (like I do) then rely on averages per published clinical data (search pub med and the like). If you fall significantly outside of the population of wls patients then bring your concerns to your doc. As long as you are doing the right thing you will lose the fat. It may not happen the way you want it to but it will happen.
First, we are not imune from hunger regardless of surgery type. Hormones related to hunger may be eliminated or reduced. However, hunger is a complex function and related hormones are not all in carved out portions of the stomach.
Second, you have re arranged the gastric plumbing and the body must adjust. This is major despite no intestinal involvement for you. In addition you are (or should be) eating very differently. Your system will take months or even a year or two before it settles in to its new configuration.
Third, stalls occurs after a significant period of weight loss. This is part of the body's adjustment to change. Starvation response occurs after a significant period of intake well below your bodies caloric needs. Two weeks is not a significant period for either.
Relax. It is normal when you do not see a drop on the scale daily. There will also be a week or so with no drop. These variations are to be expected. The minor plateaus early on are perfectly normal. Your first true protracted stalls will come after a number of months, likely well over six months.
Over time you will learn your body's 'normal' wl pattern. Remember those who are lucky enough to drop weight easily enjoy the bragging rights. Those of us that do not have impressive numbers stay quiet except to ask about breaking a stall. The boards perpetuate unrealistic expectations.
Stick with your plan. Exercise to tolerance as your doc permits. Avoid comparison with individuals as people variy too widely. If you need a guage (like I do) then rely on averages per published clinical data (search pub med and the like). If you fall significantly outside of the population of wls patients then bring your concerns to your doc. As long as you are doing the right thing you will lose the fat. It may not happen the way you want it to but it will happen.
MSW Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass: Eat sensibly & enjoy moderation
Links: Are you a compulsive eater? for help OA meets on-line Keep Coming Back, One Day At a Time Overeaters Anonymous
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