28 April surgery date

Good morning Gents!

First post, long-time lurker... The doctor is going to do the RNY procedure on me next Tuesday.  It's not so much that I'm worried about the surgery; it's the "forever after".  

HOW do you deal with the hunger part of it?  I'm currently on the "2-shakes and 4oz of real food a day" diet, and lost 15 pounds in a month.  My history shows that I'll never keep it off, so I'm grateful for this next tool in the treatment of my obesity.  But dang, man!  I'm still hungry; and still want to snack.

How long did it take for you guys to adjust?  Thanks for the ideas and knowledge... 

-Tom

I adjusted immediately. Right after surgery (I had VSG), I couldn't eat much even on purees. I also just 100% dedicated to eating clean and being healthy. If you really make that transition to all aspects of your life, you'll lose. I never (and I mean never) had a "cheat" food or day. I was dedicated to the plan my doc gave me 100% 24/7. Now my cheating is having 11 almonds instead of 8. But being only 7 months out, I'm still not "hungry". My whole relationship with food has changed and I'm glad! I'm down over 150 pounds and I've never felt better. 

Hi Tom

I am just starting out on this long journey.

I am drinking 2 protein shakes for breakfast and lunch.

At dinner I am struggling and not doing very well.

I have lost about 10lbs down to 324.

Wanted to check to see how surgery went?

How are you feeling 4 days post op?

Any advice on how not to blow diet at dinner?

Thanks!

Dinner is a ***** I was the posterchild for screwing up my pre-surgery diet. What the surgeon told me was two protein shakes a day, and a healthy dinner. What I heard was two protein shakes a day followed by food funerals. 

As a wise man has said on this board, this is a marathon not a sprint.

Number 1: don't beat yourself up. We spend too much time worrying about the things we do wrong, and not enough time patting ourselves on the back for what we do right.

Number 2: Track all your food including your protein shakes. This is a habit you'll want to maintain well after surgery. For me, it will need to be a lifelong thing. As you track, you'll figure out what you need to change.

Number 3: Stay focused on your goal. Instead of worrying about what your eating, concentrate on where you want to be healthwise. 

Do you have your surgery scheduled? What kind are you planning on?

Sorry Tom, Its been a busy few weeks and I haven't checked in very often.

A commin theme in these forums is that the surgery works on your gut, not your head. For the first 12 - 18 months, eating will come easy and the weight will come off. This is your time to re-teach yourself how to eat. Maintaining your weight loss will always be a llifelong commitment. You know that though becasue you just changed your life forever :)

The feeling of "what the hell have I just done" is normal as well. You had the surgery because you wanted that change for life. Even after 16 months, I still mourn food a little bit but its getting better. The change in my life has been well worth the loss of an old friend.

Best wished, and please check in with us on Sunday's. We're looking forward to hearing about your progress.

I have not even had my procedure and still am thinking what the hell am I about to do to myself....then after it will be done to myself.

It is for the better and I know that.

2-week update:

The doc performed an open RNY, and in addition to pulling that pesky gallbladder, i also lost an additional 19 inches of small intestine.  Home that next Monday, and I've been fighting a beast of a cold and cough... But im starting to get over it.  

Up to 2 miles on the treadmill, and looking forward to the next step.  

Down a total of 34 lbs since the journey began; 20 post-op.

Thanks for the support, guys.  Y'all rock!

2-week update:

The doc performed an open RNY, and in addition to pulling that pesky gallbladder, i also lost an additional 19 inches of small intestine.  Home that next Monday, and I've been fighting a beast of a cold and cough... But im starting to get over it.  

Up to 2 miles on the treadmill, and looking forward to the next step.  

Down a total of 34 lbs since the journey began; 20 post-op.

Thanks for the support, guys.  Y'all rock!

Sounds like you had more than a simple RnY. Glad you're feeling better.