Hows the saying go? Two weeks w/o something and you break the habit...Lies

One month post-op and now that my appetite is back I find myself craving something sweet, something doughy, something BAD!. Im too afraid to even try it but its been at least 6 weeks since I had anything of the sort but it doesnt stop the craving. Of course I am holding onto the weight loss as my motivation and this is why I had the bypass instead of the sleeve. I need the negative physical reaction should I become weak and eat the wrong foods. But I understand now how some ppl push the envelope after surgery. Now I understand

ItsMyTurn, keep in mind that only 30% of RNY patients dump, leaving 70% of us who don't.  Doesn't mean you want to test the waters either.  I did not let the dumping syndrome be a main reason for RNY for myself.  .Many people are hoping this will be their problem and keep them away from sweets but alas that only works for a small percentage.  I never believed in that 2 week myth and still don't.  It's chasing the dragon for the rest of your life, even though it will get more of a habit in making better choices, because once you are maintaining your weight, you are back to square one in having to watch what you eat and exercise except you will have a smaller pouch.  All RNY does is give you a weight loss in a quicker amount of time in order to get motivated, control your food.  The first 5 to 6 months are the most critical in losing your weight the quickest.  Doesn't mean your done, but don't assume you have 2 years of malabsorption because some stop at one year, 14, 16 or 20 months.  You slow down the further out you get. 

Many people can eat around their pouch and put their pounds back on by eating all the wrong things and grazing all day long.  I wish you the best and take it one day at a time.  Jane

When you feel like this, keep reminding yourself why you had surgery!

The other day I was at my last appt. before my endoscopy and date to be cleared....there was a woman there in the waiting room with her daughter. My mom came along with me and is the type of person that talks to EVERYONE lol. So they get talking and this woman explained that she had RNY a few years ago. Let me tell you, looking at her you would NEVER know!! She had to be 275lbs EASILY!!!! She said that she lost 130lbs and gained it ALL back because she gave into her cravings, and felt that since her stomach was smaller, she "couldn't get fat again". WRONG!

Anytime you want something bad, put your attention on something else even if it means you need to go for a walk or something! You can do it!

I know it isn't true as far as it taking a few weeks or whatever to create a new habit or break a bad one.  When I had my first WLS I joined Curves and paid for a year in advance.  Now, I am incredibly cheap and since I paid for it I was going to get my money's worth and I went 3 times a week, every week for a year.  And on the day my year was up I stopped going and have never been back.  A year of exercising 3 times a week did nothing to make it a habit or even something I wanted to do again.  Paying up front kept me going but once that was done so was I.

I also have quit smoking many times, once for nearly 10 years but the minute I lit up that cigarette I was off and running, like I never quit.  When I started again after 10 years I didn't even bother to buy a pack.  I bought a carton because I knew I was going to need it and I did.

I guess the point is that as former morbidly obese people those fat cells remain and they want to be filled again and it doesn't matter how long it has been, I can never let down my defenses and I always remind myself that I am just one bad choice away from morbid obesity again.

I don't dump, but I get immense pain in my stomach when I eat any breads, pasta, cake, candy, etc. :(  More then one bite and I'm in trouble!  So I take my bite and move onto something that is healthy and doesn't cause pain.

I don't dump either.  So don't count on it to keep you in line.  Learn those good eating habits early on.  It makes it easier in some ways but don't expect those cravings to just disappear.  It will always be a battle for you.  Mind over matter...

My nutritionist's advice was to never test whether or not you dump - just assume you do and eat that way. That way you won't know if you can cheat. 

I definitely still crave things I can't have. And sometimes it's BAD. I've been trying to get out of the house whenever I start craving - basically distract myself. If I'm really desperate, I'll find something borderline to eat - like a little bit of hummus or a slice of cheese. I know that won't kill me (or even make any difference) and that little bit makes me feel better.