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I still wish I could do it on my own but, it's just too much to do. I was thinner for 4 years in my youth I barely ate and exercised min 2 hours a day. I'm 47 I can exercise moderately but not excessively. And I enjoy food too much.
I think this surgery will still allow me enjoy food the end result not the liquid phase and eat less. Hoping for the miracle cure to my weight problem.
Any advice? Am I wrong? Does anyone regret surgery?
hunger doesn't return for everyone. I'm 11 years out and still feel no hunger.
it's not too hard the first few months, but after that, the challenge begins. Hunger returns, you're able to eat more, and bad habits start creeping back in if you don't monitor yourself.
I'm six years out and I have to monitor myself carefully pretty much all the time. Fortunately, I can eat in the 1500-1700 calorie range (that's going to vary for everyone depending on a number of factors) and maintain my weight. If I'm exercising a lot (which for me is 45-60 minutes cardio 5-6 days a week, plus two days of weight training), I can eat on the high end of that range - if not slightly over occasionally. But honestly, a lot of my never-been-obese women friends have to do the exact same thing. It's kind of a rare person who can pretty much eat what they want and never gain weight.
and no - I have no regrets. Zero. Best thing I've ever done for myself!
I'm just over a year out and I don't regret surgery, I regret not staying committed. The first 3 months I was on cloud 9 but then fell and have struggled with eating according to my meal plan and then slowly stopped exercising. Now I'm back on track and seeing my doctors/dieticians more frequently to help me stay accountable and I have a gym membership which I enjoy. If ever you feel like your not sticking to your plan, reach out immediately and know your not alone in your journey. I never thought I'd go to therapy, but it has helped me express my feelings/mood towards food. My therapist is such a great support person and helps come up with new ideas to curve my hunger for fast food, chocolate, and pastas-I over indulged. Wish you well on your journey.
There is no "miracle" and in fact the stats are not great long term.
You have to commit to lifelong lifestyle change to be successful long term.
I'm 17+ years out from an RNY and am considered successful but boy, it is hard and as you get older, it gets harder.
I'm healthy because I follow all the rules - 1200 calories (less every year), 12k + steps, supplements. If you're willing to do this, go for it!
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So sorry. At least you hadn't started the pre OP diet. Have a big nice meal instead, at least that's what I would do.
I still wish I could do it on my own but, it's just too much to do. I was thinner for 4 years in my youth I barely ate and exercised min 2 hours a day. I'm 47 I can exercise moderately but not excessively. And I enjoy food too much.
I think this surgery will still allow me enjoy food the end result not the liquid phase and eat less. Hoping for the miracle cure to my weight problem.
Any advice? Am I wrong? Does anyone regret surgery?
I still have maintained my 100+ weight loss and have no regrets either.
Good Morning!
I wrote this blog post to explain what "Full" will feel like after your Gastric Sleeve.
Check it out here: https://www.endobariatric.com/weblog/2021/09/15/learning-wha t-full-feels-like-after-gastric-sleeve/
Regards
Dr. Alvarez
Good Morning!
I wrote this blog post for those of you that would like to know if The Gastric Sleeve Surgery can help out with Food Addiction.
Check it out here: https://www.endobariatric.com/weblog/2021/09/08/can-gastric- sleeve-surgery-help-with-food-addiction-2/
Regards
Dr. Alvarez
Good Morning!
I made this video for those of you that would like to know more about Ghrelin, the Hunger Hormone, and how it relates to your Gastric Sleeve Surgery.
Check it out here: https://youtu.be/gA56nR6OaqM
Regards
Dr. Alvarez
