WLS Success-through Powerful Positive Attitudes
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Topic: CosmicFlower on the other side!!
I heard from CosmicFlower's fiancee and she's safely on the other side....all the way in South Africa. I'm so impressed with both of them... the fact that they speak another language entirely and write and speak English so very well. At any rate it was cool being an angel all the way from South Africa.
hugs, Y
hugs, Y
Open RNY 3/30/01 260lbs - 130lbs 
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Topic: RE: Placebo Surgery?
On May 6, 2010 at 2:05 PM Pacific Time, mrsfrogdr wrote:
I was thirsty, so I grabbed my sports bottle of crystal light and chugged.....and then realized I am not suppose to be able to do that...stopped and waited for pain....waited for it to come back up.....NOTHING....how can this be at one week out????? ...did I get a placebo surgery?LMAOO !!! I was SO SURE they did that to me!! I was SO Hungry for the first month I was just SO sure they tricked me and I was part of some placebo study. Well I wasn't. I actually did have it, I'm pretty sure of that now. Be Careful my friend. RNY is a funny thing it will let you know it's there in the funniest (or not so funny) way.
Be Well
Just when the Catipillar thought the world was over
....She became a Butterfly
300+ /260/ 140 Current BMI 22.4 /No Longer a #, just were my body is Happy
Highest Weight/ at surgery/ current /Goal
Topic: RE: Placebo Surgery?
Well, crap!! Aye yi yi yi. Now I'm scared. I dont gulp - but I certainly don't take petite and tiny sips. Blah! How long before these nerves repair???? This must the "calm before the storm".....
Suzy
Start Weight 309
Surgery 301
Current 206
O M G - I am down over 100#.
Start Weight 309
Surgery 301
Current 206
O M G - I am down over 100#.
Topic: RE: Placebo Surgery?
Kathy!
(Pre-op: 5'2", 292/277/148-Highest/at WLS/Current)
Let God's presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom
to sing, dance, praise, and love. It is there for each and every one of us.
All of your nerves were cut during surgery, so you need to be extra careful when you're taking a drink. Because of the cut nerves, you won't feel it, but you could be doing some harm, so please, please be careful. The rules are there to protect you. One ounce at a time, please! Eventually, your new little pouchie will repair the nerves and you will feel everything you need to in order to have signals for stopping. Right now, you need to use the rules for your guideline. Take care of that pouch - think of all you've gone through to get it!
Kathy!(Pre-op: 5'2", 292/277/148-Highest/at WLS/Current)
Let God's presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom
to sing, dance, praise, and love. It is there for each and every one of us.
Topic: RE: I have to STOP!!
Thank you for your advice. I have not been taking any vitamins. When I had my surgery reversed, I was told that I didn't HAVE to take them because I get them through what I eat. My surgeon still tells me that I should take them because every adult could use vitamins.
You are right... counseling would be a good idea. I need to do something soon, because I don't want to gain all of my weight back. I will start my vitamins as of today.
Take Care.
-Kim T
You are right... counseling would be a good idea. I need to do something soon, because I don't want to gain all of my weight back. I will start my vitamins as of today.
Take Care.
-Kim T
Topic: Wondering about Diana (Wonderling)
Since she hasn't posted...wonder if she went into the hospital?? I hope we hear something soon.
Suzy
Start Weight 309
Surgery 301
Current 206
O M G - I am down over 100#.
Start Weight 309
Surgery 301
Current 206
O M G - I am down over 100#.
Topic: RE: Placebo Surgery?
LOL, I have wondered that same thing over here...I can drink normally - hey it's a PERK!!! yay
Suzy
Start Weight 309
Surgery 301
Current 206
O M G - I am down over 100#.
Start Weight 309
Surgery 301
Current 206
O M G - I am down over 100#.
Topic: RE: I have to STOP!!
Kim... I can certainly see where this has it start. Now that you are aware of it you can do something about it. Perhaps you need to get some counseling to you help you deal with the emotional issues that brought you to this in the first place.
Like so many others have stated here: WLS isn't BRAIN surgery.
But we really do NEED to work on our mental issues surrounding our food addictive personalities. This is especially true for someone who has undergone WLS then HAD to eat to maintain & gain due to being malnourished.
How is your vitamin supplementation going? ARE you getting enough?
This also can have a negative impact when it comes to cravings...
I know if i don't eat well for more than a few days... I start thinking about things that are not in my best interest... so perhaps you need to have some comprehensive blood work done to see where that is.
Boost your vits and start feeling better...
Hang in there...
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!
Judy
Like so many others have stated here: WLS isn't BRAIN surgery.
But we really do NEED to work on our mental issues surrounding our food addictive personalities. This is especially true for someone who has undergone WLS then HAD to eat to maintain & gain due to being malnourished.
How is your vitamin supplementation going? ARE you getting enough?
This also can have a negative impact when it comes to cravings...
I know if i don't eat well for more than a few days... I start thinking about things that are not in my best interest... so perhaps you need to have some comprehensive blood work done to see where that is.
Boost your vits and start feeling better...
Hang in there...
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!
Judy
Topic: Placebo Surgery?
I was thirsty, so I grabbed my sports bottle of crystal light and chugged.....and then realized I am not suppose to be able to do that...stopped and waited for pain....waited for it to come back up.....NOTHING....how can this be at one week out????? ...did I get a placebo surgery?
Big Frog Kisses,
DAWN
DAWN
Topic: I have to STOP!!
Well... I have hit one of those stressful patches in my life. I used to lean on others to get me through it, and when I left my husband, I felt like I needed to do it on my own. I can't. I know that is what OH is for... so here is my confession.
When I get stressed out... I eat. I haven't been eating when I am hungry, I eat whether I am or not. Here is my problem... and I am looking for any suggestions that anyone may have.
I don't post on here much, so many of you don't know me. I had to have my RYGB reversed due to malnutrition. Before I had it reversed... I had to eat all day long, and I was told to eat the most high calorie foods that I could tolerate. Any time I didn't feel full, I was putting food in my mouth. Do you see where the problem is forming???
Even with eating that way, and a feeding tube, I still had to have the reversal. Now I am having the cravings for junk, and I am used to eating withough feeling hungry. When I am having a craving for something, I can't seem to think about anything but.
Any suggestions? My BMI has gone from 18.4 to 26 in six months. I do not want to continue this way. I am okay with my weight... but I have GOT to start maintaining. What do you do when you can't get the food out of your mind?
-Kim T
When I get stressed out... I eat. I haven't been eating when I am hungry, I eat whether I am or not. Here is my problem... and I am looking for any suggestions that anyone may have.
I don't post on here much, so many of you don't know me. I had to have my RYGB reversed due to malnutrition. Before I had it reversed... I had to eat all day long, and I was told to eat the most high calorie foods that I could tolerate. Any time I didn't feel full, I was putting food in my mouth. Do you see where the problem is forming???
Even with eating that way, and a feeding tube, I still had to have the reversal. Now I am having the cravings for junk, and I am used to eating withough feeling hungry. When I am having a craving for something, I can't seem to think about anything but.
Any suggestions? My BMI has gone from 18.4 to 26 in six months. I do not want to continue this way. I am okay with my weight... but I have GOT to start maintaining. What do you do when you can't get the food out of your mind?
-Kim T
