Question:
Why can some people eat anything and still lose all their weight?
Not that I want to eat poorly I am just wondering how people continue to make poor food choices after surgery and still lose. I have a friend who has been post op going on six years and she has never eaten the right foods, exercised or taken her vitamins. She has lost over 200lbs and maintains it. If I even think about something forbidden I hit a plateau. Why is that? I have to exercise watch my portions and get plenty water to just lose 5lbs in one month now. — sonyaracene (posted on July 10, 2008)
July 10, 2008
Your friend is probably deficient in many area of health. No vitamins, poor
food choices (probably not much protein either), no exercise--and I bet she
doesn't do her labs either. Lack of vitamins will potentially cause
irreversible health issues some years after surgery. She may also have an
eating disorder, where she takes massive amounts of laxatives to maintain
her lighter weight. The WLS surgery works great by itself for only about
6-8 months, then you have to do most of the work. This involves eating
proper foods high in protein, taking vitamins, no sugary desserts on a
routine basis, exercise, taking calcium citrate and vitamins EVERY DAY.
Weight loss on larger patients is greater during the first few weeks. If
you're a recent post op, you may need more protein in your daily routine,
shakes if you're a recent post op. DAVE
— Dave Chambers
July 10, 2008
You have to worry about yourself and what makes you tick, I use to be so
upset as a kid because there was a girl in our school who could finish her
homework during school hours, and never study at home and get streight A's.
Later in life I had a freid that ate anything and never gained a pound of
the perfect weight. Then there was another freind that I knew all my life
and his had did not start to fall out at 25 but mine did. We all are
created different, but I am not that much different than you. I follow all
the rules, and hit pateaus for 21 days at a time, and I work out every day.
Then there are the guys in my support group that have never been to a gym,
eat during the support group meetings, eat at fast foods and drink
softdrinks, and are loosing better than me. I am different and that is why
I have to follow all the rules to be sucessful, and so do you. Best of
success to you.
— William (Bill) wmil
July 10, 2008
Well, we are all different...some of us are prone to sickenss and disease
and some stay very healthy all their lives with no particular care. But
you friends bad habits will eventually catch up to her unfortunately and
your good habits will keep you healthy looking and feeling for much longer.
Don't worry what others habits are...and never assume you can change the
rules...Just do what you are doing the right way and you reap the benefits!
I'm one that has to work hard...I'm also one that thought I didn't need to
keep taking my vitamins...Yes...It bit me...So now I take my vits...follow
the rules and work hard so I don't gain weight back, because I have almost
lost control once or twice! Even if your friend gets by this way for the
rest of her life...Well, good for her...she's a lucky one...many of us are
not and there's just no good reason to risk our health to find out!
Good job! Keep it up~!
— .Anita R.
July 10, 2008
Everyone is different, 'nough said.
We can't control others, we can only focus on ourselves. Just keep doing
what you've gotta do to get the job done and be thankfull.
Good luck to you,
Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
— DawnVic
July 10, 2008
6 Years from now that friend will probably be gaining and stretching her
pouch out......when that happens thaey start gaining ang can't seem to get
back in the grove and in another year they have regained a good 60 to 80
pounds.....those that don't follow the program will be the losers in the
long run....stick to the good habits and keep on track and see who is where
in 6 more years.......that will be a better answer to your question than
anything we can say.
Pam / Ft Worth ......Bandster Bites [email protected]
— pphillips4720aol.com
July 10, 2008
As all have said, and as your surgeon, nurrse practitioner, nutritionist
and personal trainer will all tell you - everybody's body responds
differently. It was obviously that way before WLS and will continue to be.
As mother loved to say - "Comparisons are odious". I too think
you friend is the "loser" here in not laking advantage of her
gift of a new life to learn healthful new habits. I for one knew what and
how much to eat before surgery, but could not make myself stick to that for
a lifetime without the aide of a small pouch and alteration of hunger
hormones. My tool has been such a blessing - I can consistantly practice
eating correct portions of healthy foods, with an occasional treat and I
don't feel the "hunger" of deprivation like I did before as I
bemoaned that I didn't have one of those metabolisms that lets you get away
with anything. I also exercise religiously and follow the other rules of
WLS patients. As far as the 5 lbs in a month goes, thats five lbs in the
negative direction and have you measured monthly? There were several
months that lost more inches than pounds. The pounds are just a number on
the scale without accounting for the fat replaced with muscle and the
better fit of your clothes. At 18.5 months out I have been fluctuating up
and down within a 8 lb range, but I continue to lose inches (not as
drastically of course) but don' t let that scale rule your head. Let your
newfound health go to your head and heart. Keep up the good work!
— canim150
July 11, 2008
Because, your metabolism, like life, sometimes, is cruel! (wink) I am in
the same boat as you and all I can say is that it makes me feel better to
envision the fat fairy visiting her house one day, real soon! (LOL)
I am kidding folks, so no nasty postings.... seriously... its just harder
for some of us.. . thats the hand mother nature dealt us... there are
others out here like us, so don't despair, anything hard earned is more
appreciated! Good luck...
— Jeanne Aldrich
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