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Sleeve or ?

AnnieLuv said:
I get what Kay is saying about this being a lifelong challenge. For me, I still crave sweets and I have to battle back the urge to buy cookies at the grocery store. If I have one once in a while it won't hurt me but I know if I bring a bag I to the house that I will have 5 or 6 every day till they are gone! This is better than before surgery because then it would be like 5 then 5 more next hour...etc...I would munch my way through the evening! That's my addiction. This surgery is the best tool for helping me to stay in control.
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You say the urge to buy the cookies is still there but the surgery helps you stay in control. Can you please elaborate on why the surgery helps? Is it helping physically or psychologically?
 
Probably both. physically because I can't eat as much and also because I get satisfied sooner. Phycologically because I do get satisfied sooner and so I want less. I do still want though and I wish I didn't. But the want is coming from emotional reasons that I feel like I am still battling with and may always battle with. I'm 5.5 months out btw.
 
AnnieLuv said:
Probably both. physically because I can't eat as much and also because I get satisfied sooner. Phycologically because I do get satisfied sooner and so I want less. I do still want though and I wish I didn't. But the want is coming from emotional reasons that I feel like I am still battling with and may always battle with. I'm 5.5 months out btw.
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I totally agree, I still have cravings too. The difference surgery made for me is that I'm able to control them now, instead of them controlling me. I don't think they'll ever go away completely but the happier you are with yourself, the more power you have against them. :)
 
dianeseattle said:
Most of the time I just Find Food incredibly boring. I don't look at other people's plates and wish I could eat some of that and I don't press my face up against the glass of the bakery counter. I do most of my own cooking and baking and I find my food very beautiful because I subscribe to the old Japanese saying that you eat with your eyes. And after I have taking a few bites of my beautiful meal, l generally have to stop. After a few minutes I might be able to take a few more bites but if I have made a big portion, I usually have to throw it away. The exception is salads. I can make one gigantic salad in the morning with cheeses and meats and other vegetables in it and a very thinned down dressing which I tossed it in. I have a tendency to eat the salad for all three meals, although the evening salad is not anywhere nearly as good as the morning salad. You might want to write down some of your favorite dishes and while you're here, look in the recipes forum to see if any of them are there and have already been revised so they suit the bariatric food plan. And you might just write them down for yourself and then take each ingredient and figure out how you can substitute something that is better for each one. Food is a wonderful thing. I use it to nourish my body and I do not suffer because I'm not eating the way I used to eat. My body and my mind and my medical tests all bear this out.
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I want to see food as nourishment and not a tasty drug that I must have. I truly hope to attain that balance. I'm actually looking forward to regaining my stamina to be able to run or aerobically trigger that high instead.
 
dianeseattle said:
Most of the time I just Find Food incredibly boring. I don't look at other people's plates and wish I could eat some of that and I don't press my face up against the glass of the bakery counter. I do most of my own cooking and baking and I find my food very beautiful because I subscribe to the old Japanese saying that you eat with your eyes. And after I have taking a few bites of my beautiful meal, l generally have to stop. After a few minutes I might be able to take a few more bites but if I have made a big portion, I usually have to throw it away. The exception is salads. I can make one gigantic salad in the morning with cheeses and meats and other vegetables in it and a very thinned down dressing which I tossed it in. I have a tendency to eat the salad for all three meals, although the evening salad is not anywhere nearly as good as the morning salad. You might want to write down some of your favorite dishes and while you're here, look in the recipes forum to see if any of them are there and have already been revised so they suit the bariatric food plan. And you might just write them down for yourself and then take each ingredient and figure out how you can substitute something that is better for each one. Food is a wonderful thing. I use it to nourish my body and I do not suffer because I'm not eating the way I used to eat. My body and my mind and my medical tests all bear this out.
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You have such a healthy relationship with food Diane. I hope that as I'm on this journey longer, I can become like you. :) I'm definitely eating way better most days but my old demon does try to tempt me. Most days it's just a faint whisper and I barely hear it. But there are times when I have to use all my strength to talk myself out of making the wrong choice. And once in a while, I make the wrong choice. I'll always be someone who has to remind myself that this is about progress not perfection.
 
When someone comes here, they are looking for support. We do not need to keep reminding people that it won't be easy. Of course it won't! Anyone who has done any research into surgery knows this. It's life changing. We need to be here to show people that they are not alone. I do not lie to anyone but I do my best to shine a positive light on the sacrifices you'll make and the temporary complications that may arise. I think that's what people need in order to make such a huge decision that can potentially save their life.
 
Badgy said:
Hi. I'm not sure if I'm in the right place to ask this but I'm tryng to decide which is better for me. My neighbor said she had the bypass because the sleeve is slower to lose weight and she said it's easier to fall back into bad eating habits.

My biggest fear is falling back. I'm a sugar addict. But I really don't like the malabsorption issues as I want to be healthy first and foremost long term.

Any feedback greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
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I am quite frustrated after today's appointment with a new Nutritionist. I learned that the only surgery they are now performing is the sleeve, due to its lower surgical and post surgical complications.

SO SLEEVE IT IS, I guess. :-/
 
Badgy said:
I am quite frustrated after today's appointment with a new Nutritionist. I learned that the only surgery they are now performing is the sleeve, due to its lower surgical and post surgical complications.

SO SLEEVE IT IS, I guess. :-/
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Are there no other surgeons in your area? I wouldn't want you to settle for one surgery if you wanted the other.
 
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