I was never told that after having the surgery I would regain my appetite to the same as it was before surgery. now maybe that doesn't happen to everyone but it has for me. and it does happen to others. what i been taught is that when we regain weight after bariatric surgery (gastric sleeve in my case) we have to resort to traditional weight loss methods to get the gained weight off. and that includes going on a diet. i know, i hate the word too. but prior to weight loss surgery i had lost weight on "diets". a diet for me is a restricted eating plan. also another traditional method of weight loss is diet pills. my surgeon suggested it and i took them for one day and had to stop. i was flying high and i was on the lowest dose possible so there was no way to lower the dose. so the diet pills didn't work. i was shocked at first the surgeon said he uses diet pills and then i found out other doctors who perform weight loss surgery incorporate them as well when needed since after surgery the only options are traditional methods of weight loss. here is the catcher. I had difficulty with traditional methods of weight loss so i had bariatric surgery. Now I have stopped losing weight after 50 lbs and i have gained back 10 lbs. i can't go back in and more surgery to lose 10 lbs. so i have to use as stated "traditional methods of losing weight" to get the 10 lbs off. i couldn't do it before gastric sleeve and i am having the same level of difficulty now post surgery. i went to a state of art hospital for my surgery but their after care program is non existent. in fact it's downright missing in action. the after care consists of talking to a nutritionist. a nutritionist isn't trained to address behavioral eating patterns to the same extent that someone is a therapist who specializes in weight loss and weight issues. i know what a nutritionist does and they are not mental health professionals. the one's that are there where i go are terrible. they don't return calls, they are licensed nutritionists but none have a lot of experience in bariatrics. they were nutritionists in other fields and have decided to take an interest in bariatrics but they don't know anything because they haven't worked in the field. some of them only work in bariatrics part time and have other nutritionist jobs. so there are no dedicated hard core bariatric nutritionist where i go. and there are no social workers. the after care is non existent. and that's a crime. i mean not that they are committing a crime, but it's criminal not to have a plan in place for the emotional size of having gastric sleeve surgery and the lifestyle changes.
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missyinacage
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I am sorry to hear that your team has let you down. However, that is no reason to let yourself down. WLS is not a magic fix. It is a tool. They tell you that its a tool. It appears that it is not the only tool you need. So, what other tools do you need? Do you have an eating disorder? Do you need a therapist to help you work through your relationship with food? Do you need the nutritionist to teach you how to make a healthy meal plan? Where are you struggling? You're going to need to pinpoint what your issues are and what tools can help you overcome them.
I'll be 100% honest here. I'm 3 years out and this shit is still hard work. But it's worth it. More importantly, I am worth it!! I feel great, I have none of the health issues I had 100lbs ago and I am living my best life. If that takes work, well, that's okay. I've worked for a lot less than my own health and happiness.
Decide what you deserve and what you're willing to do to get it. And there is nothing wrong with needing a little extra help. I get it frustrating and not what you thought you signed up for. Believe me, I truly do. But, at the end of the day, is what it is and you've got to go decide where to go from here. You can DM me if there is anything in particular I can help you with, even if its just an ear. Good luck finding the tools you need to build your new life.
I'll be 100% honest here. I'm 3 years out and this shit is still hard work. But it's worth it. More importantly, I am worth it!! I feel great, I have none of the health issues I had 100lbs ago and I am living my best life. If that takes work, well, that's okay. I've worked for a lot less than my own health and happiness.
Decide what you deserve and what you're willing to do to get it. And there is nothing wrong with needing a little extra help. I get it frustrating and not what you thought you signed up for. Believe me, I truly do. But, at the end of the day, is what it is and you've got to go decide where to go from here. You can DM me if there is anything in particular I can help you with, even if its just an ear. Good luck finding the tools you need to build your new life.
KristiLyn
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I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. I'm three months post bypass and most of my appetite has returned. The interesting thing is it's only returned in my head. My compulsive eating disorder is still there and I will see a therapist once a month for the rest of my life to keep my feet on the ground. The biggest thing I stick to is compromises. I never compromise. Not even once. The first time I do that I'm sunk. I know a few who after years post op they started eating slider foods and telling themselves a little won't do harm. Just like a drug user or alcoholic a little will do every bit of harm. I hope this helps. I will struggle my whole life with my noggin but since my surgery my life experiences are increasing and I can do so much more. That was my goal. That and get knee replacements this winter!
WLS is a tough way to lose weight. Yes the aftercare is close to nonexistent. You are in control of you, if you need additional help tell your team that is what they are there for. I wholeheartedly agre with Diane diets are temporary. The main reason they fail is the aftercare when you reach your goal, the following step is return to pre diet eating/behavior. I am very guilty of that myself. This group means everything to me for aftercare. Missy is a wise in assisting others with explanations. Follow the research, get tested for eating disorder. Check your food log for places that could be improved. Portion control is critical. Exercise is important. You have the choices to do or not do. With my year so far losing my husband, reorganizing my finances, setting up and getting home improvements done. Having health issues, sprained back, teeth surgery (root surgery) and massive kidney stone, I am still here. In addition to all my summer yard projects, just finished cleaning apples from under the apple tree. spraying for fleas on the dogs in the yards and in the house. My days are full, I don’t get everything done but I don’t give up and I don’t quit. be safe be positive own your thoughts and actions.
It is that positive thinking you promote. Don’t let it get you down, declare war, make a plan, takes steps to implement the plan, don’t let the bad things win. After the apple pick up I started putting pavers on the north fence to keep puppies from digging under for the ground hog. Took neighbor to see clean apple yard and critter had thrown 2 new ones on the ground and one bad apple fell from the tree. Set animal trap at one of the holes leading to tunnels. Went back to the pavers and ran out before finishing. Off to store for 30 more pavers. There is still tomorrow to keep chipping away at it. What I did finish Dolly took a prancing walk on. But have to take friend to appt First.
KristiLyn
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You have sure had a trial. I love your business. That helps me too. Right now I'm helping my mother with her cancer treatments, my dad and stepmom with his Alzheimer's, my sister with her alcoholism (detox to month long residential treatment to sober living house), husband's many serious health issues and all I'm supposed to be doing for my body. It's a tough balance and actually a lot of the time it isn't a balance. But I do the best I can. That's all any of us can do is our best.