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LIRascal
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Michelle
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weight loss surgery
MarathonKnitter I hear you loud and clear. I asked my GP to approve me for a sleeve. He told me first to fix ME and fix my head, then we'll talk abut weight loss.
I have limited mobility because of my disease. I can no longer work out like I used to, and I eat (clean but) too much and I binge eat when I am feeling bad/sad/depressed about my situation.
I was angry with him for suggesting I need my head examined. Now that I read your post, I understand what he means. Thank you for your post 
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: weight loss surgery
Posted by LIRascal
MarathonKnitter I hear you loud and clear. I asked my GP to approve me for a sleeve. He told me first to fix ME and fix my head, then we'll talk abut weight loss.
I have limited mobility because of my disease. I can no longer work out like I used to, and I eat (clean but) too much and I binge eat when I am feeling bad/sad/depressed about my situation.
I was angry with him for suggesting I need my head examined. Now that I read your post, I understand what he means. Thank you for your post
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dctead
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Member since 11/10 2139 total posts
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Emily
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Re: weight loss surgery
Posted by jamnmore
I had gastric bypass about 15 years ago and have maintained a 300 pound loss. As a prev poster said it is just a tool. This needs to be a life long comitment. It is not an easy solution. Proper diet and exercise are important for the lasting results I am sure you want. Over the years I have seen many people have some form of WLS and lose weight only to gain it all (and more) back because of poor choices.
As for vomitting, it happens. I still vomit ocassionally and it can be caused more from poor chewing than over eating. I have major problems with shrimp and pasta still today. But for me, those were not favorite foods so I do not consider it a loss. But not all vomitting if from overeating, like I said mine is usually from bad chewing (not chewing long enough before swallowing).
Another thing you will need to consider is exercise. If you lose a lot of weight you will have excess skin. I had a tummy tuck done about 1 1/2 years after my WLS. It removed an additional 15 pounds of skin. But every part of my body is saggy, except for my tummy. And the older I get the more self conscious I am. Exercise while you are losing weight will help but only to a point because you lose faster than you can tone.
If you have any questions, you can PM me.
I could have written this with a few minor variations... I've maintained 250lb weight loss adn it is not with out a lot of hard work and effort. It is some very fibrous veggies that will still make me sick... Overdoing sugar will, though I can have some.
I had 28 lbs of skin removed with a lower body lift and while yes, my arms and thighs are flabby - i'm OK with it... (i don't prefer it - I just figure its better than what I was years ago).
But my experience with Bypass surgery is so very different than the Sleeve. My friend had it 5 months ago (the gastric sleeve) and we are constantly comparing the differences. She was able to eat quicker and different than I did... but over all she is very happy with her decision.
edited to say: I was told from the get go from my DR that therapy will be necessary. And it was - it absolutely involves a lot of work on YOU. I've been in therapy for quite some time for various reasons - and the main one of them is my relationship with food. I honestly feel that with out it - I'd have had a much harder time post surgery.
Message edited 8/22/2017 3:17:19 PM.
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