Question:
Does anyone get tired of small portions/no sweets after maintaining weight loss?
I am in the process of having open RNY, (probably 3/2001). I'm excited, yet scared. After the initial excitement of the weight loss, less painful joints, etc... How does the small portions/no sweets play for the rest of your life? I just saw a tv program about "making the right food choices" not dieting, etc.... because it is not a diet, it's a lifestyle. Then I wonder, "Am I crazy to 'sign up' for a major committment lifetime of 2-3 bites"? Has anyone ever second-guessed your decision? Can someone help me get my head on straight? lol Many thanks in advance!! — Shelby W. (posted on February 11, 2001)
February 11, 2001
I agree with Sue. You will be suprised at your eating habits after the
surgery. Initially, you will be able to eat such small portions after the
surgery. Over time, you will be able to eat more. However, you will be
eating a lot healther and far less then before surgery. Pre-op, I used food
as a crutch. Now, there is times I don't think of food in the sense of what
junk and high fat food do I want today. I only wished I would have done
this 5 years ago.
— Jan M.
February 11, 2001
I am 4 wks post-op I've never had a problem with wanting more I usually eat
a little more just slow and chew well and I have never considered sweets
and I used to not be able to go to bed unless I new there was enough sweets
in the house to get me through the night.
Not to worry go for it.
— Mike H.
February 11, 2001
I am only 6 weeks post op but I can tell you that I feel freed of my need
to stuff my face. I have never wanted more than I can eat. I am so
grateful to have food play a secondary role in my life instead of being #1.
— Lisa B.
February 12, 2001
I don't think you are committed to a "lifetime of 2-3 bites." I
am two months post op and eat more than 2-3 bites. I can tolerate sweets
(no dumping), but they just don't taste the same. I can have a bite or two
of something I really craved (sweets or fats)and it just doesn't taste as
good as I remember it. I am eating like my husband now, a
"regular" person. And I must say, it is wonderful. You'll be
surprised how much easier it is to "just say no."
— Maria H.
February 12, 2001
I am 4 months post oP and can tell you that you dont have to only eat 3
bites and thats it for the rest of your life. I
also can eat sweets and dont dump. But you don't want food the same way and
trust me I used too want to eat all the time but your body and mind change.
I've lost 92 lbs and feel great and can eqaat almost anything I want. so go
for it and dont be discouraged.
— Heather K.
February 12, 2001
At very near my goal weight I have NEVER regretted my decision to have
Fobi.. I'm 14 months post-op I have lost 208 pounds.. My meals are varied
from 3-4 oz depending on how hungry I am (definitely not a few bites wonder
where that story came from?) I eat very normal meals I try to eliminate as
much fat as I can with substitutions when I cook, but other than that I
eat very normal meals..If and when I crave sweets (very rarely) I have
lots of sugar free recipes I can whip up if I so desire, although fresh
fruit is my craving now. I honestly still don't care for the sweet taste
though, I prefer sour now like mustard on everything LOL I was on three
meals a day with two protein packed snacks for a year, however, I'm still
trying to heal from this abdominoplasty surgery so my surgeon has asked me
to increase my meals to 6 a day for enhanced nutrition (protein) makes
for faster healing... I can tell you I don't worry about my future
commitment for life.. I love my pouch it keeps me under control on
portions size.. Full is full it's all relative to your new stomach size..
If not for my pouch I'd be back to eating tons of food and we all know
where that got me..This is a very doable for life I now know I have a
future with beauty of the pouch as my tool to success without suffering
missing a thing.... feel free to read my journal and see my picture
journal on my profile page or visit my webpage at <a
href="http://www.angelfire.com/ok3/vbowen">Gastric Bypass
Information, Links & Recipes</a><br>
— Victoria B.
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