The reality of what I've done really came crashing in today. I'm feeling the emotional component is going to be much more difficult than I anticipated.
Very courageous of you sir to come out and be honest about your struggles. I had the bypass almost 6 years ago. It hasn't always been the easiest road, but it has been the healthiest choice I have made in my life. The mental stuff is the toughest part. Stick with it! Once you get through the first couple months things get much easier and you really start seeing results. I am really excited to see your WLS journey.
I didn't tell anyone for a long time because I was so ashamed of myself and needing surgery. I'm with you on not being all cloud 9. I'm almost 11mo PO. It's a true rude awakening for not being able to eat.
I am a five years post-op sleever so I totally understand the head issues. I had the food down but it was the head stuff that still got to me. And don't worry about what anyone else says--you made the decision for YOU and your family and no one else.
I am so sorry you're having a hard time. I really hope that things get easier for you as time goes on. You have to do what is best for you and what is best for your family, at the end of the day THAT is what matters.
I had mine done 2 months ago and head hunger his real. I lost my love for social eating and going out with friends but I don't regret a minute of it. I am however mad at myself that I ever thought that this was the easy way out because it is not. Wishing you the best on your sleeve journey 💖
I had the sleeve 6 years ago! I remember the first couple of weeks after when I actually cried because I couldn't eat ALL the food. So, I pinned a bunch of food recipes on Pinterest as a weird way to cope. I found a bunch of recipes and snacks I did like, though. It worked, and eventually the head cravings went away. I also plateaued around week 3 or 4. That will pass and then the weight will melt off. Now 6 years later I can potentially eat whatever I want, but I pay the price with getting food stuck (it's terrifying and extremely painful) or getting dumping syndrome so I'm still careful. But there are times where I'm like, eff it, I'm ordering pizza! Thanksgiving can be frustrating so I still fill my plate just to have the visual. I set it aside and go back a few times to pick at this and that and then I finally toss it. Initial advice...stay away from carbs as long as you can! They'll kill your progress. And you CAN gain it all back. You will get through this.
Thank you for BEING REAL, and vulnerable. I'm starting my own VSG journey in about 2 weeks. I'm watching all your videos
Very courageous of you sir to come out and be honest about your struggles. I had the bypass almost 6 years ago. It hasn't always been the easiest road, but it has been the healthiest choice I have made in my life. The mental stuff is the toughest part. Stick with it! Once you get through the first couple months things get much easier and you really start seeing results. I am really excited to see your WLS journey.
I didn't tell anyone for a long time because I was so ashamed of myself and needing surgery. I'm with you on not being all cloud 9. I'm almost 11mo PO. It's a true rude awakening for not being able to eat.
Do you have an Instagram?? There is a huge VSG community there.
I am a five years post-op sleever so I totally understand the head issues. I had the food down but it was the head stuff that still got to me. And don't worry about what anyone else says--you made the decision for YOU and your family and no one else.
Supporting you! ❤️ You and Suzy, too. There is no shortcut.....the only way out is through it. You got this.
Thank you for keeping it real! I appreciate your honesty about your feelings!!!
I am so sorry you're having a hard time. I really hope that things get easier for you as time goes on. You have to do what is best for you and what is best for your family, at the end of the day THAT is what matters.
3 days out now. Would love to find a place to find more inspiration like this.
I had mine done 2 months ago and head hunger his real. I lost my love for social eating and going out with friends but I don't regret a minute of it. I am however mad at myself that I ever thought that this was the easy way out because it is not. Wishing you the best on your sleeve journey 💖
Just as a head’s up, Thanksgiving is still the most difficult for me and I’m 6 years post sleeve surgery!
I had the sleeve 6 years ago! I remember the first couple of weeks after when I actually cried because I couldn't eat ALL the food. So, I pinned a bunch of food recipes on Pinterest as a weird way to cope. I found a bunch of recipes and snacks I did like, though. It worked, and eventually the head cravings went away. I also plateaued around week 3 or 4. That will pass and then the weight will melt off. Now 6 years later I can potentially eat whatever I want, but I pay the price with getting food stuck (it's terrifying and extremely painful) or getting dumping syndrome so I'm still careful. But there are times where I'm like, eff it, I'm ordering pizza! Thanksgiving can be frustrating so I still fill my plate just to have the visual. I set it aside and go back a few times to pick at this and that and then I finally toss it. Initial advice...stay away from carbs as long as you can! They'll kill your progress. And you CAN gain it all back. You will get through this.
Hang in there. Join support groups on Facebook. Go to your Bariatric support group too.