Almost two weeks out of surgery & feeling fantastic. So many people have asked why I took such drastic measures to reduce my weight. Before surgery, I wondered why I had no self-control; why was I such a failure at keeping the unhealthy pounds off? Yes, I have lost the same 40-50 pounds, so many times, I've lost count. Yo-yo dieting is extremely dangerous, yet I always became disgusted with my disfigured body and would, again, seek out the newest diet.
Since being sleeved, I discovered the mystery to my eating disorder. Never, ever in my entire life did I push a plate away, due to fullness. In fact, I NEVER felt full; my body failed to respond to food intake. By the time I would put down the fork, either there was no food left to be devoured or my entire body was wracked in pain from stuffing it to the gills. I always thought that the plate-pushers were putting on a show, just for me..."Look Fatty, I'm already full and will not make a pig of myself, like you!"
Today, I am a plate-pusher and it is not a show for anyone. After only a few sips or bites, I get a certain sensation, under my breastbone. It is only mildly uncomfortable but enough so, to make me stop eating and PUSH THE PLATE AWAY! Boy was I shocked when I explained this to my hubby. He looked at me very oddly and said that he felt that way, every time he ate. When I confronted other "normal" weight people, they gave me the same response.
So, instead of all the psychological hoop-jumping pre-op patients must endure, there is only one question they need to be asked...Do you push your plate away when you feel full? If that person looks dazed and confused by the question, approve their surgery, immediately!
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