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    Default About to have surgery

    Hello, I'm about to have my surgery on Wednesday and I'm getting second thoughts. I'm afraid I will be hungry and it scares me. I love food. Nothing I've ever done has worked so far.


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    Default Re: About to have surgery

    Hello,did your Dr explain to you that when they remove part of your stomach they remove the hormone that sends the hunger signal to your brain. Therefore you won't be hungry. I have been on the pre diet for 2 weeks now and have felt hungry. I am going for my surgery tomorrow and it helps to know I won't feel hungry for a while! You should be fine!



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    Hi Sdeschaine...
    I am a foody also...probably how i got here...lol its been 5 days since my surgery and I am not hungry at all. My friends that have had it doen are months ahead of me...they enjoy eating just not binging and get full fast.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Christie13's Avatar
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    Default Re: About to have surgery

    Yes, they remove the part of the stomach where they produce the gherlin but you can still get hungry. In the beginning you won't be hungry, though. You will most likely also get acid reflux that can mimic hunger pangs but a prescribed PPI can help with that. I can tell you I thought I would be the one person that this would not work for as well. I have been successful and I am 15 weeks post op. It does work but you do still have to make smart choices. You cannot just eat junk food and think that you will be successful. This surgery is not for everyone. There are times that it can be hard. And ultimately, you have to come to this decision on your own.



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    Default Re: About to have surgery

    I am 5 1/2 months post op and sometimes have to remind my self to eat. You will not be hungry. One of the trick I was given has really helped my......do not watch live TV. Record as much as possible and fast forward all the commercials. I was told that 74% of all TV commercials are about food. And remember to DRINK DRINK DRINK......your water. I am still not missing THE FOOD I ate before, you will feel so great and energized that you do not want to eat anything but healthy food. And when you see the pounds just falling off your body it really spoke to me to want to look and feel better and better each day. Hope that helps, just my feelings so far.



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    Default Re: About to have surgery

    Sounds like your pre-op education has been a little lacking -- or you're just experiencing the usual pre-op jitters, which many people go through.

    One thing you should know is that, as the saying goes, the surgeon operates on your stomach, not your brain. And if you have used food as a crutch, to self-medicate your feelings, boredom, etc., you'll need to learn new behaviors and create a new lifestyle to support long-term health and weight maintenance.

    A lot of us (me included) have found therapy to be very helpful in navigating from old, self-destructive behaviors to new, healthier ones. Honestly, most of my "food-related" therapy topics have really been about navigating life's stresses differently going forward. It's been an invaluable support for me.

    My advice would be to give yourself EVERY advantage as you go into this WLS experience. Get all the education, support, therapy, and other resources you need to be successful long-term!

    Very best to you!



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    Second thoughts are natural but don't let the stinkin thinkin interrupt your progress.



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    1mn - 286 - Sept 23 (-33) -total 55
    2mn - 274 - Oct 23 (-12) -total 67
    3mn - 263 - Nov 23 (-11) -total 78
    6mn - 238 - Feb 23(-25) - total 103
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    Default Re: About to have surgery

    Thank you everyone for your responses. These are things I need to read. I definitely have the preop jitters. I have been educated thoroughly but my nerves are trying to get the best of me.


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    Ann do you use a therapist that specializes in bariatric issues? Not sure they exist but am going to start looking for someone now before I have the surgery. Thanks, Amanda



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Ann2's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by AmandaNavigator View Post
    Ann do you use a therapist that specializes in bariatric issues? Not sure they exist but am going to start looking for someone now before I have the surgery. Thanks, Amanda
    Yes, he's very familiar with bariatric patients' issues, but he certainly does not work exclusively with bariatric patients. Needless to say, his knowledge of bariatric needs has been invaluable to me. Probably, just as important is the fact that many of his other patients work with him because they have health-related issues (cardiac, diabetic, mental illness diagnoses) that require them to change their lifestyle and daily behaviors, especially in terms of how they navigate the stresses in their lives. Health issues really do motivate people to seek counseling when nothing else will motivate them to do so. (Ahem ... like me.)

    FYI -- I DID find my therapist by asking members of my surgeon's bariatric practice which of the psychologists they thought were the best. This guy's name kept being mentioned above all others. (Possibly useful tip -- I didn't ask the surgeon, but asked the physician's assistants, nurses, receptionists, etc.) Of course (!) when I first tried to get on his schedule his calendar was full. So I got on his wait list and waited six months before our first meeting.

    Not sure I've mentioned this here in this thread, but this guy was the second therapist I tried. The first one was nice enough, but just wasn't very helpful to me. However, I know someone who loves working with her and finds her very helpful. You've got to find the right match for YOU!



    Consult: 235 lbs
    My and doc's preop diet: 216 -19 lbs
    M1 postop 205 -30
    M2 193 -42
    M3 184 -51
    M4 174 -61
    M5 167 -68
    M6 162 -73
    M7 156 -79
    M8 151 -84
    M9 148 -87
    M10 146 -89
    M11 144 -91
    M12 143 -92
    M13 142 -93
    M14 140 -95
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ann2 View Post
    Yes, he's very familiar with bariatric patients' issues, but he certainly does not work exclusively with bariatric patients. Needless to say, his knowledge of bariatric needs has been invaluable to me. Probably, just as important is the fact that many of his other patients work with him because they have health-related issues (cardiac, diabetic, mental illness diagnoses) that require them to change their lifestyle and daily behaviors, especially in terms of how they navigate the stresses in their lives. Health issues really do motivate people to seek counseling when nothing else will motivate them to do so. (Ahem ... like me.)

    FYI -- I DID find my therapist by asking members of my surgeon's bariatric practice which of the psychologists they thought were the best. This guy's name kept being mentioned above all others. (Possibly useful tip -- I didn't ask the surgeon, but asked the physician's assistants, nurses, receptionists, etc.) Of course (!) when I first tried to get on his schedule his calendar was full. So I got on his wait list and waited six months before our first meeting.

    Not sure I've mentioned this here in this thread, but this guy was the second therapist I tried. The first one was nice enough, but just wasn't very helpful to me. However, I know someone who loves working with her and finds her very helpful. You've got to find the right match for YOU!
    Same here. I asked my follow-up Bari team to recommend a therapist too. My insurance doesn't cover her, so once a month has worked out. Sessions are not centered on food issues, but life related stressors and coping mechanisms and emotional intelligence.
    HW: 245lbs (11/15); SW: 226lbs (5/17/16) - Height: 5'6"

    Post-Op Weight:
    M1: 211.3 (-14.7)
    M2: 203 (-8.3)
    M3: 196.5 (-6.5)
    M4: 191.5 (-5)
    M5: 186.3 (-5.2)
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    M8: 179.4 (-6.9)
    M9: 177.1 (-2.3)
    M10: 174 (-3.1)
    M11: 171.5 (-2.5)
    M12: 171 (-.5)
    Y1.1: 170 (-1)

    "Today is another day to get it right!"






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    Hi, I hope your surgery went well. Drop us a note when you feel up to it. Wishing you all the best.


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