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Help With 7 Month Post Op Eating

madisonkate3520
madisonkate3520
I am starting to get nervous. My weight loss has slowed significantly, and since the holidays I feel like I have either stretched my stomach or done something wrong. I am no longer as full as quickly so I am eating more and I have been snacking throughout the day as well. Is this normal? Or am I very off track? I'm confused and scared I do not want to mess up this surgery but I do not really know how to fix it. Any advice would be appreciated.
weitzel23
weitzel23
I would just double check with your doctor. He would have some answers for you at this time. Anyone else that can help madisonka out????
joannannotti
joannannotti
I think most of us, after undergoing such a life changing surgery have fears. Among many of the fears, SOMETHING MIGHT BE WRONG. Did I stretch my pouch? Why am I hungry? Your fears are quite normal. In addition to getting some input from the message board, now would be a good time to take up these issues with your surgeon, nutritionist and a counselor. We can offer you lots of good advice about how to deal with fear and head hunger. However, if these issues persist and are preventing you from moving forward it might be time for some additional, professional help.
happy2bme4ever
happy2bme4ever
I'm 6 months out and I can relate. My bad behaviors are rearing their ugly head. I was told this would happen. Part of this journey is the surgery and the other part are the changes we have to make.

I meet with a nutrionist once per month to help me stay on track. If you have the ability to do that, it may be helpful.
Lcat4
Lcat4
Stretching your pouch is a myth. See this video http://youtu.be/3_aahPETzH0

Yes, it is normal for the weight loss to slow as you eat more, especially if the foods you eat are not conducive to shedding weight. This video also addresses the desire to eat more. The surgery does not fix our heads and thought processes. The fix comes through our heads and that is where a nutritionist and counseling come in.