Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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myleeliam 10/13/2008

Hi, I'm 5 mos. out today and I feel like I'm picking all the time! So much so that my fluid intake is off, because of the no drinking while eating rule, I'm always putting something in my mouth, and because I'm always putting something in my mouth, I am not having regular meals because i always have that full feeling! Have I reuined my pouch? I'm still dropping but at this rate how long will that go on! God has this experience not taught me anything?! What a gift I have and this is how I treat it. Now grant it compaired to what I used to snck on you CAN'T compare but it's not the quantity it's the damn passion and desire I still have for food! What the H*LL! The funny thing is I still don't have any hunger! What happens when that comes back. I started at 267 on 5/13 and i'm down to 179 today not bad, right! Ok now get me to 145 is this goal reachable? Help

deleted_user 10/14/2008

OK, slow down, stop beating yourself up! Try to regroup and focus on eating properly...You have come so far, do not sabatoge it now. I went through a similar phase and just got a grip and refused to let old eating habits take over my success...this support group helped because just when you think you are the only experiencing something there are many who reply and tell you you are not alone. Perhaps if you met with your nutritionist and made out a meal plan you could be more aware of how and what you are eating...just don't give up...your goal is attainable..

deleted_user 10/14/2008

I am sorry that you are experiencing this, i am only 4 months out and haven't experienced this at all, in fact I am the opposite, I have to force myself to eat because I forget since I don't really feel hungry EVER! My suggestion to you is to not only go see your nutritionist but perhaps a therapist so that you can get to the underlying issues causing you to want to eat all the time and work on fixing that problem at the same time you are making the effort to watch everything that you are eating. Stop and ask yourself before you put something in your mouth if you are really hungry or is there another reason you are eating, maybe you will recognize by doing so that perhaps you are sad or angry instead of hungry. Or perhaps bored once you stop yourself and think about it you can recognize what is going on and how to fix it.

deleted_user 10/14/2008

And sweetie, lets not forget you are ONLY 5 months out. You are still in the beginning stages of course you will reach your goal! I have faith in you and I know that you can do it.

deleted_user 10/14/2008

Hold on friend!
Who said that once you start a habit it has to continue.
By now, you know the rules, and should be able to apply them.
It's great that you've lost that much, give yourself credit!
However, it's not going to continue as it should if you keep picking. It appears from your comment that you kow you can't continue this picking thing.
You might want to start with seeing yout nutritionist. They are very helpful. I'm sure you aren't the first person this has happened to.
At the moment, it is important to say, look at what I've done, and don't get down on yourself. At the same time, commit to changing things. I'm sure you haven't ruined your pouch. :)

deleted_user 10/14/2008

Hope this helps:

http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2007/08/protein-snacks-or-small-meals.html

~Michelle

krystlmom 10/15/2008

no, you haven't ruined your pouch, but you have invited the carb monster to climb aboard!

when you are reaching for something to put into your mouth, reach for fluids instead. If you get rid of the carbs for 3 days the intense need to eat will pass.

Then it will ce easier to get back on an eating schedule

God bless!

Janelle

deleted_user 10/15/2008

I have the same tendencies BUT I noticed if I make my fluids a priority then the grazing and snacking desire ceases. We have to consciously get our fluids in first cuz our bodies are crossing thirst signals for hunger too. It's not too late to fix it. It never is!
Drink your fluids!!
Donna:)

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