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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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AlisaH 11/09/2010

Ok I had surgery done on my legs Oct 18 th, and I have pretty much been in bed since I was released from the hospital, I cannot get out except to go to the doctors, I cannot excercise I cannot do nothing but lay here get up go to bathroom and take a shower and back to bed , I kinda fell off the wagon yesterday I had chocolate that was leftover from halloween,I have a fear that if I do not recover soon I will eat to shield the fact that I am not able to get up and move around like I once did, I told my husband to hide all candy , cookies, cakes ETC... Gaining weight is not what I want to do!! With each passing day I feel the head hunger taking over me, I go to the doctor today hopefully he will remove some of the stitches, but I doubt it , I have like 20 to 30 stitches in each leg that wraps around my entire knee and the back of my legs which some of the stitches has come open and now my wounds are open and exposed, and this is what driving me to the chocolate , chocolate has always been my go to food to make me feel better, I am sorry for the long post , I am just feeling a little depressed that I am not healing fast enough, I know these things take time to heal and I just have to give it time, but i am tired being in this darn bed !!! ok enough of me ranting ..have good day everyone :)

deleted_user 11/09/2010

Don't beat yourself up. You cant take back the chocolate what is done is done. Accept it and move forward. Next time try to keep sugar free chocolates on hand for a healtier choice. Now I say healthier because they still contain fat- but having a small piece is not going to undo your day- I choped up a couple last night and added them to protien ice-cream (check out eggface's blog for recipe) It was toataly sinful but packed with a ton of protien and totaly cured whatever sweet craving i was having. You can still eat yummy things they just have to be modified a bit. Today is a new day focus on doing the best you can. You are not going to be stuck in bed forever :)

deleted_user 11/09/2010

I hope that things are better for you soon. As far as the chocolate goes, what is done - is done. Move on from there.
What are you doing while you are in bed? Lots of possibilities: read books and magazines; knit, crochet, embroider; write letters; get Christmas cards ready to mail; if you have a laptop computer you can do Christmas shopping. My point is that it helps if you can stay busy.
This will soon be over and you will be back to your normal routine. Good luck.
Bonnie

deleted_user 11/09/2010

Try to find something that will keep your hands and mind busy. Do you enjoy kniting or doing crossword or sudoku puzzles? Boredom is a heavy persons biggest enemy especially when you are unable to excrsize. Stay positive!

deleted_user 11/09/2010

I know how you must feel but it will be better soon. Hang in there, you CAN do this. Speedy recovery

deleted_user 11/09/2010

Hang in there girl, You will get through this..
prayin for ya

deleted_user 11/09/2010

Be ENCOURAGED you can do this. You must keep yourself busy with other things since you are STUCK in the bed.

Believe me I UNDERSTAND I had a fracture to my RIGHT HIP and was stuck in bed for 5 MONTHS. DUE TO WEIGHT AND HEALING PROCESS.

You don't have that problem but find something else to occupy your mind so that the HEAD HUNGER doesn't take over.

deleted_user 11/09/2010

I agree with everyone here...stay a busy as you can. And if you have a TV in your room...TURN IT OFF! God, that thing will make you eat. Read a book or write or anything you want...good luck, girl and stay in touch.

deleted_user 11/09/2010

All good advice I don't have much to add except can you use dumbbells while you lay in bed? Just a thought. Hope you get better soon!

deleted_user 11/09/2010

Your situation really sounds like it sucks! I'm so sorry you are having difficulty. Try to keep your hands busy...knitting, writing letters, searching online,...that way you don't eat!
Good luck to you! I hope you are better soon and can get out of the bed!

AlisaH 11/09/2010

Thank You all for the wonderful advice I never reallt thoughtof some of these things maybe I can give it a try, I know I can depend on my DS family to help me thru it, I did go to th doctor today she removed some of the stitches and staples, but I still have be in the bed due to the fact that the stitches has open up and he want to see if it will heal on its own without outting in more stitches, I go back next week to see if more can be removed....it felt so good to catch some fresh air today aaahhhhhh... Once again thank you all :)

deleted_user 11/10/2010

Get honest with yourself! You sound angry, depressed (anger turned inward), sad and like the food addiction is creating some stinkin thinkin offa tat chocalate.

Sounds like you feel cheated, and you are acting that out on yourself! Chocolate relieved some of this negative emotional crap briefly, then just loaded more crap in your basket!

"Grant me serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and
Wisdon to know the difference."

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