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.
Now that I am back at work and staying up all night, the cravings are hitting. I am tired and dying for a diet coke. Food not so much as I know it will upset my tummy. :) not sure why I can't out that same logic to diet coke. I know in my head that it will not go well, but I still crave it. Nobody at work knows what surgery I had, so not like I could vent to them and have them understand. Not to mention I eork with a bunch of men that have no mercy when it comes to weakness. Lol.
On a side note, my head feels clearer and more "sunshiney" (yeah I make up words) than I have in years. I don't have that feeling of....... hmmmm how to word it. Feeling like the best years have past, and I only have to get through the rest of life feeling like crap. Surgery was a small hiccup in my life, barely memorable (pain and suffering wise) in comparison to other feelings I have had in the past 12 years of morbid obesity. I canno5 wait to finish healing and get the all clear to go for anything. I am feeling ready to play again. I might even brave the kayak again soon. Last time my weight made it feel terribly unstable, but I loved the general feel of the boat moving through the water.
Well how was that for a runway conversation with myself. Lol.
On a side note, my head feels clearer and more "sunshiney" (yeah I make up words) than I have in years. I don't have that feeling of....... hmmmm how to word it. Feeling like the best years have past, and I only have to get through the rest of life feeling like crap. Surgery was a small hiccup in my life, barely memorable (pain and suffering wise) in comparison to other feelings I have had in the past 12 years of morbid obesity. I canno5 wait to finish healing and get the all clear to go for anything. I am feeling ready to play again. I might even brave the kayak again soon. Last time my weight made it feel terribly unstable, but I loved the general feel of the boat moving through the water.
Well how was that for a runway conversation with myself. Lol.
I can so relate to your comment about not having the feeling the best years have passed!! I am still preop, but I am already getting that feeling.
I was so despondent (?), feeling like I had no more options and was going to end up like my dear, sweet sis-in-law who sits in her recliner all day, watching soaps and eating... being kept company with all her ailments (I love her to pieces, so don't get me wrong here!). While everyone else was out living their lives...
But now, I feel like there is hope! And even just the 18 lbs I have lost have made a difference in how my body feels...
So, thank you for reminding me I have hope!! :)
I wish I had some advice on how to overcome those cravings, but I just don't... I have turned to warm green tea instead... The warmth settles my tummy when it is upset, and I guess it is my new liquid addiction...
I hope it gets easier for you... Hang on to all the positive things happening....