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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mssdream123 05/30/2012

I am only 2months out and I have notice that a lot of this surgery has to do with your mind playing games with you. I know that I can only eat 1 or 2 spoonfuls of food at a time.There are days when I can nibble all day and there are days when I can't eat at all. Don't get me wrong I am glad I can't eat the way I use to that what got me here in the first place but there are days when I would love to be able to finish a sandwich, eat more then 2or3 crabs.(i love crabs!) that when the mind games began. Your mind say you have not eat anything all day sure you can eat 2 piece of chicken or half of the sandwich there is nothing in there you have to eat. Then me like a dummy try to eat more than what my new tummy will allow and get mad at myself when I get sick!! I know real dummy!!!!!!! The good news is i am still in therapy to help me get a hold on they right way to eat and to understand why do I keep wanting to eat more than I know i can handle. That's just crazy!! Thank you for reading and all comments!!

minkmoxie 05/30/2012

You're right about the head hunger - and it sucks! I'm 7 months out and have just started to have to deal with it. I'm glad that you're in therapy to help you find ways to work through these things - I don't know what I would do without my therapist too. I know that it's a daily choice to eat in a healthy way as I don't want to sabotage the good that has come from RNY surgery (have lost 87 lbs in 14 months). Good luck to you...

Lucy

deleted_user 05/30/2012

You are exactly right, the mind is a powerful thing and we have to help it over come the addictions. It seems odd to go from eating such large quantities to what we are allowed now, I am so used to eating large plates of food now I use a really small plate and I still find that I over stuff the plate even though I am lucky if I can eat 2-3 bites of what ever is on it. I waste a lot of food because I still have not learned to buy and cook smaller quantities I am so used to buying the bigger packages at the store in order to save money But the truth is I can not even eat a small package of what ever that same buy would be. I to am working with a therapist and getting a better grip on my addictions :) Best of luck to you :)

imjj4short 05/30/2012

It is hard to make the adjustment from eating for emotional satisfaction or entertainment to eating to nourish our bodies. Ive said it before, but its worth repeating for the new peopleGeneen Roths book Breaking Free from Emotional Eating was life-changing for me. It completely changed my relationship with food.

JJ

deleted_user 05/30/2012

I am relieved I am not the only one.. I mean I know people have head hunger, but I really feel like I am the only one fighting this everyday... I was even thinking I was over eating even tho I can't eat more than 2-3 tablespoons depend on what it is but i feel such guilt when i get that icky full feeling I am in therapy too but I am not sure if it is helping I need alot of help ! lol

deleted_user 05/30/2012

Like the others here I have found the emotional challenges the hardest; I can easily take care of the physical and mental tasks: finding out protein content in foods, planning my meals ahead, preparing my foods without sugar, tracking my protein and calories, etc... but the emotional issues are the tough ones. I used food as a coping mechanism and now have to find other coping strategies.

What you are going through is so normal; good for you for realizing what is going on and working to change it; with your increased awareness you can change and be successfull!

deleted_user 05/30/2012

I have the "clean your plate" syndrome. My mother always told us that we had to clean our plates. With 10 children, we couldn't afford to waste food.

I was doing exactly what you said and then I decided that I would use smaller plates and give myself a small portion. If after 20 minutes, I'm still hungry, I will go back for more. That's only happened once where I went back for more.

You're right that its head hunger/head games. There are times when I think, "just one more bite..." and that one more bite will make me run for the bathroom. So I'm learning to say NO loudly to myself when I've had enough!

Good luck to you!

Laurie

deleted_user 05/30/2012

This is totally normal. I think it is something that every one of us has to work through. I'll pray for you.

mssdream123 05/30/2012

thank you sooooooo much I am so thankful I am not the only one that goes thru this. Thanks for all comments.

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