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.
Yesterday was my two week follow up which went extremely well and I was down 27 lbs, although 5 of that may have been from the IV's in the hospital.
The city where I had surgery is about 125 miles away, I live quite rurally. So the wife and I made a day of it including grocery shopping and going to a boat show. Slowly talking her into a pontoon boat a bit down the road.
I faced many of my demons for the first time: Convient stores, a sub shop ( the wife had to eat something) and the grocery store and deli counter. Cravings came and went but they were not that strong and for the first time in I don't know how long we had a travel day that was not dominated by where we were eating, when and how wiped out I'd be from all the carb loading. Long way to go but I'm starting to believe that I can have a happy life NOT dominated constantly by food.
I do admitt to staring at the deli meats like Tiger Woods stares at a new hooker, but only for a couple minutes!
The city where I had surgery is about 125 miles away, I live quite rurally. So the wife and I made a day of it including grocery shopping and going to a boat show. Slowly talking her into a pontoon boat a bit down the road.
I faced many of my demons for the first time: Convient stores, a sub shop ( the wife had to eat something) and the grocery store and deli counter. Cravings came and went but they were not that strong and for the first time in I don't know how long we had a travel day that was not dominated by where we were eating, when and how wiped out I'd be from all the carb loading. Long way to go but I'm starting to believe that I can have a happy life NOT dominated constantly by food.
I do admitt to staring at the deli meats like Tiger Woods stares at a new hooker, but only for a couple minutes!
Happy two weeks out!
As time goes on you will find a new love for life that does not involve food. Being able to push your limits, trying things you didn't before, being healthy, all those things will quickly add up and you will find a more meaningful way of life. I am only 4 months out and can genuinely say life is so worth living.
All those cravings are part of the head stuff and old habits do die hard. Keep doing what you are doing and enjoy your new lease on life.
Congrats to you and it seems like you had a fantastic day!
Best Wishes Always
Josie
Glad that you are doing so well! Soon you will just be eating because you have to, food won't control anything you do!!
Congratulations!