SJB41976
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He,
I have been on Obesity Help (on and off) for years. I originally had lap-band and had revision to VSG in 2010 with Dr. David Kim in Texas. I lost 70 pounds and have regained 50. Early on, my head was really screwed up and I sabotaged a lot of my success. Then the weight loss stopped, and within a year the regain began. During this time I went to several classes, saw a therapist and finally found a therapist who deals with Eating Disorders and I have been with her for over a year and a half. It has been tremendously helpful. I basically hated myself when I had the revision done and you can't hate yourself into a positive result. I know that now.
At first, I told myself I would never have a 3rd surgery. I would do this on my own once my head got straightened out. Now, I eat like a normal person 80-90% of the time, meaning no binging or grazing, but it doesn't help me lose weight. I love the feeling knowing I love and accept myself and the fact that most of the time I am not turing to food for emotional reasons, however, my metabolism is shot and I never thought that would happen.
So, in order for me to lose weight I either have to restrict a lot, or I can eat Paleo and lose weight pretty well. I choose to eat clean most of the time, because PAleo is pretty strict with no sugar or wheat.
I've never had any co-morbidities, however last year I had to have a meniscus repair in my left knee and then had foot issues. Now I am in inserts at 46 years old and I am pretty much in constant discomfort with my joints. The reality of what being overweight all my life is leading me to consider the DS to finally get rid of the weight.
Which leads me to my next dilemma. I am researching the DS, but I'm wondering if I can't stick to no wheat or sugar now, how am I going to do that post-op with the most restrictive procedure with the most complications and the most consequences for eating badly. I will write more about this in a post as I really want to know, how do you not feel deprived? That's what happened with the VSG and I rebelled and started eating junk at 6 months out, I still lost weight because it was the first year and I recklessly threw away the opportunity the surgery afforded me. That really sticks with me.
Even though I know I have worked HARD on my head issues.....all the what ifs just keep coming up.
I just worry that I am not going to be able to stick to low carb the rest of my life.
I have been on Obesity Help (on and off) for years. I originally had lap-band and had revision to VSG in 2010 with Dr. David Kim in Texas. I lost 70 pounds and have regained 50. Early on, my head was really screwed up and I sabotaged a lot of my success. Then the weight loss stopped, and within a year the regain began. During this time I went to several classes, saw a therapist and finally found a therapist who deals with Eating Disorders and I have been with her for over a year and a half. It has been tremendously helpful. I basically hated myself when I had the revision done and you can't hate yourself into a positive result. I know that now.
At first, I told myself I would never have a 3rd surgery. I would do this on my own once my head got straightened out. Now, I eat like a normal person 80-90% of the time, meaning no binging or grazing, but it doesn't help me lose weight. I love the feeling knowing I love and accept myself and the fact that most of the time I am not turing to food for emotional reasons, however, my metabolism is shot and I never thought that would happen.
So, in order for me to lose weight I either have to restrict a lot, or I can eat Paleo and lose weight pretty well. I choose to eat clean most of the time, because PAleo is pretty strict with no sugar or wheat.
I've never had any co-morbidities, however last year I had to have a meniscus repair in my left knee and then had foot issues. Now I am in inserts at 46 years old and I am pretty much in constant discomfort with my joints. The reality of what being overweight all my life is leading me to consider the DS to finally get rid of the weight.
Which leads me to my next dilemma. I am researching the DS, but I'm wondering if I can't stick to no wheat or sugar now, how am I going to do that post-op with the most restrictive procedure with the most complications and the most consequences for eating badly. I will write more about this in a post as I really want to know, how do you not feel deprived? That's what happened with the VSG and I rebelled and started eating junk at 6 months out, I still lost weight because it was the first year and I recklessly threw away the opportunity the surgery afforded me. That really sticks with me.
Even though I know I have worked HARD on my head issues.....all the what ifs just keep coming up.
I just worry that I am not going to be able to stick to low carb the rest of my life.