Guest guest Posted February 18, 2000 Report Share Posted February 18, 2000 Sue, I have not had the surgery for a long time but there are some things I can tell you that have happened to me since the surgery on 1/24/00. I also doubted that I would be able to eat a small amount and not have constant cravings since I truly believed that it was all in my mind. This surgery was the last ditch for me. Prior to surgery I tried to imagine what it would be like but until you have this procedure done, you just can't comprehend the good changes that occur. There were two things that stuck in my mind from the clinics. 1) The failure rate for the MGB is around 5%. This is way lower than the RNY, VBG and other stomach staplings. 2) What you want to eat changes. Yes, I got really tired of liquids for 14 days and longed for something to chew but I knew it was temporary and in a month or two I would be able to eat anything I wanted or my new tummy would tolerate. The constant struggle with food that I have had for 50+ years is over. The small price of 3 vitamins per day is not hard. I am finding that sweets which I dearly loved just does not do it for me anymore. I am satisfied with just a little. I never dreamed that would happen. Dr. R can explain more thoroughly the why's of this and if you will e-mail him he can answer your questions. Sue L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2000 Report Share Posted February 18, 2000 Sue, I have not had the surgery for a long time but there are some things I can tell you that have happened to me since the surgery on 1/24/00. I also doubted that I would be able to eat a small amount and not have constant cravings since I truly believed that it was all in my mind. This surgery was the last ditch for me. Prior to surgery I tried to imagine what it would be like but until you have this procedure done, you just can't comprehend the good changes that occur. There were two things that stuck in my mind from the clinics. 1) The failure rate for the MGB is around 5%. This is way lower than the RNY, VBG and other stomach staplings. 2) What you want to eat changes. Yes, I got really tired of liquids for 14 days and longed for something to chew but I knew it was temporary and in a month or two I would be able to eat anything I wanted or my new tummy would tolerate. The constant struggle with food that I have had for 50+ years is over. The small price of 3 vitamins per day is not hard. I am finding that sweets which I dearly loved just does not do it for me anymore. I am satisfied with just a little. I never dreamed that would happen. Dr. R can explain more thoroughly the why's of this and if you will e-mail him he can answer your questions. Sue L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2000 Report Share Posted February 18, 2000 << The reason I got in the shape I'm in is because I'm hungry all the time. I thought this was supposed to take care of that. >> In my case, the hunger is probably the result of having my new tummy empty within 30 or 40 minutes of eating. Dr. R recommends that we lie down for fifteen or twenty minutes after eating...but once we're back to our full schedules, that is not always possible. The difference for me now is that the hunger is real hunger...not mouth hunger, emotional hunger or some vague need to eat something. Once I have my quarter to third cup of something appropriate for my new tummy, the hunger passes. Please keep in mind that we need to put something in our new tummies four to six times a day...and we need to stay hydrated with fluids. I'm not as hungry when I make sure that I have enough potassium (salt) and enough protein. I use my Juiceman for veggies and fruits. Many of us do feel hungry, but it's not the old monster that required full boxes of cookies and a whole gallon of ice cream. Relax! You'll hear from a lot of us that the hunger is something that we do deal with effectively. Dee in MI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2000 Report Share Posted February 18, 2000 << The reason I got in the shape I'm in is because I'm hungry all the time. I thought this was supposed to take care of that. >> In my case, the hunger is probably the result of having my new tummy empty within 30 or 40 minutes of eating. Dr. R recommends that we lie down for fifteen or twenty minutes after eating...but once we're back to our full schedules, that is not always possible. The difference for me now is that the hunger is real hunger...not mouth hunger, emotional hunger or some vague need to eat something. Once I have my quarter to third cup of something appropriate for my new tummy, the hunger passes. Please keep in mind that we need to put something in our new tummies four to six times a day...and we need to stay hydrated with fluids. I'm not as hungry when I make sure that I have enough potassium (salt) and enough protein. I use my Juiceman for veggies and fruits. Many of us do feel hungry, but it's not the old monster that required full boxes of cookies and a whole gallon of ice cream. Relax! You'll hear from a lot of us that the hunger is something that we do deal with effectively. Dee in MI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2000 Report Share Posted February 18, 2000 << The reason I got in the shape I'm in is because I'm hungry all the time. I thought this was supposed to take care of that. >> In my case, the hunger is probably the result of having my new tummy empty within 30 or 40 minutes of eating. Dr. R recommends that we lie down for fifteen or twenty minutes after eating...but once we're back to our full schedules, that is not always possible. The difference for me now is that the hunger is real hunger...not mouth hunger, emotional hunger or some vague need to eat something. Once I have my quarter to third cup of something appropriate for my new tummy, the hunger passes. Please keep in mind that we need to put something in our new tummies four to six times a day...and we need to stay hydrated with fluids. I'm not as hungry when I make sure that I have enough potassium (salt) and enough protein. I use my Juiceman for veggies and fruits. Many of us do feel hungry, but it's not the old monster that required full boxes of cookies and a whole gallon of ice cream. Relax! You'll hear from a lot of us that the hunger is something that we do deal with effectively. Dee in MI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2000 Report Share Posted February 19, 2000 na, It sounds like you have a the perfect outcome with this surgury! I hope if I make it to the other side mine will be like yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2000 Report Share Posted February 19, 2000 Sue, hi! Boy can I relate to you! I feel like a total failure and feel like I could be the very one who could fail at this. I am so tired of loosing the battle and not the weight! However, this is absolutely my last flick of hope! I pray for insurance approval! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2000 Report Share Posted February 19, 2000 Sue, hi! Boy can I relate to you! I feel like a total failure and feel like I could be the very one who could fail at this. I am so tired of loosing the battle and not the weight! However, this is absolutely my last flick of hope! I pray for insurance approval! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2000 Report Share Posted February 20, 2000 Sue, even though I am 8 months post-op and I am now at a more " normal " weight (after losing 128 lbs), I too fear that I will ultimately " fail " at this weight loss. After losing over 100 lbs three times and gaining all or most of it back three times, it is hard to overcome this fear. But I know that this surgery is a TOOL for me to stay at a healthy weight and I have to be committed to the changes I have made in the way I eat. I firmly believe the key to success is to CHANGE the way we eat and what we put in our bodies. I have also been dedicated to my exercise program and have continued to work out at least 3-4 times a week. If I were to stop that, who knows what would happen. If I continued to eat the kinds of food I ate before surgery, even in smaller amounts, I do not believe I would be as successful as I have been. But I have chosen to eat a healthy, intelligent diet and to exercise as much as possible. And this surgery has allowed me to do that. Just my opinion and experience. Ellen >From: Milwsue1@... >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >Subject: Re: hunger >Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 16:53:57 EST > >Ann, I am an MGB hopeful and you have raised a good question. And, >frankly, >if I am going to be self pay I want to know that I will not regain my >weight >after this procedure. I have no self control now, unless major brain >surgery >is done along with this, I doubt I will have self control after the MGB. I >want to hear from people who have have this surgery a while ago. Hopefully >those who have gotten down to a realistic goal. Does the weight start >going >back up? How do you maintain your goal weight instead of continuing to >lose? > I have not received the patient manual yet and maybe some of this is >explained in there. I am also at a disadvantage because I am from out of >state and am unable to attend any support groups. Truthfully, this is my >last hope. I have written before and explained that everytime I regain the >weight I feel like I am a failure. It is very hard emotionally. I don't >know if I could handle regaining the weight again after the surgery. >Please >reassure me. > >Sue ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2000 Report Share Posted February 20, 2000 Sue, even though I am 8 months post-op and I am now at a more " normal " weight (after losing 128 lbs), I too fear that I will ultimately " fail " at this weight loss. After losing over 100 lbs three times and gaining all or most of it back three times, it is hard to overcome this fear. But I know that this surgery is a TOOL for me to stay at a healthy weight and I have to be committed to the changes I have made in the way I eat. I firmly believe the key to success is to CHANGE the way we eat and what we put in our bodies. I have also been dedicated to my exercise program and have continued to work out at least 3-4 times a week. If I were to stop that, who knows what would happen. If I continued to eat the kinds of food I ate before surgery, even in smaller amounts, I do not believe I would be as successful as I have been. But I have chosen to eat a healthy, intelligent diet and to exercise as much as possible. And this surgery has allowed me to do that. Just my opinion and experience. Ellen >From: Milwsue1@... >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >Subject: Re: hunger >Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 16:53:57 EST > >Ann, I am an MGB hopeful and you have raised a good question. And, >frankly, >if I am going to be self pay I want to know that I will not regain my >weight >after this procedure. I have no self control now, unless major brain >surgery >is done along with this, I doubt I will have self control after the MGB. I >want to hear from people who have have this surgery a while ago. Hopefully >those who have gotten down to a realistic goal. Does the weight start >going >back up? How do you maintain your goal weight instead of continuing to >lose? > I have not received the patient manual yet and maybe some of this is >explained in there. I am also at a disadvantage because I am from out of >state and am unable to attend any support groups. Truthfully, this is my >last hope. I have written before and explained that everytime I regain the >weight I feel like I am a failure. It is very hard emotionally. I don't >know if I could handle regaining the weight again after the surgery. >Please >reassure me. > >Sue ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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