2 Mos out, great Ups and worrisome Downs
Hello All,
On Aug 19th I had open RNY, and no complications, can not even feel
sensitivity in stomach area, mid section. Feel GREAT!!
I’ve already lost over 50#. What is funny is that the biggest loss,
immediatly after surgery not as significant change of body sense as
these last weeks when I lost just another 10#. Now can see and feel
the changes in way clothing fits, body feels as I sit, stand, reach
for things, quicker step to my walk, arms feel different hanging next
to my body — tremendous! wonderful! exciting! freeing!!!
Down side - last week faced with several disappointments - career,
relationship, family, car issues and found I went for the FOOD.
Thank God, not to the extent I would have in the past, not the same
choices or quantity — but it brought the reality of my behavior
choices right to the forefront. Good Thing, yes. It was a reality
check. There is still work I have to do. Learn to Talk, Talk, Talk
instead of eating; Bad Thing, my body does not reject the bad food
choices as I’ve heard from so many in posts “Dumping Syndrome” well
no dumping for me. Could be another Good Thing too, I guess, since
I don’t have to worry
about mis-intrepreting labels and getting caught by uncomfortable
consequences. I could
still enjoy treats in moderation. I have to make concious
choices to eat well.
Any advice from more experienced WLS friends?
I see a therapist 2x/mo already. My tendency is to be a very
optomistic person, not whine too much, try to always see a positive
side to everything — but that also can be like white-washing or
sugar-coating everything. Sometimes, I do not give enough focus to
the HARD side, or
nitty gritty bare facts. Your help would be most appreciated.
Thank you This year I’ve turned over a New Leaf, TR