Guest guest Posted February 12, 2002 Report Share Posted February 12, 2002 Hi, I'm new to the list. I've been lurking for about 3 weeks now. I had my surgery May 2000. I am 21 mos. postop. I am 5'11 " tall. My starting weight 353 lbs., lost down to 210 lbs (-143) now back up to 220 lbs (-133). My doctor said that I could probably get down to 190 lbs and that would be for my height. I felt fine at 210 lbs, but now I have been so worried about those 10 lbs weight gain. What if the weight gain continues? At 18 mos. I had gained 7 lbs., now 3 months later, I've gained 3 more pounds. The scale doesn't want to budge. I am getting so discouraged and worried. I know I'm not getting in enough protein or water or exercise, but can't seem to help myself. I am worried that I too have stretched my pouch. I can eat about anything I want and find that I eat a lot more. Although I do feel I been making poor food choices. Most of the time I try not to think about the weight gain and try not to get on the scale but sometimes I break down and see that it remains the same. I feel like I have no one to talk to to tell them about my fears. I don't want to tell my husband that I've gained weight because of what he might think. " Oh, she failed at this too. " Although I don't think he wants me to lose anymore weight. I feel like I can't talk to my support group because most of the people are newbies, and I don't want to scare them. I can't talk to my family members, because I'll hear " I told you so. I knew you would gain the weight back. " They weren't supportive of the surgery. So I've been struggling on how to handle this emotionally. I tried therapy for almost two months when I first starting gaining weight and felt the therapist wasn't helping me, so I stopped going to her. Then I realized that this was the perfect support group to address my fears to. I see that I'm not alone in my fears. I keep telling myself that I will start taking protein shakes, drinking more water and exercising, but can't seem to do it. I started exercising again last week. So far so good. I know that while researching wls once you stablize in your weight loss you might gain 10 - 20 pounds. So I was wondering if I was at that point where I'm stablizing. I have a doctor's appointment at the end of this month for my 21 mos. check up. I started to cancel it, because I didn't want him to know that I'm still gaining weight. But I have now decided to go, who knows, he might be able to help me. I never thought that I would have to worry about regaining my weight. Please give me your input on how to handle this situation. If, nothing else, I do feel much better now that I've been able to express my fears to someone who knows. Thanks for listening. Kay 5/8/00 start 5'11 " 353 lbs 220 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2002 Report Share Posted February 12, 2002 Kay, I feel the same as you. I had my surgery at the end of April 2002, started at 236, got down to 151, and now am 158. Like you, I know what I should be doing, but can’t seem to DO it! I don’t have any great advice since i’m still trying to work it out on my own, but I just wanted to reassure you that you’re not alone. I just started a small support group for WLS patients, and everyone there is dealing with these same issues. If I learn anything helpful, I’ll be sure to pass it on. I bet if you spoke up in your support group, you’d find many others who are in your situation. Don’t worry about the newbies. A 10# regain won’t scare them. If they’re like me, they’ll do anything to lose a huge chunk of weight, despite a 10 pound rebound. Good luck, and let us know how it goes with your Dr. - Alice gkay3 wrote: > Hi, I'm new to the list. I've been lurking for about 3 weeks now. I > had my surgery May 2000. I am 21 mos. postop. I am 5'11 " tall. My > starting weight 353 lbs., lost down to 210 lbs (-143) now back up to > 220 lbs (-133). My doctor said that I could probably get down to 190 > lbs and that would be for my height. I felt fine at 210 lbs, but now > I have been so worried about those 10 lbs weight gain. What if the > weight gain continues? At 18 mos. I had gained 7 lbs., now 3 months > later, I've gained 3 more pounds. The scale doesn't want to budge. > I am getting so discouraged and worried. I know I'm not getting in > enough protein or water or exercise, but can't seem to help myself. > I am worried that I too have stretched my pouch. I can eat about > anything I want and find that I eat a lot more. Although I do feel I > been making poor food choices. Most of the time I try not to think > about the weight gain and try not to get on the scale but sometimes I > break down and see that it remains the same. I feel like I have no > one to talk to to tell them about my fears. I don't want to tell my > husband that I've gained weight because of what he might think. " Oh, > she failed at this too. " Although I don't think he wants me to lose > anymore weight. I feel like I can't talk to my support group because > most of the people are newbies, and I don't want to scare them. I > can't talk to my family members, because I'll hear " I told you so. I > knew you would gain the weight back. " They weren't supportive of the > surgery. So I've been struggling on how to handle this emotionally. > I tried therapy for almost two months when I first starting gaining > weight and felt the therapist wasn't helping me, so I stopped going > to her. Then I realized that this was the perfect support group to > address my fears to. I see that I'm not alone in my fears. I keep > telling myself that I will start taking protein shakes, drinking more > water and exercising, but can't seem to do it. I started exercising > again last week. So far so good. I know that while researching wls > once you stablize in your weight loss you might gain 10 - 20 pounds. > So I was wondering if I was at that point where I'm stablizing. I > have a doctor's appointment at the end of this month for my 21 mos. > check up. I started to cancel it, because I didn't want him to know > that I'm still gaining weight. But I have now decided to go, who > knows, he might be able to help me. I never thought that I would > have to worry about regaining my weight. Please give me your input > on how to handle this situation. If, nothing else, I do feel much > better now that I've been able to express my fears to someone who > knows. Thanks for listening. > > Kay > 5/8/00 > start 5'11 " 353 lbs > 220 lbs. > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2002 Report Share Posted February 12, 2002 Have you checked your mechanics? Staple line is intact? Stoma is intact? Stuff like that? I can't address the protein issue, as I cling to my protein supps as to a tree in a strong breeze. I'm not particularly good at water, though I am much BETTER than I was. My kidney stone helped for awhile, Don's got me back to speed again! Exercise is my downfall. I cannot do it. Have now spent almost $1000 for membership at the Y for about 6 swims. You'd' think I could get there, huh? I'd rather drink protein every hour, on the hour than take the time to go to the Y, even though I love to swim! Figure it. Thanks, http://www.vitalady.com For info on PayPal, click this link: https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com Gaining weight... > Hi, I'm new to the list. I've been lurking for about 3 weeks now. I > had my surgery May 2000. I am 21 mos. postop. I am 5'11 " tall. My > starting weight 353 lbs., lost down to 210 lbs (-143) now back up to > 220 lbs (-133). My doctor said that I could probably get down to 190 > lbs and that would be for my height. I felt fine at 210 lbs, but now > I have been so worried about those 10 lbs weight gain. What if the > weight gain continues? At 18 mos. I had gained 7 lbs., now 3 months > later, I've gained 3 more pounds. The scale doesn't want to budge. > I am getting so discouraged and worried. I know I'm not getting in > enough protein or water or exercise, but can't seem to help myself. > I am worried that I too have stretched my pouch. I can eat about > anything I want and find that I eat a lot more. Although I do feel I > been making poor food choices. Most of the time I try not to think > about the weight gain and try not to get on the scale but sometimes I > break down and see that it remains the same. I feel like I have no > one to talk to to tell them about my fears. I don't want to tell my > husband that I've gained weight because of what he might think. " Oh, > she failed at this too. " Although I don't think he wants me to lose > anymore weight. I feel like I can't talk to my support group because > most of the people are newbies, and I don't want to scare them. I > can't talk to my family members, because I'll hear " I told you so. I > knew you would gain the weight back. " They weren't supportive of the > surgery. So I've been struggling on how to handle this emotionally. > I tried therapy for almost two months when I first starting gaining > weight and felt the therapist wasn't helping me, so I stopped going > to her. Then I realized that this was the perfect support group to > address my fears to. I see that I'm not alone in my fears. I keep > telling myself that I will start taking protein shakes, drinking more > water and exercising, but can't seem to do it. I started exercising > again last week. So far so good. I know that while researching wls > once you stablize in your weight loss you might gain 10 - 20 pounds. > So I was wondering if I was at that point where I'm stablizing. I > have a doctor's appointment at the end of this month for my 21 mos. > check up. I started to cancel it, because I didn't want him to know > that I'm still gaining weight. But I have now decided to go, who > knows, he might be able to help me. I never thought that I would > have to worry about regaining my weight. Please give me your input > on how to handle this situation. If, nothing else, I do feel much > better now that I've been able to express my fears to someone who > knows. Thanks for listening. > > Kay > 5/8/00 > start 5'11 " 353 lbs > 220 lbs. > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2002 Report Share Posted February 12, 2002 Kay wrote: << I keep telling myself that I will start taking protein shakes, drinking more water and exercising, but can't seem to do it.>> I am at a similar stage that you are -- at the end of my weight loss. I have found talk therapy to be very helpful in dealing with the necessary behavioral changes one has to make with this surgery. Good luck with your struggle and keep us posted. DO NOT stop going for your checkups because you don't feel like you " performed " adequately. The medical professionals are there to HELP us not to JUDGE us. L. Lewerenz (from work) 6-30-00 Open RNY and Spleenectomy Dr. Tom - Minneapolis, Minnesota 5' 3 " tall, age 53 Highest weight 4-17-00 = 357 6-30-00 = 346 (day of surgery) 01-12-02 = 172 (approximately) Panni on November 12, 2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2002 Report Share Posted February 16, 2002 I feel like I have no one to talk to to tell them about my fears. I don't want to tell my husband that I've gained weight because of what he might think. " Oh, she failed at this too. " Although I don't think he wants me to lose anymore weight. I feel like I can't talk to my support group because most of the people are newbies, and I don't want to scare them. I can't talk to my family members, because I'll hear " I told you so. I knew you would gain the weight back. " Kay, I could have written this. Outside of these wonderful lists, I feel so alone and so worried that I am going to be " discovered. " I've regained 15 pounds from my lowest weight and my eating has been out of control. My husband, family and friends have all been through the regain with me so many times - hell, so has everyone I've ever met in my life - and I am so embarrassed about my lack of control. And now it feels even worse - in their eyes, I must be pretty disgusting to eat enough to gain weight with such a small stomach......I'm trying to take it one day at a time. Today was the best day all week - I got to the gym (but only made it through an abbreviated workout) and food/water has been pretty good. I'm reading these OSSG letters for inspiration, and am so grateful to have someone out there to be honest with. Helene RNY 12/22/99 350/165 (up from 150) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2002 Report Share Posted February 16, 2002 Well, Girls, I may as well confess, too. I just measured my waist, something which I haven't done in MONTHS, and I've gained 3 inches in my waist. I feel completely desperate. My waist has always been my biggest probelm, and here it is, back again. 33 inches was the lowest, now it's at 36, which to me, is like a plus size. It's the same size as my fiances waist, and I was so enhoying being smaller than him for once. I know it's my own fault, but like some others, I don't know how to get control. I know what to do, but actually doing it is another thing. I can eat regular portions now, and don't feel like my stomach is any smaller than those around me. Sorry for the pity party. I'm just so scared. - Alice A. hwd112 wrote: > > I feel like I have no one to talk to to tell them about my fears. I don't > want to tell my husband that I've gained weight because of what he might > think. " Oh, she failed at this too. " Although I don't think he wants me to > lose anymore weight. I feel like I can't talk to my support group because > most of the people are newbies, and I don't want to scare them. I can't talk > to my family members, because I'll hear " I told you so. I knew you would > gain the weight back. " > > Kay, > I could have written this. Outside of these wonderful lists, I feel so alone > and so worried that I am going to be " discovered. " I've regained 15 pounds > from my lowest weight and my eating has been out of control. My husband, > family and friends have all been through the regain with me so many times - > hell, so has everyone I've ever met in my life - and I am so embarrassed > about my lack of control. And now it feels even worse - in their eyes, I > must be pretty disgusting to eat enough to gain weight with such a small > stomach......I'm trying to take it one day at a time. Today was the best day > all week - I got to the gym (but only made it through an abbreviated workout) > and food/water has been pretty good. I'm reading these OSSG letters for > inspiration, and am so grateful to have someone out there to be honest with. > > Helene > RNY 12/22/99 > 350/165 (up from 150) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2002 Report Share Posted February 16, 2002 Have you checked your mechanics? Been scoped? UGI? Any eyeballs looking around to see if something is not quite to original specs? Thanks, http://www.vitalady.com For info on PayPal, click this link: https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com Re: Gaining weight... > Well, Girls, I may as well confess, too. I just measured my waist, > something which I haven't done in MONTHS, and I've gained 3 inches in my > waist. I feel completely desperate. My waist has always been my biggest > probelm, and here it is, back again. 33 inches was the lowest, now it's > at 36, which to me, is like a plus size. It's the same size as my > fiances waist, and I was so enhoying being smaller than him for once. > > I know it's my own fault, but like some others, I don't know how to get > control. I know what to do, but actually doing it is another thing. I > can eat regular portions now, and don't feel like my stomach is any > smaller than those around me. > > Sorry for the pity party. I'm just so scared. > > - Alice A. > > hwd112 wrote: > > > > I feel like I have no one to talk to to tell them about my fears. I don't > > want to tell my husband that I've gained weight because of what he might > > think. " Oh, she failed at this too. " Although I don't think he wants me to > > lose anymore weight. I feel like I can't talk to my support group because > > most of the people are newbies, and I don't want to scare them. I can't talk > > to my family members, because I'll hear " I told you so. I knew you would > > gain the weight back. " > > > > Kay, > > I could have written this. Outside of these wonderful lists, I feel so alone > > and so worried that I am going to be " discovered. " I've regained 15 pounds > > from my lowest weight and my eating has been out of control. My husband, > > family and friends have all been through the regain with me so many times - > > hell, so has everyone I've ever met in my life - and I am so embarrassed > > about my lack of control. And now it feels even worse - in their eyes, I > > must be pretty disgusting to eat enough to gain weight with such a small > > stomach......I'm trying to take it one day at a time. Today was the best day > > all week - I got to the gym (but only made it through an abbreviated workout) > > and food/water has been pretty good. I'm reading these OSSG letters for > > inspiration, and am so grateful to have someone out there to be honest with. > > > > Helene > > RNY 12/22/99 > > 350/165 (up from 150) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2002 Report Share Posted February 16, 2002 No, nothing's been checked. I'm sure it's just due to my poor choices for food and lack of exercise. - Alice " michelle@... " wrote: > > Have you checked your mechanics? Been scoped? UGI? Any eyeballs looking > around to see if something is not quite to original specs? > > Thanks, > > > http://www.vitalady.com > > For info on PayPal, click this link: > https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com > > Re: Gaining weight... > > > Well, Girls, I may as well confess, too. I just measured my waist, > > something which I haven't done in MONTHS, and I've gained 3 inches in my > > waist. I feel completely desperate. My waist has always been my biggest > > probelm, and here it is, back again. 33 inches was the lowest, now it's > > at 36, which to me, is like a plus size. It's the same size as my > > fiances waist, and I was so enhoying being smaller than him for once. > > > > I know it's my own fault, but like some others, I don't know how to get > > control. I know what to do, but actually doing it is another thing. I > > can eat regular portions now, and don't feel like my stomach is any > > smaller than those around me. > > > > Sorry for the pity party. I'm just so scared. > > > > - Alice A. > > > > hwd112 wrote: > > > > > > I feel like I have no one to talk to to tell them about my fears. I > don't > > > want to tell my husband that I've gained weight because of what he might > > > think. " Oh, she failed at this too. " Although I don't think he wants > me to > > > lose anymore weight. I feel like I can't talk to my support group > because > > > most of the people are newbies, and I don't want to scare them. I can't > talk > > > to my family members, because I'll hear " I told you so. I knew you > would > > > gain the weight back. " > > > > > > Kay, > > > I could have written this. Outside of these wonderful lists, I feel so > alone > > > and so worried that I am going to be " discovered. " I've regained 15 > pounds > > > from my lowest weight and my eating has been out of control. My husband, > > > family and friends have all been through the regain with me so many > times - > > > hell, so has everyone I've ever met in my life - and I am so embarrassed > > > about my lack of control. And now it feels even worse - in their eyes, > I > > > must be pretty disgusting to eat enough to gain weight with such a small > > > stomach......I'm trying to take it one day at a time. Today was the > best day > > > all week - I got to the gym (but only made it through an abbreviated > workout) > > > and food/water has been pretty good. I'm reading these OSSG letters for > > > inspiration, and am so grateful to have someone out there to be honest > with. > > > > > > Helene > > > RNY 12/22/99 > > > 350/165 (up from 150) > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2002 Report Share Posted February 16, 2002 It was the large volume that made me think that. We could all make better choices some days. But for me, much as I prefer veggies & fruits, nothing would have saved me once my staple line disrupted. But mine was really obvious,. Most are not. Thanks, http://www.vitalady.com For info on PayPal, click this link: https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com Re: Gaining weight... > > > > > Well, Girls, I may as well confess, too. I just measured my waist, > > > something which I haven't done in MONTHS, and I've gained 3 inches in my > > > waist. I feel completely desperate. My waist has always been my biggest > > > probelm, and here it is, back again. 33 inches was the lowest, now it's > > > at 36, which to me, is like a plus size. It's the same size as my > > > fiances waist, and I was so enhoying being smaller than him for once. > > > > > > I know it's my own fault, but like some others, I don't know how to get > > > control. I know what to do, but actually doing it is another thing. I > > > can eat regular portions now, and don't feel like my stomach is any > > > smaller than those around me. > > > > > > Sorry for the pity party. I'm just so scared. > > > > > > - Alice A. > > > > > > hwd112 wrote: > > > > > > > > I feel like I have no one to talk to to tell them about my fears. I > > don't > > > > want to tell my husband that I've gained weight because of what he might > > > > think. " Oh, she failed at this too. " Although I don't think he wants > > me to > > > > lose anymore weight. I feel like I can't talk to my support group > > because > > > > most of the people are newbies, and I don't want to scare them. I can't > > talk > > > > to my family members, because I'll hear " I told you so. I knew you > > would > > > > gain the weight back. " > > > > > > > > Kay, > > > > I could have written this. Outside of these wonderful lists, I feel so > > alone > > > > and so worried that I am going to be " discovered. " I've regained 15 > > pounds > > > > from my lowest weight and my eating has been out of control. My husband, > > > > family and friends have all been through the regain with me so many > > times - > > > > hell, so has everyone I've ever met in my life - and I am so embarrassed > > > > about my lack of control. And now it feels even worse - in their eyes, > > I > > > > must be pretty disgusting to eat enough to gain weight with such a small > > > > stomach......I'm trying to take it one day at a time. Today was the > > best day > > > > all week - I got to the gym (but only made it through an abbreviated > > workout) > > > > and food/water has been pretty good. I'm reading these OSSG letters for > > > > inspiration, and am so grateful to have someone out there to be honest > > with. > > > > > > > > Helene > > > > RNY 12/22/99 > > > > 350/165 (up from 150) > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2002 Report Share Posted February 17, 2002 > I know it's my own fault, but like some others, I don't know how to get > control. I know what to do, but actually doing it is another thing. I > can eat regular portions now, and don't feel like my stomach is any > smaller than those around me. what worked for me to control the cravings and stop the cycle of sugar and carbs was to add chromium to my array of vitamins I take each day and then to add in more protein supps. I finally got control - stopped the sugar and lowered the carbs and even though I'm not losing [thyroid problems] I am in control and that feels damn good. sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2002 Report Share Posted February 17, 2002 I have been reading all these posts and been too afraid to answer because I would have to admit that I have gained 10 lbs from my original low of 165. I am quite sure that my stomach and the opening (is that the stoma?) have stretched to monumental proportions but I am not running back to my surgeon for two reasons. My diabetes is still in check, and I would rather eat eyeballs on fear factor than have this surgery again. I know I am a chicken, but I thought the whole thing was like hell on earth. I can eat pretty much any volume of food, I still do not eat sweets etc., but I can put away enough healthy food to have gained this 10 lbs easy. I can relate to being afraid and out of control. I will be 4 years post op on March 11 and I remember my surgeon telling me this is a " tool " not a cure. Well, I don't know if I feel like I even have the " tool " anymore. I mean I can eat a 12 inch subway... some tool. Thanks for the forum to air my views.... Jan C. 3-11-98 RNY Re: Gaining weight... >Have you checked your mechanics? Been scoped? UGI? Any eyeballs looking >around to see if something is not quite to original specs? > >Thanks, > > >http://www.vitalady.com > > >For info on PayPal, click this link: >https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com > > > Re: Gaining weight... > > >> Well, Girls, I may as well confess, too. I just measured my waist, >> something which I haven't done in MONTHS, and I've gained 3 inches in my >> waist. I feel completely desperate. My waist has always been my biggest >> probelm, and here it is, back again. 33 inches was the lowest, now it's >> at 36, which to me, is like a plus size. It's the same size as my >> fiances waist, and I was so enhoying being smaller than him for once. >> >> I know it's my own fault, but like some others, I don't know how to get >> control. I know what to do, but actually doing it is another thing. I >> can eat regular portions now, and don't feel like my stomach is any >> smaller than those around me. >> >> Sorry for the pity party. I'm just so scared. >> >> - Alice A. >> >> hwd112 wrote: >> > >> > I feel like I have no one to talk to to tell them about my fears. I >don't >> > want to tell my husband that I've gained weight because of what he might >> > think. " Oh, she failed at this too. " Although I don't think he wants >me to >> > lose anymore weight. I feel like I can't talk to my support group >because >> > most of the people are newbies, and I don't want to scare them. I can't >talk >> > to my family members, because I'll hear " I told you so. I knew you >would >> > gain the weight back. " >> > >> > Kay, >> > I could have written this. Outside of these wonderful lists, I feel so >alone >> > and so worried that I am going to be " discovered. " I've regained 15 >pounds >> > from my lowest weight and my eating has been out of control. My husband, >> > family and friends have all been through the regain with me so many >times - >> > hell, so has everyone I've ever met in my life - and I am so embarrassed >> > about my lack of control. And now it feels even worse - in their eyes, >I >> > must be pretty disgusting to eat enough to gain weight with such a small >> > stomach......I'm trying to take it one day at a time. Today was the >best day >> > all week - I got to the gym (but only made it through an abbreviated >workout) >> > and food/water has been pretty good. I'm reading these OSSG letters for >> > inspiration, and am so grateful to have someone out there to be honest >with. >> > >> > Helene >> > RNY 12/22/99 >> > 350/165 (up from 150) >> > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2002 Report Share Posted February 17, 2002 What is a staple line disruption? Is this possible with a RNY? > > > > > > > > > > I feel like I have no one to talk to to tell them about my fears. I > > > don't > > > > > want to tell my husband that I've gained weight because of what he > might > > > > > think. " Oh, she failed at this too. " Although I don't think he > wants > > > me to > > > > > lose anymore weight. I feel like I can't talk to my support group > > > because > > > > > most of the people are newbies, and I don't want to scare them. I > can't > > > talk > > > > > to my family members, because I'll hear " I told you so. I knew you > > > would > > > > > gain the weight back. " > > > > > > > > > > Kay, > > > > > I could have written this. Outside of these wonderful lists, I feel > so > > > alone > > > > > and so worried that I am going to be " discovered. " I've regained 15 > > > pounds > > > > > from my lowest weight and my eating has been out of control. My > husband, > > > > > family and friends have all been through the regain with me so many > > > times - > > > > > hell, so has everyone I've ever met in my life - and I am so > embarrassed > > > > > about my lack of control. And now it feels even worse - in their > eyes, > > > I > > > > > must be pretty disgusting to eat enough to gain weight with such a > small > > > > > stomach......I'm trying to take it one day at a time. Today was the > > > best day > > > > > all week - I got to the gym (but only made it through an abbreviated > > > workout) > > > > > and food/water has been pretty good. I'm reading these OSSG letters > for > > > > > inspiration, and am so grateful to have someone out there to be > honest > > > with. > > > > > > > > > > Helene > > > > > RNY 12/22/99 > > > > > 350/165 (up from 150) > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2002 Report Share Posted February 17, 2002 Depends on how your RNY was done. Mine was RNY. If you are merely stapled (and oversewn), then yes, it is a genuine fear. If you are transected, then there is probably less than 1% chance of the stomachs finding each other & reattaching. One of our Grads has had this happen------Regina? You out there? And a few of our locals. But it is very rare. Thanks, http://www.vitalady.com For info on PayPal, click this link: https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com Re: Gaining weight... > What is a staple line disruption? Is this possible with a RNY? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I feel like I have no one to talk to to tell them about my > fears. I > > > > don't > > > > > > want to tell my husband that I've gained weight because of > what he > > might > > > > > > think. " Oh, she failed at this too. " Although I don't > think he > > wants > > > > me to > > > > > > lose anymore weight. I feel like I can't talk to my > support group > > > > because > > > > > > most of the people are newbies, and I don't want to scare > them. I > > can't > > > > talk > > > > > > to my family members, because I'll hear " I told you so. I > knew you > > > > would > > > > > > gain the weight back. " > > > > > > > > > > > > Kay, > > > > > > I could have written this. Outside of these wonderful > lists, I feel > > so > > > > alone > > > > > > and so worried that I am going to be " discovered. " I've > regained 15 > > > > pounds > > > > > > from my lowest weight and my eating has been out of > control. My > > husband, > > > > > > family and friends have all been through the regain with me > so many > > > > times - > > > > > > hell, so has everyone I've ever met in my life - and I am so > > embarrassed > > > > > > about my lack of control. And now it feels even worse - in > their > > eyes, > > > > I > > > > > > must be pretty disgusting to eat enough to gain weight with > such a > > small > > > > > > stomach......I'm trying to take it one day at a time. > Today was the > > > > best day > > > > > > all week - I got to the gym (but only made it through an > abbreviated > > > > workout) > > > > > > and food/water has been pretty good. I'm reading these OSSG > letters > > for > > > > > > inspiration, and am so grateful to have someone out there > to be > > honest > > > > with. > > > > > > > > > > > > Helene > > > > > > RNY 12/22/99 > > > > > > 350/165 (up from 150) > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2002 Report Share Posted February 18, 2002 I have recently begun to eat more without that completely full feeling. I had RNY 04-04-00, I have been wondering if there is a staple line disruption. If this happens, where does the food go. I had a divided gastric bypass and my pouch is completely seperated from the non functioning part of the stomach. What are the signs and symptoms of a disruption. I am having abdominalplasty and mastoplexy surgery in 3 weeks. I am afraid of how this will affect the surgery. Please write and let me know what to look for in a SLD. Thanks , Janae pre-op320 today170 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2002 Report Share Posted February 18, 2002 Helene An abbreviated workout is better than NO workout! Find the good things about what you did today and go from there. Do not set goals which are impossible for you to maintain - take " One step at a time " . That abbreviated workout is a step in the right direction.......trust me - you must find the things each day that are good - however small or insignificant they may seem, and focus on that! You will beat this thing - I promise. Love Janelle -- Re: Gaining weight... I feel like I have no one to talk to to tell them about my fears. I don't want to tell my husband that I've gained weight because of what he might think. " Oh, she failed at this too. " Although I don't think he wants me to lose anymore weight. I feel like I can't talk to my support group because most of the people are newbies, and I don't want to scare them. I can't talk to my family members, because I'll hear " I told you so. I knew you would gain the weight back. " Kay, I could have written this. Outside of these wonderful lists, I feel so alone and so worried that I am going to be " discovered. " I've regained 15 pounds from my lowest weight and my eating has been out of control. My husband, family and friends have all been through the regain with me so many times - hell, so has everyone I've ever met in my life - and I am so embarrassed about my lack of control. And now it feels even worse - in their eyes, I must be pretty disgusting to eat enough to gain weight with such a small stomach......I'm trying to take it one day at a time. Today was the best day all week - I got to the gym (but only made it through an abbreviated workout) and food/water has been pretty good. I'm reading these OSSG letters for inspiration, and am so grateful to have someone out there to be honest with. Helene RNY 12/22/99 350/165 (up from 150) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2002 Report Share Posted February 18, 2002 > I have recently begun to eat more without that completely full feeling. I > had RNY 04-04-00, I have been wondering if there is a staple line disruption. If you are completely transected, it isn't likely it's a SLD - you'd either be pretty sick with peritonitis (sp?) or the two halves have found a way to grow back together. Be sure you aren't drinking with eating - up until 1/2 an hour afterwards. That makes the food move thru VERY quickly, and if I do that I can eat a much larger quantity and don't feel full at all. dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2002 Report Share Posted February 21, 2002 HEY EVERYONE REALIZES ITS HIBERNATION SEASON DONTCHA??? Just a reminder!!! It can be the culprit of wt gain ya know!!! Donna ;o) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2002 Report Share Posted February 21, 2002 HEY EVERYONE REALIZES ITS HIBERNATION SEASON DONTCHA??? Just a reminder!!! It can be the culprit of wt gain ya know!!! Donna ;o) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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