Re: ? about those old nasty eating habits

[Guest guest]

I had a similar experience about 2 weeks ago. I had to have a Big Mac one day

so I got it. I took 2 or 3 bites and it really started to hurt. I wrapped the

sandwich back up with the intention of eating more later. I kept thinking about

the sandwich, but I couldn't get past the pain it caused. As much as I wanted

it emotionally, I didn't want it physically. I think this is just something we

have to work through. I still struggle with portion sizes. I am so used to

making big plates of food that I have a hard time accepting that I can't eat

that much. For me, I have 32 years of bad eating habits to overcome. I guess

we shouldn't expect that to change overnight.

Kathy M.

DS 7/19/01

213 pre-op

160 today

[Guest guest]

Pam,

You did well! May I point out that you wrapped it back up and then threw it

away instead of saving it for later. Now you've satisfied a craving, and

you'll remember next time how full it made you. There is nothing wrong with

eating foods we like, just in the quantity of them we consume.

Nahodil

BPD/DS 9/27/01

9/27/01 - 355

? about those old " nasty " eating habits

Hi All,

I have a question for the post-ops. This morning I had a hankering for one

of those Mc's egg/sausage/cheese/bagel sandwiches. So, I went through

the drive-thru, and I got one. That in itself was WEIRD, since I was used

to

always getting at least two. I came home, and knew that it would be

impossible to eat the whole thing, and figured I should remove the bagel

part, and just eat the insides. Well, I didn't. I proceeded to eat it,

and,

as expected, I made it not quite half the way through before starting to

feel

REALLY uncomfortably full, almost to the point of pain. Well, what really

BOTHERS me is that I had to sit there and STRUGGLE with myself to put the

daggone thing down, and accept the fact that I was finished. So, I

struggled, but I did manage to put it down. In fact, I wrapped it back up

in

the papeer and I threw it away. Now here's where the really " nasty old

habit " kicks in. I'm sitting here on my computer, overly full, quite

miserable actually, and all I can think of is this STUPID sandwich sitting

in

the wastebasket.

Will someone please tell me what's up with this?

Thanks.

Pam in MD

BPD/DS - July 9, 2001

Dr. Vanguri

[Guest guest]

*hugs* Pam,

Thanks for sharing this story. I thought I was crazy because I too have done

this continued to think about food like that. I think its a chemical thing for

me I equate it with being like an addict....For me food was my addiction I used

it to feel good...Now when I have those feelings I say to myself... " Self you ate

and you ate what you wanted if you really want more go ahead and eat it...but

you know you dont so go and play or read or whatever. " I honestly think its our

minds playing games with us...Hang in there kid.....

*hugs*

Lisbeth

pamjams2@... wrote: Hi All,

I have a question for the post-ops. This morning I had a hankering for one

of those Mc's egg/sausage/cheese/bagel sandwiches. So, I went through

the drive-thru, and I got one. That in itself was WEIRD, since I was used to

always getting at least two. I came home, and knew that it would be

impossible to eat the whole thing, and figured I should remove the bagel

part, and just eat the insides. Well, I didn't. I proceeded to eat it, and,

as expected, I made it not quite half the way through before starting to feel

REALLY uncomfortably full, almost to the point of pain. Well, what really

BOTHERS me is that I had to sit there and STRUGGLE with myself to put the

daggone thing down, and accept the fact that I was finished. So, I

struggled, but I did manage to put it down. In fact, I wrapped it back up in

the papeer and I threw it away. Now here's where the really " nasty old

habit " kicks in. I'm sitting here on my computer, overly full, quite

miserable actually, and all I can think of is this STUPID sandwich sitting in

the wastebasket.

Will someone please tell me what's up with this?

Thanks.

Pam in MD

BPD/DS - July 9, 2001

Dr. Vanguri

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 10/05/2001 11:56:14 AM Central Daylight Time,

editorking@... writes:

> I have put the

> DS to the test and it has come through with flying colors.

>

>

Same for me Teri!!

Dawn--South Suburban Chicago area

Dr. Hess, Bowling Green, OH

BPD/DS

4/27/00

www.duodenalswitch.com

267 to 165 5' 4 "

size 22 to size 10

have made size goal

no more high blood pressure, sore feet, or dieting

[Guest guest]

Its called head hunger. I also get those once in a while and as you indicated I

used to be able to eat several...now I cant finish one!! It does get better

.....I think. I have eaten breakfast out several times and each time I find it

easier...because really...I can go get another tomorrow if I want it...LOL

AJ

pamjams2@... wrote:

>Hi All,

>

>I have a question for the post-ops. This morning I had a hankering for one

>of those Mc's egg/sausage/cheese/bagel sandwiches. So, I went through

>the drive-thru, and I got one. That in itself was WEIRD, since I was used to

>always getting at least two. I came home, and knew that it would be

>impossible to eat the whole thing, and figured I should remove the bagel

>part, and just eat the insides. Well, I didn't. I proceeded to eat it, and,

>as expected, I made it not quite half the way through before starting to feel

>REALLY uncomfortably full, almost to the point of pain. Well, what really

>BOTHERS me is that I had to sit there and STRUGGLE with myself to put the

>daggone thing down, and accept the fact that I was finished. So, I

>struggled, but I did manage to put it down. In fact, I wrapped it back up in

>the papeer and I threw it away. Now here's where the really " nasty old

>habit " kicks in. I'm sitting here on my computer, overly full, quite

>miserable actually, and all I can think of is this STUPID sandwich sitting in

>the wastebasket.

>

>Will someone please tell me what's up with this?

>

>Thanks.

>

>

>

>Pam in MD

>BPD/DS - July 9, 2001

>Dr. Vanguri

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Yes, nasty eating habits. I got one of those bagel sanwiches from

Mcs too, and I ate some, and I stared at it for about three

hours waiting to take another bite. I was very salty so I needed to

drink water first. Then after three hours I wrapped it up and put it

in the frig for later. The next day I took it out to eat, YUCK.

I had the DS because I am a hard core overeater. If I could out eat

a surgery I will- no doubt about it. After 8 months I am still

learning my limits and testing every step of the way. I have put the

DS to the test and it has come through with flying colors.

Teri

> Hi All,

>

> I have a question for the post-ops. This morning I had a hankering

for one

> of those Mc's egg/sausage/cheese/bagel sandwiches. So, I

went through

> the drive-thru, and I got one. That in itself was WEIRD, since I

was used to

> always getting at least two. I came home, and knew that it would

be

> impossible to eat the whole thing, and figured I should remove the

bagel

> part, and just eat the insides. Well, I didn't. I proceeded to

eat it, and,

> as expected, I made it not quite half the way through before

starting to feel

> REALLY uncomfortably full, almost to the point of pain. Well, what

really

> BOTHERS me is that I had to sit there and STRUGGLE with myself to

put the

> daggone thing down, and accept the fact that I was finished. So, I

> struggled, but I did manage to put it down. In fact, I wrapped it

back up in

> the papeer and I threw it away. Now here's where the really " nasty

old

> habit " kicks in. I'm sitting here on my computer, overly full,

quite

> miserable actually, and all I can think of is this STUPID sandwich

sitting in

> the wastebasket.

>

> Will someone please tell me what's up with this?

>

> Thanks.

>

>

>

> Pam in MD

> BPD/DS - July 9, 2001

> Dr. Vanguri

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

-

I have done this also even to the point of throwing up after I eat

because I overstuffed myself. It's totally psychological because

obviously you are not hungry. I think it will take some time to

relearn those old eating habits and find other ways to fulfill

whatever it is that needs fulfilling other than by eating. It is

definately an addiction just like any drug. Thank God the DS handles

that for us because you are physically unable to overeat.

-- In duodenalswitch@y..., pamjams2@a... wrote:

> Hi All,

>

> I have a question for the post-ops. This morning I had a hankering

for one

> of those Mc's egg/sausage/cheese/bagel sandwiches. So, I

went through

> the drive-thru, and I got one. That in itself was WEIRD, since I

was used to

> always getting at least two. I came home, and knew that it would

be

> impossible to eat the whole thing, and figured I should remove the

bagel

> part, and just eat the insides. Well, I didn't. I proceeded to

eat it, and,

> as expected, I made it not quite half the way through before

starting to feel

> REALLY uncomfortably full, almost to the point of pain. Well, what

really

> BOTHERS me is that I had to sit there and STRUGGLE with myself to

put the

> daggone thing down, and accept the fact that I was finished. So, I

> struggled, but I did manage to put it down. In fact, I wrapped it

back up in

> the papeer and I threw it away. Now here's where the really " nasty

old

> habit " kicks in. I'm sitting here on my computer, overly full,

quite

> miserable actually, and all I can think of is this STUPID sandwich

sitting in

> the wastebasket.

>

> Will someone please tell me what's up with this?

>

> Thanks.

>

>

>

> Pam in MD

> BPD/DS - July 9, 2001

> Dr. Vanguri

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I think its because our brains were not operated on.. only our

tummies.. I have the same problem and have the same reaction.. WE both

are either really crazy, or possibly normal..lol.. let me know if

anything helps.

> Hi All,

>

> I have a question for the post-ops. This morning I had a hankering

for one

> of those Mc's egg/sausage/cheese/bagel sandwiches. So, I went

through

> the drive-thru, and I got one. That in itself was WEIRD, since I

was used to

> always getting at least two. I came home, and knew that it would be

> impossible to eat the whole thing, and figured I should remove the

bagel

> part, and just eat the insides. Well, I didn't. I proceeded to eat

it, and,

> as expected, I made it not quite half the way through before

starting to feel

> REALLY uncomfortably full, almost to the point of pain. Well, what

really

> BOTHERS me is that I had to sit there and STRUGGLE with myself to

put the

> daggone thing down, and accept the fact that I was finished. So, I

> struggled, but I did manage to put it down. In fact, I wrapped it

back up in

> the papeer and I threw it away. Now here's where the really " nasty

old

> habit " kicks in. I'm sitting here on my computer, overly full,

quite

> miserable actually, and all I can think of is this STUPID sandwich

sitting in

> the wastebasket.

>

> Will someone please tell me what's up with this?

>

> Thanks.

>

>

>

> Pam in MD

> BPD/DS - July 9, 2001

> Dr. Vanguri

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Re: Re: ? about those old " nasty " eating habits

> In a message dated 10/05/2001 11:56:14 AM Central Daylight Time,

> editorking@... writes:

>

>

> > I have put the

> > DS to the test and it has come through with flying colors.

> >

> >

>

> Same for me Teri!!

>

> Dawn--South Suburban Chicago area

Me too! Best thing I ever did for myself and Im THRILLED!

Judie

[Guest guest]

For what its worth, any obsessive craving the body has last

approximately five minutes. This goes for cigs, food, chewing gum,

etc. If you can get through the five minutes...walk, sing, scratch

your leg...whatever for five minutes. the craving should pass. When I

was on my huge nutrition, exercise weight loss program, I would do

five minutes of exercise, and it always worked. I lost 130 pounds of

which I have regained oh, at least 90! I can't wait to have my

surgery!!!

Hope this helps.

Hugs,

theresa

> > Hi All,

> >

> > I have a question for the post-ops. This morning I had a

hankering

> for one

> > of those Mc's egg/sausage/cheese/bagel sandwiches. So, I

went

> through

> > the drive-thru, and I got one. That in itself was WEIRD, since I

> was used to

> > always getting at least two. I came home, and knew that it would

be

> > impossible to eat the whole thing, and figured I should remove

the

> bagel

> > part, and just eat the insides. Well, I didn't. I proceeded to

eat

> it, and,

> > as expected, I made it not quite half the way through before

> starting to feel

> > REALLY uncomfortably full, almost to the point of pain. Well,

what

> really

> > BOTHERS me is that I had to sit there and STRUGGLE with myself to

> put the

> > daggone thing down, and accept the fact that I was finished. So,

I

> > struggled, but I did manage to put it down. In fact, I wrapped

it

> back up in

> > the papeer and I threw it away. Now here's where the

really " nasty

> old

> > habit " kicks in. I'm sitting here on my computer, overly full,

> quite

> > miserable actually, and all I can think of is this STUPID

sandwich

> sitting in

> > the wastebasket.

> >

> > Will someone please tell me what's up with this?

> >

> > Thanks.

> >

> >

> >

> > Pam in MD

> > BPD/DS - July 9, 2001

> > Dr. Vanguri

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 10/5/01 11:30:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, majy58@...

writes:

> . then when

> it has gotten hard as cured cement and has a nice green fuzzy coat,

>

Dear ,

LOL!!! Thanks for the VIVID description and the good laugh!! I think I'll

try to visualize this the next time I get the " urge " !!

Hugs,

Pam in MD

BPD/DS - July 9, 2001

Dr. Vanguri