 
 
Using My "Pouch"Thursday, February 03, 2011
I have struggled, especially over the holidays, with following my proper diet and using my pouch. My "pouch" is the stomach I have left after my RNY gastric bypass. Even with surgery, losing weight is not an easy thing. Thanks to my SP friends I've located some very helpful information. One item is the "5 day pouch test", and the other is the "Rules of the Pouch". I was eating foods that just slide through my stomach. I've changed the way I was eating and now no longer feel the urge to snack like I was last month. Actually I feel much more in control. Last week alone I lost 4 lbs, with a total for the month of January of 11 lbs. up from the 5 in December. I did not understand why it was so important for me not to drink fluids particularly with and after a meal. Now I do, no more applesauce with my meat to keep me from filling up quickly! I feel back on the track. Thanks again SP friends, you've really came to my rescue. 
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CATLADY_56
2/4/2011 4:51PM
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How awesome! You are really an inspiration!   
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Many people think that if you have weight loss surgery, its easy to loss weight. It certainly helps, but I am still struggling with following my doctors orders. I don't exercise enough and I still want to snack at night. I'm doing the portion control OK, but find my self nibbling. I'm so afraid I will be one of those folks who gain back what they have lost, or just stop losing. Weight loss is never, ever easy. Even with the surgery!
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RAYLINSTEPHENS
1/27/2011 2:37PM
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Wow! No, I had no idea!! Have you joined any of the Gastric Bypass Surgery Spark Teams? I am sure it would help when others are going through the same things you are. I shall sparkmail you some links! You can do this!! Hugs, Linda Report Inappropriate Comment |
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CARRIETHOMAS3
12/17/2010 10:30PM
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Remember that with any bariatric surgery, calorie density is crucial to your success (I'm a nurse that regularly cares for post-op bari patients). Seek healthy fats, water, and fiber to satiate your mind and body... and hopefully, it will keep you fuller so the snacking is more controlled. This said, I too am struggling with impulsive eating and lack the motivation for exercise. Nevertheless, I find myself coming back to Spark for inspiration and encouragement. So here's mine to you, dear... knowing is half the battle, but DOING is the half that really gets results! Big hugs :o)
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CINDY-K
12/15/2010 11:30PM
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I know how you feel. I am struggling too. I wish there was a magic cure but alas we just must work hard to do the best we can. talking to others helps so be sure to go to a local support group. Tomorrow is a new day and another new start! Forget what went wrong today and instead concentrate on doing the best you can tomorrow. Good luck, cindy Report Inappropriate Comment |
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MUEHLBBO
12/15/2010 7:27PM
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Hang in there. What do you have control over? Can you physically exercise some more? How about putting a limit on the number of nibbling episodes per day, gradually cutting down to what you need to be. I have no experience with the surgery situation, but you can do it. It will be worth it in the end to set those small goals and work toward better health. Good luck.
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SPECIAL6
12/15/2010 2:37PM
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Take it one day at an time having an healthy lifestyle don't happen overnight even with surgery. 
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JMAGEE8871
12/15/2010 11:48AM
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Not sure when you had surgery, but hang in there and approach every day as a new day to work on changing your lifestyle habits until it becomes second nature.
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