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Reply: feeling overwhelmed after weigh loss

Hi Lindaget, I had my gastric bypass 11 years ago and while I am so greatful for it, I...

Posted by TheeQueen

Hi Lindaget,
I had my gastric bypass 11 years ago and while I am so greatful for it, I wish I had been been more informed on the importance of counseling and possible side effects of the surgery. You need to immediately establish an exercise routine not only for its benefit in your weight reduction journey, but because of the mentally, emotional, and spiritual uplift it will provide. If you have not researched or paid attention to the physical side affects of the bypass surgery you will be in for even more of a rude awakening. Your doctor may have discussed these issues, but we are so blinded by the joy of finally getting rid of the excess weight that we often don't hear the things that are most important to the success of the surgery. You need to really comprehend and aggresively work at counteracting these side effects in healthy ways. I weighed 380lbs when I had the surgery. Soon after I had what was termed a "rhemutoid arthritis attack," where the bones of several major joints began to breakdown. This almost incapacitated me. Worse, it prevented me from following through with the exercising program I began. Long story short, I spent the next 3-5 years having surgeries, went through a severe depression, and while my weight dropped as low as 200lbs, I have plateaued between 230-240. I sought professional counseling and was fortunate in having an outstanding rhemotologist so I have recovered. There is soo much that I needed to know that I didn't, so don't let the same thing happen to you. If exercising is difficult, any movement is better than none. Seek out a bypass support group and attend weekly if possible. The surgery is a god-send, but you have to create a new healthy relationship with food. I have not perfected mine yet, but I am lightyears away from the addiction I previously had. I am sorry I can't help you more, but I encourage you to take ownership of your mental and physical health, the surgery can not do this part for you. I haven't been checking this site regularly but I will make an effort to do so to see how you are doing. If you want to talk just let me know, it will be a support to me as well. Good luck and remember there is a whole new, exciting, and worthwhile life out here waiting for for the taking.View Thread

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