Why I'm not worried about how much I can eat and my eating habits | My Gastric Bypass Journey

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I wanted to give a little insight and background into why I'm not worried about the fact that I can eat sometimes twice as much as I could right after surgery, and why I'm not worried about the fact that I eat more carbs and sugar than a lot of other people I follow in the bariatric community. My personal story is just that, mine, and it may not be the solution for you but it's the reason I approach my post-op life the way I do. All the focus is on the first year after surgery and I don't think people prepare you for post-op life several years after surgery and what to expect. I want to share my experience with you as one perspective.
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I had RNY Gastric Bypass on December 1, 2020 at Mexico Bariatric Center in Tijuana Mexico with Dr. Rodriguez Lopez.
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@Brushy555 Год назад

I love your "big picture motto"! I am quite a bit older than you & had RNY surgery 3mos ago. Started seeing a therapist 2wks prior to WLS & grateful I did. I have a lifetime of using food to cope & right now WLS has taken away my crutch...my comfort! Therapy has been a blessing & helped me reframe my thoughts about some difficult things. I've got a long road ahead of me but glad to be where I'm at right now.

@1FatBeet Год назад

We as humans like to focus on these small little moments in time and extrapolate from them, but in so many situations that's disingenuous and unhelpful to do. Looking at the big picture is the only way we can truly see a situation for what it is. And I totally agree, the first several months I really felt the same way like WLS took away my crutch and my comfort zone and I had to learn to reprogram my brain. That is definitely not easy!

@miaochs7716 9 месяцев назад

I am 2 year 4 months post RNY. I lost 80 pounds or 80 percent excess weight. I love also that I’m not gaining weight after 50 years of just smelling food and gaining weight. My restriction helps. I initially gained 5 pounds when my body stopped losing but I’ve maintained. Yes I have 15-20 pounds I’d like to lose but I am really satisfied where I am. I have no eating disorder, just slow metabolism which I think RNY helped with the malabsorption aspects. I take my bariatric vitamins religiously and my labs are perfect. Thanks for your talk

@AmandaCulpan Год назад

Hi Stephanie, I am 1.5 weeks post surgery for a mini-bypass (common in UK), but I've been binging your videos for a couple of months. I loved this video. To hear that I might one day be able to eat a "normal" amount, when I thought I would be on tiny portions forever is such a lovely thought. This, coupled with your advice on what "normal" is, is food for thought. All I ever wanted to be was normal. I look forward to a few years post surgery when I can sit down to a special occasion meal with family and am able to eat the same things they're having... before this video, I thought that was something I would never have again. I believe your sage and honest advice will continue to inspire me through the many stages, the ups and down and the food counting that lies ahead of me. In the 6 weeks before surgery, I lost 21lbs. 7 days post op, I'd lost a further 7lbs. I'm always going to acknowledge every one of those lbs throughout this journey because they were hard won. Please keep sharing and inspiring people like me and, maybe one day, I'll be able to help someone the way you are helping me. Much love to you.

@dixiemerchant1052 Год назад

RE: restricting leading to binging - this is so true that both when I've been fat and thin, pre and post surgery ANY time I eat a way smaller amount than is current I will eat more the next day. I think it's physical, not just mental.

@1FatBeet Год назад

There is definitely more to all of this than people realize, for sure!

@cescalerace Год назад

Im so glad i found you!! Im appreciate how transparent you are and you give me hope cause ever since i got the sleeve i just feel like i made a huge mistake cause everyone always tells you. You can have this you cant have that and now i know i can just in much smaller quantities

@user-vs2ep3em1e Год назад

I think you are an inspiration. It is a breath of fresh air to hear that it is possible to gain a more healthy approach to eating and not have to constantly feel restricted. Thanks for sharing ❤

@lisapontecorvo1737 Год назад

As always great info. I to find myself snacky now and wondering if i need to address but as lon as im not gaining im not worring

@1FatBeet Год назад

As much as people want to get all high and mighty about it, snacking is part of being human! To expect people not to snack ever again or get moments of feeling snacky is unrealistic in my opinion. Making sure it isn't becoming a habit and that I'm occasionally making smarter snack choices is what I focus on, but sometimes I need that Cheez-It fix and that's okay, too! I don't eat Cheez-Its all day, every day. I agree with you - making sure I'm not gaining weight is where a lot of that focus is, because that's the absolute most important thing to me now. If I never lose another pound again (not likely) then fine - as long as I don't gain my weight back, I'm happier and healthier than I ever have been.

@maudellsmith7032 Год назад

I agree with you on a lot of things. What works for one person may not work for another. Some people have different stress levels. Others may have binge eating disorders that are out of control. I have that problem. I have had that most of my adult life. I am now getting the help I need with therapy. I am also scheduled to have weight loss surgery in July of this year. I am glad you have discussed this. Your videos have bee very helpful. I appreciate it very much.😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤

@Shamen322 Год назад

I really appreciate your common sense approach to WLS. And thanks for continuing to put out great content.

@1FatBeet Год назад

I appreciate that, thank you so much!

@MarciaMarshaMarcia Год назад

I def stand with you on this. Im a year out and I agree with having a balanced approach to what I consume. Depriving isn’t sustainable, at least not for me. Love your channel, thank you!

@1FatBeet Год назад

Exactly!! Thanks so much!

@Jeanniebugg Год назад

I've heard other successful patients say they use the 80/20 rule. Make sure that 80% of what you're eating is nutritious and wholesome - 20% is the fun stuff, the sweets, the french fries. I've heard surgeons say that our stomachs will return to *almost* normal - not pre-surg size because those were stretched out - but our stomachs will go to the size they were supposed to be to begin with. We just have to make sure that we aren't over-stuffing ourselves repeatedly. My nutritionist doesn't believe in demonizing food groups, but she does say that the carbs I eat should be whole-grain, like oatmeal - not cookies.

@1FatBeet Год назад

I think that's a generally good way to look at things, the 80/20 rule, as long as rules don't start to define your eating habits in a negative way. The simple idea behind food rules can be problematic for those with a disordered eating past. It doesn't mean it isn't a good idea or can't be done, but I encourage anyone who starts to feel overwhelmed by what they can and can't do to take a step back and find a different approach to food. I find it interesting that you said your nutritionist doesn't believe in demonizing food groups but also said you should eat whole-grain carbs like oatmeal but not carbs like cookies. It kind of contradicts the 80/20 rule. My approach is that I don't put morality on the cookies. Cookies are a food choice - do I eat them ALL the time? No that's obviously not a good idea and not balanced. And I don't eat more than a couple at a time, either. But if I even begin to think about cookies as something I shouldn't eat and I need to find an alternative, cookies become the only thing I want - ever. A lot of great nutritionists will recommend adding food instead of taking them away. Add food to make your meals and snacks balanced rather than taking away foods you "shouldn't" have. Eat a cookie but pair it with a yogurt so you're getting your sweet fix but also other nutrients and protein. Eat the leftover pasta for dinner but make sure you have some veggies to balance out that meal. Etc. This is just my approach - I firmly believe there's no right or wrong approach as long as it works for each individual person. I personally don't want food to be a constant worry in my life anymore and that's tough to do, but I'm working on it bit by bit.