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I'm Sorry to be asking what may seem like silly questions but I'm trying to find out as much as possible before I go see the surgeon & wondered if anyone could tell me what their eating habits & lifestyle was before either bypass or banding surgery & the reasons why you chose/were advised to have either the bypass or the band?
I will obviously be guided by what the surgeon advises for me as we are all so different but as you have actually gone through it & live with it everyday I really value your opinions & will be such a happy bunny if I can get a bit of a clearer picture in my head before I go.
Is it that in general the bypass is better for people who eat big portions & the band better for people who snack often & have a sweet tooth or vice versa? (crikey I do both! Some days not a lot but big portions & some days lots of snacks! - oh dear I am doomed!!)
I know both must be used as a tool & I know about the vitamins & injections & fills & dumping etc etc
My eating habits are erratic to say the least lol I spent many many years not eating anything throughout the day just drinking what must've been gallons of sugary coffee, then having a large tea with the kids & then a supper with chocolate bars & crisps in between - not good I know!
Then when I was 18 stone I was prescribed xenical, & began using sweeteners instead of sugar, I used semi skimmed milk , never ever ate any fried foods or visible fat, eating only a salad sandwich & an Iceland chicken dinner each & every day I lost weight but it was SO difficult & SO boring so I tried adding & chopping & changing a few things but pow! Within a short space of time back the weight flew!
I also tried to listen to my body only eating when I was hungry, the trouble is when I did & still do eat, I can't stop at a tiny (normal) amount, oh no I have to go the whole hog until I feel full.
My husband eats much (& I mean much) more than me & is so slim it's unbelievable! We look like Jack spratt & his wife! Lol
I know a lot of it boils down to exercise but I simply can't manage it anymore as my tummy measures 55 inches, & as I have small hips & relatively slim legs I get terrible backache etc,( I'm like a weeble wobbling but not falling down !!)
It would be great if you could advise!
Many thanks
Xx
I'm Sorry to be asking what may seem like silly questions but I'm trying to find out as much as possible before I go see the surgeon & wondered if anyone could tell me what their eating habits & lifestyle was before either bypass or banding surgery & the reasons why you chose/were advised to have either the bypass or the band?
I will obviously be guided by what the surgeon advises for me as we are all so different but as you have actually gone through it & live with it everyday I really value your opinions & will be such a happy bunny if I can get a bit of a clearer picture in my head before I go.
Is it that in general the bypass is better for people who eat big portions & the band better for people who snack often & have a sweet tooth or vice versa? (crikey I do both! Some days not a lot but big portions & some days lots of snacks! - oh dear I am doomed!!)
I know both must be used as a tool & I know about the vitamins & injections & fills & dumping etc etc
My eating habits are erratic to say the least lol I spent many many years not eating anything throughout the day just drinking what must've been gallons of sugary coffee, then having a large tea with the kids & then a supper with chocolate bars & crisps in between - not good I know!
Then when I was 18 stone I was prescribed xenical, & began using sweeteners instead of sugar, I used semi skimmed milk , never ever ate any fried foods or visible fat, eating only a salad sandwich & an Iceland chicken dinner each & every day I lost weight but it was SO difficult & SO boring so I tried adding & chopping & changing a few things but pow! Within a short space of time back the weight flew!
I also tried to listen to my body only eating when I was hungry, the trouble is when I did & still do eat, I can't stop at a tiny (normal) amount, oh no I have to go the whole hog until I feel full.
My husband eats much (& I mean much) more than me & is so slim it's unbelievable! We look like Jack spratt & his wife! Lol
I know a lot of it boils down to exercise but I simply can't manage it anymore as my tummy measures 55 inches, & as I have small hips & relatively slim legs I get terrible backache etc,( I'm like a weeble wobbling but not falling down !!)
It would be great if you could advise!
Many thanks
Xx