http://fatfreemind.com/?p=224 Katie Jay's Tips on Losing the Obesity Mindset Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:34:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 http://fatfreemind.com/?p=224#comment-157 Debra Taylor Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:42:18 +0000 http://fatfreemind.com/?p=224#comment-157 Katie, I would like to comment on the misguided notion that WLS is cheating and easy. Aside from the major surgery, learning to eat correctly and overcome your addictions to food is extremely hard. I am in my fifth year after surgery and I have maintained my goal weight. But it is a constant dilligent effort to stick to the diet plan, monitor my nutrition, and supplement in order to stay healthy and get the proper protein. Truly successful GB patients have to stick to a healthy diet, not only eat less, but in some cases, try to eat enough (if your pouch is very sensitive). If anyone thinks that a person can have surgery and never have to worry about food or gaining weight again is sadly misinformed or simply foolish. I am so glad that I chose this route...it saved my life and changed my life...but it is constantly hard work. The difference is I worked hard trying to lose before, but the RNY surgery was the only thing that gave me results. I am very happy with my results, but I want everyone to know that it is VERY hard work to keep it off just like anyone else who diets. Katie, I would like to comment on the misguided notion that WLS is cheating and easy. Aside from the major surgery, learning to eat correctly and overcome your addictions to food is extremely hard. I am in my fifth year after surgery and I have maintained my goal weight. But it is a constant dilligent effort to stick to the diet plan, monitor my nutrition, and supplement in order to stay healthy and get the proper protein. Truly successful GB patients have to stick to a healthy diet, not only eat less, but in some cases, try to eat enough (if your pouch is very sensitive). If anyone thinks that a person can have surgery and never have to worry about food or gaining weight again is sadly misinformed or simply foolish. I am so glad that I chose this route…it saved my life and changed my life…but it is constantly hard work. The difference is I worked hard trying to lose before, but the RNY surgery was the only thing that gave me results. I am very happy with my results, but I want everyone to know that it is VERY hard work to keep it off just like anyone else who diets.

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