I haven't posted in a while because we have had a lot going on. I was taking statistics which was pretty darn rough, I was admitted to the hospital because of another stricture, then the following weekend my daughter was admitted to the hospital. I never really considered myself a "stress eater," but now I most certainly would. Before surgery I always just thought I was hungry, and never really noticed an increase in food intake when my life was more stressful. These last few weeks have helped me to realize that when the sh!t hits the fan, I go for the snacks. This is yet another reason why people need to understand that weight loss surgery is NOT taking the easy way out. While I am able to use my weight loss surgery to help me realize what hungry and full feels like it doesn't fix the stuff that goes on in our heads. It certainly does not take away the desire to self medicate with food when life gets rough.
On another note. I have another stricture. This is my third which means that I will go in again for an EGD and dilation of the stricture, however this time he will place a stent in the opening for roughly one to two weeks and then remove it. Doc says the success rate of this versus just dilating every time is much more. He did however say that it can be pretty uncomfortable and has had to have some people stay in the hospital while the stent was in place so let's pray that I don't need that because I certainly do not have time to sit on my butt in the hospital for a week or two.
Finally...and this is a little on the blunt side...weight loss surgery constipate is as bad as pregnancy constipation! Honestly! I am literally gaining weight now because I am full of poo! It may be time to break out the mag citrate. The thought of that makes me sad :(
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