Weight Loss Surgery Forums

Go Back   Weight Loss Surgery Forums > Winning At Losing > Stupid Questions
Reload this Page

Struggling

The RenewedReflections discussion about Struggling. Join us and discuss Struggling.
Register
Blogs FAQ Members List Social Groups Chat Room Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Round123
DeeBecker
3847 People Lost in total 322833 lbs = 27.95 %
Give us permission to add your
before & after Weight Loss Photos 		bobask
Weigh2goSteph
ReplyPost New Thread
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-02-2011, 04:12 PM   #1 (permalink)
Guru In Training
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Clarksville, TN
Posts: 317
Blog Entries: 2

Weight Statistics

2008
Start Date:
September 15,2011
Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
359 lb
Start Weight:
241 lb
Current Weight:
175 lb
Goal Weight:
118 lb
Weight Loss:
66 lb
Lb Left to Lose:
32.8690807799 %
% Lost:
9/15/2012
Goal Date:

Body Mass Index
56.2212073959
BMI Start:
37.7418133215
BMI Current:
27.4058810425
BMI Goal:

Weight Loss Method
Roux en Y Gastric Bypass
Question Struggling
So, I was a smoker pre-op, and since surgery (17 days ago) I have craved a cigarette but it does not taste good, and it kinda makes me nauseous. Does anyone have any suggestions besides chewing gum?
__________________
Iteacheagles is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Alt Weight Loss Surgery Insurance
Yes, you can often get insurance cover for your Weight Loss Surgery.
Our own Craig "Big-T" Thompson has been there and done that, and he's written an e-book about it.
   
Old 10-02-2011, 05:22 PM   #2 (permalink)
Seasoned Veteran
 
Nell's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Texas
Posts: 3,671
Blog Entries: 20

Weight Statistics

7/27/10
Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
379 lb
Start Weight:
175 lb
Current Weight:
165 lb
Goal Weight:
204 lb
Weight Loss:
10 lb
Lb Left to Lose:
53.8258575198 %
% Lost:
July 27, 2012
Goal Date:

Body Mass Index
65.0480957031
BMI Start:
30.0354003906
BMI Current:
28.3190917969
BMI Goal:

Weight Loss Method
Roux en Y Gastric Bypass
Default
Well I'm not a smoker so I'm no help really but I do know that chewing gum isn't good, I was told I couldn't have gum any longer after surgery. So be careful if you have been chewing gum.
Hope you can stop the cravings though!! Good luck!
__________________
Nell is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 10-02-2011, 05:46 PM   #3 (permalink)
Cub Reporter
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 59

Weight Statistics

November 2010
Start Date:
9/19/2011
Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
251 lb
Start Weight:
155 lb
Current Weight:
150 lb
Goal Weight:
96 lb
Weight Loss:
5 lb
Lb Left to Lose:
38.2470119522 %
% Lost:

Body Mass Index
38.1602508651
BMI Start:
23.5650951557
BMI Current:
22.8049307958
BMI Goal:

Weight Loss Method
Roux en Y Gastric Bypass
Default
I quit smoking after 22 years with NO craving with hypnosis. It was amazing.

It is worth a try.
__________________
Stlfocus is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 10-02-2011, 07:37 PM   #4 (permalink)
Big Loser
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Northern Wisconsin
Posts: 198

Weight Statistics

May 2, 2011
Surgery Date:
5' 2"
Height:
268 lb
Start Weight:
149 lb
Current Weight:
140 lb
Goal Weight:
119 lb
Weight Loss:
9 lb
Lb Left to Lose:
44.4029850746 %
% Lost:

Body Mass Index
49.0124869927
BMI Start:
27.2494797086
BMI Current:
25.6035379813
BMI Goal:

Weight Loss Method
Roux en Y Gastric Bypass
Default
Are we really not able to chew gum even SF gum?? My nut (at least not that I remember) has not said anything about this. What is the reason?
__________________
Sue R is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 10-02-2011, 09:09 PM   #5 (permalink)
Guru In Training
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Clarksville, TN
Posts: 317
Blog Entries: 2

Weight Statistics

2008
Start Date:
September 15,2011
Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
359 lb
Start Weight:
241 lb
Current Weight:
175 lb
Goal Weight:
118 lb
Weight Loss:
66 lb
Lb Left to Lose:
32.8690807799 %
% Lost:
9/15/2012
Goal Date:

Body Mass Index
56.2212073959
BMI Start:
37.7418133215
BMI Current:
27.4058810425
BMI Goal:

Weight Loss Method
Roux en Y Gastric Bypass
Default
The information I got from my nutritionist said chewing gum is discouraged but if you do chew gum it should be sugar free. I think the reason they discourage it is because if you accidentally swallow the gum it requires a trip to the doc I am guessing
__________________
Iteacheagles is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 10-02-2011, 10:46 PM   #6 (permalink)
Super Moderator
 
DocSanae's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posts: 24,790
Blog Entries: 9

5' 5"
Height:
Exclamation Chewing gum
Quote:
Originally Posted by Iteacheagles View Post
The information I got from my nutritionist said chewing gum is discouraged but if you do chew gum it should be sugar free. I think the reason they discourage it is because if you accidentally swallow the gum it requires a trip to the doc I am guessing
Sooo correct about what happens if you accidentally swallow chewing gum.
It can get stuck in your pouch, and nothing short of endoscopy can get it out.
Best to avoid it.
A sip of water would be better.
__________________
"In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun."
So long as you are putting your best foot forward, then,
PATIENCE and PERSEVERANCE
for any/every endeavor you embark on, are imperative for success.

Just a li'l bit 'bout myself
DocSanae is online now  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 10-03-2011, 07:09 AM   #7 (permalink)
WLS Master Guru
 
msmonica's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Southern Mississippi
Posts: 840

Weight Statistics

August 2010
Start Date:
Dec. 21st 2010
Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
295 lb
Start Weight:
133 lb
Current Weight:
150 lb
Goal Weight:
162 lb
Weight Loss:
-17 lb
Lb Left to Lose:
54.9152542373 %
% Lost:
Reached 12/17/11
Goal Date:

Body Mass Index
46.198485186
BMI Start:
20.8284695923
BMI Current:
23.4907551793
BMI Goal:

Weight Loss Method
Roux en Y Gastric Bypass
Default
I also found when I chew gum I tend to take in more air and get burpy. I will tell you the cravings do get better, but it ain't easy!
__________________
Monica



Highest Weight ~ 318lbs
Pre-Diet Weight ~ 295lbs
Pre-Surgery Weight ~ 277lbs
Current Weight ~ 133lbs
msmonica is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 10-03-2011, 10:18 PM   #8 (permalink)
Big Loser
 
Ruby Tuesday's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Small town Ontario Canada
Posts: 125

Weight Statistics

TBA
Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
315 lb
Start Weight:
300 lb
Current Weight:
199 lb
Goal Weight:
15 lb
Weight Loss:
101 lb
Lb Left to Lose:
4.7619047619 %
% Lost:

Body Mass Index
45.1928571429
BMI Start:
43.0408163265
BMI Current:
28.5504081633
BMI Goal:
Default
My clinic told us that it not just poses a big risk if swallowed but we swallow air when chewing it.. along the same lines as with no straws.
Ruby Tuesday is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 10-04-2011, 05:19 AM   #9 (permalink)
WLS Master Guru
 
sue4491's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: SouthWest
Posts: 707
Blog Entries: 1

Weight Statistics

Jan 2007
Start Date:
non op
Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
267 lb
Start Weight:
157 lb
Current Weight:
180 lb
Goal Weight:
110 lb
Weight Loss:
-23 lb
Lb Left to Lose:
41.1985018727 %
% Lost:

Body Mass Index
43.0902203857
BMI Start:
25.3376951331
BMI Current:
29.0495867769
BMI Goal:

Weight Loss Method
Weight Watchers
Default
I quit smoking in 1981 - just hang in there. The cravings get less and less and after a while, you don't get them at all. I couldn't chew gum either for various reasons. You can distract yourself from the cravings or just wait it out - it goes away or chewing on a tooth pick. I did that.

I've never met anyone who was sorry they quit - it so improves the way you feel, your energy level and a lot of health things like a better immune system etc. My hubby seeing how I was enjoying life, quit also. (me-May 1981, him Dec 1981).
__________________
Sue
---There are no shortcuts to a place worth going. (Beverly Sills) ---
http://obesitysurgery-info.com

Nothing tastes as good as thin feels!






Last edited by sue4491; 10-04-2011 at 05:22 AM. Reason: forgot to answer the question about gum! :/
sue4491 is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
ReplyPost New Thread

Tags
questions

« My BIG DAY!!! | I know I should know this.... »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Need HELP.... I'm struggling init2winit Gastric Bypass Diet 4 09-22-2011 02:49 AM
Struggling DoesMyBumLookBigInThis Coffee Talk 13 08-03-2010 03:22 PM
I am struggling saracutemama Your Profile 12 06-05-2010 06:08 AM
Struggling rubigayle Coffee Talk 6 09-26-2009 06:15 AM
Still struggling Bubblyangie Your Profile 6 08-30-2009 10:36 AM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:47 AM.

Contact Us - Gastric Bypass Surgery - Archive - Top

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.3
Copyright ©2000 - 2012, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.3.0