Not really new - but back Topic


Hey there,

I'm Sune. 46 years old male from Denmark. I was here and very active about 6 years ago.

Back then I lost 55 kg (about 120 lbs) and I held it for a while, but over the course of the next 6 years I put it all back on. I discovered that I suffered from BED (Binge Eating Disorder) and the way I had lost my weight was really a version of my eating disorder.

About 2 1/2 years ago I got help and got into group therapy, which helped me to get over my BED. I haven't had a subjective or objective episode since then, so I am doing really well.

On the 24th of January I got a Gastric Sleeve operation to help me loose the weight again. My diabetes was out of control and I was using about 240 units of insulin a day, plus Victoza in the highest dose, so something that to be done.

I have now lost 38 kg, still have some kilos to go, but I am without injections and getting better every day.

I am here to make sure I eat within the caloric intake that I should, but don't wanna go crazy like last time.

I hope you are all doing good.

Love,

Sune


Hi Sune-
Congrats on your success and decision to take charge of your weight and health! Sustained weight loss is no easy feat and while having weight loss surgery such as the sleeve can give you a leg up you still must watch what you eat and get regular exercise.
That is great that your blood sugar is under better control! Even if you have cut back dramatically on your medications I would suggest talking with your doctor and finding out how often they want you to check your HgA1c. Typically, it is checked every 3 months.
I would also continue to check your blood sugar (fasting and 2 hours after meals). Your doctor or CDE (certified diabetes educator) can help you determine how often to do this. The goals being, between 80-130 fasting and less than 180 2 hours after you eat a meal.
While MND is an awesome tool, it can sometimes over-estimate how many calories you need to eat each day. I have found this to be true for folks who are post weight loss surgery. For folks who are about 8 weeks out from their procedure, which it sounds like you are at this place, strive to eat around 500 calories a day. This is divided into 3 meals. A non weight loss surgery dieter may find this to be “way too low in calories”
However, your surgery works by physically restricting how many calories you can eat at once by also allowing you to feel full and satiated. Remember to keep this in mind and know that you will continue to eat a lower calorie meal plan from here on out. That is how you will be able to remain successful.
Once you feel up to it (everyone heals differently from surgery) finding some regular planned physical activity is important. Not only does it help burn calories, it helps you to have a more stable mood. Sometimes this can help prevent binges. If you are finding the urge to binge, having some binges, consider seeing a therapist who specializes in binge eating disorder. They will help you to identify the factors that trigger a binge, understand alternatives and experiment with options.
Here are 3 resources that may also help you in your journey. Let us know what other questions come up. All the best! Joanna (Dietician)
https://www.mynetdiary.com/considering-weight-loss-surgery.html
Great cookbook: Author: Margaret Furtado. Title: Recipes for Life after Weight Loss Surgery
Find additional support from people who get it!: http://www.obesityhelp.com/


Hi Sune,

Congratulations on your success and determination! I am back again myself. seems I have done well at times on my own and then during the winter months especially I fall of course. As I'm getting older things are getting so much more challenging. I too am finding I am binge eating terribly at night and on weekends. I am so unhappy with myself. I used to have great discipline and self control....maybe too much. When i was a teen I was on the edge of being anorexic...just never let it totally get over board, but controlled my intake severly so I stayed thin. Trouble is that now it seems what I did back then is the new go too thing with the keto diets. Lol...funny how life works. But back in the day I was threatened with being sent for treatment if i didn't eat more, so I learned to binge and purge (my brother was a wrestler and that was something they did to make weight)...so I learned that way. Luckily in my early 20's I managed to beat that and at rather normal, was fairly active, etc. I did put on a good 20 lbs after stopping the purging, and that took years to accept. When I hit my late. 40's I injured my lower back and exercise now is hard to do and painful most days. But I'm pushing through, because without it I gain quickly. I've packed on 40 lbs since my back injury. Lost 20 one year, but gained it back and them some. Now I'm stressed with work, lack of exercise, pain and just like to self medicate with sweets and crunchy crap. Ugh!! :(. I so wish I could get my eating under control. Sorry to drag on and complain. I just needed to open up to someone. Your story is definitely inspiring to me, so I will keep that in my mind as I make choices and hope it helps.
Thank you,

Judy

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