Side Effects

I have been reading some postings today about gastric bypass and wanted to touch on that just a bit. There are side effects with this surgery. Gastric bypass restricts your ability to eat and it punishes you if you try to break the rules. There is consistent negative reinforcement each time you try to violate the simple rules the doctors give you.

If you eat too many sweets, you are going to be sick.

If you eat breads are starches, you are going to be sick.

If you drink sweetened carbonated sodas, you are going to be sick.

If you eat greasy foods, you are going to be sick.

etc, etc, etc...

There are basic rules and if they are violated, it will be bad. The kicker here is that it varies on how much you can break the rules. Sometimes you can get away with a little bit, but the next time you will pay a price for just a small violation. You have to retrain yourself and it is a painful process.

I am not here to fool you. The first 2 weeks after surgery is not good. First, you are dealing with the pychological issues of not having your best friend anymore(food). Second, you are dealing with the drastic change in your anatomy. Then, you are generally in pain and feel sick.

But, it gets better.

I don't know if I would do it again, it is too early. But, I do know that it is changing me for the better.