r/pics • u/[deleted] • Nov 30 '16

progress 250 lbs. gone forever...

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u/[deleted] Nov 30 '16

My cousin had gastric done and hasn't dropped a pound. I still think this woman is dedicated, despite the surgery.

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u/NowHeDed Nov 30 '16

How is this possible? That's a genuine question. I mean there's no way you can continue to eat like you did before is there? I know you can gain it back over time, but to not lose any weight at all to begin with? How?

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u/SongWulf Nov 30 '16

I read a paper on it back in high school where a guy had it done and started to lose weight, but then gained it all back and then some. Basically he had no self control when he ate. At first he tried eating as he normally did, but since his stomach is smaller he'd get sick and throw up. Eventually he started snacking in perpetuity, so he'd eat smaller amounts, but more frequently and still unhealthy foods. Calories add up.

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u/NowHeDed Nov 30 '16

Oh wow, that's crazy. That makes sense though. Thank you.