4 Month Post Op Visit

Saw Dr. yesterday for my 4 month Post Op visit. He was very pleased with my weight loss and with everything else. I have lost 66lbs in 4 months and only have about 42lbs to go! I had a list of questions for him and these were his responses, mind you don't quote me, I am doing this from memory. If I get something wrong, I am not perfect! Knot on left side upper tummy by incision when laughing hard? Normal Knot near incision on right side when throwing up? Normal Hair loss? Happens to almost everyone (high percentage) lasts about six months and there is nothing you can take to help. He says it will grow back! He has heard people say Biotin helps, but he has no proof. Protein drinks. They don't agree with me and I can't find one I like? He said if I can get in 60 - 70 grams of protein in food alone (and I said and still lose weight), then that is fine. They make a lot of people full, bloated and gassy, so why do that to yourself. Tired/ B12 am I getting enough? Time to get blood work done! Flu shot, can I take it? Yes Alcohol? 1 drink affects you, like 3 drinks affects anyone else, but it is trial and error, don't drink mixed drinks or I will be in the bathroom getting sick from the sugar and drink with people I know who can watch out for me. Vitamins, do I stay on the Flintstones? If they agree with you and you're not repulsed by it, then by all means stick with them. If not try Centrum chewables. How much weight do YOU think I will be losing? He guest-mated, that I will get down to 170 or around there, so I told him I wanted to be about 160 and he agreed that would be good for my body! Flax seed oil? Not aware of any specific affects it has on bariatric patients. It is a good overall nutrient, but not anything special for WLS patients. Leftovers, can I eat them? When I told him I had read something on the message board about how reheating the food breaks down the chemicals blah blah blah, his response was shocking. He said it was ridiculous, he said use common sense, if it has been in the fridge for more then a couple of days forget, if not, go for it. Not everyone can tolerate leftovers, but I happen to be someone who can. I can eat anything leftover except beef, ground beef no problem, any other, forget. Ilyssa

Congrats on your weight loss and thank you for sharing this info, its great!! Jo

Thanks so much!

Thanks for all the good info. I am going tomorrow for my 4 month with my GP who is guiding me through things since my surgeon is in the US and I am in HOng KOng. They dont do gastric surgery here. I sometimes have trouble with the protein, feel hungry sometimes and other times dont want anything, just feel ill looking at food. Craving a soft drink in the worst possible way. Have been taking vitamins religiously so am anxious to know about the blood work. So far have lost 50 pounds since June 29th surgery..... Cheryl

Hi Cheryl, Your more than welcome! You look like you are doing well. I checked out your profile and what a wonderful story and great pics! Keep up the good work, it's definately paying off!! I craving soda all the time, since my husband if a Pepsi drinker, I will take sips of his. He drinks it on ice which helps it go flat quicker. OR what I will do is share a soda with a person in my office. I will fill a cup up w/ lots of ice then only fill the cup half way so I am only drinking about 4oz of the soda. I let it sit for a while, then I will sip at it. It knocks the craving out! Is it hard to find things to eat being in Hong Kong that are just protein? Do they have Wendy's there? I have a wonderful recipe for Quiche but it might be tuff to get all the ingredients over there. Let me know if your interested and I can e-mail you the recipe and the breakdown of calories and protein. All best, Ilyssa

It isnt too hard to find things in Hong Kong since we have a lot of imported stuff and I can order things from the overseas grocery shipped via Japan from the US. I finally tried a Coke c2, over ice and waited until it was nearly flat.... tasted great! We did have Wendys but it closed, their service here was not good. We have McDonalds and Pizza Hut now, Burger King, but only at the airport and Subway, but only at a few locations. I usually eat at home most of the time, Would love your recipe for Quiche if you can send it. I havent made Quiche in a long time! Sounds like something great to eat! Smiles. Cheryl

Thanks for the recipe, I will make it soon as I can get all the ingredients here. Tried a coke c2, let it go flat, heavenly!!!!! I am trying to get togather new things since I am so bored with the food I have now! Cheryl