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Topic: RE: Hi, everyone! - Fatigue? anyone?
I have the same problem,
My dr did all of my nutritional labs and everything looked great.
I thought maybe it was related to my female problems, and finally had the hysterectomy that has been reccomended for years... and I am still exhausted.
I am going to have to go back and see him again soon.
Topic: RE: Hi, everyone! - Fatigue? anyone?
Kimberly;
I'm not flaming, but "thinking" you're getting enough protein could be your problem. Start using fitday.com or a similar web site to track your food for a couple weeks. If you're not getting enough protein, that's an easy thing to correct.
Also, when's the last time you had blood work done? Have your PCP or surgeon check your B12 and iron levels. If either is low, that could be part of your problem.
Good luck and please keep us posted.
Blessings,
Jennifer
Topic: RE: Hi, everyone! - Fatigue? anyone?
I was the same way and about 3 months ago i went on the b12 shots.. thats really helped. its hard to keep your energy up.. i have days i feel soo good and others i am so tired.
I am like you if i never lose another pound i am so happy with what i have lost.
Good Luck to you, Carla
Topic: Hi, everyone! - Fatigue? anyone?
Like a lot of us, I haven't been coming to this forum very often anymore. I just want you all to know though, I couldn't have gone this far without OH.com and especially this forum. Thanks so much -
I wondered if anyone else still has problems with extreme fatigue. I get so tired so quickly. I think I'm getting enough protein and I take vitamins twice a day. I even added iron tabs once a day-thought maybe I was enemic. But nothing seems to help. I haven't been walking much cause I'm so tired. My doctor doesn't think it's anything to worry about, but he's not the one who can't hardly get through the day.
By the way, I started at a highest weight of 288, down now to 163, so a total of 125 lbs lost. I'd like to be below 150 but I'm happy with myself now, and I'm sure I can maintain.
Thanks for all the help, both in the past, and future. Keep up the good work!
Kicks & Giggles,
Kimberly
Topic: RE: Hysterectomy and not losing
Hello Surgery sister......
I had a hysterectomy years ago but just wanted to say hello, wow you have done great! congrats.
Carla
Topic: Hysterectomy and not losing
Hi, Has anyone else had a hysterectomy since rny and stopped losing.
Marla
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Topic: RE: Different doctors different advice
This is a great idea. It is easy to forget that we are mostly dealing with surgeons, not weight loss specialists. Some protocals seem to be more about the doctors' personal agendas than best practices. Finding common requirements and successes should help us make our own best health choices.
My surgeon requires:
64 to 70 grams protein (this seems a bit low compared to others)
64 oz min. of liquid
2 multivitamins (Flintstones with iron)
3 citracal with D daily (at least 2 hours apart)
B12 sublingual
stool softener if needed but no laxatives
The nutritionist pushes the ADA/food pyramid thing, but most people are doing some version of the South Beach or Atkins diet depending on where they are with the weight loss. Mostly lhigh protein, low carbs, and healthy fats.
Sally
Topic: Different doctors different advice
Hello November,
Ok as it is more than a year out for us all. I think it time we all came together and talked about our Different Doctors and the actual advice they gave us on our new lifestyle.
MIne it was 80 to 100 grams of protein
64oz min of water
2 multivitamins
calcium 1400 mg
B12 sublingual 1000mcg a week
low carbs and low fats.
I think we should all exchange doctors advices and maybe we can learn from each other. Some people may use this advice to change habits they didnt know and other may just need it for a dietary change.
Lets help each other. We talk abotu support lets put the advice and tools we have learned from our doctors ont he table adn compare notes.
Amy
Topic: RE: i need YOUR help...please....
Hilary I right there with you hun. I noticed I have been having the same habits and I am bouncing back and forth between the 208 and 215lbs which my goal weight is 160-180lbs. I am 6ft tall.So lets compare notes. I need to get back on track as well.
ok my doctro told me 80 to 100 grams of protein a day. 64ounces of water minimum a day. 2 m ultivitamins, 30 grams or less in carbs a day. i would love to go to a support group that actually supported ans talked abotu the issues I am facing but the one that is where I live doesnt. I had a great group in Ca but her ein MA I havent found the IT group for me yet.
So goign backl to the basics what did your doc tell you about the foods you where to eat.
AMy
Topic: RE: Where are you at?
I had open RNY on 11/21/05. I have lost 125 pounds. I am half the person I was since I now weigh 125 pounds. I am having a lower body lift this July. I am now in maintaince mode. Congratulations on everyone's weight loss and keep up the good work!
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