Malabsorption further out post-op

Anecdotal evidence - one of the women who attends my support group and who had her DS primarily because of severe heart disease, reported that her cardiologist was STUNNED to discover substantial shrinkage of her blockages 2 or 3 years post-DS.

I am only about 4 wks out from surgery. I still haven't had a "shart" or orange slick yet, and I don't even have a BM every day. I do pass gas daily, though. I wonder if it's because of my 200cm common channel, or just the fact that I don't eat much right now. Is it normal to NOT have those issues?

PS Carla, I am sure you'll lose the last of your weight. When I had a breast reduction years ago, I lost about 15 lbs in the 2 months after the surgery, almost effortlessly. I don't know why exactly, but the same thing may happen for you too.

Thank you so much for your support.  I am doing my shakes and when I eat I stay with the protein rules but still can't eat but a few bites. 

I am not suffering at all or feel deprived at all.  I always want something then go to fridge, look at it and change my mind lol. 

Hopefully when I am turned loose to restart my walking program I might eat better but I will make sure I get the shakes in.  

Carla

When I begin to question whether my DS is "broken" ... I go out to dinner with friends.  In no time, I am full and I know the restriction is still in place!  lol

I'm not quite three years out, and I can drink a little milk now, and I do lose a little slower now than in the beginning, but if I stick to "the rules" I still lose.  I have not gained a pound in three years ... the worst that's happened when I am the least compliant is that my weight loss stalled.  When I went back to "the rules" ... I lost again.  Fat wasn't the problem;  carbs were.  If I eat my protein first, I'm fine.

Yes, it's still working ...

Jc

Thanks for posting and sharing that JC.  It is always nice to have support.  I am just so happy with my DS that I look at everyone who is over wt and I want to help them now.

Carla