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on 10/24/23 6:33 am - Ballwin, MO
Do you by any chance have the list of vitamins we are to take. Through the years I've misplaced it and I feel like I'm winging it right now. I got off track for a while, but have really been trying to get back on course,
Also, what about labs? That's another issue I have with my primary. She wants to order minimal labs and I feel as though I should be having more done.
None of the doctors I go to really understand the DS.
If you don't have them or this is too much trouble, I understand.
Thanks,
Bobbi
on 10/22/23 8:25 am - Ballwin, MO
Do you know if he's around anywhere?
I had mine in Nashville. 2004!
Thanks,
Bobbi
I had about 6 mos after my gb was removed where I lost weight as my plumbing was kind of rerouting itself. After that, things went back to normal.
18.5 years out.
Duodenal Switch/Lap -- Drs. Alfons Pomp & Michel Gagner - New York City
4/4/05: 265 lbs/BMI: 45.6
4/11/05: 256 lbs/BMI: 43.9 (date of surgery)
7/27/08: Gallbladder Removed
I'm just over 20 years from my DS and I'm facing the same issues. I retired a couple of years ago and now that I've got a different routine I'm just simply not eating enough/can't eat enough. I'm also traveling more, which takes me out of my normal routines (grazing mostly). I actually talked to my surgeon yesterday about options. I've always eaten alot of protein so for me I need to eat more carbs, which of course cause bloating, etc.
I'm going to try digestive enzymes for a while to see if that helps. I'm also going to try to get back into the gym like you said to start rebuilding muscle mass.
Janet in Leesburg
DS 2/25/03
Hazem Elariny
-175
It will balance out over time. I was 135lbs as a 6'1 male, who previously weighed almost 300lbs. Eventually, after your body has time to adjust to the missing gall bladder and some new routines, you will level off.
People here are looking to lose weight. You need to find a personal trainer who can advise you on what exercises to do and what to eat to gain muscle.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
Hi, all. I had my DS surgery 19 years ago yesterday. I originally lost about 145 pounds then regained 30. Over the last year, I took off the 30. Then my gall bladder went haywire and I had it removed. I could barely eat for 8 weeks and took off another 15 pounds. I am now entirely too thin and am unhealthy. I never in my life thought I would have that issue! I am doing strength training and pounding protein like crazy. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to intentionally gain weight, preferably muscle mass and not fat? Thanks!
