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Sorry but I'm having a hard time following your post. I guess I'm confused as why you're so concerned about whether you weigh 273 or 278. I would recommend stop worrying about how much you weigh and start tracking what you're eating. I think from your signature block it appears you started with the sleeve and then got the switch done. Technical not a revision (revision would be RNY to DS, or DS to RNY). Many people have the same issue because you don't have restriction anymore (only malabsorption).
Go back to basics - you already said you need to start writing down what you eat. Focus on high protein, low carbs, and lots of water. If you get hungry, snack on protein - nuts, jerky, deli meats/cheeses, etc.
Janet in Leesburg
DS 2/25/03
Hazem Elariny
-175
I graze all day, but try to focus on protein snacks - nuts, cheese, deli meat, yogurt, tuna, jerky, etc. Stinky gas is definitely a sign of too many carbs.
Start keeping a journal and you'll find out pretty quickly what helped you add those 50 pounds. Ideally your DS still works and once you get back on track (high protein, low carbs, lots of water) you should drop those extra pounds.
Eating post-DS is all about balance - eating what you want but making sure you get your protein in. Also eating just enough carbs to keep from losing too much but not gaining.
Janet in Leesburg
DS 2/25/03
Hazem Elariny
-175
Donna SW- 363 CW- 326 GW- 230 VS 04/25/2013 Dr. M. Jawad
Donna SW- 363 CW- 326 GW- 230 VS 04/25/2013 Dr. M. Jawad
I recently had to increase the dose of Lamictal XR from 200 mg to 300 mg after many years of the 200 mg dose for seizures. My neurologist checks blood levels at every visit and I take it on an empty stomach. It has been extended release since I had a seizure with the non extended release formula. (I think that was a generic vs brand name issue which can happen with anyone). Testing blood levels of critical drugs is recommended.
No issues with outpatient antibiotics or pain killers in effectiveness at the standard doses, but antibiotics cause killer diarrhea.
It takes 48 hrs to a week to stop craving sugar/carbs when I get back on track.
Carbs cause so much of a gas problem when I overdo that it is impossible to be around anyone. It's a good deterrent. I do crave them but once I'm off and stick to my routine the bathroom issues are resolved.
I try to not let my weight go past 10 lbs.up. In my head, I can lose 10 lbs. I find 25 lbs or more very daunting.
I still struggle with just doing a little carb that eventually goes to a carb binge. It's the same crazy routine. You would think you would not expect different results. It's like my brain forgets after a few weeks and I start the bad habit. I am much better at catching myself before I go too far.
Good luck. Go back to what worked before. It's our only hope but at least we have a reliable tool and plan.
RNY revision to Lap DS Feb, 2016, Dr. Ayoola.
HW 235/SW 184/CW 127
I had to switch from time released Wellbutrin to 2 doses of regular welbutrin.
RNY revision to Lap DS Feb, 2016, Dr. Ayoola.
HW 235/SW 184/CW 127
My doctor put me on Ultra Primal Life 9 years ago and I still take it. He recommended 3 capsules a day and I typically take 2.
I think I'm different than any of you. It will be 9 years this August for me. I have horrible gas and foul smelling bathroom issues, gas pains, etc. So much so, I sometimes think that I can never be "close" to anyone ever. I need to buy stock in candle and air freshener companies, I spend so much. I've been reading all of your posts and I am going to start today going back to basics and see if it truly does make a difference, but here is the one of the reasons I think I'm different. I can't touch beans, they kill me! I would love to have some in taco salads, chili, good source of protein, but literally blow me up so bad, I'm in so much pain, I can't handle it. I don't do dairy other than my yogurt, I can't do carbs hardly at all, no white flour... I don't eat whites too much at all, I will have baked sweet potatoes every now and again. I can eat corn products better than other, so I will eat a bit of corn or corn products from time to time. I have had horrible, killer gas for 9 years! I have gained around 20 lbs from my lowest, but only about 10 from what I tend to fluctuate around, although that is making me feel pretty "fat". I have been working on getting back on track, so maybe I was meant to see these posts today. Thank you! I am going to go and stock up with the right things and give this a try, minus beans!
5 months after my ds in 2013, I was dxd with acute myloid leukemia. My treatment was very aggressive and lasted for over a year. By the grace of Almighty God I was recently deemed cured by my medical team. However during my year treatment I had to take handfuls of pills to build an artificial a immune system while I was receiving chemo.
I never had an issue with any pills not absorbing. Additionally during this time due to the stress I had to take several anti anxiety and Anti-depressants and again I had no issues with absorption
Initially my oncologist were concerned because they had never dealt with a cancer patient with a DS. They consulted my surgeon and several gastroenterologist and all was well and I'm blessed to be cured.
Blessings
julie
