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Short answer, Yes! But what you don't want to hear, it will be work both to get the weight off and keep it off. Make sure you KNOW what surgery you are getting because there are many look alike procedures. Do a lot of research and read!
It should be possible but the actual number doesn't really matter. You should target feeling good about yourself and being healthy. That is almost guaranteed with a combination of wls your personal commitment.
Here's what I ate today:
B#1 Two eggs/cheese on a low-carb tortilla
B#2 Three pieces of kielbasa (probably about 4 oz.)
L Two more eggs scrambled with ham and cheese and some raw cauliflower
S Thai flavored peanuts, and I'm sure I must have eaten something else, but I can't remember.
Ohhh - now I do. A few corn chips.
D Pork medallions sauteed with a red wine/shallot sauce (I like to cook during the summer months), pesto pea potato salad (just a little bit because potatoes fill me up) and some tossed salad
S I made a sugar free ricotta cheesecake, and I'm waiting for it to cool enough to try a slice!
That doesn't sound like a lot to me.
I am sorry I had the surgery.I had previously had a gastric sleeve done but I lost some weight. When my mother was diagnosed with cancer I became her caregiver and focused on my mother. So after my mother died I wanted to focus on my weight again. NALC insurance rules prohibited me from seeking help. So I changed to Blue Cross Blue Shield they said no also even though the bariatric physician recommended my surgery. They said she did not follow the recommend protocol. Even though I explained I had to care for my mother Blue Cross said no. I heard some nurses had surgery in Tiajuanna, Mexico and they were doing well.As a last stitch effort I ask Bariatric surgeon here how much cash. I remember the person just blurting out a fee but it left me with more questions. Long story made short I went to Tiajuanna , Mexico and I have felt sick ever since. I am low key nauseated many days. I have to take pesto bismol or aluminum hydroxide gel to coat my stomach. I had my surgery 10/21/20 after I got home from Mexico I have been having diahrrea ever since. I no longer like foods I used to like. My sweet and salt taste buds are okay. I can barely eat. If I had the chance to live my life again at least for me I would not have raw Duodenal switch. I had no idea after the surgery I would have to wear a poise pad to catch the unabsorbed orange oil that come out in toilet and clothes. Everytime I eat or drink anything it travel thru my body so fast I need to be near a restroom.i looked in the mirror the other day. Skin 9n my arms are droopy, my face amazingly looks like the younger version of me when I was younger. But I feel just horrible. I dont think I will survive very long. I have been referred to a specialist. If the Lord is willing he can help me out of the mess I got myself into. I blame myself!
How are you doing now?
on 10/29/22 1:36 am
As an interesting point, my three month bloodwork recently came back and my potassium is low - never happened before. My guess is that many potassium rich foods are not currently a part of my menu plan and that, coupled with the reduced volume I can consume, might be contributing factors. They told me to drink an electrolyte drink every day to offset.
Saying that, my vote is that getting things checked is good, especially if you feel off.
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
I thought most DS'ers could eat more due to malabsorption?
some can and some can't. It also depends on the foods being eAten. Carbs are still absorbed 100% so there can still be gain or at the most no loss, if many well absorbed calories are consumed.
If nothing has changed, I'd bet its hormonal or thyroid.
yes. I lost 235 lbs with the RNY, and the DS is a stronger surgery than the RNY.
RNY 06/03/15 by Michael Garren (Madison, WI)
HW: 373 SW: 316 GW: 150 LW: 138 CW: 163
