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So I lost about 120 pounds with DS (I'm 5' 11" and was pre-diabetic with severe sleep apnea, starting weight 279 and at my lowest I was 150). My doctor expected that I would put 25 pounds of it back on. I stayed pretty consistent at 155 to 160 for the last five years. (Had my surgery at the end of October 2017.)
But literally within the last few weeks my weight has been creeping up. I started being between 160 to 165, then 165 to 170 and suddenly find myself at 175 to 180. I'm technically overweight again with my BMI at 180. 170 to 180 would put me at that 25 pounds regain that was expected to be put back on.
Is there any way to get this weight off? I'm noticing that my clothes are a bit too tight and I'm a little unhappy with the extra weight. Am I going to plateau at some point? Or am I in a downward spiral where I'm going to keep putting on weight?
on 9/21/22 6:31 pm
Congratulations on your progress and success over the years. I'm glad you've been able to work out the process for you. We've had the same surgery so I'm hoping to be where you are in a few more months.
Cheers to you!
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
on 9/21/22 6:27 pm
Thanks for sharing! I'll have to see how this works out. And Google Arnica.
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
No I just live with the bruises. I do use arnica cream and pills which helps them to fade quickly.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
on 9/21/22 7:11 am
Oh, interesting. Did it resolve for you?
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
Thanks for your comments. I am comparing the Hess DS and the SADI as I move toward surgery.
I started to get a lot of bruising when I started to take baby aspirin daily.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
I had VSG in 2012 with Dr Ortiz at the Obesity Control Center in Mexico. It was the best decision -
Last year I noticed that i was no longer able to maintain my weight loss so before it got out of control I decided to have the DS with Dr Cottam in Salt Lake City. It was the modified surgery. The surgery was a success and my recovery was not too bad.
It has taken me a long time to fine tune what I can and cannot eat - luckily I have been working from home this past year!
I have slowly lost weight - I have about 10 more pounds that I would "like" to lose but I am at "normal" BMI now.
on 9/19/22 4:03 pm
Hello DSers!
I had my first post-op bloodwork on August 29th at around six weeks. I've been perfectly compliant on all vitamins and supplements including timing and doses. I had just started being able to add some vegetables in.
I came back low on vitamins A, B1, and K. Plus protein. I'm now taking extra A and Thiamine. I've upped my protein goals to 90g since I still can't eat a lot.
My concern is the vitamin K. The last week or so it seems that everything I do causes bruises and pain. Pic below of what my thighs look like two days after my 33 pound dog sat in my lap for a half hour. Today I got the copy of my bloodwork that includes the results of the analysis for K. I'm at 55 out of a range of 130-1,500. All the nurse said when they called was to eat more leafy greens, which I am now. She also said you couldn't supplement K, though the vitamin I'm taking now is an ADEK.
Dr. Google seems to think this bruising issue could be a low K thing. My question is whether any of you have dealt with this, and if so, what your experience is with it? My next appointment is October 10th for another draw. I'm going to be eating extra spinach and greens until then but would love to hear your opinions.
Thanks!
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 had the SADi DS (Single Loop DS) about 8 years ago. It's been performed successfully for the past 14 years and most DS surgeons prefer it over the Hess DS due to lower surgical risks, fewer vitamins required and very similar weight loss to Hess DS. My surgery even now, eight years later will eliminate any amount of calories I eat over a normal days intake.
You won't get objective opinions on this forum since the majority of the posters are well intentioned but old school Hess DS with 10 to 20 year old surgeries. It's not a criticism but most struggle to keep the weight off. I have found the SADi to be 100% effective at dropping and keeping the weight off no matter what I eat or do.
It's worth at least asking your doctor about it given the numerous benefits of newer procedure options. If they are not familiar with all the WLS options, find another doctor. A real pro knows and can perform any of them.
