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It's incredible you eat so many calories and barely weigh 100lbs. I also eat a ton of calories and I'm extremely thin so I'm guessing I'm headed for a similar result. Like you I have no choice but to eat a lot or lose weight.
The cholesterol sounds like it's hereditary to me too, as mentioned above. Please keep us updated. Thx
I am a 53 year old woman who is ten years post DS. I never had high cholesterol my entire life until now. My total is 230 and LDL is 132. I lost 100 pounds and have kept it off. I have to eat constantly throughout the day or else my weight falls too low. I do strictly limit carbs so I eat a lot of meats and cheeses and dairy. I thought that with the DS that I did not have to worry about eating mostly high fat foods. The only thing that I can think of is that my absorption of fats has increased and therefore raising my cholesterol but I am 5'3 and remain between 100-105 for the past few years. I am estimating that I eat between 3500-4000 calories per day. Also instead of having loose or very soft stools they are much more solid and a bit less pale than before.
Has any other Community member faced a high cholesterol issue after DS? I am very confused.
I agree with white dove. BariStric surgery can't overcome all diseases that have an inherited component.
if it is in your DNA to have high cholesterol, you will have it.
Most likely it is an inherited condition. Whatever caused it, the fix is low fat and treatment with cholesterol lowering medication.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
I am a 53 year old woman who is ten years post DS. I never had high cholesterol my entire life until now. My total is 230 and LDL is 132. I lost 100 pounds and have kept it off. I have to eat constantly throughout the day or else my weight falls too low. I do strictly limit carbs so I eat a lot of meats and cheeses and dairy. I thought that with the DS that I did not have to worry about eating mostly high fat foods. The only thing that I can think of is that my absorption of fats has increased and therefore raising my cholesterol but I am 5'3 and remain between 100-105 for the past few years. I am estimating that I eat between 3500-4000 calories per day. Also instead of having loose or very soft stools they are much more solid and a bit less pale than before.
Has any other Community member faced a high cholesterol issue after DS? I am very confused.
First goal 120.0: 12/7/13 Final goal 115.0 (114.6): 2/6/14
5'3 SW: 199 (12/11/11) Current: 114.8 pounds 18% body fat BMI: 20.3
I am looking specifically for DS menus. It is the only surgery I am interested in. I feel its comparing apples and oranges to look at RNY diets. JMHO
That's exactly what I was looking for. Thank you Patty. :)
I am a grazer and I don't keep track of when I eat, just what I eat. Yesterday. 50 gr protein shake, turkey vegetable soup(about 2 cups), 1lb ham steak, 2 eggs with pepper jack.
Day before. Italian chopped salad, about 2 cups, and leftover turkey, about a cup, with mayo for dipping. Same protein shake.
I am a DSer almost 20 years postop.
The really only active discussion on this board is the RNY daily menu tread. Anyone can join the discussion, not matter which surgery you had. Many members post their daily menu there. Please join us and read through the board for suggested menu ideas.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
Exactly times and amounts in an average day
