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Lorrainecma
on 10/29/11 5:21 am
Topic: RE: FOBI POUCH REVISION
Wish I could help, but keep us updated. There are so few ppl that post on this board. I would really love to hear from others who have had Fobi pouch.

I am so sorry that you have a leakage. Hope that it all works out.

Lora
    
Melly6950
on 10/25/11 1:23 pm
Revision on 04/25/12
Topic: FOBI POUCH REVISION
i was told today that after 4 years there is a leakage (which is why im gaining weight back) in my Fobi pouch and i'll need a revision. Is there anyone else that falls into that 5-6% of patients that has had a revision and can tell me how they are doing afterwards?? thnks :)
Barbara C.
on 10/19/11 7:14 am - Raleigh, NC
Topic: Support Group Meeting this Saturday

I am hosting a support group meeting this Saturday in Raleigh NC. This month I will be talking about managing the challenges of the upcoming holidays. I will share some recipes and welcome others to share recipes that they enjoy.

I also invite people to engage in a clothing swap. Many people find that they are no longer able to wear gently warn clothing that may benefit others in the group. If you have some things and would like to participate, please do. Please be sure to take with you any items that you bring that are not selected by others. If you do want to keep the items, you can take them to Thrift Store and a Goodwill within a mile of the support group location.

If you more details about the meeting, please go to www.meetup.com/nc-wls.


Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

Barbara C.
on 10/8/11 6:59 am - Raleigh, NC
Topic: How much protein do we need?
There are often a lot of questions and concerns about how much protein we need after bariatric surgery. This is a link to a paper that appeared in Bariatric Times. This paper titled Protein and the Bariatric Patient by Laura Frank, PhD, MPH, RD, CD, October 2008 appeared in the Bariatric Times (http://bariatrictimes.com/2008/10/07/protein-and-the-bariatr ic-patient-2/)

The conclusion of this discussion appears below: 

Protein Prescription for the Bariatric Patient 
Usual protein recommendations for the post-bariatric surgery patient are anywhere from 1 to 2g protein per kg of adjusted body weight—calculated as current body weight (CBW) minus ideal body weight (IBW) multiplied by 25 percent plus IBW [CBW-IBW x 25% + IBW]).25 A minimum of 60 to 70g of protein per day should be ingested.13 Many programs recommend a range of 60 to 80 grams total protein intake per day or 1.0 to 1.5g/kg IBW, although exact needs have yet to be defined. The use of 1.5g/kg IBW/day beyond the early post-surgical phase is probably above metabolic requirements for non-complicated patients and may prevent the consumption of other macronutrients in the context of volume restrictions. An analysis of the RYGB patient’s typical nutrient intake at one year postoperative found no significant changes in albumin with daily protein consumption at 1.1g/kg IBW.12 Following BPD/DS procedures, the amount of protein should be increased by approximately 30 percent to accommodate for malabsorption, making the average protein requirement for these patients approximately 90g/day.30

Here is a link to a Pound to KG conversion calculator you can use to determine your weight in KGs if you want to use the formulas above to determine the amount of protein necessary to support a healthy body post op.
 Please make sure to check with your Dr. or Nutritionist before making any changes to the protein levels in your diet. 

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

Yehuda G.
on 10/6/11 6:04 am
Topic: RE: what
The fobi pouch is a rny gastric bypass with a silastic ring around the stoma. The ring is meant to prevent the stoma from stretching.
marybeth weaver
on 10/3/11 1:35 am - shaftsbury, VT
Topic: what
 what is the fobbi pouch

Jim N.
on 9/24/11 3:19 am
Topic: RE: G-Tube Removal...does it hurt????
Hi!
Congrats on your surgery!.  When I had my G Tube removed, it didn't hurt but it was uncomfortable when they removed it.  Just a little more uncomfortable than when they removed the catheter.  Hope this helps.  
The hole closes up.  After a month or so, it's just a mark.

Barbara C.
on 9/24/11 3:00 am - Raleigh, NC
Topic: Great GNC Group on Deal for Raleigh/Durham today

If you think that you might need any vitamin or protein supplements, you might be interested in this Groupon deal, where you get $40 of product for $19

http://www.groupon.com/raleigh-durham/deals/gnc-raleigh-1

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

Cleveland34
on 9/7/11 9:40 am
Topic: G-Tube Removal...does it hurt????
I am having my G-tube out next week and I am nervous about it. I am wondering does it hurt when they pull it out? What does it feel like?  What happens to the hole in the stomach where it came from? Advice? Thank you.
        
Barbara C.
on 9/7/11 2:46 am - Raleigh, NC
Topic: Vitamin D3 10K UI available at local Walgreens 2 for 1 Sale

Just FYI -- If you need to take dry Vitamin D3, Walgreens stocks Natrol 10K UI Vitamin D3 tablets in their stores and has it online. It is regularly 9.99 for 60 tablets, but right now they are having 2 for 1 sale. I'm going to head over to my local Walgreens and pick some up. 

BTW, not all Vitamin D3 you find at the local drug store is equal. If you have had a malabsorbtive procedure you can't absorb it using the gel caps and need the dry, tablet version. Here is the URL the online information for this product so that you can order online or know what to look for if you go into your local store. http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/natrol-vitamin-d3-10%2c000- iu-dietary-supplement-tablets/ID=prod6063891-product

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

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