Wow! As I'm reading your post I had to pinch myself to make sure it wasn't ME actually writing it

Your story and situation hit extremely close to home as I had my RNY in 2009, Maintained my weightloss + loss an addl amount thru diet & exercise, bust then Pandemic hit. I then had long term COVID witch set me back and did ugly things to my body as well back in 2021. Now I have gained about 45 pounds turned the corner to that big 60 and nothing is the same anymore.

I have Fibromyalgia, Neuropathy, Cervical Stenosis just to name a few things that cause daily Chronic Pain! I am not a Pill taker at all... I opt for the natural resources and just push through best as I can!! My Weight GAIN is hurting me

My taste for food is gone since COVID so the struggle to eat the right foods is tough... I don't like many things anymore! The fatigue gets me so the enjoyment of cooking is now gone.

I do stay active and garden, play sports (when body allows), enjoy time in pool) so I don't just give in...BUT THE SCALE never moves down. My POUCH still lets me know when its upset...I do DUMP and throw up often from over eating/drinking too much or too sweet!!

I have no Dr's in this area that run the blood level test for vitamins & minerals...this has been a problem since my RNY was done.

To Everyone struggling to get back on track...I'm with you on this difficult journey! Good Luck, Stay Positive

Wow... good info! Now I need to understand how to fix this issue and start healing and regrowth! Is there natural organic ways to help this process ? I don't want Meds nor topical creams , nothing that would cause more issues in gut area which is where it all begins as well!!

thnx a bunch

Ty ... yes I'm aware on this topic as it's always been a thorn ? my WLS doesn't feel our numbers must be as high as those recommended therefore it's never been higher than 40-50. My ferritin was at a 5 at one point and finally found a hematologist to help me with iron transfusions to get it up to at least 47 ... which is where I'm pretty much at now.

My 10 yr Anniversary is this November ð?'?ð?'ª?ð?'?But for the past 6 mnths or so I've been fighting hair loss once again, and this time it's not letting up!!! It's a great concern on both sides of my hair ? My hairstylist is worried too now as she can see my scalp and the amount of hair after a washing ? Anyone else been through this ? IF so I'd like your thoughts, suggestions etc. Within this year I've had to make some diet changes and I've gone paleo , GF due to digestive issues so by making these changes I've lost more weight... about another 40 lbs. Like most of y'all who have had the RNY gastric bypass , I deal with malnutrition issues & absorption issues. All my Drs ... PCP, WLS say my labs are good BUT around here they do not believe in the in depth lab testing at all! I asked for vitamin & minerals to be checked yesterday & was told there's no reason ?

well thanks for listening !!!! Have a blessed day ?

I'm 10 years out from having my RNY and my digestive issues, malnutrition, absorption etc issues have really caught up!! On and off antibiotics / steroids throughout the years, surgeries etc.

Please tell me your suggestions as to what your recommendations are for the best Probiotics are to heal the Leaky gut digestive issues??? Enzymes too please?? SBO's or NO on the Probiotics??

TIA

Thank you for your response... I have been placed on several iron pills thru the past years that were given to me by Endocrinologist and these caused major stomach issues. My WLS surgeon put me on a pill that he said is the only one we can absorb. However, I have IBS already so anything that adds to constipation issue will fold me over Ughhh...

No ma'am that is NOT the case at all!!! I asked the Question but started my experience at the same time. To be exact I started the product 18 days ago! After my husband saw how well myself and many others were doing he jumped on as well!

Please know the truth before just bashing someone! I have no intention of pushing the product on here period! 

I have been a member here for 6.5 years and look for advice input etc...I was simply asking a QUESTION !!!

Thanks for your response Kristin :)

I took the plunge a few weeks ago and started my THRIVE after I was diagnosed with Neuropathy on top of other things!  This product is AMAZING, and I'm sooo very thankful I gave it a try. My pain is 100% better and I can now do things that I absolutely couldn't a month ago.  My husband is doing it also, and has signed on as a Promoter as well.

Thanks again :)

I am wondering if any of my fellow gastric bypass friends have tried the Le-Vel Thrive yet?  I am considering giving it a go as I'm told that it is 100% natural, and there are many WLS people using it.  I would greatly appreciate any input on this subject