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Hello Folks.
I used to frequent theses pages back in 2003 and 04,
but long reached goal and got less and less from these forums.
BUT - I did want to pop by to encourage those just starting.
I had an RNY (at that time "the Gold Standard.)
I'm 6'1" -I was 380 to 390lbs depending on the day of the week :)
and lost down to 190 within the first year.
Now I bounce between 185 and 189 over the course of a month.
No problem maintaining that weight.
I started out being great to get in exercise,
But then slacked off over the years
till just walking a mile or two each day now. (walking the dog)
Some tips-
Walk a lot. Drink plenty of water before, not during meals.
Follow your Dr's food directives like a Rabbi staying Kosher.
Take any Nutrients that you may be mal-absorbing
Or not getting from your new food intake.
For me it was Calcium/Zinc/Magnesium
and the Fat-soluble Vitamins - A,E, and D3 (mostly for me the D3)
As you are months or a year out from surgery
and you find yourself able to eat more than before?
Start back at Day One Diet progress-
Clear Liquids (can shine a flashlight through it) Jell-O, broth and such.
Then Full Liquids (Cream soups and such)
Mushy Foods (Refried beans, scrambled eggs, oatmeal, etc)
Then Full Solids.
You'll find that your (Reduced Stomach Size- VSG, or pouch-RNY)
Has shrunk back down a good bit and you can get full
on the same small amount of food as when you started.
Some tend to have some issues with "Addiction Transfer."
(If you were a food addict before, beware gambling or drinking
After surgery.)
I swear I've seen at least 30 people on this forum back in the day
Who became alcoholics within the 2nd year post-op.
Avoid at all costs.
That's all of the things that come to mind quickly.
At 18yrs post-op, and still at target weight.
I have no issues with -
Diabetes (No Sign or pre-cursors)
Blood Pressure issues (118 over 68)
Cholesterol (Total - 170, HDL High, LDL Low, Triglycerides 95)
Resting Pulse per minute - (54)
I would definitely do this again if in the same condition as 2003.
The Surgery saved my Life.
I don't use many (in fact Very Few) "Bariatric Recipes."
I just have greatly reduced White Carbs,
and almost No Sugar.
(RNY and have a version of dumping Syndrome with Sugar)
(For me- Sugar=Laxative)
Takes the temptation out of Chocolate Candy if it's all Ex-Lax :) )
I may pop back by in a few days,
If you have random questions, ask here,
And so many other Post-ops will have info.
Oh, and hello to all of you who I've messaged with in the past.
Have the Best!
DxE
Combination of WLS and therapy. I was already in therapy (for a very specific reason) when I decided to have WLS (I had the DS). Now my mind and body are in sync and life is good.
Janet in Leesburg
DS 2/25/03
Hazem Elariny
-175
I told people pre op and post op. WLS is NOT the easy way out. I'm proud that I did it and if someone thinks it's the easy way out they are ignorant. Thankfully I've had a ton of support from family and friends. The only one who didn't want me to have it was my dad but he was just worried. Be proud you did it ;) It's not an easy journey mentally or physically.
I think it really depends on the teen, how mature they are and how well they cope with challenges. In any case, I think now is an excellent time for him to get involved with a good programme and begin working toward the goal of surgery. A good programme should include at least one visit with a psychologist, plus some work with a dietician.
My favorite non scale victory would have to be not being bedbound anymore and be able to enjoy life
You are not alone. ? There are so many people out there that feel the same way you do. It's not your fault you feel like you do. It's all the C-19 lock downs, stores and restaurants closing, just all this "stuff" that's happened in the past year. Yes, I've felt the same way. What did I do personally? I got up and work in the yard, go for a walk, go see friends and family cuz they need contact also, have your nails done, get a pedicure, walk around the store.....anything you put your mind to! You can do this! God Bless. ???
If you can't find a doctor that takes your insurance or if your insurance doesn't cover bariatric surgery (i've never had insurance cover it), then consider going to mexico for surgery and financing it like I did. If you have questions, lmk. I went there twice for surgery - excellent staff and procedure.
If you can get the surgery for him, I would do it immediately - however, educate them on what they can and can't do. I only wish I hadn't lived more than half my life overweight and all the problems that came with it.
Yes, getting up and moving.. changing focus to others instead of self..both grat wasy to get started on road to healing...
Yes, Been there., lack of proper sleep cycle, sleep 2-3 hours and awaken, when time to get up and go to work- was extremely sleepy- but had to work.... my primary symptom was not yours, but I was ANGRY... no reason, nothing specific toward anyone else just.. an internal RAGE.. explained it to physician as so angry , felt like fighting at the drop of a hat and I'd drop it...LOL I was started on zoloft dose pack for beginning treatment.. Dr said it might not be noticed for up to three weeks, but i took a first dose at noon and was able to sleep 6 hours that night....i stayed on meds for about 3 months, then began tapering. and was off by end of 5th month... mine was probably hormonal induced from known health issue.
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