what happens 4 years later

Hey everybody. I am 4 years post-op. I want, no I need anyone to help me with dealing with symptoms I am still having. I still have the embarrassing gurgling from my stomach. It happens approx 30 min after I eat or drink anything. I still get lightheaded  and weak if  I don't eat right away. I have to get iron injections once a month because my iron is very low. I am getting depressed because I am gaining weight again. I know what I need to do, but I can't seem to get motivated to exercise. I have moved from Illinois ot Ohio and I haven't made any friends yet, so I keep to myself. I am not having a pity party. I am so blessed and thankful for all that I have. I think I just lost my focus and need a little encouragement.
Anyone have any advice?

I don't really know what to say, except for congratulations on being 4 years out.... You look really good, and you've (according to your pics) maintained well.... Just keep the faith; you'll get your encouragement back!!! wishing you all the best....

Advice?

GO TO THE DOCTOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!  You should definitely check in with your surgeon!!!

Post haste and forthwith!!!!  Get thee to the doctor!!!

I changed insurance companies and now I am looking for a new physican. Thanks for the advice.

Thanks for your kind words.

Once you find a surgeon in your new area see if they have monthly/weekly meeting to get you back in the swing of things and a little extra support and you may even make a friend. You need to see your PCP about your depression . But you look good girl!

I am 3-years new to Cinci-Metro area...you are about 3.5 hours from me....I am over 5 years out.

Don't have the gurgling.....but if I do not eat, I will get dizzy and light-headed. My doc said it was a drop in blood sugar....keep peanut crackers or peanut butter with you at all times!

I, too, am anemic. eat green leafy veggies daily if you can (spinach, turnip, collards...etc.)

Though I am cutting back on Beef....I cannot stop it due to my iron....so try to eat beef once a week.

Liver is also good for you and cook in an iron-cast skillet! 

I try to eat meat first before anything, but I would get full very fast. I would sit for about 30min then

try eating again. I don't get enough green leafy veggies in daily. Thanks for the advice. Now the

liver, I'm gonna have to pass. I never liked it as a kid and I won't eat it now.