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Hey Jade,
I have to interject here because I'd hate to give a skewed view to any newbies....
I'm really glad low carbs worked for you but there are a lot of us that do eat a reasonable amount of carbs and still lost the weight we wanted to lose. Even from early on I would allow myself one day every couple of weeks where I got to have whatever carbs I wanted - even simple carbs. I had no stalls at all for the first six months. My loss continued as I substituted complex carbs on a more regular basis for 'carb splurge days'. But yeah, I eat completely like a normal person - complex carbs and no sugar substitutes. If I want sugar I eat real sugar in moderation.
Even most of the 'stall buster' formulas you here on the boards are about high carb splurges.
I'm not saying one way is right and one way is wrong - just wanted to point out that not everyone has to eat super low carb to achieve their weight loss. I'm glad this way worked for you!
Kristin
I have to interject here because I'd hate to give a skewed view to any newbies....
I'm really glad low carbs worked for you but there are a lot of us that do eat a reasonable amount of carbs and still lost the weight we wanted to lose. Even from early on I would allow myself one day every couple of weeks where I got to have whatever carbs I wanted - even simple carbs. I had no stalls at all for the first six months. My loss continued as I substituted complex carbs on a more regular basis for 'carb splurge days'. But yeah, I eat completely like a normal person - complex carbs and no sugar substitutes. If I want sugar I eat real sugar in moderation.
Even most of the 'stall buster' formulas you here on the boards are about high carb splurges.
I'm not saying one way is right and one way is wrong - just wanted to point out that not everyone has to eat super low carb to achieve their weight loss. I'm glad this way worked for you!
Kristin
7/19/09 - DS with Dr. Alfons Pomp
7/11/12 - tummy tuck, UBL, larg lipo sculpting of torso, lipo of "buffalo hump" with Dr. Sauceda
Oh dear, reading my post it does appear that I low carb it, which is SO far from the truth. I haven't avoided carbs at all, at any time since surgery. LOL I have my fair share of carbs (just finished shoving a rice krispy treat in my pie hole) but the constant monitoring of protein intake to be sure you've had enough can be annoying every now and then. But it's something you sign up for when you have the DS, as you know, and can't be avoided. As I said, I could supplement but I prefer to eat my protein so I have to be more vigilant about what goes in to my mouth.
P. Poster
on 9/21/10 4:59 am
on 9/21/10 4:59 am
*The Gerd I developed as a postop sucks, but it's manageable now.
*Having to constantly eat, even though I'm not interested in food and many times it turns my stomach.
*Shrinking out of clothes so fast, most specifically, shrinking out of clothes I LOVE and hate to get rid of, LOL!
That's about it. Everything else has been awesome!
*Having to constantly eat, even though I'm not interested in food and many times it turns my stomach.
*Shrinking out of clothes so fast, most specifically, shrinking out of clothes I LOVE and hate to get rid of, LOL!
That's about it. Everything else has been awesome!
I'm frigin broke from buying all new clothes. I just had to buy all new winter stuff from pajamas to jackets and coats. size 22 to a 6-8. Big difference can't play that off with a belt.
SW= 268
CW= 145 ***GOAL REACHED on Christmas Day 2010****
GW=145
5'6" BMI= 23
LapBand 3/2006 to Revision DS 12/2009
Get the FACTS about the Duodenal Switch at www.DSFACTS.com or http://www.duodenalswitch.com/
Extended Tummy Tuck, BL/BA scheduled for 11/18/11 Dr. Larry Lickstein
CW= 145 ***GOAL REACHED on Christmas Day 2010****
GW=145
5'6" BMI= 23
LapBand 3/2006 to Revision DS 12/2009
Get the FACTS about the Duodenal Switch at www.DSFACTS.com or http://www.duodenalswitch.com/
Extended Tummy Tuck, BL/BA scheduled for 11/18/11 Dr. Larry Lickstein
Good luck with the process. I read down a little bit and saw what Jenna Lynn had to say--PLEASE listen to her. Check out some other surgeons even if you need travel a bit. It's worth it!
The down sides--having to eat all the time, even when it isn't convenient, waking up in the middle of the night to eat (doesn't happen to everyone), no one knows what the heck I'm talking about when I say I had the Duodenal Switch, the nutritionist at the surgeon's office has no idea how DS patients should/do eat. So you see, the list is trivial compared to the life it has given me. The idea of not gaining back all (and then some) of the weight I will lose blows my mind!
The down sides--having to eat all the time, even when it isn't convenient, waking up in the middle of the night to eat (doesn't happen to everyone), no one knows what the heck I'm talking about when I say I had the Duodenal Switch, the nutritionist at the surgeon's office has no idea how DS patients should/do eat. So you see, the list is trivial compared to the life it has given me. The idea of not gaining back all (and then some) of the weight I will lose blows my mind!
For me, if you weigh it against the upsides, it's hard to see a downside.
My experience:
The first couple of weeks were hard, but tolerable. Just have to go in with the mindset that this might hurt and will be hard and you have to use all your willpower to get up and out of bed and walk and drink even when you honest to god do not want to. You have to steel yourself against the desire not move because it's uncomfortable and move anyway. That part is hard. Drinking can be hard at first. It takes a lot of focus and a lot of patience.
But it's sort of what they say about childbirth - now, unless I really think about it, that part is forgotten. Now is so good and so easy and so just part of life that nothing seems like a downside.
Do people have complications? yes. Do things come up that are hard to deal with? yes. But for most of us, no....those are the exceptions not the rule.
The RULE is that you must make vitamins part of your life, you must get in enough protein, and you must drink enough water. And if you're smart you'll exercise to help keep your bones strong. But those things don't feel like a 'downside'.
There are adjustments. I couldn't eat wheat for six months. White flour gave me gas for a while. I can't eat sugar substitutes. I couldn't drink plain water at first (bu****er with lemon was fine). And EVERYONE is different. If you're willing to take it as it comes and realize that there are always adjustments to be made and it's your job to figure them out, then you'll be fine.
I guess for some people total responsibility could be a downside. But for me it's the greatest upside.
My experience:
The first couple of weeks were hard, but tolerable. Just have to go in with the mindset that this might hurt and will be hard and you have to use all your willpower to get up and out of bed and walk and drink even when you honest to god do not want to. You have to steel yourself against the desire not move because it's uncomfortable and move anyway. That part is hard. Drinking can be hard at first. It takes a lot of focus and a lot of patience.
But it's sort of what they say about childbirth - now, unless I really think about it, that part is forgotten. Now is so good and so easy and so just part of life that nothing seems like a downside.
Do people have complications? yes. Do things come up that are hard to deal with? yes. But for most of us, no....those are the exceptions not the rule.
The RULE is that you must make vitamins part of your life, you must get in enough protein, and you must drink enough water. And if you're smart you'll exercise to help keep your bones strong. But those things don't feel like a 'downside'.
There are adjustments. I couldn't eat wheat for six months. White flour gave me gas for a while. I can't eat sugar substitutes. I couldn't drink plain water at first (bu****er with lemon was fine). And EVERYONE is different. If you're willing to take it as it comes and realize that there are always adjustments to be made and it's your job to figure them out, then you'll be fine.
I guess for some people total responsibility could be a downside. But for me it's the greatest upside.
7/19/09 - DS with Dr. Alfons Pomp
7/11/12 - tummy tuck, UBL, larg lipo sculpting of torso, lipo of "buffalo hump" with Dr. Sauceda
Thanx to everyone for ur comments so far! I have been researching RNY for years and actually just learned about the DS last month but I feel its a better fit for me... But after reading some of these responses, Im left with worry and concern about the DR I chose. Not only is it 4 hours away but now Im hearing horror stories about him in particular! Im scared now... Can one of u who posted this info about him please contact me and give me more info on the specific incidents ur speaking of???
Hi MJ,
I am SO glad you posted and LISTENED to these folks who know what they are talking about.
Send any of them (or all of them) a PM by clicking on the "contact" button on the bottom of one of their posts and they will surely answer any questions you may have.
Choosing the right surgeon is a HUGE step. Best wishes,
I am SO glad you posted and LISTENED to these folks who know what they are talking about.
Send any of them (or all of them) a PM by clicking on the "contact" button on the bottom of one of their posts and they will surely answer any questions you may have.
Choosing the right surgeon is a HUGE step. Best wishes,
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