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Tanya B.
on 3/5/19 4:24 pm - Philadelphia, PA
Topic: RE: DS weight gain 5 years later

Couldn't agree more. I am 11 years post op and have gained 25 lbs. And my bathroom escapades were horrible! I went back to the basics 2 weeks ago and saw an immediate improvement. Bathroom issues are non existent. No stomach issues or gas. Down 4 lbs the first week. I eat hardly any carbs. 20-30 grams a day. And those are in my vegetables. I feel great. Now I am a grazer as well. So now I eat a stick of cheese. Or knock off a bottle of water quickly. The desire to graze passes. Best of luck.

Tanya B.
SUCCESS IS ONLY A STEP AWAY


Eliza970
on 3/5/19 2:04 pm
Topic: RE: DS weight gain 5 years later

A successful DS starts in the grocery store. This is what I do if I see a few pounds hanging around. First hit the dairy aisle. Milk, eggs, yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese. Then, the meat aisle for servings of the meat you like, chicken, beef, pork, sausage, bacon, shrimp, fish. The produce section is all good, except fruits and potatoes. The deli counter is good for sliced meats and cheese, but not the prepared foods or salads. You can get beans and tuna in the 'can' aisle, but nothing else. Nothing in boxes. No soda, chips, candy, or cookies. No bread for now. No pasta or rice. Liquid calories are the worst, so no juice, beer, or soda, even diet soda.

Then, go to the checkout counter.

For the first month, don't go to a restaurant or eat fast food, until you get your food choices right.

You can eat as much of these foods as you want. Don't go hungry. Have 5 small meals a day. I predict you can lose 2 lbs a week easily in the first month of "shock" DS diet therapy. You will mostly control your diarrhea and gas if you eat only them, but if some of these symptoms happen, you will recognize your trouble foods (might be yogurt or milk or deli foods)

Im glad you realize you have to change. Your body is signaling you are eating the wrong foods by giving you diarrhea and gas and causing you to gain weight. You are the only one who can fix this and I know it's in your power to do it.

hollykim
on 3/5/19 1:29 pm - Nashville, TN
Revision on 03/18/15
Topic: RE: DS weight gain 5 years later
On March 5, 2019 at 8:02 PM Pacific Time, Katemils819 wrote:

So it's my own fault, once I could eat carbs and not vomit or get sick I started to eat them. I think my problem is I graze and don't know what or how to eat anymore and wind up snacking but the snacks I'm choosing are all carbs. Almost craving them like a pregnancy craving. And feel like I'm starving all the time. I guess I need ideas and food lists or recipes something.

Thank you

I could just about have predicted that was what you would say,as eating carbs is the most prevalent way those with a ds gain.

go back to meat,eggs, cheese, dairy and very little else.

The csrb craving IS an addiction, as you say and the more you eat, the more you want to eat. It has to be old turkey with carbs and the gist week will be very hard.

Drink plenty of no cal liquids and get all your bits in . You can lose the regain this way

 


          

 

Katemils819
on 3/5/19 12:02 pm - Philadelphia , PA
Topic: RE: DS weight gain 5 years later

So it's my own fault, once I could eat carbs and not vomit or get sick I started to eat them. I think my problem is I graze and don't know what or how to eat anymore and wind up snacking but the snacks I'm choosing are all carbs. Almost craving them like a pregnancy craving. And feel like I'm starving all the time. I guess I need ideas and food lists or recipes something.

Thank you

PattyL
on 3/5/19 11:34 am
Topic: RE: DS weight gain 5 years later

Back to basics. Cut all the carbs!

hollykim
on 3/5/19 11:32 am - Nashville, TN
Revision on 03/18/15
Topic: RE: DS weight gain 5 years later
On March 5, 2019 at 5:07 PM Pacific Time, Katemils819 wrote:

Hi!! First time posting! So I had DS 5 years ago and have gained almost 50lbs back!!! I really want the weight off and i am struggling! And I'm in pain with worst smelling gas and bowel movement! Open to any suggestions, thoughts, Thanks so much!!!

(I get really excited when I talk)!!!!

it is easy to gain on a diet high in carbs, which we absorb 100%.

What is a days menu like for you?

carbs and artificial sweeteners are the usual culprits to stinky gas and poop.

 


          

 

Katemils819
on 3/5/19 9:07 am - Philadelphia , PA
Topic: DS weight gain 5 years later

Hi!! First time posting! So I had DS 5 years ago and have gained almost 50lbs back!!! I really want the weight off and i am struggling! And I'm in pain with worst smelling gas and bowel movement! Open to any suggestions, thoughts, Thanks so much!!!

(I get really excited when I talk)!!!!

Liz J.
on 3/4/19 2:58 pm
DS on 11/29/16
Topic: RE: Still on omeprazole

I want to get off them now as they do cause and mask other problems...

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4527266/

HW: 398.8 SW:356 GW: 175 CW:147

islandgirl55
on 3/4/19 12:46 pm
Topic: RE: Still on omeprazole

Thanks for the response. I am a coffee lover too. Maybe titration is the way to go. I just don't know if there is a down side staying on it if I don't have symptoms of a heartburn/gastric distress.

RNY revision to Lap DS  Feb, 2016, Dr. Ayoola. 

HW 235/SW 184/CW 127

Liz J.
on 3/4/19 12:28 pm
DS on 11/29/16
Topic: RE: Still on omeprazole

My doctor and I have discussed the need for Prilosec, he would like me on them until my 3 year then we will try and titrate off. I know I'll have to cut down on my daily coffee before we go there. Normally during the summer I cut way down on my coffee naturally, so I'll work at not picking up extra cups come fall. Should be good to go at my three year.

Good luck,

Liz

HW: 398.8 SW:356 GW: 175 CW:147

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