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on 11/14/22 3:32 pm
Hey there,
Congrats on your loss, and on your success after surgery. I'm just four months out but haven't run into cravings as a result of the surgery. So far all of my hunger has been head hunger and it's hard to identify my body's signals at this point.
However, historically...I tend to fiercely crave sugar when I eat too many simple carbs and my body kicks over into almost an addiction mode. This is why I try to avoid simple carbs or plan a detox from them if they creep in. How's your diet looking these days? Maybe carbs are contributing.
Good luck!
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
It's not just the ladies, I eat a ton of sugar everyday. It's my single biggest failure since having wls. I gained back 25 lbs after 2 years but nothing since. The wls is still very effective at keeping me thin, and I do a lot of exercising to help things along.
Ladies anyone else going through this? First time posting but hoping for a answer. Had DS surgery on 08/10/2020. Lost about 110 pounds. My problem is extreme sugar cravings! My honeymoon phase as they call it stopped about the 2 year mark. My weight has jumped up about 10 pounds. I know I'm very low on estrogen as I'm post menopausal. Could that be causing my cravings? Or am I possibly not getting enough of something in my diet? Thanks!
2006 DS w/ Marchesini. I haven't been here for over a decade, but about 5 years ago I started needing iron infusions and I also have progressed into osteoporosis. The part of my intestine that is specialized for calcium absorption and also the area for iron does not meet food. So... One of the reasons that I chose the DS was that the surgery on the intestines was adjustable and reversible. I always figured that if I started withering away into one of those little old men I would get that part of my surgery reversed. So I am presently seeking an experienced DS surgeon in Michigan. Please pm me if you have any suggestions. The surgery worked great but i am entering an older age now and need to improve my intake of minerals. Peace and Love to everyone!
on 11/7/22 11:00 pm
I like Seed synbiotic (probiotic & prebiotic)
me too. But in these cases if the *** doesn't go away then you should see a doctor.
Short answer, Yes! But what you don't want to hear, it will be work both to get the weight off and keep it off. Make sure you KNOW what surgery you are getting because there are many look alike procedures. Do a lot of research and read!
It should be possible but the actual number doesn't really matter. You should target feeling good about yourself and being healthy. That is almost guaranteed with a combination of wls your personal commitment.
Here's what I ate today:
B#1 Two eggs/cheese on a low-carb tortilla
B#2 Three pieces of kielbasa (probably about 4 oz.)
L Two more eggs scrambled with ham and cheese and some raw cauliflower
S Thai flavored peanuts, and I'm sure I must have eaten something else, but I can't remember.
Ohhh - now I do. A few corn chips.
D Pork medallions sauteed with a red wine/shallot sauce (I like to cook during the summer months), pesto pea potato salad (just a little bit because potatoes fill me up) and some tossed salad
S I made a sugar free ricotta cheesecake, and I'm waiting for it to cool enough to try a slice!
That doesn't sound like a lot to me.
I am sorry I had the surgery.I had previously had a gastric sleeve done but I lost some weight. When my mother was diagnosed with cancer I became her caregiver and focused on my mother. So after my mother died I wanted to focus on my weight again. NALC insurance rules prohibited me from seeking help. So I changed to Blue Cross Blue Shield they said no also even though the bariatric physician recommended my surgery. They said she did not follow the recommend protocol. Even though I explained I had to care for my mother Blue Cross said no. I heard some nurses had surgery in Tiajuanna, Mexico and they were doing well.As a last stitch effort I ask Bariatric surgeon here how much cash. I remember the person just blurting out a fee but it left me with more questions. Long story made short I went to Tiajuanna , Mexico and I have felt sick ever since. I am low key nauseated many days. I have to take pesto bismol or aluminum hydroxide gel to coat my stomach. I had my surgery 10/21/20 after I got home from Mexico I have been having diahrrea ever since. I no longer like foods I used to like. My sweet and salt taste buds are okay. I can barely eat. If I had the chance to live my life again at least for me I would not have raw Duodenal switch. I had no idea after the surgery I would have to wear a poise pad to catch the unabsorbed orange oil that come out in toilet and clothes. Everytime I eat or drink anything it travel thru my body so fast I need to be near a restroom.i looked in the mirror the other day. Skin 9n my arms are droopy, my face amazingly looks like the younger version of me when I was younger. But I feel just horrible. I dont think I will survive very long. I have been referred to a specialist. If the Lord is willing he can help me out of the mess I got myself into. I blame myself!
How are you doing now?
on 10/29/22 1:36 am
As an interesting point, my three month bloodwork recently came back and my potassium is low - never happened before. My guess is that many potassium rich foods are not currently a part of my menu plan and that, coupled with the reduced volume I can consume, might be contributing factors. They told me to drink an electrolyte drink every day to offset.
Saying that, my vote is that getting things checked is good, especially if you feel off.
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
