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Most likely it is an inherited condition. Whatever caused it, the fix is low fat and treatment with cholesterol lowering medication.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
I am a 53 year old woman who is ten years post DS. I never had high cholesterol my entire life until now. My total is 230 and LDL is 132. I lost 100 pounds and have kept it off. I have to eat constantly throughout the day or else my weight falls too low. I do strictly limit carbs so I eat a lot of meats and cheeses and dairy. I thought that with the DS that I did not have to worry about eating mostly high fat foods. The only thing that I can think of is that my absorption of fats has increased and therefore raising my cholesterol but I am 5'3 and remain between 100-105 for the past few years. I am estimating that I eat between 3500-4000 calories per day. Also instead of having loose or very soft stools they are much more solid and a bit less pale than before.
Has any other Community member faced a high cholesterol issue after DS? I am very confused.
First goal 120.0: 12/7/13 Final goal 115.0 (114.6): 2/6/14
5'3 SW: 199 (12/11/11) Current: 114.8 pounds 18% body fat BMI: 20.3
I am looking specifically for DS menus. It is the only surgery I am interested in. I feel its comparing apples and oranges to look at RNY diets. JMHO
That's exactly what I was looking for. Thank you Patty. :)
I am a grazer and I don't keep track of when I eat, just what I eat. Yesterday. 50 gr protein shake, turkey vegetable soup(about 2 cups), 1lb ham steak, 2 eggs with pepper jack.
Day before. Italian chopped salad, about 2 cups, and leftover turkey, about a cup, with mayo for dipping. Same protein shake.
I am a DSer almost 20 years postop.
The really only active discussion on this board is the RNY daily menu tread. Anyone can join the discussion, not matter which surgery you had. Many members post their daily menu there. Please join us and read through the board for suggested menu ideas.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
Exactly times and amounts in an average day
My surgeon recommends that his patients lose 10, 20 or even 30 pounds under their ideal goal. That is because the body adjusts to the effects of the surgery and people have bounce-back regain. For most of us, we did look too skinny for a year or so. Then we have a bit of regain and the face and body filled out again. As long as you do not let your BMI go under 18, you will still be normal weight. Go under 129 would get into being underweight.
You will probably end up at a more normal weight of around 160-170 in year three. But everyone is different, and your results may vary.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
You are 5'10". 130lbs is not a reasonable goal. You already look 'normal', right? Try to concentrate on working with what you have and eating right. More protein and fewer carbs. Be at least somewhat more active. Yes, you can still lose weight but you have to work at it!
