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I am enrolled in a program to have RNY WLS, havent scheduled the surgery yet, but have done everything else so far. I have seizures, and recently found out that RNY can bring on seizures, not in everyone but some. I am thinking about putting it off and giving dieting another good shot first. Is that any good diet tips that anyone good give me. I am almost 350 pounds, I was thinking of going with "post-op diet" of an rnyer no carbs, sugars, flour... but maybe that wont work without the "tool"... thanks in advance.
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on 7/6/10 9:29 am
on 7/6/10 9:29 am
Hi Crystal - I don't know if you've been reading the main forum here for awhile but Melting Mama has been collecting names and info of people who never had seizures until after they had weight loss surgery - she herself developed them afterwards. While most of the patients she has on the list had RNY, it is to be expected because it is by far the most commonly done surgery.
I would be concerned about anything that could compromise you absorbing any medication.
There was someone on the non-surg forum a couple of years ago who lost her weight eating like a post-op - you don't need the tool. The post-op swelling of the digestive tract and surgically tiny stomachs do help and of course malabsorption does make a difference - but people shed their weight with the lap band and VSG without malabsorption - which means they are shedding it just like us non-ops. It's simply based on eating less calories than our body expends.
Something to consider - it's best to choose a diet that you will be able follow for life, not just a diet to lose weight. The people *****gain are those that made severe restrictions that they couldn't live with and when they stopped they went back to their old bad habits. Research shows that people who keep it off long term do so because they made new healthier habits that they were able to maintain.
I would be concerned about anything that could compromise you absorbing any medication.
There was someone on the non-surg forum a couple of years ago who lost her weight eating like a post-op - you don't need the tool. The post-op swelling of the digestive tract and surgically tiny stomachs do help and of course malabsorption does make a difference - but people shed their weight with the lap band and VSG without malabsorption - which means they are shedding it just like us non-ops. It's simply based on eating less calories than our body expends.
Something to consider - it's best to choose a diet that you will be able follow for life, not just a diet to lose weight. The people *****gain are those that made severe restrictions that they couldn't live with and when they stopped they went back to their old bad habits. Research shows that people who keep it off long term do so because they made new healthier habits that they were able to maintain.
Yes, I know about her. I have read her blogs and watched her youtube videos, scared the crap out of me I must say! I do not want to go putting myself in danger without trying everything else first. I need to try to change my lifestyle and not just diet, I saw that you eat whole food that seems good. One good thing is I have been to the NUT and through so many meetings now I feel like I have a good handle on what is good for me and what isnt. I just need to make myself do it!
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on 7/13/10 12:59 am - Rochester, NY
on 7/13/10 12:59 am - Rochester, NY
Welcome, Crystal and good luck to you!
I also went through all the prep for WLS (lapband) and chickened out at the last minute. I think it's definitely doable on your own.....as proven by so many success stories on this board. I think your plan of cutting down on the carbs is a good one and coupled with portion control and healthy choices you should do well.
Set mini monthly goals for yourself and just don't expect it to come off all at once (or to lose every week what that first week's loss). You're in good company here and it's a very supportive group....although these boards can be kind of slow once in a while.
Wishing you the best!!
I also went through all the prep for WLS (lapband) and chickened out at the last minute. I think it's definitely doable on your own.....as proven by so many success stories on this board. I think your plan of cutting down on the carbs is a good one and coupled with portion control and healthy choices you should do well.
Set mini monthly goals for yourself and just don't expect it to come off all at once (or to lose every week what that first week's loss). You're in good company here and it's a very supportive group....although these boards can be kind of slow once in a while.
Wishing you the best!!
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