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Topic: RE: Anyone still ravenous after RNY or similar WLS?
Well you're onto cue #1 - the carbs. The more carbs you eat, the more you want to eat. It's really crazy.
I do get ravenously hungry, and I'll tell you what I've done. I eat every 2.5 - 3 hours. Small, small meals, but every few hours. That helps control the hunger. Make sure every time you eat you're including some protein. And...if it's not time to eat yet, but you're feeling hungry...drink! That will usually do the tric****il it's time to eat again. Mainly, make sure you're following the rules: get your fluids, get your protein, and don't drink with your meals. Good luck!
I do get ravenously hungry, and I'll tell you what I've done. I eat every 2.5 - 3 hours. Small, small meals, but every few hours. That helps control the hunger. Make sure every time you eat you're including some protein. And...if it's not time to eat yet, but you're feeling hungry...drink! That will usually do the tric****il it's time to eat again. Mainly, make sure you're following the rules: get your fluids, get your protein, and don't drink with your meals. Good luck!
Deb
Topic: RE: confused and need your help
All I can answer to is RNY. I haven't had any complications and lost over 100 pounds in 8 months. I feel great, and can eat most things without problems. As I've said in some other posts, my DH & I tried to get pregnant for over 10 years, and after losing the weight, I started ovulating (almost immediately) and was able to get pregnant when we first started trying.
I do still have some facial hair, but I think it's better than it used to be.
The bottom line - you need to do the surgery that works for you. But RNY worked for me and my PCOS! :) Good luck to you!
I do still have some facial hair, but I think it's better than it used to be.
The bottom line - you need to do the surgery that works for you. But RNY worked for me and my PCOS! :) Good luck to you!
Deb
Topic: RE: Progesterone & Pregnancy
Sarah (above) and I are on a wavelength. Tried for 10 years to get pregnant with PCOS. I lost 100 pounds and started ovulating on my own. Got pregnant the first month trying after WLS. I lost that baby at 5 weeks. After talking with Sarah, I realized progesterone might have been the problem. But, the military medical system takes forever to get anything done, and my primary Dr. didn't know how to treat it. So in the meantime I used over the counter progesterone cream as a precaution (bought it at The Vitamin Shoppe.) I got pregnant right away again. Turns out I didn't need the cream this time around because my progesterone was tested around 4.5 weeks at 37 (great!) Turns out losing the weight did the trick for me. :)
Good luck to you!
Good luck to you!
Deb
Topic: Progesterone DURING Pregnancy
Hi all...
I have discovered that getting prego AFTER surgery is a little too easy! I miscarried our first, but found out 4 weeks later I'm pregnant with our second. I'm 10 weeks along now. I am using progesterone vaginal suppositories this time. My question is...did any of you use progesterone suppositories with your pregnancies? If so...how did it work? What were your side effects? (Did you crave carbs??) Did you have a successful pregnancy? Any stories...ideas...suggestions...would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I have discovered that getting prego AFTER surgery is a little too easy! I miscarried our first, but found out 4 weeks later I'm pregnant with our second. I'm 10 weeks along now. I am using progesterone vaginal suppositories this time. My question is...did any of you use progesterone suppositories with your pregnancies? If so...how did it work? What were your side effects? (Did you crave carbs??) Did you have a successful pregnancy? Any stories...ideas...suggestions...would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
What a RIIIIIIIIIIIDE!!!!!
Start: 396 lbs
Weight on Day of Surgery: 360 lbs
Current Weight/ 13 Months Out: 170 lbs
Total Weight Loss: 226 lbs (36 pre-op...190 post-op)
Weight Left to Lose: 10-20 lbs
Goal Weight: 125 lbs (after skin surgery is done...)
Topic: RE: Progesterone & Pregnancy
After Gastric Bypass surgery, and losing 230 lbs....I was able to concieve without any problems at all. I miscarried our first, and found out 4 weeks later I am pregnant with our second. I didn't need progesterone to have a period...that began on its own as soon as I got down to around 220 lbs. However, I am on progesterone now due to the miscarraige. It is to sustain this pregnancy. I take 200 mg a day as a vaginal suppository. So far...so good. I'm at 10 weeks. Doc says when I get to 12 weeks all will be great.
What a RIIIIIIIIIIIDE!!!!!
Start: 396 lbs
Weight on Day of Surgery: 360 lbs
Current Weight/ 13 Months Out: 170 lbs
Total Weight Loss: 226 lbs (36 pre-op...190 post-op)
Weight Left to Lose: 10-20 lbs
Goal Weight: 125 lbs (after skin surgery is done...)
Topic: RE: confused and need your help
HI,
I choose to have the DS.
When you have PCOS you body is a powerhouse for absorbing calories. The malabsorption of the DS will help you reverse your bodies natural tendency. Ds is the only surgery that provides malabsorption. Doctors are now learning that the RNY provides no malabsorption in the long term because the rerouted part of the intestines is too short.
The thing with DS is that you have to be willing to take vitamins for the rest of your life and i don't mean a multi everyday i mean take like 10 calcium and 10 other vitamins everyday. Before surgery i struggled to remember to take pills more then once a day but 3 months out i find it easy. Right now i am taking alot of pills but soon i will cut back as i am now able to eat more then before.
There is alot of misinformation about the DS and bowel movements out there. If you have to eat carbs then you are going to have issues. If you are happy to live a life that is reduced carbs (but not carb free) then you won't have as many bowel issues. With Ds it really is a "garbage in garbage out, good stuff in ,and good stuff out "system.
Please head over to the DS board and ask some question we love answering them, I would also suggest checking out www.duodenalswitch.com for more information.
Good luck,
catnip
I choose to have the DS.
When you have PCOS you body is a powerhouse for absorbing calories. The malabsorption of the DS will help you reverse your bodies natural tendency. Ds is the only surgery that provides malabsorption. Doctors are now learning that the RNY provides no malabsorption in the long term because the rerouted part of the intestines is too short.
The thing with DS is that you have to be willing to take vitamins for the rest of your life and i don't mean a multi everyday i mean take like 10 calcium and 10 other vitamins everyday. Before surgery i struggled to remember to take pills more then once a day but 3 months out i find it easy. Right now i am taking alot of pills but soon i will cut back as i am now able to eat more then before.
There is alot of misinformation about the DS and bowel movements out there. If you have to eat carbs then you are going to have issues. If you are happy to live a life that is reduced carbs (but not carb free) then you won't have as many bowel issues. With Ds it really is a "garbage in garbage out, good stuff in ,and good stuff out "system.
Please head over to the DS board and ask some question we love answering them, I would also suggest checking out www.duodenalswitch.com for more information.
Good luck,
catnip
Citrate or Bust (a few bones) !
Topic: RE: Progesterone & Pregnancy
So sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I hope it works for you this time as well
All the best
Heidi
All the best
Heidi
Sometimes you just put one foot in front of the other, even if you don't know where you're going.
Surgery Aug. 29, 2012 with the Wonderful Dr. Aarts at TEGH
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Topic: RE: Progesterone & Pregnancy
Actually it helped me conceive but my son died at 5 days old I am wanting to do it again...the doc said they don't see PCOS in my system anymore but they can't rule it out
Topic: RE: Progesterone & Pregnancy
I was on 30 mg for 4 months straight now I have the Mirena that releases progesterone directly to the uterus. You were lucky that yours worked in such a small dose and short period of time. I guess it depends how severe ones PCOS is.
Sometimes you just put one foot in front of the other, even if you don't know where you're going.
Surgery Aug. 29, 2012 with the Wonderful Dr. Aarts at TEGH
Created by MyFitnessPal - Nutrition Facts For Foods
Topic: RE: Progesterone & Pregnancy
Really? I was on 10 mg for 10 days and started my period just the other day. What is your script?
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