Input needed on possible DS revision
I tried to change the heading on the post, but as usual OH is screwing up. SO. Here goes...
At the time I was at the other site, I was very raw emotionally and mentally. It was not a good time for me to be berrated by a virtual 'stranger'. I tried to explain my problems, but my mind was not as clear as it is now. It happens.
Normally, I would have just said 'F -You' and moved on, but I was quite raw at that time. I tire of the abusive language from people. It's rude and unnecessary. So, I left. I may go back, I may not.
I basically know what to do diet wise. Have cut sugar and gluten. Has made no difference. I walk more now, although I still can't exercise after the knee surgeries. But I'm getting there. Went thru a depressive bout whi*****luded eating the wrong foods, turned it around and kept on gaining.
Trust me, the last thing I want to do is have more surgery. I've been cut on enough and with each one, the risk just gets higher.
I was told that I needed a more aggresive surgery from the beginning. That was after my RNY. Well, I've had the DS and my body loved it in the beginning. So did I. Still do.
I expected some regain, but not as much as I have. This is more than bounce back. I'm afraid of the effect the weight is having on my new knees etc. I had this surgery to be healthy. That is my entire goal. Not to be a size 5, but not to have weight or my health be an issue in my life.
I take my vitamins and do protein religiously. Still.. I'm just kinda lost and stuck.
At the time I was at the other site, I was very raw emotionally and mentally. It was not a good time for me to be berrated by a virtual 'stranger'. I tried to explain my problems, but my mind was not as clear as it is now. It happens.
Normally, I would have just said 'F -You' and moved on, but I was quite raw at that time. I tire of the abusive language from people. It's rude and unnecessary. So, I left. I may go back, I may not.
I basically know what to do diet wise. Have cut sugar and gluten. Has made no difference. I walk more now, although I still can't exercise after the knee surgeries. But I'm getting there. Went thru a depressive bout whi*****luded eating the wrong foods, turned it around and kept on gaining.
Trust me, the last thing I want to do is have more surgery. I've been cut on enough and with each one, the risk just gets higher.
I was told that I needed a more aggresive surgery from the beginning. That was after my RNY. Well, I've had the DS and my body loved it in the beginning. So did I. Still do.
I expected some regain, but not as much as I have. This is more than bounce back. I'm afraid of the effect the weight is having on my new knees etc. I had this surgery to be healthy. That is my entire goal. Not to be a size 5, but not to have weight or my health be an issue in my life.
I take my vitamins and do protein religiously. Still.. I'm just kinda lost and stuck.
How long is your common channel, and do you journal your food?
There are really only two ways to revise a DS---reducing sleeve size, and shortening the common channel.. As much as your stomach has already been cut on, I suspect reducing your sleeve size might be too risky. Shortening the CC is a fairly easy surgery, but can, of course, cause vitamin and mineral deficiency troubles. How are your labs? Any downward trends?
There are really only two ways to revise a DS---reducing sleeve size, and shortening the common channel.. As much as your stomach has already been cut on, I suspect reducing your sleeve size might be too risky. Shortening the CC is a fairly easy surgery, but can, of course, cause vitamin and mineral deficiency troubles. How are your labs? Any downward trends?
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