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Some of us who had normal BP before WLS, may end up with lower BP post op. I know I do. When I follow proper for an RNY person diet, of dense proteins, some fat and some non starchy carbs - not only I find I can't eat a lot, but because of the portion sizes, and regular food, I don't get any where near 2500 mg of sodium daily. I get much less. And other minerals, electrolytes.
In summer, when it gets really hot, and I perspire a lot, I often have to supplement my sodium by taking sodium tablets, or capsules. In addition, because I follow rather low carb diet, my glycogen stores in my system is also limited.
I found out that are body can store "liquids" in our system by binding with glycogen, or electrolytes. Since my real die is low on both, I may get really low BP, and may initially manifest itself as Orthostatic Hypo-tension. ( getting dizzy when rapidly getting up from sitting or laying down position.
When i started having symptoms like that, I know i need to add, increase my electrolytes.
Some people advise others to limit salt, and drinking plain water, a lot of plain water. Unfortunately, IMO - the "weight" some of them are going to lose is water weight, teh same water that our body desperately need to work properly.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
Thanks! The doc I'm with said he can do both at the same time in about 50 percent of his cases, dependent on the scarring and whether the stomach's shape with 4 weeks' recovery time - wow! So, I guess we'll hope for the best!
Surgery, 8/22/07. In it for the long haul!
I've not been banded, but I've seen posts from lots of people who have.
Some doctors can do both procedures at once, others prefer to do it in two surgeries. I believe it can also depend on the amount of scarring around the lap band. So you should definitely ask your doctor about it.
For revisions, I think the average amount of time away from work is about 2 weeks.
Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!
Hi White Dove,
Thanks for your input.. and oh i remember you when i was on in 2005 for my first wls (Band).. i was liposuction back then..lol..
This sounds so encouraging arease M..
Thanks for sharing...
Please post your progress on the 31st after your visit.. i have surgery tomorrow revision from sleeve to r n y.. i hope i can go back to work by tuesday also although i took off the whole week next week..
congratualtions!
Good Morning,I think I replied to you on there as well but i'm going to reply to you here as well.....My surgeon told me about that 20 % chance that I would develop it but after almost 8 years I thought that I was fine until the last couple of months that it got really bad and the medication wasn't helping. So my big day is coming up on 2/12/20
*Still on my Everchanging Journey*
Sleeved: 3/13/12 SW479 SW433 LW 306
Revision from sleeve to bypass :2/12/20
SW 317.3
UGW 210-230
I posted to you in another thread, but I had a revision due to GERD in July of last year and it went really well, I've had zero reflux trouble plus I've lost most of my regain. Happy to answer any questions if you need :)
Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!
Hello,
I just wanted to start by saying that i had a profile on OH years ago when i first started my journey,I basically lived on here and was on ever forum possible trying to learn as much as i can and do as much research as possible. I originally had surgery 3/13/12 and i had a sleeve.The day of my surgery i was 455.3 pounds fast forward to 2020 and the lowest weight that ive gotten down too was 306. I'm currently weigh 319 and i'm ok with that although i never did hit my goal of 230 i'm very proud of all the progress that I've made...So you might wonder what brings me back to OH,Well i'm scheduled to have Revision of sleeve to bypass on 2/12/20 because of GERD with no relief from medication. Initial i wasn't sure if i wanted too but i can't deal with this flare up from the gerd,I'm nervous and excited to be on the loser bench again.My surgeon already told that i wont lose the same amount of weight that i initial did and i'm okay with that ,Just as long as this GERD goes away and i get under 300 pounds i'll be happy. Overall I've had a textbook surgery and recovery and i pray for the same thing this time around. So now i'm just counting down the days until my surgery day which is right around the corner.
*Still on my Everchanging Journey*
Sleeved: 3/13/12 SW479 SW433 LW 306
Revision from sleeve to bypass :2/12/20
SW 317.3
UGW 210-230
Hi Everyone,
Count Down to Revision on Thursday January 30, 2020.
All test completed and submitted..
Been shopping for things that i will need for the next two weeks or so..
broth
gatorade
broth
gatorade
broth
gatorade
lol when do we start taking vitamins...??
premium protein shake cases for week number 2...??
anything else ?
Thanks ..
I would not recommend the lap band. I've had mine since 2012 and am currently in process of a revision to a sleeve. At first I lost a few pounds 40-50, then after about a year it slipped. Doctor took the fluid out and had to wait a month before I got it filled again. Same amount which was max but this time no restriction. After another year of frustration and gaining most of my weight back I went back to get a revision. My insurance denied me. In the meantime I tore my meniscus, with my weight so high I had a very hard time walking so I'd make it to work to sit and home to sit. I tried many things suggested by my doctor to no avail. I joined yet another weight loss clinic to have my loss recorded. After spending well over $1000 I quit because Ins didn't cover it. Tried probably a year later to again be denied. Their reason was I didn't do enough exercise. I could barely walk or stand for any length of time. So I kind of gave up and kept gaining. I eventually the doctor did a knee replacement and my knee is great! 3 weeks after my surgery I got plantar fasciitis in my other foot. If you haven't ever had it, believe me it is excruciating pain. That last about 15 months. Now I'm retired and decided I'm sick of being fat! So I went back to my surgeon and said let's try it again. Next month will be my 4th month then they will schedule my surgery. I just want to get it over with. When I initially enemy in for the lap band the doctor tried to talk me out of it because it's not as successful. But I had my mind set on it. Shortly after he quit doing them. I should have listened to him
Sorry this is so long, I hope it helps.
