Post Surgery 18 mos plus.......
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Topic: RE: RH???
Reactive Hypoglycemia. I think. From what I have picked up from the boards, some post RnY'ers get this a couple of years post op. Their blood sugar drops really fast and they need to keep their levels pretty stable so they eat more frequently. I am sure there is much more to it though...
240/140/138
240/140/138
Topic: RH???
Brenda B from Canada and I both want to know (thread on maintaining) ... RNYers, what does RH stand for? H2 used it!
really horrible, rolling hiccups, rotten heartburn, retching horribly.....?
Kate
Brenda B from Canada and I both want to know (thread on maintaining) ... RNYers, what does RH stand for? H2 used it!
really horrible, rolling hiccups, rotten heartburn, retching horribly.....?
Kate
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
Topic: RE: How do you maintain
No - I can't work out RH either!!!
No - I can't work out RH either!!!
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
Topic: RE: how long do you malabsorb protein?
Thanks for all the information. I need to revisit my diet a little bit. I have reactive hypoglycemia and have been eating more protein. I got a call today from my renal doctor and my BUN is elevated. It could be from dehydration but it also may be from eating too much protein.
I think I'm going to look at reducing the protein a little and putting in more fat. Sometimes this makes my brain hurt!
Deb T.
I think I'm going to look at reducing the protein a little and putting in more fat. Sometimes this makes my brain hurt!
Deb T.
Topic: RE: how long do you malabsorb protein?
So glad you are here. You DS'ers know all the answers...
240/140/138
240/140/138
Topic: RE: Introductions
Welcome Ladies....
So far it just looks like just us Women are here.... hmm, I guess the guys are a little shy.
Please feel free to post and start discussions of topics of your choice....
CC
So far it just looks like just us Women are here.... hmm, I guess the guys are a little shy.
Please feel free to post and start discussions of topics of your choice....
CC
Topic: RE: how long do you malabsorb protein?
I've never been able to find a study on the malabsorption of protein or complex carbs. (There is one on fats---more on that later.)
The current theory is that the body tries to heal itself from the 'insult' of the intestinal bypass by growing more villi. Just how successful it will be depends on both how much was bypassed, and how capable your individual body is at growing extra villi. Some people completely overcome the surgery, and don't malabsorb protein or carbs at all by about 24 months post-RNY. Other people are less able to overcome it, and will continue to have some malabsorption all their lives. There may be a way to test this---I just don't know.
What's typically 'blamed' for regain after the RNY is that at about two years post-op, malabsorption (of both protein and complex carbs) stops or decreases greatly, AND the patient finds she can eat much more than in the early post-op days. This is where 'learning good eating habits' is SUPPOSED to save you---personally, I haven't been there/done that, so I can't speak to whether that's true or not.
Fat is different, because fat canNOT be absorbed until it's been emulisifed by bile, which is diverted into the bilio-pancreatic limb. In the typical RNY, the BP limb is rather short, causing relatively little malabsorption of fat---the average one-year post-op RNYer absorbs 62% of dietary fat, compared with 92% for non-ops, and 19% for DSers.
I've seen, but don't recall, numbers about how what per centage RNYers malabsorb protein and complex carbs. For DSers, we use the numbers 50% of protein, 40% of complex carbs, and 80% of fats. Alas, everyone absorbs nearly 100% of simple carbs---absorption of them starts in the mouth!
The current theory is that the body tries to heal itself from the 'insult' of the intestinal bypass by growing more villi. Just how successful it will be depends on both how much was bypassed, and how capable your individual body is at growing extra villi. Some people completely overcome the surgery, and don't malabsorb protein or carbs at all by about 24 months post-RNY. Other people are less able to overcome it, and will continue to have some malabsorption all their lives. There may be a way to test this---I just don't know.
What's typically 'blamed' for regain after the RNY is that at about two years post-op, malabsorption (of both protein and complex carbs) stops or decreases greatly, AND the patient finds she can eat much more than in the early post-op days. This is where 'learning good eating habits' is SUPPOSED to save you---personally, I haven't been there/done that, so I can't speak to whether that's true or not.
Fat is different, because fat canNOT be absorbed until it's been emulisifed by bile, which is diverted into the bilio-pancreatic limb. In the typical RNY, the BP limb is rather short, causing relatively little malabsorption of fat---the average one-year post-op RNYer absorbs 62% of dietary fat, compared with 92% for non-ops, and 19% for DSers.
I've seen, but don't recall, numbers about how what per centage RNYers malabsorb protein and complex carbs. For DSers, we use the numbers 50% of protein, 40% of complex carbs, and 80% of fats. Alas, everyone absorbs nearly 100% of simple carbs---absorption of them starts in the mouth!
Topic: RE: Introductions
Hi girls,
I had RNY on september 15 2009 so just shy under the 18 months. I reached my goal a month prior to my anniversary date and have loss 12 more lbs since then. So my weight is 152lbs. I am struggling with maintenance so I think this will be a good place for support and advice. I also don't do drama and so far I like the feel of this group! I am in long term relationship with no children unfortunately! I am also 45 yrs old. Nice to meet you all. I am also from the great white north, from the province of Québec to be exact!
I had RNY on september 15 2009 so just shy under the 18 months. I reached my goal a month prior to my anniversary date and have loss 12 more lbs since then. So my weight is 152lbs. I am struggling with maintenance so I think this will be a good place for support and advice. I also don't do drama and so far I like the feel of this group! I am in long term relationship with no children unfortunately! I am also 45 yrs old. Nice to meet you all. I am also from the great white north, from the province of Québec to be exact!
Brenda B, HW 328 PreSW 298 CW 156 Goal 165
AT GOAL..................NORMAL BMI! DOING THE HAPPY DANCE
Topic: RE: How was your weekend
Busy! Son (adult) at home with severely damaged ligaments (knee) and unable to move! Being very good patient but still lots of running around after him with ice packs!
I am being good, good, good at the moment! I don't ever set deadlines for myself and neither do I count cals etc.. And i don't do regular exercise! But over the last year I put on some weight, topping it off with a band leak! Total gain of 27lbs!
Then my children, bless them,. warned me that for my 60th birthday, they are taking me to a well-known Dept Store, booking a personal shopper and treating me to some clothes I wouldn't normally buy myself!
PANIC! At this size???
So I went for it. They told me on Oct 3rd, we shop on Nov 26th. I am counting everything even if I just smell it - never mind swallow it! I exercise EVERY day (well, nearly!). All of this is unheard of for me!
But it is working!!! 175 down to 156 this morning! So three weeks to go - 6lbs more is a possibility (remember, I am banded so slower loss generally). Which will take me to 150, which is only 2lbs out of my comfort zone.
Keep your fingers crossed for me, friends! I need all the good wishes I can get - this is killing me!!!! What I would give for a nice bit of malabsorption right now!!!!
Kate
Busy! Son (adult) at home with severely damaged ligaments (knee) and unable to move! Being very good patient but still lots of running around after him with ice packs!
I am being good, good, good at the moment! I don't ever set deadlines for myself and neither do I count cals etc.. And i don't do regular exercise! But over the last year I put on some weight, topping it off with a band leak! Total gain of 27lbs!
Then my children, bless them,. warned me that for my 60th birthday, they are taking me to a well-known Dept Store, booking a personal shopper and treating me to some clothes I wouldn't normally buy myself!
PANIC! At this size???
So I went for it. They told me on Oct 3rd, we shop on Nov 26th. I am counting everything even if I just smell it - never mind swallow it! I exercise EVERY day (well, nearly!). All of this is unheard of for me!
But it is working!!! 175 down to 156 this morning! So three weeks to go - 6lbs more is a possibility (remember, I am banded so slower loss generally). Which will take me to 150, which is only 2lbs out of my comfort zone.
Keep your fingers crossed for me, friends! I need all the good wishes I can get - this is killing me!!!! What I would give for a nice bit of malabsorption right now!!!!
Kate
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
