Sojourner

Taking iron supplements can make you nauseous. It helped me to take my vitamins and supplements with a few sips of an Atkins shake.

My hunger came back within a month of surgery. I am a revision band to bypass patient, and not sure if that had any influence on how quickly my hunger returned. As with the band, you need to be aware of everything you put in your mouth. I have 3 small meals and 1 snack daily. When I'm hungry between meals, I drink Water, sometimes flavored with a SF enhancer. It works for me to structure my eating and not allow myself to give into the grazing I would like to do.

No, this has never happened to me, though I had my surgery only 5 months ago. I think it would be wise to let your bariatric physician know what you are experiencing. This doesn't read as something you should ignore. Hope you feel better soon...

Help please!! I am 6 weeks post op from RNY, and am resuming training for a half marathon. What are good choices for replacement carbs for long distance running that I won't risk dumping syndrome? Previously I have used only a few jelly Beans, but am afraid to try these now... TIA

Thank you so much for sharing your practices and options for carb replacement with me! I knew that I could not be the only bariatric patient who travels long distances for exercise... My races are next month...so I will begin to try some of your suggestions this week. I also use oatmeal for carbs before the race! And love a banana afterward!

There is an old saying around this forum...the band goes around your stomach, not your head. From reading your post, it seems to me that you have a need to address your flawed thinking and relationship with food. There are many ways to go about this, keep junk food out of your pantry is a good starting point. Mindful eating, keeping track of everything you eat can also be a tool to help keep you accountable to yourself. I would also agree that seeking a qualified therapist to assist you to address your psychological issues as they relate to eating patterns would help. The foundation for sustained weight loss maintenance comes from having an understanding of the reasons why you became obese, and learning a better way to cope with some of the feelings that cause you to self sabotage yourself. Best wishes for an improved 2016 to you.

I agree, get your gait analyzed, so you get the best fit shoe to meet your needs. I have lost track of how many pairs of Brooks I have had through the years. Another important aspect is inserts...I love mine. They have kept my feet healthy for years by providing additional shock absorption.

My post is also not shared in the spirit of trying to make you feel bad about your lack of compliance to your pre op diet. However, this is a wake up call for you to literally get your head in the game. WLS adjust parts of your anatomy, but does nothing to "fix" the mind game that most of us have engaged in with becoming obese. " Head hunger" is something you need to understand and develop coping techniques to manage. Your weight loss journey long term success depends how well you manage your decisions and recognize the difference between authentic hunger and head hunger. Just going on the pre op diet is a major shock to your body. That said, the coping techniques are essential. Be honest with yourself and your surgeon. Post op you will be more challenged than now. Your long term weight loss success will be easier to achieve and maintain if your mind is in the right place. Best wishes for a successful journey to health...

Alex, I have never been able to log on to either my phone or tablet using the app. I was in contact with you, the situation never got resolved. If I want to view this site, it has to be through Chrome. And the crashing goes on...

There was no special diet to follow post removal of my band in 2013, with the exception of continuing the same healthy choices for meals that I had with the band. I was advised to continue my exercise, do my best to keep portions small, and avoid those tempting and unhealthy carbs.

This is the only site that crashes on a regular basis...every time I use it. On both my iPad and iPhone. It gets annoying, so sometimes I won't even make an effort to respond to a post. It needs to be updated and/or repaired.

Weight loss stalls, no matter what type of surgery you have had, will happen. As another OP has shared, not enough calories will contribute, because your body, after the shock of your WLS, wants to hold on to all of the calories you allow. Another reason is that over time, our systems become complacent. Try to shake up your type of exercise, the amount you exercise, and get out of the same routine. It just might wake your system up. Best Wishes...

I was told to focus on grams of protein, and not count calories. I am getting 85-92 grams of protein daily. Prior to the pre op diet, did you use caffeine? If so, this could be a withdrawal headache. For me, a headache can mean I am dehydrated also. Stay hydrated. If you used to use caffeine, gradually lower your dose to avoid the headache.

I also wanted to go immediately from my band to RNY, but both of my doctors advised against it. Both, my PCP and surgeon said it was better to give yourself a rest. It's been nearly 2 years since my band was removed, and my RNY is scheduled for next week. I can only imagine your disappointment. Focus yourself on healing now. The time will go by faster than you think it will.

Hello...welcome to the forum! I am in the same approximate height and weight zone as you are. My surgery is scheduled for 11/3. My first WLS was done in central Florida...

Nausea is one of the symptoms of dehydration. Something you definitely want to avoid. Try your best to get all of your shakes and especially some Water. I ended up in the hospital once because I did not recognize the symptoms for what was happening. I hope you feel better....always a good idea to call your surgeon's office to get their instructions.

Prime rib and sangria...

I am extremely sorry to read your post, no one should have to go through additional emotional stress when there are so many other areas of stress you are coping with. Is there any way for you to resolve your current feelings with what has happened with the surgeon and the hospital? If not, start making some phone calls to other surgeons in your area. Not every practice is willing to accept patients from another practice. I encountered this when I moved to another state. You always have the option of reporting the surgeon and the hospital to the state board which oversees their operation and ethics. I wish I could offer more insights...take care. I hope your situation can be resolved expeditiously.

There are many variables that play into how soon insurance approves your procedure. Not all BCBS plans cover WLS, so do your research. I chose a "Blue Designated Center", which meant that with the completion of the required psych eval, and meeting with the surgeon, the approval came with the consultation with the surgeon. After the surgeon consult, I had to complete pre op tests and attend the class with the NUT. It was a quick and seamless process.

What medications are you still taking? This could possibly be a side effect from them. Let your medical team know what your situation is, and follow their advice.

Djmohr is telling you the truth. Plain and simple, the pre op diet is designed for liver shrinkage to allow your surgeon to access the area where he needs to work internally. The surgeon will be able to tell how compliant you have been with your pre op diet by the appearance of your liver. The pre op diet is also an opportunity for you to revise your relationship with food. The surgery will not fix your belief system about eating. I believe it would be better to let your medical team know what has happened, and follow their instructions. Best wishes for a successful weight loss journey to better health!

This decision should be discussed with your surgeon. So many variables make it a decision partly based on your current weight and medical history. Initially I was ruled out as an acceptable candidate for the sleeve because of my long history of reflux, so the RNY was deemed the best choice for me. The plan is the RNY, but I have given my surgeon authorization to do the new shaped sleeve if he is unable to do the RNY because of scar tissue from a previous abdominal surgery. The surgeon said they are now doing the sleeve in a slightly different shape than they were doing a few years ago because of the reflux it caused for many patients. He said he thought either procedure would be acceptable, but agreed with my preferences.

In my program, low fat Peanut Butter is allowed as a soft food. I don't really agree with this, as my previous surgeon would not have allowed it. There are so many differences in diet, if you NUT says it is allowed, some Protein is better the no protein.

So, a picture can be worth a thousand words. A friend of mine, also a bariatric patient sent me this image. Seeing the size of the bulk of the person in relation to the frame that has to carry it all was quite an epiphany for me. Though our weight becomes a threat to our health and well being, the size of our skeletal framework to carry the load does not change. Viewing this made me ache all over. Just another powerful affirmation of why so many of us need WLS to improve our health and well being.

Dr. Kim is my former surgeon, and he refused to discuss anything about setting a goal weight with me. I consulted with my PCP to decide on a proper weight goal.