BoredCW
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I get cold all the time. I used to always run hot, but now I need a jacket or some sort of sweater to wear at night. I just figure I get to buy and wear more good looking coats and sweaters.
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Hit my surgeon's goal weight!
BoredCW replied to ahillig's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Awesome! Looking great! Keep up the work. Your personal goal is in sight. Great job! -
Husband’s mental state after surgury
BoredCW replied to Tampawife's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Bipolar Type I can have similar symptoms when in mania episode. The big difference is that there will be a crash and a deep depression at some point. Hope this helps understand more about Bipolar. -
Husband’s mental state after surgury
BoredCW replied to Tampawife's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The weight loss does release a lot of stored hormones. This can cause moods to elevate and can also cause depression. So his meds might need adjusting. Talk to his Psychiatrist (PDoc) about him being off meds as well as the surgery. For me I was on a stable set of meds before the surgery. I kept in touch with my PDoc through out the recovery as well so the meds could be adjusted as needed. If he gets too bad, talk to the Pdoc as a small stay at a hospital might be required to get back on the meds. It wouldn’t be a bad thing, just a tool to get your husband back on track to normal. If this is relatively new situation, I would also suggest to pick up some Bipolar books for him as well as for family members. It will help explain what is going on and what needs to be done. This is do able. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. -
Do ALL DS'rs have problem with smelly poop?
BoredCW replied to SAMMY1970's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
I have the same issue. On my surgeons suggestion, I've been using Devrom (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045WG1P2) to help with the smell. I believe it has lessened the foul odor, but it doesn't get rid of it. Still my farts will make the dogs run under the covers and cover their noses, but its not as bad without the meds. I take two chewable pills twice a day. It's just included in my pill case. If you try it out, I'd be interested if it helps for you. -
When do you get rid of clothes?
BoredCW replied to Krestel's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I donated all of my large clothes to charity. I am on my second round now and instead of donating, I've taken a few things I just bought to the tailors to be taken in. Cheaper then buying new. As I am still of a certain large size, goodwill and used clothes shops don't have my size still. I look forward to being able to shop their someday soon. -
Post op Fatty liver question, no help from doctors
BoredCW replied to HopefullXOXOXO's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So that explains why i have discomfort sometimes in the upper right side of my abdomen. @HopefullXOXOXO thanks for posting about this. -
Anyone In Northern Cali?
BoredCW replied to mommy_vsg's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
There is a meeting of WLS patients, pre-op & post-op in San Fransisco once a month. On the 2nd Wed of the month. Several of the post-ops patients are Kaiser patients. They would better be able to talk to you about it. San Francisco Date: 2nd Wednesday of each month Time: 6 PM - Simultaneous Informational Seminar and post-op meeting. 7 PM - General open meeting for both pre-op and post-op patients. Place: Cafeteria at St. Mary's Hospital (Go in the main entrance, take elevator to B floor, follow signs for food.) 450 Stanyan Street San Francisco, CA 94117 Additional details: Parking is available at St. Mary's Hospital parking at the corner of Stanyan and Hayes Street. http://www.paclap.com/support/meetings-calendar.cfm -
weight loss stall after surgery 3 months later
BoredCW replied to mohawkguy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had a stall from hell that just stopped (2 months). It started about 3 months out from surgery. I take a bunch of meds very similar to yours. But they don't help in the weight loss. Some cause weight gain, wanting to eat more, etc.. blah, blah, blah, you know all of this. Its a further challenge for us then what others may have in the weight loss process. It seems harder with mental illness as the stress of "WTF did I do to cause this" start to jack hammer my brain, but it was just a stall and nothing I could do about it. I did a lot of food adjustments such as decrease calories, increased calories, I increased my exercise, riding my bike twice a day. The exercise didn't help with weight loss during the stall but I felt better as it helped with some of the stress. I would just suggest to focused on other things. The weight will start to drop off. Only thing I can say is what others told me. Hang in there, its just a stall and it will pass. Your body is losing weight and sometimes has to stop to readjust. Your not alone in this. Many of us have been there before and you should start to lose again when your body is ready. Feel free to reach out if you ever want to chat. -
nose runs when eating/drinking
BoredCW replied to amithistrose's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I’ve heard of this in my DS WLS Group. Not sure about it being a stopping sign though. Just a side effect from the surgery. Let us know if you figure out if it’s a sign of some sort. -
Still stalled. Hating every week of it.
I'm in that "I must be doing something wrong, I won't lose any more weight" mode of thinking.
Hating everything about myself dull drums. If it wasn't for the stress of work, i'd probably be more upset.
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Check this picture out. (https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/bpdds-weightloss-surgery) 1. The stomach is sleeved. 2. The small intestine is mostly bypassed to the larger intestine which causes less of the food you eat to be absorbed. (Malabsorption) You are forced to eat less due to the size of the stomach. What you can eat, not much is able to be used by the body. I'm not a surgeon, but I would think its possible to switch from a sleeve to a DS as you've done step 1 already. Just need to do step 2. I'm sure others will help explain things more and cover what I missed here.
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No problems. Just want to make sure that I communicated that from what I have been told and personal experience there is no dumping syndrome with DS surgery. I did an experiment after my RNY to DS revision, I ate something that would have put me down garunteed for a half hour with dumping syndrome. Didn't happen. I don't miss dumping syndrome. For me it was like an intense flu that came on hard and fast. Sweating, nausea, the works. Lasted for me about half and hour to a hour depending on what I ate and how much. Now it just hurts to eat too much and the bowl thing is something I'm re-evaluating my diet and supplements to help with. If OP is experiencing something similar to dumping syndrome, then probably should go talk to the surgeon asap.
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The Question the OP asked was "Is there a drastic reaction like this on the ds?" DS I read as Duodenal Switch and not dumping syndrome. His wife who had the RNY is describing dumping syndrome, but the DS (duodenal switch) surgery does not have such reactions. Not that I've researched, been told by my surgeon, told by my WLS group, and experienced myself. Hope this helps clear up the confusion.
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How' s. That Blood Pressure Doing Now?
BoredCW replied to Frustr8's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My BP after the surgery has been normal with the medication. The Docs are afraid to take me off of the meds for fear that it would go up again. They want to wait a few months to see if it drops some more. With my weight loss stalled, I don't think I will be getting off the BP Meds any time soon this year. -
Duodenal Switch does not get the dumping syndrome. I had a RNY in 2001, revision this last June to Duodenal Switch . I know what Dumping syndrome feels like and how it was easy to get used to. Only things I have found that the Duodenal Switch gets is the limitation of food intake and the pain that accompanies it when eating too much as well as the bowl movement issues. Hope this helps.
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Good Luck!! Its going to change your life for the good! As to what you can and can't, the surgeon should of given you a list of do's and don'ts. My day before it was strictly only liquids you could see through. Coffee was part of that too. It's like a colonoscopy, but allow for the red jello. Let us know how things go!
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So what are you unable to eat now?
BoredCW replied to mlmx1138's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm just going to need to experiment some more with different types of cheeses. String cheese I have no problem with, but is it considered soft or hard. Harder Cheese (especially those from the snack packs with small deli meat or nuts and fruit) are perfectly fine for me. Pepper Jack cheese which I used to love to no end, I can't eat now. Anything Hot has intensified since the surgery and I can't tolerate it. So weird how a surgery can change the likes and dislikes of food that should be able to be tolerated with the new surgery. -
So what are you unable to eat now?
BoredCW replied to mlmx1138's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'll tell you one that is not quite WLS follow the diet related. I can't seem to eat some soft cheeses. I was told by my wls group that fresh mozzarella would be a good source of protein and easy to digest soon after the surgery. I can handle other lactose based foods without issue, but my body just said NOPE to this one. Once I put that cheese into my mouth and started to chew, I got the most intense gagging reflex I've ever had and spit it out. I never had this issue with any food before. Its sad because caprese salads are my favorite. -
Revision after failed sleeve surgery
BoredCW replied to Time4Kindness's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had the RNY in 2001. Loss 200 lbs but was still over weight. Kept the weight off for nearly a decade then gained it back. Recently I had a revision to DS. I was told by many the DS is the best for the very large to lose the weight and keep it off. So far I’ve lost 50 lbs in two and a half months. I hope this helps. I know I don’t have much info as to the revision outcome still but so far it’s been worth it. -
Failed attempts of Medical weight loss? Independence Blue Cross
BoredCW replied to MIchelle Rosanna's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I don't have that that exact insurance, but part of the BC family. For my surgery proof of past weight loss attempts included the following: Nutritionist Notes Some sort of weight loss program/Calorie counting (I captured all my food intake with LoseIt for 6 months. I was able to make a PDF of the food diary I kept for that time.) I think they also accept weight watchers. Medical documentation of weight at that time and activities of attempts to lose weight. I requested medical records from the doctors offices that showed my weight and what I talked to the Doctor about me losing weight. Also you should ask your surgeon as to what they look for as they deal with the Ins all the time and should know what they require. Hope this helps. Good Luck! -
First day at home after discharge
BoredCW replied to omhernandez010@gmail.com's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
At first.. I didn't. Just do your best. When you can increase do it. But don't hurt yourself. You're probably in enough pain. Hang in there, it all gets easier and less painful. -
Gastric bypass revision
BoredCW replied to frosty 84's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Had one recently.. Hope all goes well. -
On the 3 week plateau from hell.. It seems like an endless desert with sand dunes that represent the 1-2 pounds gain then dropped from day to day. Met with my weight loss group tonight and was told its normal. That this is sometimes like a step, plateau then drop, plateau then drop. Only for the plateau's to go on longer the farther away from the surgery date I get. Much like EDM, I can't wait for the drop.
On top of it all, I lost my ass. Seriously.. its gone. All that cushion that I enjoyed lounging on eating what ever I ate, watching what ever was on the computer or tv... is gone. That glorious support system is vamoosed. I know this because my ass (tailbone) hurts all the time. I'm sitting on bone now and its sore. I am my own literal Pain in the Ass! (My family would say whats new, but who cares about them.. my butt hurts.) I have yet to bring a pillow with me everywhere I go to sit on, but I'm getting ready to as I sit for my job working on computers. So far losing the weight is a Pain. I hope it gets better.
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Blood sugars high after surgery
BoredCW replied to woolhatgrl's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
They gave me insulin in the hospital after surgery. Never had to take it before as I was pre-diabetic, but apparently my sugar was high enough they felt it was needed. After a day or two they didn't have to continue that as my levels dropped off. As i was supposed to be off metformin for the surgery, I stayed off of it afterwards. I setup an appt with my GP to have my blood tested and see if it could be permanently removed from my med list. It was. No longer on the med. As others say, hang in there... focus on resting and doing your breathing exercise, going to the bathroom when needed, and walking when able.
