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Nightshades, Fibromyalgia, Weight Loss, OH My!
FibroDiva commented on FibroDiva's blog entry in Fibro Diva's Bariatric Blog
I thought this might be interesting as an addendum to the nightshade post from yesterday. As I come out of the elimination diet and start adding foods again, I will post how these items make me feel. Thanks to Simone of Behind Fibromyalgia. Foods to avoid that may help alleviate some of your fibro symptoms. Dairy products Caffeine in any form Alcohol Soda Chocolate Sugar and aspartame (NutraSweet) Wheat, oats, barley and anything containing gluten Eggs Bacon, sausage, hot dogs and lunch meats Peanuts Peas, beans and corn Citrus fruit All processed foods Anything containing monosodium glutamate (MSG) Food colors and dyes. Have you eliminated any of these things ? Does it help? Simone * I'm not a Dr. Please speak to your Dr first. Sick or not a healthy diet is important. * -
That's one of my biggest fears that I would forget and take too big of a bite, not chewing properly! It's probably one really big reason I'll hold off on alcohol....potential for forgetfulness and hunger. Bad combination. As I have been feeling more normal it is easier to forget about "mindful eating". Thanks fot the reminder!
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I recently tried the Celebrate Multi-Vitamins - HUGE mistake for me. I had horrible stomach issues, gas, and diarrhea all day. Then I read the ingredients - first two are both sugar alcohols! Some people are more sensitive to sugar alcohols than others, but these vitamins CLEARLY did a number on my system - instantaneously! I have switched back to a Target (Up&Up Brand) multi-vitamin/mineral - it is in gummy form, and it works great for me! I am not switching again after the Celebrate episode... But you will need to try things out for yourself. In my support group, everybody has had a different exerience with the vitamins - it all boils down to what your body will or will not tolerate. Most of the Bariatric companies offer free samples if you email them - it is a great way to try them before making a big investment.
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I think sugar alcohols aren't absorbed by normal people...but they can affect you after RNY. I try to keep the over all level low. But....I buy those popscicles ...and I'm basically addicted. I like the tropicals box the best!
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Ok so I bought these yesterday because they said sugar free on the box. But I got home and it says sugar alcohol. What is that? Does anyone know.
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Gastric Bypass Surgery Progress Pictures
punk.rock.mama replied to JustFluffy's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
HI there! First, no, I never really drank alcohol after the surgery (had a daughter in 2009 and pretty much haven't drank since!) HOWEVER I do find myself slipping with soda pop, and other no-no's. I am currently 4m pregnant so the cravings can be SUPER intense and I have also come to be in a wheelchair for the time being, rendering me basically stagnant exercise wise. My only real advice is to remember how miserable life was before and DURING the surgery! After all that hard work and dedication you have to honor YOURSELF and make these changes PERMANENT! Otherwise whta was the piont!? (Plus, I REALLY love all my new cute clothes!!) -
I was at a wedding yesterday and felt very comfortable eating and enjoying myself. I even enjoyed some of the appetizers that were passed around along with Cheese & crackers. It was at a vineyard so it was hard passing up the wine. Doctor wants his patients to stay away from all alcohol for 1 year after surgery.
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I was at a wedding yesterday and felt very comfortable eating and enjoying myself. I even enjoyed some of the appetizers that were passed around along with Cheese & crackers. It was at a vineyard so it was hard passing up the wine. Doctor wants his patients to stay away from all alcohol for 1 year after surgery.
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I know a girl who was banded 3 years ago. Now, I know she was pregnant during that time and take that into account. But she is still morbidly obese. ( and her babies are now two years old!) I was out with her once at a party and she ate a lot of deep fried junk and drank alcohol. If I didn't know she had been banded I would have never imagined it. When she found out who my surgeon was she begged me not to use him. He had been her surgeon and she had nothing good to say. But here is what I see...She claims he never told her how to live with the band. She said he would fill the band to a point where she could barely eat. Well, isn't that the point? I believe she blames him for her failure. I think she was one of those who thought she would get it and just keep doing all she had done, and that the band would magically make her thin. She switched doctors and now has one that obviously allows her to believe that. But I am getting off topic. I think you can live your life after WLS without giving up everything. You just have to be smart and make wise choices. We don't go through all of this just to maintain bad habits. If we do, then what is the point? Good job, continue to make good decisions!
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Sugar free equals diarrhea?
Snufflegus replied to Bronco0605's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It could be the various sugar substitutes or alcohols being used, may try them one at a time and see if it's one specific kind that causes you problems. -
Ok lots to digest here but just a simple observation for my body pre and post vsg, the theory 3500 cal = 1 pound gain/lose never and still does not apply. I have lost 114 lbs from 344 to 230 in six months. Up five lbs this morning due to eating salty meals and Snacks on a party weekend just gone, no alcohol, and never went over 1300 cal per day and still exercised. It will take me a week to get back to 230, hopefully 229 or 228, at 800 - 1000 cal days ( my normal). So my question, is this my normal or a new normal due to surgery?
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Well it seems that I am 18 days before I make my life change and take the journey. But I want to know if any is dealing with people asking questions concerning you and food? I will explain what I mean. I am a big watcher of Food Network and a show that comes on called Chicago's Best. I love just to see the different types of food and how it is made. Please tell me why my husband asked me if I am have surgery due to me have food issues, why do I continue to watch food shows when it's not good for me. Then he said if you have an issue with alcohol you don't keep looking at ads for liquor. I told him just because I watch it on tv does not make food jump into my mouth. This surgery does not make me stop eating, I have to leave to work with food in my limitations I have. I can still eat, which is crazy that he thinks like I have to stop eating all foods for the rest of my life. It really makes me wonder if he was really listening when we went to the different classes about what is about to happen to me and how the rest of my life is going to be. It took me back to when I was doing weight watchers, I never told anyone because I did not want any saying what I should or should not eat and this is what this feels like now he is going to be dogging my heels about everything I put to my mouth asking "are you suppose to eat that". I was upset for a minute but then I had to remember that he has to be educated just like I have been and by doing lots of research I have learned so much. I just need to vent and see if any else is hearing these kinds of statement.
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Do you ever like food again or want to eat again?
donewithdieting replied to jp143's topic in Food and Nutrition
Please remember you are in the "GOLDEN" time with WLS. Your tummy is probably still swollen. Make sure you get your liquids and protein and you are good. Your food taste will come back, in the mean time you should be losing lots of fat, you can get to goal quicker by being on track. Its when people go off track and it takes awhile to get back. ( off track I'm meaning eating slider foods, drinking alcohol, eating white carbs ect.) Hope this makes sense. Good Luck Linda -
Gastric Bypass Surgery Progress Pictures
IChatman replied to JustFluffy's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
It's there any advice you could give to me I'm 3 1/2 months out and I have almost given up... my body feels like I never had surgery with the exception that I can eat much... what was your approach to getting the weight of and did our do you drink alcohol after surgery -
10 1/2wks PO. When did you try alcohol?
castiel replied to AddryW's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I drank about 3-4 months post op. BUT PLEASE, DRINK SLOWLY. and try low alcohol items first, like a glass of wine or a wine cooler or let a beer go flat. I learned the hard way, and when your body weight goes down plus with this surgery, you get drunk faster and it takes less to get you there. I find that liquids go right through me, so there's nothing to throw up when you get way too drunk. Just take it easy! -
10 1/2wks PO. When did you try alcohol?
Daydra replied to AddryW's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My guidance includes it as an option after the post-op diet is complete (so, theoretically it would be okay starting on week 5) However, it also states that it is likely to create a stall (I'm guessing more like a 1 or 2 day blip) in weight loss. I've never been a big drinker, so I've just decided not to have any until after I have reached my goal. I'm not worried about having alcohol after I'm healed, but risking some kind of minor stall on something I really don't care about is a no brainer for me. The other thing (you probably already know), alcohol is frequently reported to have a greater effect on people post weight loss surgery, so I would recommend caution and paying close attention to how it makes you feel. -
10 1/2wks PO. When did you try alcohol?
DanaMomto3 replied to AddryW's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My dr cleared me for alcohol at 1 month post op. -
10 1/2wks PO. When did you try alcohol?
AddryW posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm not an alcoholic don't get me wrong. I'm scared to drink, but wondering when did u just start to try it??!!! -
I'm August 20th...and I have just one question....Has anyone cheated a lil on there per op diet???? Well I have not really had any problems with hunger and today is day six, but on Friday we were at a small get together at families house last night the get together was here both nights I was in charge of making a pound cake....and both nights I tried to avoid it and both nights it call out to me...Lol.... although I didn't eat a slice I did have a few bites..but other then that I have not had any problems...the diet has been well for me but because I backslid both nights I feel so guilty..... Well nine more days to go and no more get togethers....as long as I'm home I'm good...and forgot to mention that both nights its was a crap load of food and some alcohol and aside from my cake situation I think I did very good...but still beating myself up non the less
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What ya eating tonight?
futuremrsparker replied to OleHippieGal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had Cheesecake Factory's Asian Chicken lettuce wraps--- holy! Yum! SO good, but I only ate about 2/3. The best part? Our Cheesecake Factory bill only being like $50... I guess that's what happens when you don't get appetizers, alcoholic drinks, or dessert! Yay for the double whammy of awesomeness! -
Used to drink a ton of Diet Coke, especially at work. Now I don't even think about it. In some ways even the thought of putting that crap in my body upsets me. I drink Vitamin Water as a replacement. It has a host of vitamins and electrolytes. As far as alcohol is concerned Ill'll have a vodka with ice instead of mixed with club soda, also I love a good scotch, neat.
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My 21st is in a couple weeks, and im 3 weeks postop. Whats the general consensus on alcohol, here?
mamachef replied to robocop12's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Three weeks post op you def dont want bubbles... also 2oz will put you over the legal limit... your body cannot process alcohol the same way now... they say no alcohol for at least a year for a reason. -
My 21st is in a couple weeks, and im 3 weeks postop. Whats the general consensus on alcohol, here?
Jessica H replied to robocop12's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was advised no alcohol for one year. Consult your surgeon. Alcohol isn't worth the pain to me... -
My 21st is in a couple weeks, and im 3 weeks postop. Whats the general consensus on alcohol, here?
clk replied to robocop12's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The only things that have changed are my tastes and my tolerance - so I don't like beer much anymore but I used to really be a beer drinker. I can handle pints of Guinness once in a while, but that's it. I cannot finish a regular beer anymore because I just don't like the taste. I also get drunk much faster, of course. I have to be careful because I can go from zero to wasted in a few sips, skipping over tipsy entirely if the drink is strong enough. Of course, we also get over the alcohol faster. Carbonation usually doesn't bother me. I highly, highly recommend you avoid doing any shots when people inevitably offer to buy them for you. At two years out I lived overseas in a country where it was expected of me (former Soviet Union = vodka, vodka, vodka) and just one is enough to mess me up where I have to sit still until the alcohol is gone. I am not a doctor, but I would say it is downright dangerous to engage in the typical 21st birthday behavior (at least the way I behaved on my 21st) and do shot after shot. You could make yourself incredibly ill, so be very careful. Since you're already aware of transfer addictions and already aware that you won't be making a sound choice I'm not going to lecture you. You know this isn't a great choice to make but if you're going to do it anyway, try to be smart about it. Don't let it become a habit and sip one or two drinks all night. Remember to pay attention to your body and if something bothers your system, stop what you're doing. Enjoy your birthday, ~Cheri -
My 21st is in a couple weeks, and im 3 weeks postop. Whats the general consensus on alcohol, here?
nmck replied to robocop12's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My program asked us up front to commit to a minimum of 6 months alcohol free. One factor is the risk of ulcers is high in our newly healing stomachs. I personally wouldn't, but it's definitely worth asking your doc.
