jstachic 61 Posted February 11, 2016 hello all had my swallow test this morning radiologist Dr didn't want to take a chance with barium, had an allergic reaction in the past, so I had to use something else starts with a G I think but I call it rocket fuel it is real nasty stuff. he said I do have acid reflux. will find out more soon my appointment with bariatric Dr is March 3rd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewzWife 65 Posted February 12, 2016 I'm currently taking Bariatric Fuel Multivitamins, zinc, Biotin, CVS calcium chews and B-12. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jstachic 61 Posted February 17, 2016 My stomach has been so sick since the swallow test, it will not digest properly, becoming painful at times, afraid to leave the house, or eat , yup it's that bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nomoreweight 1 Posted February 17, 2016 I was wondering if someone could tell me what the 5 day pouch test is? I am 3 1/2 years post surgery and was doing great until the last year and I am very afraid I heading into gaining all my weight back. I just never thought I would gain the weight back. Anyone out there having a similar problem? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reallyrosy 161 Posted February 17, 2016 Nomore...ME! Many of us here. What'll the pouch test tell u? What s7rgery did u have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SthrnChic 2 Posted February 17, 2016 Nomoreweight and reallyrosy, how much do u exercise and do u follow the diet strictly? Important to me because im still pre-op... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSGAnn2014 12,992 Posted February 17, 2016 Guys, google "5 day pouch test". You'll find what you need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jstachic 61 Posted February 17, 2016 Yes, but the pouch test dosnt prove anything or help the re started bad habits , in my experience anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reallyrosy 161 Posted February 17, 2016 Agreed re pouch test. You lose and regain. This sucks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oregondaisy 2,021 Posted February 18, 2016 I have really good success with the 5:2 diet. Mondays and Thursdays I eat as little as possible. You're supposed to try for 500 calories but I usually go over and it's about 700. 12 hours between last meal and first meal, longer if possible. I have almonds at 10pm so I can't eat Breakfast until 10, longer if possible. The other days I eat low carb . I lost all of my regain doing this before, and kept it off for 2 years but last year I had back surgery and could not exercise and the holidays and my birthday bla bla bla I gained back 15 and have lost 5 of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted February 18, 2016 not confident when i gain weight i will get rid of it. @@reallyrosy eeeek bud don't think that way KNOCK IT OFF if you (or me) gain a few lbs say to yourself you WILL loose the weight again that's the only way to go it might take a little longer, that doesn't matter you will get there remember this is a marathon - not a sprint saying oh no - weight won't go back down might as well eat more again gain more, oh well!! Stop Stop those bad feelings otherwise i must come over and slap you i know where you live!! !!!! LOL you must have confidence in yourself I have faith in you you must have it for yourself too!!! (please bud) you can get back on the right track you know what to do now get with it!!! smirk, smirk good luck my friend kathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reallyrosy 161 Posted February 18, 2016 Hope u really know where i live. Needed that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feedyoureye 3,087 Posted February 25, 2016 not confident when i gain weight i will get rid of it. @@reallyrosy eeeek bud don't think that way KNOCK IT OFF if you (or me) gain a few lbs say to yourself you WILL loose the weight again that's the only way to go it might take a little longer, that doesn't matter you will get there remember this is a marathon - not a sprint saying oh no - weight won't go back down might as well eat more again gain more, oh well!! Stop Stop those bad feelings otherwise i must come over and slap you i know where you live!! !!!! LOL you must have confidence in yourself I have faith in you you must have it for yourself too!!! (please bud) you can get back on the right track you know what to do now get with it!!! smirk, smirk good luck my friend kathy You are awesome Kathy!!!! :lol: :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reallyrosy 161 Posted February 25, 2016 I went on a 3.4 mi wslk sunday [took me 2 hrs] and totally stunned myself...destroyed ankles again...practcally was shuffling along..barely able to walk. Couldn't sleep all of sunday, part of monday,last nite snd tonite too. Lost 2 lbs. Gotta find a happy medium. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewSusie 471 Posted February 25, 2016 I'm 3 1/2 years post op and I've gained 20 pounds in 1 1/2 years. I've been doing 16:8 and I haven't lost an ounce. I'm scared nothing is going to work! ID love some insight... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites