Seeking mentor

[mcherder 13]

Any female or male mentors out there that would like to be a mentor? I have a few questions and concerns that i would like flesh out before my surgery on June 17. Thanks!

[swimbikerun 1,045]

If you want, ask away or feel free to PM.

[sweetjam69 20]

Any female or male mentors out there that would like to be a mentor? I have a few questions and concerns that i would like flesh out before my surgery on June 17. Thanks!

Only 5 mos out......but I might can answer some of your questions!

[920amy 409]

I will be 2 years in November. Feel free to PM. I'm helping my husband through his 6 month diet right now. I love my sleeve, and am happy to halp anyone acheive their goals with WLS.

[mcherder 13]

Any female or male mentors out there that would like to be a mentor? I have a few questions and concerns that i would like flesh out before my surgery on June 17. Thanks!

Only 5 mos out......but I might can answer some of your questions!

I researched the Water issue post-op throughout the last few weeks. I have a few concerns.

Since the stomach is only at 20% and the amount of liquid or food is from 2 to 4% at any given serving. How does one maintain a healthy level of Water throughout the day? The only thing I could come up with is that I need to sip water all throughout the day. Maybe ice chips? Suggestions.....

[mcherder 13]

Ok here is one question for the group:

The role of Fiber after the surgery. I respect the use of Fiber since I have been concentrating on my changes with my food intake. I always was a "regular" type of person with no problems going to the bathroom a few times a day. I do not want to loose that, especially while I am losing weight. Since there is a limitation of the space I will have after surgery and how fiber expands. Any suggestions on fiber? I see wafers and fiber pills, but I think that is a bit much in the beginning. Maybe Metamucil?

[swimbikerun 1,045]

Fiber ... great question. I would be more concerned about fluids at first, then Protein. You won't be able to get fiber in at the time. Remember your body is going thru a lot of changes. Be patient with it. It may reset its' own schedule. I would suggest that you talk to your doctor but maybe a month or so out you can start looking at fiber supplements like Metamucil.

You do realize that going 2 to 3 times a week can be normal for some, and that is ok? Having a BM every day is not required. Its an old wives tale. If you don't get enough Water, you'll have problems any way.

[mcherder 13]

Getting closer to the surgery date and I did have a few more questions for the board. Did anyone have their cholesterol level go higher or lower since the surgery. I am asking because I do not have a gallbladder and currently my cholesterol level is high.

[swimbikerun 1,045]

My cholesterol level was somewhat high because my *HDL* was high. The lowest I had it was 55 and usually was in the 80's to 90 BEFORE the surgery.

After surgery it has been insane. I've had it go to *127*. That's the *HDL*.

The only times the LDL goes up is when the malnutrition is really bad.

That being said, my full blood sister had HDL in the 40's, and started losing weight and eating healthy. It went into the 30's. Then this past few months, to the 20's. She's lost weight and kept it off, drinking healthier and exercising. She has a coach.

Go figure.

[mcherder 13]

Thanks! That helps out to understand the changes the body will go through after surgery. Its like with time the numbers will balance out.

[mcherder 13]

Surgery tomorrow at 8:10 AM. Thank you all for sharing your thoughts with me.