HELP! 7 YR POST OP WASTING BAD LABS HOW TO RECOVER?

[Violet P 8]

LOL...if I weren't so crazy, I would have made a great counselor. I find myself counseling people in Walmart, church, everywhere...when I felt good enough to go all of those places. Everyone hugs me telling me I'm just bathed in love and light, they feel so much better after talking to me. I get strangers in stores approaching me,they are drawn to me like magnets. I went to a bar back in Dec, felt like a fool I'm so old, oldest person in there was probably 30 and most were gays. When the lights came on at closing time, I had been star of the bar, acting like a total fool. Even did Dancing Queen by ABBA with two darling cute gay guys...joked we were the three dancing queens...they loved it! This is what I want to get back to! I feel better being out with people, they lift my spirits and I laugh and laugh. Since I feel physically so bad, Im spending too much time by myself, so feeling depressed. But, thanks again, all of you sweet strangers. You've made my day a little brighter by showing you care. God bless all of you. That's what I try to do when Im out - give out what I call smile lights. I always compliment people for anything, their hair etc. and make them smile. Makes them feel better even if for a minute. Will give away groceries I bought to a homeless man and his dog. Hugs to all of you for helping me take the first step

[GreenTealael 25,359]

Peanut Butter and banana blended in your Protein Shakes.

In developing parts of the world where Marasmus was a concern, peanut butter was used to quickly help regain weight.

Do some research and present it to your team... Advocate for your health and recovery.

Good luck 💜

[Violet P 8]

Oh, Peanut Butter, I love it! Will get it and some bananas when I can get to the store later, hopefully, prayerfully today!! I had already started added bananas to shakes. I have been focusing too much on counting calories...too many years of being overweight. Just the other night, it hit me how few calories I'm really absorbing...nuts!! When I felt better and was going out to eat often, was getting more calories and felt so much better. Was 17 lbs heavier and running around everywhere. Had energy to spare. I also think I'm going to make shakes with whole milk until I can see a nutritionist.

[Frustr8 7,886]

Hey what about the other Nut Butters? I would like to try Almond or Cashew myself, maybe. Almond on Apple or Pear slices?

[allies journey 144]

Bad labs, no appetite, hard to get Protein Shakes in...does Ensure, Boost Help? Lost too much weight and still losing. No energy, insomnia, horrible memory!! Live by myself, don't cook, too tired to shop much less cook. Would be bedridden if hadn't done so much hard Water exercise last summer and most of my life, even when obese. Was only obese for 15 years. Always had compulsive behaviours, now I'm fighting anorexia. Just tried to eat a frozen Atkins meal, got 4 bites down before I thought I would gag and threw it in the trash. Can get Protein shakes down. Using Premium Protein. Just realized, I'm not getting any fat In my diet. Added 2 tbsp. Safflower oil to Protein Shake. Trying to do 4 of them a day - very expensive!! Alternating between them and protein powder...almost too tired to make them Thought maybe I should make them with whole milk instead of 30 calorie Almond Milk. I literally need fattened up. Gone from 22 to a 2. Smalls are getting kind of big. I try to eat a couple of tbsp. whole fat cottage cheese a day. So trained to buy everything low fat, low calorie, etc. Never experience dumping, so I can tolerate sugar in Protein Shakes. Just don't do sweets - donuts, stuff like that. Don't even want. I really need help. Need to move from big house, big yard, pool. Can't even get focused enough to call Estate Planner Don't need advice on how to do these type things...know how, just need to know basic diet to recover from wasting. Once I can recover from this, I know how to do all these things.

You probably should call your surgeon office Immediately and try to get with the nutritionist there.
I hope you have some good family and friends that check on you frequently.
What kind of time frame did you loose from 22 to size 2?? Wondering if it was too fast??
Please be careful and get with your doctor. You need someone to drive you there.
Also have someone help you for a few days. Possibly let them get what you need from the store and be sure to take your Vitamins.
Allie in SC

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[allies journey 144]

My pcp doesn't have a clue! Also, hematologist treats bypass patients, but still not familiar with this situation. I'm literally too tired to go chasing around to doctors. It's hard to even make the phone calls. I live alone, have a huge house, huge yard, pool, 3 dogs - I know I need to get rid of all, but can't even get focused enough to do it. I need a specialist in long term revision/revision for best recommendations. I had a hard time finding surgeon to do revision from VBG to Bypass. I know I wouldn't be a good candidate for any surgery at this point. Last surgery, had to get bood transfusion before surgery. I've gotten worse since then. I think this is going to possibly literally kill me eventually. It scared the hell out of me when I saw a 73 yr old had the bypass. What are these surgeons thinking? As an older adult, you usually start eating less naturally. IF, and I say if, she lives to 90, who's going to be responsible for making sure she's getting proper diet for bypass patient? Assisted living certainly doesn't know. My pcp who is experienced internist doesn't know a damned thing about a bypass patient. I called surgeon's office, they only do followup for one year. Never done revision from vbg/bypass/revision. I think I'm up a creek. At this point, trying to find someone my age, revision/revision with bad labs, etc. on best diet to correct situation, especially since I have no desire to eat. I don't have time for intensive therapy...that's what I should have done before any of these surgeries!

Violet, I can't believe your surgeon is so insensitive. WTH??I can call my ppl anytime.
Yes they do follow up once a year but if you are having problems they should want to help you.
I'd be like " Okay so I want names and information on which one of you guys are going to be held responsible if I pass away?".
Heck I would contact local news as a human interest story and I bet your doctor will be happy to see you asap because they don't want their reputations ruined.
Wow I am so sorry this is happening to you.
I am in SC.Not sure where you are.
God bless you
Allie

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[allies journey 144]

First step is to start eating. You need at least 80g-100g per day in your situation but 60g is a good but inadequate start. You will need Protein yes, but you will also need to get in more calories than your mind will allow you to consume right now. But I'm not a licensed anything, just a shmo on the internet. You are still consuming too few calories. I think at this point you need to be hospitalized and refed. You may need a feeding tube to get you where you need to be for gain.
Go to the ER. Get admitted there.

I totally agree with hospitalization at this point, call 911 and get an ambulance to get you to the hospital.

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[Violet P 8]

Allie, thank you for your comments. I forced myself to get to the store, and get some Peanut Butter, bananas, and whole milk. I think without realizing what I was doing, I have literally been starving myself. If you do that long enough, you don't have an appetite. I was thinking of myself pre-bypass and counting calories that way not to regain. Dumb!!! I was probably absorbing about 600-700 calories a day. Since I live alone, have no one to cook for, and don't have anyone helping me stay on track. Also, have been very upset over a failed romantic relationship. Recipe for disaster!! Depression can lead to appetite loss and lack of motivation. As the hematologist and I discussed, I think I'm in the perfect storm. Horrible labs, depression, feelings of isolation. I have no family or friends that are close to me, only social acquaintances. Lost both husband and only son, who committed suicide. Being a very strong willed person, was able to hold it together until the end of a very important relationship. That's when I just lost it, quit going out, quit eating. I'm trying to get back on track, move downtown, where I can be close to my church, Lakewood, Joel Osteen's ministry. My church family is much more supportive than my family, which is basically 0. I need to be closer to the church, as I live nearly an hour away. The people that go that are the type that will take care of me. I really need that, both emotionally and physically. I also plan to move into a downtown loft, which are mainly young people. I am energized by them and act like a fool with them. I am responsible for so much of this. I got lazy and quit doing my labs regularly. I may have to take B12 injections for quite a while. The hematologist said I will probably need Iron infusions once a year or so. So, it's going to be a slow process My labs are not bad enough right now to be admitted to the hospital. There's no way I could self pay. I tried to get admitted through ER, but they said my labs weren't bad enough. Going to look for a good bariatric RD Monday. I saw there's one not far from me. Going to make sure I tell them I'm 7 yrs postop - very different from a newbie still needing to lose weight. I agree, I need more than 60 grams of Protein -- going to try to get at least 100 in. I really, really appreciate everyone's support. I was feeling pretty down and isolated. Been praying all day and feel a bit better - prayed I could get to the store and I did. Drinking shake I made right now.

[FluffyChix 17,415]

If you are in Houston I have a superb bariatric RD who is very reasonable and also takes Medicare. She’s in the Med Ctr. Also I’m with a university practice group. They excel at aftercare.

[Violet P 8]

Oh, I get prayers answered all of the time!! Would love to have info on RD and university ctr practice!!! So many signs pointing to me moving downtown. Please email me info at vp5109@aol.com. Thank you so much!!!! I hope to move by Sept or Oct latest.

[Losingit2018 1,170]

You are already getting great advice here. I just wanted to mention that you most likely can get groceries delivered to you in your area.
It is so convenient. Especially when you are not up to shopping. Just find a local grocer that offers free delivery. You place your order online and they deliver.

I will be keeping you in my thoughts. Please keep us updated.

[BoDonna 0]

Bad labs, no appetite, hard to get Protein Shakes in...does Ensure, Boost Help? Lost too much weight and still losing. No energy, insomnia, horrible memory!! Live by myself, don't cook, too tired to shop much less cook. Would be bedridden if hadn't done so much hard Water exercise last summer and most of my life, even when obese. Was only obese for 15 years. Always had compulsive behaviours, now I'm fighting anorexia. Just tried to eat a frozen Atkins meal, got 4 bites down before I thought I would gag and threw it in the trash. Can get Protein shakes down. Using Premium Protein. Just realized, I'm not getting any fat In my diet. Added 2 tbsp. Safflower oil to Protein Shake. Trying to do 4 of them a day - very expensive!! Alternating between them and protein powder...almost too tired to make them Thought maybe I should make them with whole milk instead of 30 calorie Almond Milk. I literally need fattened up. Gone from 22 to a 2. Smalls are getting kind of big. I try to eat a couple of tbsp. whole fat cottage cheese a day. So trained to buy everything low fat, low calorie, etc. Never experience dumping, so I can tolerate sugar in Protein Shakes. Just don't do sweets - donuts, stuff like that. Don't even want. I really need help. Need to move from big house, big yard, pool. Can't even get focused enough to call Estate Planner Don't need advice on how to do these type things...know how, just need to know basic diet to recover from wasting. Once I can recover from this, I know how to do all these things.

I'm so sorry..wont ur Dr help you?

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