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Gastric Bypass Syrgery
May 13, 2013
You will eat only liquid or puréed food for 4 weeks after the surgery.
During this time, expect body aches, feel tired and cold, and have dry skin, mood changes, and hair loss or thinning hair.
A New Way of Eating
- Remember to eat slowly and chew each bite very slowly and completely.
- Do not swallow food until it is smooth
- STOP EATING AS SOON AS YOU ARE FULL.
Some foods you eat may cause some pain or discomfort these are pasta, rice, bread.
Follow Your Diet Carefully
Eating mostly protein, fruits, nuts and vegetables. Protein IS most important of these foods after surgery.
You will need to take these vitamins and minerals EVERY DAY for the rest of your life:
- Multivitamin with iron
- Vitamin B 12
- vitamins A
- vitamins D
- vitamins E
- vitamins K
- Biotin
- Protein shot
- Calcium (1,200 mg per day) and vitamin D. Your body can absorb only about 500 mg of calcium at a time.
Divide your calcium into 2 or 3 doses during the day. Calcium must be taken in the "citrate" form.
Calories Still Count
Avoid foods that are high in calories. It is important to get all of the nutrition you need without eating too many calories.
- Do NOT eat foods that have a lot of fats, sugar, or carbohydrates.
- Do NOT drink much alcohol. Alcohol has a lot of calories
If you gain weight after gastric bypass surgery, ask yourself:
- Am I eating too many high-calorie foods or drinks?
- Am I getting enough protein?
- Am I eating too often?
- Am I exercising enough?
Hypoglycemic ... ?
May 13, 2013
who do not have diabetes, who suffered such severe hypoglycemia following meals that they became confused and sometimes blacked out. The immediate cause of hypoglycemia was exceptionally high levels of insulin following meals,failed to respond to medication, and ultimately required partial or complete removal of the pancreas, the major source of insulin, to prevent dangerous declines in blood glucose.
insurance/ revision
Jan 29, 2013
an appeals firm :http://wlsappeals.com/common-bariatric-denials/
TriCare Prime insurance
BMI 35% with complications GERD / KNEE PAINS /CONSTANT HUNGER PAINS (my current state)or BMI 40% @260lbs
* these must have been met for the past 5 years (2008)
* surgeon with on 100 miles form home if not on a base
* BNswitch seems to get more approvals
* expect a few rejection letters/ write a personal letter
* start a dr history of rashes from loose skin / zipper caught in skin / yeast from skin