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Topic: RE: Long Way Out, Long Way to Go
Just those posts show how many people have different issues, but many can be in the same boat as others. I have great cholesterol fortunately. My father, (who was always very tall and thin) has terrible cholesterol and watches what he eats religiously but can still have high cholesterol because it runs in the family. Medication for some is the only way it can be treated. Other than to try to eat certain foods that also help to lower such as specific things as black walnuts...etc... things of that nature that are off the mark of normal eating. and who knows how much of an effect wls has in contributing to cholesterol, there just simply isn't enough research behind all the different effects, they're still comming out. I take vitiamins (chewable) high potency every day plus extra iron and still my levels are a mess. D and B12 and Anemic. Not too badly though. (I hope) I have to go again to get my blood done, but many have issues. Thats why its good to look at surgeons and doctors who specialize in these areas to see what they have seen, and see what they say about certain issues that may pertain to you or others. I sure noticed the one person saying they are more hungry now than post op. That hunger is a killer man it drove me insane.
"Never act until you have answered the question 'What happens if I do nothing?'" - Robert Brault
"Love is borne from soul to soul on the wings of words." - Rudolph Steiner
Elizabeth M 
Topic: RE: When are you hungry?
even with my medicine, I still struggle at night. Night time is just the time I get hungry. I guess because I relax and watch tv and the hubby always wants to eat a snack or something else. But the hunger isn't as bad but still hard to resist the nightime snack. Have you tried those fiber one bars?? YUM! they have more sugar than most but they are sooo yummy when you are craving the chocolate. they have these little chocolate chips throughout the bar. They aren't high in calories and they are very high in fiber! :) like 35% of your fiber for the day. They are really good! But again... the sugar is like 9 or 11or something like that. Not too bad, but not great. good for when you have that super chocolate craving or sweet chewy craving :-)
"Never act until you have answered the question 'What happens if I do nothing?'" - Robert Brault
"Love is borne from soul to soul on the wings of words." - Rudolph Steiner
Elizabeth M
Topic: RE: When are you hungry?
and funny you should mention that because I SWEAR last night I woke up at 3:00 in the morning I swear it!!! It really was 3!!! and i was so hungry. lol... but for candy!!! Weird!!! I had two starbursts and went back to bed. But it was strong hunger. I guess because after so many hours I'm back to my normal (weird) self. Including that weird hunger. Maybe that has to do with blood sugar. and whats also really really weird... is often times that I wake up in the middle of the night like that I only crave candy... like something chewy and very sweet. (like a starburst or jellybean) other than that... like during the day.. I do not crave candy. its really weird. Most the time i just shove myself back into the bed and clench my teeth and fight off the urge. (since i try not to eat that darned sugar) but it does happen to me more often than not. Its really weird!!!
"Never act until you have answered the question 'What happens if I do nothing?'" - Robert Brault
"Love is borne from soul to soul on the wings of words." - Rudolph Steiner
Elizabeth M
Topic: RE: When are you hungry?
Yeah it is really weird how we are different yet there are people who have had wls that are definitely in the same ball court whether it be low blood sugar, anemic or sever hunger pains. They are the typical side effects. And when we had surgery, its very strange but there is some odd connection. Yeah, it is hard to explain the hunger to a normal doc that just doesn't get it. Fortunately mine has seen many wls patients and can understand the side effects. The revision surgeons are more adept to that knowledge of course since they see direct reasons for weight gain in so many, but I explained that. What I take for my hunger is not what another would be able to. It's very much based on the individual and their overall health and whether they can take a ceratin medication or not. But I'll email you Maryiln and Maureen. I think the best bet though is to just ask the docs. I know my insurance covers Meridian and Xenical and others (I have Aetna) those type of meds... but each have certain side effects or may interact with other medications someone may be taking for various different illnesses. Again, we're not talking miracle pill by any means. In fact I was sitting here and was very hungry. Of course it's lunch time, but I know that when I eat, I'll be ok afterwards and not ravenous before and after. It's a normal hungry maybe a little stronger than yesterday, but still along the lines of normal. It won't stop me from eating bad foods, but that darned ravenous (taking over my entire mind) hunger is no longer there. I still have my food issues, but without that stupid hunger, it's much more managable.
"Never act until you have answered the question 'What happens if I do nothing?'" - Robert Brault
"Love is borne from soul to soul on the wings of words." - Rudolph Steiner
Elizabeth M
Topic: RE: About to Do Something Really Scary!
Ah, it was wonderful, Judy - thanks! Laela was Golden - she was in her element and really enjoyed the hike, not nervous at all. We'll be doing a lot more of this - have a great day. Be well, Maureen
Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today.
Topic: RE: Long Way Out, Long Way to Go
Oh, Va - I didn't know you were experiencing such difficult health issues, I'm really sorry to hear this. Like you and so many of us, I have been absolutely vigilent about my daily vitamins - since the day I released from the hospital post-WLS, I have never waivered from the daily's, and the water every day, and following the pouch rules. It only stands to reason that after so long of dealing with the malabsorption, our bodies will start showing signs of wear and tear - I'm really concerned about your heart issues! Your the 3rd or 4th person on this Board alone that has posted about racing heartbeat - but I think you're the first to report on being constantly thirsty even though you're drinking the quota - and then some. Keep us posted, ok? Be well, Va. Maureen
Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today.
Topic: RE: Exersize can hurt
O Judy thats so sweet!
My little dog Charlie had to have that cone thing on her head a couple of years ago she looked so cute in it. she hated it! Poor thing couldn't drink water cause she'd get the cone in it then to eat was such a mess! she was so happy when I got to take it off and throw it away!
My little dog Charlie had to have that cone thing on her head a couple of years ago she looked so cute in it. she hated it! Poor thing couldn't drink water cause she'd get the cone in it then to eat was such a mess! she was so happy when I got to take it off and throw it away!
Topic: RE: Exersize can hurt
I think I've told you my husband is not an animal person, but he is nice to my cat now. Much more than her used to be. Today we were going shopping and out to eat and I stopped and rubbed Penny on the head and was talking to her. He stopped and rubbed her too and told her we'd be back soon! I had told him if we ever sell this house and move I'm going to have a fenced in back yard and have a dog or two and have a little room built on the back of the house with heating and air in it , for my dogs to live in!! Today he said what kind of a dog would I get I said I've always loved boxers, but really I love all dogs. He said he would like to have a German Shepard. I told him at our age we need an little old dog.
Jean carried her new puppy and had her spayed last week and she had to have a little spot on her eye lid fixed. She didn't tell she was taking her to vet till the day she went and picked her up. That afternoon she brought her to see me and let me know she had, had her surgery and was okay. Jean said that Coco had laid around and selpt all day, but when she saw me she went crazy!! She is having to wear thing on her head that looks like a lamp shade, so she won't scratch her eye. She is so cute. I got her up in my lap and she would try to kiss me in the face with that thing on her!!
Have a good week and take care! Judy
Jean carried her new puppy and had her spayed last week and she had to have a little spot on her eye lid fixed. She didn't tell she was taking her to vet till the day she went and picked her up. That afternoon she brought her to see me and let me know she had, had her surgery and was okay. Jean said that Coco had laid around and selpt all day, but when she saw me she went crazy!! She is having to wear thing on her head that looks like a lamp shade, so she won't scratch her eye. She is so cute. I got her up in my lap and she would try to kiss me in the face with that thing on her!!
Have a good week and take care! Judy
God has given me this day to use as I will. I can waste it or use it for good. Today is very imporant, because I'm exchaning a day of my life for it.
Topic: RE: Exersize can hurt
hahaha Judy you are so funny! pulling amuscle in the recliner hahaha
I'm laying on my couch tonight with some nice warm towels on my kneed. i'm pretty sture I sprained it. the warmth makes it feel better. I can walk after I put the warmth on it without it hurting.
I have to say this is not excrusioating pain. its liveable. I can move. I just need to baby it so it can heal.
I'm doing stretches with it caus that makes it feel good too.
I have a great doctor who says if it hurts dont' do it. gee who wouldna thought it huh? hahaha
i do not take pain meds i'm too afraid of wha tit can do to our tummys. i'm pretty rugged and can take alot more pain that i like to admit.
i do like to be babied. hahaha don't we all?
this weekend when I saw my guy i was talking about it hurting. at first he's like well you need to walk it out. He has a very athletic background plus the man attitude of be strong. I reminded him that I need to talk about it hurting. that i want sympathy not to be told what to do. just a few poor babies would be fine thank you very much!
once he realized that i wasn't looking for answers from him just some poor babies he was fine. he realizes that i do not use when i am hurting to get anything. he's got his own baggage left from his ex wife as i have from my ex husband.
as long as we can talk things out we'll do ok.
he loves my dog!
he tolerates the cats and he's talking the the birds. haahah my animals are my babies who i love and i thnk he is starting to realize if he wants me in his life he's going to have to get along with them cause i am not giving them up. they are family.
OMG look at me ramble on about this stuff hahaha
this weekend has been nice. i' menjoying a day off tomorrow with my daughter we are going shopping another favorite pass time of ours!
I'm laying on my couch tonight with some nice warm towels on my kneed. i'm pretty sture I sprained it. the warmth makes it feel better. I can walk after I put the warmth on it without it hurting.
I have to say this is not excrusioating pain. its liveable. I can move. I just need to baby it so it can heal.
I'm doing stretches with it caus that makes it feel good too.
I have a great doctor who says if it hurts dont' do it. gee who wouldna thought it huh? hahaha
i do not take pain meds i'm too afraid of wha tit can do to our tummys. i'm pretty rugged and can take alot more pain that i like to admit.
i do like to be babied. hahaha don't we all?
this weekend when I saw my guy i was talking about it hurting. at first he's like well you need to walk it out. He has a very athletic background plus the man attitude of be strong. I reminded him that I need to talk about it hurting. that i want sympathy not to be told what to do. just a few poor babies would be fine thank you very much!
once he realized that i wasn't looking for answers from him just some poor babies he was fine. he realizes that i do not use when i am hurting to get anything. he's got his own baggage left from his ex wife as i have from my ex husband.
as long as we can talk things out we'll do ok.
he loves my dog!
he tolerates the cats and he's talking the the birds. haahah my animals are my babies who i love and i thnk he is starting to realize if he wants me in his life he's going to have to get along with them cause i am not giving them up. they are family.
OMG look at me ramble on about this stuff hahaha
this weekend has been nice. i' menjoying a day off tomorrow with my daughter we are going shopping another favorite pass time of ours!
Topic: RE: Exersize can hurt
I was just setting here reading this, thinking it would be hard for me to pull a muscle in this recliner! Ha Ha! Take care of yourself and don't try to do too much at one time. Judy
God has given me this day to use as I will. I can waste it or use it for good. Today is very imporant, because I'm exchaning a day of my life for it.
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