I have been getting  more frequent headaches after having RNY. I used to have them before but very rare. They have starting usually around 9 am and last for a few hours. I thought it was because of the lack of sleep. I usualy have breakfast and then a few hours later baam.... headache.

I didn't think it would be my sugar cuz I usually eat.I did test my sugar at work last week, it was 85 or so but that was wen there was no headache just random testing. Today, I am sitting at work, had  eggs and sausage for breakfast and crackers for a snack. I got a headache, looked in the mirror after washing my hands, my face is flushed, so I checked my sugar. 63!!!! wtf is up wit dat!!

anybody else dealing with dropping sugars?

Going to call the nut if I can stop running calls.

Thanks

Hi Jill -  I'm still struggling with what feels like slow weight loss too.  Day of surgery I was 309, last Tuesday I was 265, so 44 pounds lost.  I usually get between 50-60 g of protein and at least 48oz water, usually closer to 64 I'd say.  Am pretty good with my vitamins and have been doing 15-20 minutes on the treadmill 6 days a week.  The whole month of Feb I only lost 8 pounds, that's WITH exercise.   The only way I get on the treadmill is if I do it before my daughter wakes up.  She's 15 months, so I have to confine her to the high chair or exersaucer if I want to do it while she's up, and usually she isn't content the whole time.  

What the previous poster said makes sense. Concentrate on protein most important, vitamins, liquid, then exercise.

Want to try something with me for a week? I know you struggle w/ the shakes, but what about trying to get in 70-80g of protein each day and increase your water JUST FOR ONE WEEK, and see if it makes a difference.  I've been telling myself "maybe if up the protein and water, it would make a difference." And then I never consistantly do it.  Some days I get 70 g , but rarely.  I know Saturday I had at least 4 24oz bottles of water. If I could do those things every day, I really think it might make a difference.   I was thinking about adding two 1/2C servings of cottage cheese a day, that would up my protein by 24G.  Do you like cottage cheese? Is that an option?

Hopefully we'll figure out the magic formula sooner than later. I feel like I must be doing something not quite right, so I'm not losing the optimum amount of weight I could be.

Highest 280

Surgery date 12-15
277 pounds (dr had me at 272...hosp at 277)

Today 238

That's a total loss of 42 pounds.  I really feel like a slow loser.  I know not to compare myself to others but wow, some people are pulling off enormous numbers.

So I have my 3 month appt on Wednesday and I was wondering if I should speak with my dr about this.

I take in 400-850 calories a day, 50-60 grams of protien, carbs are never more than 60.  I am having a horrible time with my chewable vitamins and protien shakes.  They make my stomach nauseated.  I still have trouble with grilled meats, pot roast, chicken.  I can eat ground turkey, hamburger, and eggs just fine.  Water intake is better...around 40-50 oz a day, some days more.  No carbonated beverages, sugars or fried foods...same with fast food.

And I admit, I suck with exercise.  I have a special needs child and it is very hard to have any time to myself to go exercise.  I am begging my Dh for a treadmill so I can do it at home. 

So how do you all think I am doing?  If i am losing this slow in the honeymoon period, I am seriously doubting if i will reach my goal of 150.

i dont know if it is dumping...as much as it may be that you just may not be able to handle lactose

laffingbead

you have done great on your weight lose, congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!  we weigh almost the same i weight 228-229 right now.  im sorry to hear about your hubby job losss and maybe yours  i wish you the best its a hard time right now.

when i went to my dr last week he said at this stage after surgery food is an extra first get teh protein then the vitamins and water then food is a bonus so thats what i have been doing the last few days, and the scale should move.

i need to get more exercise in but my the time i work all day im tired, i know i should force myself more in that area

keep in touch, add me as a friend if you would like

barb