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We're definitely thinking about this in the same context. I know my day will come eventually but between now and then I want to defy stereotypes about things people in my age group can do.
Thanks for your reply. I often wonder about this as well. I will be 20 years postop soon. I am older than you and so far I am in better shape than most of my peers. No meds/no walkers/canes. No broken bones. I can still run and do anything I could do at 20. Still can't do squats but I couldn't do them at 20 either...
I do have some dental problems and I could blame those on my DS except both my parents and all my grands had NO teeth by the time they were my age. I think my problem is genetics, not surgery.
I just compare myself to others in my age group and so far so good. When I see all the crappy food most of my peers eat, it makes me hope that makes up for whatever ill effects there may be from the malabsorbtion. And like you said, no long term studies or real information available so it's a best guess scenario.
Thanks Patty. The eating any amount of food is not unique to me or men. I've seen both men and woman on this site with similar experience after the DS. I still need to be accountable for not over eating, but it's for reasons other than weight regain.
I think the malabsorption creates an imbalance in all of us that's well worthwhile but does have side effects vitamins can't overcome. I also believe we're at higher risk for various types of cancer but also offset by other risks we eliminate. I've pushed these questions to my doctor and another WLS surgeon. They both say it's possible but no studies to quantify.
You are extremely fortunate to be able to eat carbs like that at 6 years out. Very different from most of us but men are always better at weight loss than women! 350 carbs is more than I eat on a cheat day! I can't even LOOK at that many carbs without gaining. Maybe it's your activity level.
I do have a question. You remarked that malabsorbtion will take it's toll on your body as you age. Curious. Why do you feel that way? Thanks!
Congratulations on 6 years!
I had the SADI-DS in Nov 2014 after initially signing up for the lap band. I wanted to eat normally, lose all the weight, and not regain it. I eventually ended up with Mitch Roslin in NYC which I consider one of the better strokes of luck in my adult life. I lost every once of fat on my body (152lbs) and slowly regained about 25lbs.
My stats:
- Male - 6'1 and 162lbs currently, Surgery Age = 54, Next month = 60, Regain = 25lbs
- Typical day = 3k+ calories, 350 grams carbs, heavy protein and fiber (fruit)
Positives:
- Very lean build and stable for 3 past years.
- Vitamins are minimum hassle once a day (Calcium, A, E, D, Centrum Complete)
- I can eat absolutely any amount of food and anything over 2k calories goes out thru bathroom.
- It took a couple of years but I can work out daily at a high level, and I do.
Negatives
- Overindulging in food leads to gas and excess fat.
- I know way more than I should about undigested fat processing thru the human body.
- I'm confident as I grew older, the effects of malabsorption will take it's toll on my body.
Overall, I'm very grateful for the wls and the chance to get much healthier. I never expected to be as thin or fit as I am at 60, but I know I'm still carrying the baggage and problems that made me fat originally. I just have to face them head on now instead of trying to eat them.
One PM is not good for me because I am delivering a home cooked meal to my Covid quarantined Parents exactly then.
When I arrive we eat.
So I hope you'll choose the weekend . Eleven would be ideal for me but 10:30 works too ( I swim early in the morning then shower )
This is great! Happy to hear from you all!
I was thinking either Wednesday or Monday 1pm Pacific Standard time, or alternatively, we could do weekends if it is better for the group. We could do Saturday or Sunday at 10am or 11am PST if that works? Please feel free to provide some feedback, once we have a time set up and our Zoom account going, I will post in the RNY/Bariatric group as well.
My hope is we have a weekly one-hour meeting that is structured. I can write up a format so we have a good flow if you all like. I go to a several weekly structured meetings so I was thinking that we could use something similar as our format.
Thanks again ladies, please let me know if anyone has conflict with time or preferences. My hope is between the 4 of us women, we agree on a time that works best, then I will set up a Zoom account and we can announce it to the other boards.
Have a good day everyone.
I'm 6 years post op Sadi DS, and had a similar issue. It also happens with other procedures after losing a lot of weight. Your body is looking to reach a new equilibrium.
In a nutshell, you like are not retaining enough fluids. If you have a lot of loose stool bowel movements, you losing fluids in urine and bowel movements while your body is trying to adjust.
It lasted on/off for me from month 12 or so to around 18. I had to increase sodium intake, and cardiologist suggested eating salty foods for awhile. Obviously drink more water based products.
It's not been an issue for me since.
I would participate - as a vet (I'm 18 years post-op DS).
Janet in Leesburg
DS 2/25/03
Hazem Elariny
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I?m a bit more than one year post op, sips/ loop do. i started a new job in September that?s been keeping me quite active. I?ve also been ?dieting? trying to battle off those last 20 pounds. I started getting intense dizzy spells, to the point of going (as my workmates described it) white as the wall. I got really shaky and nearly passed out. I tried upping my food intake, but still felt dizzy and fatigued. I nearly passed out again so I decided to try eating intuitively whatever I wanted (which ended up being unhealthy eating) and AGAIN, I nearly passed out at work. I?m beginning to wonder if my blood sugar might be messed up. Did anyone else have such issues after surgery? I have never had anything near diabetes or anything.
First CALL YOUR DOCTOR.
Second, how are your labs?
Third, when you say "diet", what do you mean? Are you eating appropriately for your DS? You mention you decided to try "eating intuitively whatever I wanted". Again, what does that mean?
I have experienced fatigue and dizziness. For me personally it was iron deficiency anemia.
I think before anyone can offer guidance, we need to know what you're eating. So, what are you eating?
Janet in Leesburg
DS 2/25/03
Hazem Elariny
-175
