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Everyone's experience is different so I'm only adding this as some counter perspective. I eat way more food than this including a ton of fruit. My lowest weight is always in the Summer from eating 20lbs+ of fruit every week(peaches, mangos, bananas). I'm a big believer in lots of protein and fiber. Also the doctor told me long ago an egg a day keeps the constipation away. I don't know if this is true but I do eat a lot of eggs, fruit and protein. Never an issue with constipation.
I always weigh less from eating more, but heavy fruit and protein.
Yeah most bariatric folk round my area dont have a clue about the DS. Even new dr didnt know but was so open to learning and listening. Including what labs I really needed.
But as for fat, Im full fat everything. I drown eggs in butter when I cook them, which I eat 4 each morning. I add butter to steaks, everything. I do not limit myself with fats at all. Maybe I need to eat more taco bell again, lmao.
DS Aug 15th,2005 @ goal, living life and loving it.
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some just don't dump. The statistic I've seen thrown around here a lot is that about 30% of bypass patients dump. I don't know if there's any hardcore medical research behind that number, but I wouldn't really doubt it. It seems like there are a lot of us on this board who have never dumped.
I think part of my biggest problem is I eat the wrong things and know I am eating the wrong things and just don't stop. Maybe I need to be more restrictive?
very interesting, I thought it was something that all bypass patients experienced? is it a techique the doctor uses that some just dont dump?
You and I are learning together, then!
I cheated on
my pre op diet did it affect ur surgery
Hi. Twenty years ago I had the Gastric Bypass. I had a revision of the Duodenal Switch back in January of 2020. I started losing weight quickly and went through my first stall in my 4 and 5th month. As of my ninth month, I have lost 82 pounds. I didn't know ObesityHelp was around, so this might help me with a lot of the questions I have. But prior to finding Obesity Help, I got my information on the various bariatric surgery boards on Facebook.
I have a lot of questions. My surgeon and dietician haven't told me much even when I ask them. My dietician said only 60 grams of protein and at most, 1300 calories a day. When I did that I stopped losing weight all throughout my stall. So, I started paying attention to the people on the bariatric boards on Facebook. They would tell me at least 120 grams of protein and 1500 to 1600 calories a day. I started losing a little weight, maybe one to two pounds a week. But I'm told that is very little.
ALSO, I have terrible constipation. Even with all the walking, exercising ( I ride my recumbent bike 6 to 7 miles a day), tons of water, eating fruit and taking Miralax. So, I asked the people of Facebook and they said I'm not eating enough fat. A couple of people told me I should know better. Well, I'm getting information from different sides and I'm very confused. I know I should be losing more weight. And I should be able to use the bathroom (I mean, my stomach makes all the right noises but I can't go).
So, PLEASE. What should I do to help myself?
you have received great advice. The only two things I would add are: many of us can't lose weight unless we eat 600-800 calories a day only. No rice, sweet potatoes, oatmeal, wheat or white flour products at all. No protein bars which are really glorified candy bars, no wine , beer or alcohol. No fruit.
the second thing is stay away from Facebook wls forums. They totally don't l ow what they are talking about. Stay here. There are many vets who have lost their excess weight and have kept it off. Follow their examples.
Sorry me again because of your post title - "rapid weight loss". Please remember that ANY WLS is a lifetime commitment and not a quick fix. Rapid is relative - how much you have to lose and how strict you are following the rules. Especially if looking at the DS - the vitamin regime can be intimidating to some and they just don't want to deal with it so they choose a different procedure. Some people are scared of the malabsorption.
My personal experience was pretty rapid but I was overly anal-retentive about everything. I lost 5 pounds per week for 5 months. I only hit my first plateau when I decided to quit smoking. Lost 100 pounds in the first 5 months, 50 pounds in the next 5 months and then the final 25-30 pounds over the next 5-6 months. Total weight loss for me was 175 pounds. I had plastic surgery (tummy tuck and breast lift) about 3 years post-op. I also started working out (lifting weights and some cardio) as soon as the doctor cleared me. I was at the gym 4-5 days per week for several years.
Janet in Leesburg
DS 2/25/03
Hazem Elariny
-175
The DS is a very dramatic procedure that requires lifelong dedication to eating properly (for the surgery), taking your vitamins, getting labs done regularly (one a year) and making the appropriate adjustments.
The first 6 months of any WLS will have a major impact on a person - you've had MAJOR surgery and it takes time for the body to heal. Plus you're basically re-learning to eat again. The DS has two parts - one is a VSG - vertical sleeve gastrectomy - meaning they literally remove the majority of your stomach and it's called a sleeve because that's what it looks like - a banana - maybe 6-8 ounce capacity. The second part is the switch - they literally reduce the size of your intestines, which is where you absorb your nutrients, which is why following guidelines is crucial. The sleeve will ultimately stretch but it's the switch that keeps us within our goals (or close too it). We absorb approximately 50% of the fat (and nutrients) that we eat with the EXCEPTION OF SUGAR - that we absorb 100%. That's why carbs can be an issue.
It's important to learn about what you put in your body - read labels. Know exactly what's going in and how it affects your new system. It's a learning process.
With all that said, the DS is the best WLS for long term maintenance. I'm almost 18 years post-op and I am exactly at my goal weight. I've had a few ups and downs, but I'm always able to make adjustments simply by looking at what I'm eating (it's usually too many carbs - so it's back to basics for a while).
I think it's great that you're educating yourself. As far as food and sex, your friend had MAJOR surgery just 2 months ago. Takes time for the body to heal. Desire will definitely come back ;) As for food I probably love food more now than before. For me pre-op it was all about quantities - how much food could I eat. Now it's about quality - I love food - I love cooking, and shopping, and eating.
Janet in Leesburg
DS 2/25/03
Hazem Elariny
-175
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