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Thank you for your advice in regards to increasing protein and B 12. I know for a fact that the B12 had a major influence on the weakness of me joints and exhaustion. That's the reason that I started doing injections once a month but I have been supplementing with sublingual's. As far as what am I eating obviously not enough protein and I know that when I increase my protein I have more energy. Getting back into the mode of not having any major carbs... has helped me to become mindful of what I intake. Do I believe it some of this is my fault absolutely! But I don't regret one bit of having the gastric bypass now waiting for the DS. I will keep you in the loop and try to continue blogging on here.
I just saw your post...I don't frequent the boards as oftn as i used to.. I had Obesity surgery- in 1996. was an open abdominal then...i had 10 procedures befoe th surgery was finished , whi*****luded a RNY, pouching, small and large intestine resection... had appendix and gall bladder out( was bad), + other problems repaired/removed. hernia's, cysts and fibroids. I know how hard it is to get to a place where one stops and just holds for a good while..Luckily i was closer to goal than you are..Stress that was beyond control added to my weight and i got back close to 200 at the time of my mom's death.(I had been giving skilled nursing care for 19 months to her + Dad's custodial care , and supportive care for Hubs who also has a chronic nerve issue)....after her passing i lost 20 lbs without any dietary changes.
,Meinwhile... what are you doing with diet? where is your proteins and carb amounts?
my rx''d amount was minimum of 90 grams.w/ carbs below 50. this time...I have been between 165-180 for more than 9 months.. working to go back to the low end of that scale.(currently 177, i have not had excess skin removal.).
when i stall, or regain a few lbs..i get a handle on it with this trick... i increase protein to 100-110 grams and cut carbs to close to 20-30 as i tolerate...I also increase my B complex sublingual vitamin for 3 days to help with cravings.
I am fortunate enough to have Dr. Higa. However no matter the experience I know there is a risk. I feel safe and comfortable with Dr Higa.
I am doing the traditional DS. My surgeon is Dr Higa in Fresno. He is the one that did my gastric bypass. I started a liquid diet yesterday preparing for the surgery on the 30th. I am looking forward to the long term goal.
I have to admit I am not looking forward to the post up pain. Although I know that it wasn't that bad with the gastric bypass it's just in my head. I'm trying to prep and have clear liquids with proteins so my husband can help me when I am not feeling up to it. It's retraining my head and my stomach LOL
Thanks for the encouragement! I already have a date for my surgery and I plan on keeping my eye on the long-term goal!
Thank you for letting me know I'm not alone. I plan to be intentional this time around. I really Believe that it will take the support of others to keep me going in addition to making myself exercise. That's probably one of my biggest downfalls. Asking for help and exercising?
I suppose we could encourage each other to stay on track. Thank you for reaching out!
on 6/16/21 8:11 am - LA
OMG!!
I have been suffering with stomach burning not your problem yet..
I'm so happy to hear this! I got my band about 12 years ago, but removed all restriction a lil after a year or so afterwards. I'm excited to get back on this journey!
In Oct 2012 I had my crap band removed, hiatal hernia repaired and the DS. BEST decision ever. I've maintained over 100 lost since with very little effort.
I take my vits and get my protien in. Very happy.
Julie
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