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what is your present weight now ?
Have a question relating to Colombia surgeons. I found out the other day that the daughter-in-law of a friend of mine is going to be flying to Colombia (don't know which city) next week for apparently a revision from an unsuccessful RNY a few years ago to either a DS or V.S.G. (not sure which). 
Although she has health ins. here (she is an RN), supposedly her ins. would not cover it (or they would if she kicked in $25K or so of her own money, per her MIL) so she is going there and having it performed for $8K U.S. cash. That revision is even cheaper than my original DS in Brazil was 14 years ago ($10K)! 
I was not aware of any DS or VSG surgeons in Colombia that cater to U.S. patients, let alone ones that do revisions, and that price just seems too good to be true. Does anyone know of any? I hope she has not been suckered into something that may end up not boding well for her ...
Frank talk about the DS / "All I ever wanted to be was thin, like that Rolling Stones dude ... "
HW/461 LW/251 GW/189 CW/274 (yep, a DS semi-failure - it happens :-( )
HW 372 SW 350 CW 185 GW 150 Lost 187 so far....
HW 372 SW 350 CW 185 GW 150 Lost 187 so far....
I had a different surgery, mine included...a multiple hernia repairs, RNY, and boweland partial colon removal resections,.My gastric pouch remains at 4-6 oz capacity 25+ years after surgery...just fyi...
.If what i was doing was not working.I would change what I am doing.. To keep on doing the same and expecting a different result never works out well.
I don't know what guidelines you were given...but this would be what I would TRY. I would stick to this for 3 weeks , monitor results bi-weekly- and see if it helps.. it took time to gain weight. It will take time and dedication to loose it. You can do this.
I would reduce total carbs for a DAY to 25 -40 max
.I would increase protein to 90-100grams per day..morning high protein sets up for a day w/o as much hunger.
I would avoid all artificial sweeteners. They will increase appetite. for some people. i made the change to Pyure Stevia. in research of the company and methods i found this. I am not associated with them in any way except as a consumer. they grow/harvest one variety that was selected to limit bitterness of some varieties.They have a patented extraction process.
relax... stress increases your cortizol levels and will block weight loss.
I would use filtered water only..No flavored waters unless lemon water wth NO sweetner.Could also use a slice of Orange or lime- if you prefer. Lemon has been proven to assist with weight loss. My daughter has used it for several months and has been a slow loss..( she had no surgery and began well north of where your weight is now..)
You did not mention exercise..You need to get some kind of routine to get your metabolism up in the morning and keep up for the evening..
I do a short walk... with animal care in mornings.. and in afternoons another round... as i get ready for bed before i pull up the covers i do Isometrics from toes up to top of head... .To do these. i get comfortable laying down and begin with tightening muscles of feet and ankles.. I hold those..for a count of...5, repeat 3 times to start.. relax and tighten these muscles slowly... and work up with each set of muscles..
i do lower legs, then upper.. then abdominal and pelvic... upper arms. w/ chest.. and neck and head together.. This tip was one of last tips my nutritionist gave me.. within a few months of my surgery.. When i get to a place and need an etra push for weight loss i use these tips and they help me..
Do not be discouraged. Your surgeon gave you a tool, to assist you. Now is time for you to use that tool to your best advantage. You can get to your goal. YOU are Worth it..
Hello! My name is Genesis and I am representing Dr. Roslin's office. We would like to share our thoughts on the topic and make some clarifications:
Dr. Roslin was one of the many surgeons who started off performing the traditional duodenal switch, but after seeing the long term effects, he has since modified the operation. The purpose of these modifications is to provide the best balance between weight loss and significant micronutrient deficiencies. Dr. Roslin states that even surgeons who continue to perform the tradition duodenal switch have since begun to increase the length of the common channel. We have long believed that obesity is caused by an increase in fat, but we now understand that obesity is a hormonal disease and fat is not the culprit. Having a short common channel is likely to cause poor body composition and increase the likelihood of losing lean muscle and fat.
Dr. Roslin explains that, while people speak about weight loss as the metric of success, this is flawed. The goal is loss of adipose tissue without loss of muscle mass. When looking into these metrics, he has concerns for loss of muscle mass and micronutrient deficiencies with short common channels. Despite common belief, "thin" does not equate to being healthy. To reach your health goals, cardiovascular and respiratory fitness require adequate muscle mass to reach the desired metrics. The traditional duodenal switch with a short common channel can affect your body composition and this should be adequately monitored. Many patients will lose a disproportionate amount of muscle mass and this is what the modified version aims to prevent.
I have osteoporosis also. I was on Tymlos daily injections for 2 yrs. I had slight improvement. I was disappointed as with any medication you have to decide if the side effects are worth it. I felt so panicked when diagnosed I just blindly followed the recommendation for Tymlos. My doctor wants me to take Prolia next. I have refused. I took the time to research all osteoporosis meds and decided they aren't worth the side effect risks. Prolia for example, even after only one dose if you stop your bones will be more brittle and prone to break than before! So, for me, I have joined a high intensity workout gym, which research proves helps osteoporosis. I'm taking Vital Protein Collagen every morning and continuing to walk daily.
Just research and determine based on your knowledge of yourself what you feel is best! I hope whichever tout you choose you find healing!
Thank You!
