i was wondering for those senior like me or older if anyone has had a revision on their gastric bypass surgery? i know my metabolism has stall big time and was wanting to follow up with a dr in reards t this

I had my roux en y surgery back in 2002. At the time i had my surgery i knew i was pre diabetic but not on any diabetes meds. about 6 years ago - i was having some swelling in my legs that was out of control. At that time i was advised i was diabetic (type 2). my a1c was 7.1 (i think). But every since that diagnosis I have never been any higher. I have been taking metformin for the diabetes and last two checks i was was at 5.4 each of the last two tests. Has anyone else had this issue post surgery? I do know i had gain all of my weight back and a little but more. but two years ago i had congestive heart failure due to to much fluid being built up around my heart. I have been taking a diuretic and have lost most of what i have regained.

I've been wanting to try some curry recipes but a lot of the recipes im seeing have coconut milk in the recipes if they are served hot. Does coconut milk have a lot of sugar in it? is there an alternative milk to use that would work in curry recipes?

I know its been a while since i posted anything here but at least i know where to go for online support. I did my rou-n-y surgery back in 2002. Up and until February 2016 i lost about 133 pounds during the first two years post op. From 2004ish until February 2016 i gradually put the weight back on (thats the bad news and shame on me for letting it get that way). The good news is I think I am finally back on track and losing the weight again. The reason why February 2016 is important is because I had congestive heart failure due to fluid accumulating around my heart. I think mentally i was to concerned with getting my fluids in and not dehydrating.

ok now for the good news, Primary care dr has me on a diuretic to help with the water weight. From February 2016 til about November 2016 i lost about 65 - 70 pounds. The weight loss has been slow since prior to the holidays but was partly due to me having my right foot casted up and not being able to walk or exercise properly. however i do anticipate having the cast taken off tomorrow and getting my foot through some physical therapy then on to a gym from there.

Jeff

i am actually almost 15 years out from my rny surgery (may 15, 2002).  the person you had met that had the surgery 13 years ago may have fallen into the same complacency that I fell into and didnt follow the routine that i should be doing.  february 2016 i had congestive heart failure due to all of the fluid around my heart heart wasnt beating properly due to excess amount of fluids).  ever since my rny surgery i have always had two issues - one was i am always thirsty and second was that i was paranoid of becoming dehydrated.    now with my weight that i have gained - i honestly dont know how much of it was water retention or fat due to my improper eating.  since ive been on my diuretic pill - i am back down to 255 +/-.  when i get to eating foods high in sodium - my water weights jumps way up,  my constant weight loss has slowed down a little due to other health issues but i am still losing weight.  

something to consider in a round about way - you could just mention an idea to the person that if they are that far out and still gaining weight to either contact her rny surgeon or contact her primary care dr to look into further.

I understand that drinking protein drinks instead of eating food is a fad diet - what i was trying to accomplish is to put a leash on the weight gain and possibly start losing again.  I do understand that exercise is a big part of the weight loss to.  Im not against that in any way.  In fact I do feel 150% better when i was going to the gym  --  lifting weights and getting cardio in. 

My surgeon had a nice digital scale that we used post op.  Was wondering where I might look to find one close to that caliber to weigh in and monitor my weight lose?

ok - i know i have been slacking on watching what i do eat and the quantity and the exercise.  But the good news is there is a light at the end of the tunnel- my foot is just about healed and will be able to start walking and exercising again like i like to do. 

My second goal that I have once I start exercising again is to start lifting weights and eventually do a natural body building show.  One of the things I have done over the last year is writing a journal to know what works for food and what doesnt feel "quite right".

Here is the question I would like to post here and get a feel of the interest in my journey (again) and whether or not pics should be included through here or a seperate website / blog? 

I will definitely keep everyone posted through here as the progress again of the weight loss.

Jeff

Shortly after the start of the year I will be starting two journies.  The first one is to get beck on track to losing weight again as a person who has done the roux - n - y.  i did do some self reflect and journal keeping this year to help and determine where i was failing.  My biggest weakness is bread, tortillas and things similar in nature.  My one question is in relation to brown rice.  Should i be looking at rice reacting with me the same as say bread and flour tortillas or is the brown rice good as long as it is in moderation? 

i did have one stomach hernia surgery done a few years ago but need to have another one done.  The hernia surgery will probably be easier - they probably will use a wire mesh to heal teh hernia site.

Jeff

has anyone ever worked with a dietitian post op?  I am more than a few years out but am stuck due to other health issues that refuse to heal (issue is with an open wound on the bottom of my foot - the wound is refusing to heal due to the placement of the wound is right on the pressure point of where i walk)

I do know that the Gallbladder is such a common issue for WLS that I would have your doc check that out.  I do know i still have mine and is in good shape.  Keep in mind your appendix is also on your right side - almost parallel to your belly button.  But would have a doctor take a look either way.

Jeff