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HunneeLove
on 6/28/25 10:08 am
Roulette1767
on 6/27/25 6:07 am
Topic: August 11th 2008 until now. What has come over me?

I haven't been on this board in eons. Making a post now seems like a failure, but I have to remember that my starting weight on this journey was over 500 pounds. I find myself fluctuating now between 195 and 205 pounds, and sometimes creep up to 215, mostly due to water retention. I retain a lot of water in my legs. I've seen a cardiologist, and my primary doctor keeps track to make sure it's nothing more than water retention. I have no idea where it comes from. I take diuretics for it because otherwise I cannot walk properly.

I had gotten to the point where I was still working out, and of course, something happened to throw me back. I'm trying not to think in that aspect, but that's the way my mind runs lately. My mother died in January, and I just fell recently and fractured my femur, and it hurts.

What does this have to do with my weight and the diagnosis I had in 2008? I'll tell you I've only hit my goal weight once, and that was three years ago. I reached 152 pounds, but my mind was still. In 200+ pounds body dysmorphia, most likely once you've been as large as I was, as well, hell, everything in your mind is a bit crazy.

The reason I'm here is that my friend wants to try a month of liquid meals to help get back on track. I know you can't live like this. I know it's a quick fix, and I'll probably make the wrong decisions once I stop drinking, but I want to ask the board what their go-to meal and drink options are, as well as what they consider the best protein-rich drinks.

I want to start with a high-protein option, perhaps 25g or 30 g, that I drink four times a day in addition to hot coffee, black and white tea, and plenty of water. I will continue to take my vitamins as I have since 2008, and I am currently out of the race when it comes to exercise because I fell and hurt my femur. Strangest thing in summertime, and I don't feel like eating a single thing, so liquid right about now, would work.

I then plan to slowly introduce soft foods back into my pouch, which, believe me or not, is still small. I had a gastric doctor look at it, and he couldn't believe it was still the size of a golf ball. My main problem is that my medications caused me to gain water and weight, and I have about 10 pounds of metal in my body from a knee replacement, so back to the most essential part.

Recommendations please. I know this is the wrong route for some, but it's something I need to try for one month and then get my act together.

If you have questions or are curious, please don't hesitate to ask, and I'll be happy to answer. However, if you are reading this post and have the inclination to educate or criticize me for wanting to do this for a month, please keep scrolling. I'm not here for that. I'm here to share and to learn. Thank you to those who will help me. I want to return to my goal weight of 150 pounds, which I know I can achieve because I've done it before.

And I am aware that it's not all about the numbers. It's about your health. Physical and mental combined.

Tanya B.
on 6/4/25 4:11 am - Philadelphia, PA
Topic: RE: 17 Years Post Surgery - Possible EPI - I need help!

Hi Lisa. It's great to hear from you. I don't visit the site nearly as much as I use to. Time flies.

I'm sorry about your health challenges. I would say continue doing on work with your personal physician. In terms of the DS, it still works wonderfully after 17 years. I have a 20-25 pound weight rebound. Whenever I start to feel uncomfortable, I know this means I've been eating very unhealthy. I go back to the basics and the weight quickly comes off. I cut all carbs since we still absorb 100% of carbs. I eat protein and fats. For me, my body responds very well. Im actually back at my lowest post surgery and looking to lose another 20-40. This time I've added exercise. Walking daily does my body right and helps quiet my mind.

our DS was a tool, if we help it out, it still works works.

Tanya B.
SUCCESS IS ONLY A STEP AWAY


Valerie G.
on 6/2/25 2:58 pm - Northwest Mountains, GA
Topic: RE: DS to RNY revision?

I recall a procedure called the Nissen Wrap to address this, but it's from a gastro doc (not a WLS surgeon). I would consult them first before submitting to a revision.

Valerie
DS 2005

There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..
next to the mashed potatoes

Valerie G.
on 6/2/25 2:56 pm - Northwest Mountains, GA
Topic: RE: Super dizzy

My BP was low as a pre-op. It's lower now as my normal. I salt my food pretty shamelessly to keep from feeling dizzy or faint.

Valerie
DS 2005

There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..
next to the mashed potatoes

Valerie G.
on 6/2/25 2:54 pm - Northwest Mountains, GA
Topic: RE: Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch

I got mine in 2005. Life is good.

Valerie
DS 2005

There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..
next to the mashed potatoes

Valerie G.
on 6/2/25 2:51 pm - Northwest Mountains, GA
Topic: RE: Diarrhea at least five times a day, what can I take to stop it?!?

I hope you're getting some relief by now. Immodium does wonders if something is "off," but I found that calcium and probiotics are the winning combination long-term.

Valerie
DS 2005

There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..
next to the mashed potatoes

dustycroy
on 5/10/25 8:31 pm
DS on 05/14/13
Topic: RE: Diarrhea at least five times a day, what can I take to stop it?!?
My has M.S and is mobility chair bound, and can not move very fast at all. He was having constant diarrea. It was a complete nightmare as his wife and caregiver. Finally we told his doctor about it. He perscribed One Imodium, once a day, at the same time. It has been a complete game changer. We both finally have our lives back. He has been doing this method know for almost two years. No side effects, what so ever. He only goes number two every three to four days. Maybe a bit less than a normal person, but it works for him. We get the generic form. Ask your doctor about it. God bless.....

enlightened HW 372 SW 350 CW 185 GW 150 Lost 187 so far....

Gutless_in_Seattle
on 4/28/25 11:45 am - Seattle, WA
Topic: RE: DS 15 years ago. Heart pain?

If you've been having heart or chest pain for an extended period, I would suggest you get checked immediately by your doctor. If it gets worse go to the emergency room.

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dustycroy
on 4/24/25 6:34 pm
DS on 05/14/13
Topic: DS 15 years ago. Heart pain?
I had my D.S 15 years ago, and about four days ago I started having heart pain. It is all the time and doesnt go away. I do get iron infusions two to three times a year, the last one being about a month ago. My bariatric doctor has since passed. Anyone experience this? Any ideas. I do wonder if its a protein issue. Im not good about doing my protein.

enlightened HW 372 SW 350 CW 185 GW 150 Lost 187 so far....

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