I've found out the issue needs to be corrected with surgery.  So, I'm starting over at square 1. The entrance going into my pouch is kinked. No wonder I've felt like I've been fighting a losing battle. I have an appointment with the surgeon on the 11th. Jeez! I wonder- is it possible to go from a bypass to a sleeve? I'm so tired of this. Plus I'm arthritic and it would be nice to be able to take some Nsaids.

melziegurl - Current weight- 115½

Roux-en-Y 11/4/10-  290

Panniculectomy & Breast Reduction- 1/16/12

Arm & Thigh Skin Removal- 3/20/12

"Always look up and ahead, never look down and behind."

What are the best protein powders? Vitamins to take after surgery? Foods for post op? 

Advice for getting required water after surgery?

What you actually used in the hospital? 

Anything else you can think of to help.

If you are lactose intolerant and/or a vegan you could try Almond Milk.  It generally has more Vitamin D than cows milk and tastes better than cows milk.  If you feel the need for intense therapy for your eating disorder, I would recommend going the Arbor-HRI Women's Partial Hospitalization Program.  They have a mental health/eating disorder/women's program.   You'd be in groups from about 9:30 to 3 PM M - F. You are considered hospitalized during the day but go HOME at night.  I have not gone to the eating disorder program but have gone to one of their other partial hospitalization programs.  People I know who have gone to the eating disorder program has found it to be extremely beneficial.

Arbor-HRI is located at: 227 Bab**** St., Brookline MA  02446 (617) 731-3200.  If taking the "T" you'd take the Green Line "B" Train and get off at Bab**** St.!

They DO take Medicare and Medicaid besides private health insurance!

Maronita

I need some advice.

I am 14 months out after having RNY.   Recently, I got out the hospital 10 days ago after an 8 day stay.  I have several health issues going on.  Including a complex ovarian cyst that I am seeing an Oncologist about this coming Thursday.

Additionally, I have become borderline if not actually, anorexic.  I have been told by my surgeon (threatened in a polite way) to get back to 140.  I am 5 ft 4 and currently weigh 119.  I was 234 at surgery time.  I was down to 113 back in December.  Then fluctuated between 113 and 116.  Then up to 119 since being admitted to the hospital.  I am at the bottom of my BMI.

Anyway, I was admitted via the ER for abdominal pain.  I had all kinds of test  and exploratory surgery (he did fix a small hernia he found),  My intestines are not plump like they should be, for lack of another term.  Pretty much they think I have Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), possible now lactose intolerant and maybe issues with fruit.   The other thing is, contents goes through my digestive track very fast.  Which could be causing dumping.???  I am on antibiotic for the SIBO and told not to have fruit or lactose.  I am also anemic.

Needless to say, it makes a mess of trying to find something to eat.   Trying to gain 20 pounds, stay lowfat, low sugar. 

I need suggestions for dairy, like cheese and yogurt.  What brands should I look for?  We have Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Fresh Thyme etc. where I live.

For the record, I am seeing the Nutritionist and Counselor at the Surgeons office.  I may have to switch to an eating disorder clinic.  I realize, it may come to that.

Thank you in advance.

Hello, 

I'm going for my sleeve surgery on 3/7/16.  NERVOUS AND EXCITED!!!!  I start my liquid diet on Sunday.  I'm gonna be on MyFitnessPal when I start my soft food phase for the same reasons as you.  I'll look you up on there.  My username is Hopesdiet..... I know, it's not very original... haha... See ya there!  :)

Hope