Frisco- Pyloric Valve 101 (re-post)

thanks for the info like always you rock! I saw someone copy this post onto one of the FB sassy sleevers group the other day quoting you...Jim told them they were crazy for thinking you are amazing lol

I am amazing at a couple things.......but not many...

frisco

This is interesting,  in knowing how this works,  though you are not a Dr. your explanation is a great source of inspiration to get back to basics and back on track.  I have been on a downward spiral for too long and this has put things in perspective and makes me want to re-focus and get this party started again.  Thanks Frisco for the push ... :)

I remember reading this when I was pre-op and again immediately post-op.  It helped me to figure out that 30 minutes post-prandial was not enough time for me to begin drinking again.  Now I wait at least an hour, if not more, before drinking again.  And when I'm not eating I'm drinking so I can hit my target of 120 oz of water daily.

Thanks for reposting this, Frisco...we all need the reminder, no matter where we are along this path.

So I have a question...I had my staples out on Tuesday and also had an upper GI that the Dr. let me watch as was doing it. He pointed out what was going on as I drank the small amount of barium. Now, when I drank it and it went down, the plyoric valve closed, and you could see just a small amount dribbling through. Why was that? The barium is a liquid, so shouldn't it pass right through? Is this because I'm so newly post-op?

I wouldn't know how to answer that question......

So cool you got to see it !!!

I'm gonna ask my surgeon....

frisco

Ok Frisco I LOVE this post & thank you as I know you were helping me. ;)

my question is when do you recommend that new VSGers begin dense protein? I'm opposite of yesterday's issue. Today so far have only been able to get down 1 cup of cottage cheese & 1 protein shake. I'm giving her a rest & focusing on water. 

Thanks again,

Lori

My math says that your 17-18 days post op......

That is a question for your surgeon and no one here is qualified to guide you on that.

The only thing I will say is that longer is better than shorter, dense protein is when you start to introduce internal pressure to your sleeve and stress to the staple line.

Don't ru****

frisco