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Sometimes the OTC dont work...
My doc told me that most of them work best during 4-8 hours... then they just stop working... some people take them 2-3 times a day... But before you do that -call the doc and make an appointment... you may need stronger PPI..
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
That far out protein shakes may leave you hungry and stressed. Best way for me to get back on track is proteins + fats = non starchy veggies. Fat is critical - because it keeps us satisfied longer.
initially I just eat as much as mu body wants of food that i prepared: i.,e. baked chicken, roast beef, roasted pork loin... some avocado, non starchy veggies..... in 2-3 days - my body typically adjust and I am no longer "hungry" so I can start limiting calories...
the first 3-4 days de-carbing is tough- but since I don't limit how much "chicken"I can eat- it does not feel like a diet.. When I feel hungry - I get some more chicken.. and fresh cucumbers..
I can very easy see the real "hunger" from cravings... hunger - I'll eat the chicken... cravings - I don't want the chicken...
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
I am also many years out and in a similar situation. I concentrate on protein first and exercise and water. It is so much harder than previous to lose weight.
I still get full quickly with protein. I also wake up hungry during night after I've done my strength training class.
I very slowly going down, it took a month for 5 lbs! I am telling myself though, it is the consistency- eating right and journaling, exercise, increased water. By summer, 10 more pounds should be gone. And that will feel awesome :)
will it last for ever? Zantac, Prilosec and the liquid stuff don't work, only Nexium and Acyphex works. Some days, I'm so frustrated with it that I questioned myself, what have I done to myself. Many times, have I awaken because I'm choking on my reflux, it is awful, it is scary. Do you know something I don't know about this?
It has been 3 years, since I became sleeved. I have gained 32 lbs and I feel awful about it. I'm going to do the 5 day pouch diet, to help me get on track. Student life, moving, and relationships have taken a toll on my weight. The stress of school and my crazy hours got my eating habits all out of place, a lot of snacking and one meal a day for the most part. To top it off, in January, I moved back home, and moved in with my fiance, and OMG, my eating has really gotten out of control. The only thing I still do, I go to the park, at least 3 times per week and run 3 miles. My fiance likes me chunky, but I keep stressing to him, the more weight I gain, the sicker I will get with blood pressure problems and possible diabetes.
I have to get back on my protein shakes, 90 grams of protein a day, water, yogurts, the basic stuff. I hope I am able to conquer this, I am very worried because I don't want to egress.
I'd agree with the previous response and suggest one other. Start tracking your food and activity either on paper or, even better, on an app like My Fitness Pal. I think this helps to make you accountable for the choices you are making, and that is a huge start. And it's just between you and you. Part of where we get in trouble is NOT being accountable and just, as you stated, "basically quit doing anything I should be doing." The more you HATE the idea of doing it, the more you NEED to be doing it. I think we sometimes forget that we are actively making choices - just not good ones. Just my two cents.
I am almost 5 years out from RNY and had some rebound weight gain about 3 years out. It wasn't a lot, but I freaked out a bit. At the time, I had experienced a huge increase in my stress levels and I knew that I was kicking out cortisol like crazy. That, coupled with being a Type 1 diabetic meant that I was setting myself up for it all metabolically. I talked with my endo, adjusted some meds, and started working as intentionally as I could on stress management. So, I'm just throwing out there that not actively managing stress levels can also contribute to all of this.
Part of managing for me is feeling like I am in control (and not out of control). Tracking my stuff helps me with that, even though I initially resist it. In the long run, it is my friend and a tool - just like surgery....it doesn't do everything, but it can help.
I think most of us know what we should be doing. The problem is being motivated and wanting to do it.
The rules are the same. Protein first, avoid refined carbs (sugar, bread, etc). No drinking with meals or 30 minutes afterwards. Lot's of fluids. Plan your meals, avoid snacking.
Sounds simple and it really is. The hard part is doing it.
Get some support, either at meetings (hospital support group, OA, counselor, online) and stay involved with the bariatric community. That will help you stay focused and to help you deal with eating issues.
I have personally seen many people turn around a regain. I won't say it's easier after WLS but you do have a tool that you didn't have before and you can use it any time you want.
The RNY forum has a thread for daily menus. A lot of people go there for accountability and ideas on what to eat.
Good luck! You can do it!
WLS 10/28/2002 Revision 7/23/2010
High Weight (2002) 240 Revision Weight (2010) 220 Current Weight 115.
H.a.l.a. B. Just a update I had hoped I'd have more information to share but my Doctor left before I woke after my Endoscopy yesterday. The Nurse did say he finally seen heartburn so that's a step in the right direction for me for once. I questioned him about the SIBO, Candia and Leaky Gut. After researching them I think they could be my issues. He said I have to wait to talk to my Baratric Doctor since he just preforms the Endoscopy's. He did say something about my Medicines could be causing my something with my esophagus and food not to move fast but it's not Gastroparesis cause I no longer have that. Now here's a kicker. My mom went to see our GI Doctor the other day and they suggested a test to her and told her why she should have it done. Anyway she says I think this is what you have. I asked her if she knew what it was called and she had not. So I got looking back at the SIBO and sure enough our GI Doctor had suggested she get the SIBO Breath Test. So anyway I see my Baratric Doctor the 8th and I'll question her if she knows about SIBO, Candia and Leaky Gut if not I'll keep my 15th appointment with the GI Doctor. I would have just PM'd you but I figure if our grief can help someone else by all means I hope it does.
I have not been on the site in several years, but got the news letter today and decided it is time to start over. I lost a little over 100 pounds after my surgery in 2009. After the 18 mth honeymoon, I started gaining weight again. My eating habits started to slide and I basically quit doing anything I should be doing. I developed problems with my knees which made exercise impossible. I became extremely sedentary - the weight continued to come back on. I am now up about 45 pounds and miserable. Any ideas for getting me 'kick started' again would be appreciated.
I can't vomit, but dry heave everyday, after taking my meds, I would feel so much better if I could, Not being able to vomit has something to do with the bypass of the real stomach. I even think, what if i ever choked, I would not be able to vomit it up. Again it's to do with the bypass somehow, I don't like it.
ChristyO
Height 5'4
S.W. 251
C.W. 129
G.W. 125
