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I am 7 years out and weigh weekly. I used to weigh daily, but am maintaining pretty easily now so I cut back. Usually I fluctuate between 138-142. My goal weight is 140 so plus or minus 3 from that is what I aim for. When I get to 143 I cut back on my eating and track every bite. Usually I have to cut back after New Years but most of the year my weight is pretty stable.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
It could be a simple flu/Food poisoning, but please....ALWAYS take complications seriously if you are post WLS. All kinds of stuff can happen. I hope you feel better. ((((hugs))))
Warmly,
Jackie
I am 5 years out and never get on the scale unless I'm in hospital or at the doctors. They always say I am Malnourished. At 5'3 I weigh between 100-115 lbs. I used to go to the gym or horseback riding or even walking my dogs, but can't do that anymore, because of liver failure, HE and seizures.
Warmly,
Jackie
We all want to be "skinny" and Healthy, please be aware that when your doctor says complications can happen they CAN happen.
First, I would do this surgery again if I had too. I have NO REGRETS about my RNY.
Now the bad news. Many people who have RNY either regain weight or have other problems. This has happened to me. Sadly I am in Terminal Liver failure. I am not a candidate for liver replacement. I have Hepatic Encephalitis, severe malnutrition (I am just bones) and my gallbladder "died" (went necrotic) A year after my surgery the doctors have diagnosed me with autoimmune hepatitis.... My liver no longer works, and I often have seizures and Alzheimer/dementia from all the toxins/ammonia built up in my blood stream.
Because I am an RNY paitient (Had my surgery June 29 1010) of course I can have NO Tylenol or NSAIDS. I used to go o the gym and horseback riding post surgery but can no longer do that as I have broken bones. I have a tibial plateau fracture (Knee) I fell and dislocated my RT shoulder and broke it in 3 places. 3 months ago I had a grand Mal seizure and broke my left collar bone.
I am NOT trying to scare anyone, but please know there are many complications that can happen with RNY surgery. Hypoglycemia being one of the most common. (Yep, I have that too...And low blood sugar with a messed up liver makes for someone who can appear drunk, drugged or demented.) I am not any of those things. I am still me, logical and sane within my head but cannot get the words out without slurring or appearing "dumb".
Each surgery (RNY, D&S, Lap Band, etc) can ALL have complications. I take my vitamins and calcium and vitamin D3 daily but still have osteoporosis. I am 5'3 and have a VERY hard time keeping weight on me (On a good day I will weigh 110 lbs on a bad day only 100) I have no muscles anymore, I look like one of those starving people in another country.
Again, I am not trying to talk ANYONE out of the surgery they want. But be aware when they say complications it can happen. I might have 2 weeks or 20 years it depends on my liver and kidneys. I have been in the hospital about 5 times now and have had every liver test known to mankind. (No I don't drink or do drugs) I am in between because protein puts a strain on the liver, but to much carbohydrates will put me in hypoglycemia. Do your research and know that your surgery "might" be more than you bargained for.....
There is never anything "attractive" about some all skin and literally bones.
PS: The reason I said I would do the surgery again was that my PCP and Rheumatologist said I would be dead within 3 years without losing weight. Personally I think it was the gallbladder that caused my current problems as it went necrotic and I had NO pain from it and no "normal" symptoms.
To my friends on here I haven't chatted to in years, now you know why. It is very hard to type on occasion and make logical sense. If anyone ever wants to know what HE (Hepatic Encephalitis) is, there is a wonderful video on YouTube called "Wrestling the Monster" >https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&c d=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB0QtwIwAGoVChMIqfHswuKayQIVSxUeCh02 xQOX&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DNQBXlrb 8Xmk&usg=AFQjCNFqP6e1miGIwi0QfRk-EEQRN7DJXg&sig2=37r2Vg2I9od apnaUiOqBdA&bvm=bv.107763241,d.dmo
Warmly and with love,
Jackie
PS: I wear the hat a lot as I am losing my hair from malnutrition. This is me weighing around 105 lbs.
Daily for me. I know that if I avoid the scale, it's truly time for me to face the music. I'm probably eating way off the straight and narrow path.
My lowest weight was 155 and last year I jumped back up to 191. I'm now back down to 168-169. Fighting regain is incredibly hard! So I am trying to be vigilant in every way I can.
I am four yrs out and have regained 40lbs!!!!!!!!! Not good! (I thought it would never be me to regain) I also want to make myself accountable. Nice to meet you ladies and it sounds like we are in the same boat...I'm in deeper water than most! Ugh!
on 11/18/15 10:24 am
Just wondering out loud here, how often do y'all weigh yourselves, and if so, what is the normal fluctuation you see? I am seeing fluctuations from 161-168 and it irritates me so I say I weigh 165 to even it out. I don't weigh myself everyday...usually once every couple weeks at the gym. I was interested to how you all are 'sizing up' these days.
I think you are right about the case worker. Well, wish me luck. I'm going to try getting the paperwork done for BCBS.
I know with one it was documentation of rashes and skin break down. She'd had a long history of it even before WLS. I think it was similar with the other, although she didn't have the same long history. Most of the time, I swear it's an issue of which caseworker at the insurance company you get assigned to!
