Kimberly Ten Kate
Re birthday to me 8 years! Feb 16, 2012
Feb 12, 2012
I can remember researching RNY after I found this site. I used to look at the before and after pictures of all the members and I can remember crying. I never wanted anything more then to lose the extra 130 lbs I was carrying around. That was 8 years ago. I haven't gained anything. I am 112 lbs as of today. 2/12/2012.I wish I could say I was a healthy 112 lbs but since the radiation and brachytherapy from the cervical cancer back in 2009 I have side effects of the radiation. They call it radiation necrosis. It affects my bowels as they were in the path of the radiation. I didn't drink enough water to help shield my internal organs when having the radiation treatments. What happens is my bowels have scar tissue and the radiation continues like a fire ball inside me. It narrows the passage way and it is painful and difficult to go to the bathroom.The only answer my Doctors can come up with is a permanent colostomy. (A bag on my side to defecate in) I am not going for it. I am claustrophobic and even jewelry has to come off after a certain time as I just can't stand anything on me at times when the claustrophobia kicks in. So a permanent bag on my side? No Way!
Instead I have to maintain a NO Fiber diet for the rest of my life. This means nothing with fiber. I survive on cheese, pasta, white bread and little else. My Doctors are telling me I will die if I continue losing weight. Again the colostomy will save my life. Fiber bulks the stool in order to move it. I can't have bulk going through a narrow passage way as it can cause a blockage and immediate surgery.
I have advocated that protein drinks cause you to gain weight over time. I still believe this. But now I need to gain a little weight to stay alive. I have been warned by obesity help staff that Protein drinks are necessary for good health. They are right! But they still will make you gain after a few years out from surgery. Read the posts from post ops after 2-3 years of doing protein shakes.
They are all gaining. I can't say not doing protein drinks caused my illness because cancer is genetic but it may have not helped not getting enough protein in my diet since the RNY surgery.
So I am now going to try a protein drink called 'Honey Milk in Chocolate' 3g fiber and 20 grams protein. Wow, this has a Good taste I am scared of the fiber though. Hopefully it will be OK. I can take it in small doses. May be worth it to get my health back on track. Something else I am trying is An OZ a day of Aloe Vera Juice and 2 papaya enzyme tabs. My Grandmother cured her diverticulitis this way so maybe it will help me.
I will post a current picture. Congrats to me 8 yrs skinny! Congrats to all of you who have made the decision to take a leap of faith and do what is right for you!!
Kimmy Tenkate 02/12/2012
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About Me
Tomball, TX
Location
19.1
BMI
Surgery
02/16/2004
Surgery Date
Oct 13, 2003
Member Since
Before & After
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Kimberly Size 22
246lbs
Oct 2005 Size 5
135lbs
