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I agree with the dehydration, especially when you're still less than a year out from surgery. It helped me to chew my VERY small bites of food until it was like pudding consistency, before I swallowed it.
But even now, at 16 months out, I still have to hydrate. Even at this stage in my progress, I've found two things about it.
First, I ride my bicycles A LOT, now that I can again. I especially like riding long distances, like half-Century (50-mile) and Century (100-mile) rides. I like to train for them by riding those distances everywhere it's reasonably safe to do so, like the Spokane River Centennial Trail. I like "touring" more than racing. I find that I can ride literally all day, if I go at a steady, slower pace. (My arthritic knees complain LOUDLY if I don't!)
What I've noticed is that after about a half hour of riding, if I forget to hydrate, I get close to passing out! So I make sure I have my hydration pack and extra water bottles with me. I even have the drinking fountains and other water sources as planned out as possible. And I use Protein shakes to hydrate with as well.
Second, if I forget and eat more than a half cup of solid food at a time, I still get the hiccups until I get a little water down. This is even though I chew it until it's like pudding before I swallow. Our NUT and the Nurse Practitioner recently told us at our support group that if we've missed our water doses, we should eat a little of the softest food on our plate before we eat the Protein.
I hope this helps!

That's definitely one of what I call "the panics of bariatric surgery". Each of us has to face at least a few of those "panics" before, during, AND after surgery.
ANY cause for concern should be handled with your health care team.
Specifically, "not being able to STOP losing weight" usually doesn't last. It's usually our body and mind making yet another adjustment to that great and terrible thing we each had done to ourselves.
Usually.
I can't overstate the need to address this and ANY other concern with your health care team. After all, you hired them to make this right. Right?

That's definitely one of what I call "the panics of bariatric surgery". Each of us has to face at least a few of those "panics" before, during, AND after surgery.
ANY cause for concern should be handled with your health care team.
Specifically, "not being able to STOP losing weight" usually doesn't last. It's usually our body and mind making yet another adjustment to that great and terrible thing we each had done to ourselves.
Usually.
I can't overstate the need to address this and ANY other concern with your health care team. After all, you hired them to make this right. Right?

That's definitely one of what I call "the panics of bariatric surgery". Each of us has to face at least a few of those "panics" before, during, AND after surgery.
ANY cause for concern should be handled with your health care team.
Specifically, "not being able to STOP losing weight" usually doesn't last. It's usually our body and mind making yet another adjustment to that great and terrible thing we each had done to ourselves.
Usually.
I can't overstate the need to address this and ANY other concern with your health care team. After all, you hired them to make this right. Right?

Even though not many of us seem to be following this thread, I hope we're all active in the other threads on bariatric pal, and with in-person bariatric support in our communities. What say you all?

As you probably already know, the bottom line is that any natural anti-inflammatory may be easier on your new guts, but won't act as fast as the latest medicines your PCP and bariatric surgeons group would prescribe. I'd recommend you stick with what they prescribe.
That said, here are a couple of links to better-than-normal internet articles on natural anti-inflammatories:
http://rheumatoidarthritisdiagnosis.org/rheumatoid-arthritis-treatments/the-best-natural-anti-inflammatory-supplements/
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/anti-inflammatory-diet-road-to-good-health
I hope that helps. I don't like seeing or hearing about anyone in pain.

I really like that, "It's a journey; not just a step on the scale!"
I hope that's not copywrited, cuz I wanna use it!

Pink! Way to go! Keep the faith. It's a journey; not just a step on the scale!

As you probably already know, the bottom line is that any natural anti-inflammatory may be easier on your new guts, but won't act as fast as the latest medicines your PCP and bariatric surgeons group would prescribe. I'd recommend you stick with what they prescribe.
That said, here are a couple of links to better-than-normal internet articles on natural anti-inflammatories:
http://rheumatoidarthritisdiagnosis.org/rheumatoid-arthritis-treatments/the-best-natural-anti-inflammatory-supplements/
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/anti-inflammatory-diet-road-to-good-health
I hope that helps. I don't like seeing or hearing about anyone in pain.

It's hard to go wrong with 1/2 cup meals!

I agree with the dehydration, especially when you're still less than a year out from surgery. It helped me to chew my VERY small bites of food until it was like pudding consistency, before I swallowed it.
But even now, at 16 months out, I still have to hydrate. Even at this stage in my progress, I've found two things about it.
First, I ride my bicycles A LOT, now that I can again. I especially like riding long distances, like half-Century (50-mile) and Century (100-mile) rides. I like to train for them by riding those distances everywhere it's reasonably safe to do so, like the Spokane River Centennial Trail. I like "touring" more than racing. I find that I can ride literally all day, if I go at a steady, slower pace. (My arthritic knees complain LOUDLY if I don't!)
What I've noticed is that after about a half hour of riding, if I forget to hydrate, I get close to passing out! So I make sure I have my hydration pack and extra water bottles with me. I even have the drinking fountains and other water sources as planned out as possible. And I use Protein shakes to hydrate with as well.
Second, if I forget and eat more than a half cup of solid food at a time, I still get the hiccups until I get a little water down. This is even though I chew it until it's like pudding before I swallow. Our NUT and the Nurse Practitioner recently told us at our support group that if we've missed our water doses, we should eat a little of the softest food on our plate before we eat the Protein.
I hope this helps!

I agree with the dehydration, especially when you're still less than a year out from surgery. It helped me to chew my VERY small bites of food until it was like pudding consistency, before I swallowed it.
But even now, at 16 months out, I still have to hydrate. Even at this stage in my progress, I've found two things about it.
First, I ride my bicycles A LOT, now that I can again. I especially like riding long distances, like half-Century (50-mile) and Century (100-mile) rides. I like to train for them by riding those distances everywhere it's reasonably safe to do so, like the Spokane River Centennial Trail. I like "touring" more than racing. I find that I can ride literally all day, if I go at a steady, slower pace. (My arthritic knees complain LOUDLY if I don't!)
What I've noticed is that after about a half hour of riding, if I forget to hydrate, I get close to passing out! So I make sure I have my hydration pack and extra water bottles with me. I even have the drinking fountains and other water sources as planned out as possible. And I use Protein shakes to hydrate with as well.
Second, if I forget and eat more than a half cup of solid food at a time, I still get the hiccups until I get a little water down. This is even though I chew it until it's like pudding before I swallow. Our NUT and the Nurse Practitioner recently told us at our support group that if we've missed our water doses, we should eat a little of the softest food on our plate before we eat the Protein.
I hope this helps!

Ive had that sensation as well, after a work out. Infact, I started vomiting/ dry heaves and someone gave me Water and instarted to feel better. Im noticing im needing more water when im exercising. More than likely, I was a bit dehydrated
It has not happened in the past. Im working out more regualrly. Hope this tidbit of.info may help you.

I don't know if this is an NSV or an SV, but I'd like everyone to Celebrate with me, by knowing that I completed the Spokefest Half-Century (50 mile bike ride in Spokane County WA) on September 7th! That was a huge accomplishment for me.

It started out as "friendly" competition with two co-workers (who haven't had bariatric surgery and are 13 and 17 years younger than me) and myself, riding bikes during our lunch hour, at the beginning of last summer.

Since then we each individually rode the Hiawatha Trail (in the north Idaho panhandle and Montana Bitterroot Mountains), one of us has been downhill mountain biking at the ski resorts nearby, and I rode around Lake Washington, both ways, once south and once north, the weekend before Spokefest.

Then all three of us did the Spokefest Half-Century together. We didn't do it for time or a public placing. We did it as a personal victory.

Since then I've also been riding from my home in to my office on in Spokane WA, a distance of 17 miles. So far I'm up to about 15 - 17 miles an hour by bicycle!

We still bike during our lunch hour, or run, or walk.

I'm simply amazed at the health improvements, (FINALLY!), that this decision to have the gastric bypass has given me!

I heard of this website. http://obesitycoverage.com/weight-loss-surgeries/gastric-bypass/how-much-can-i-expect-to-lose
Here's another link to the same calculator: http://obesitycoverage.com/how-much-will-you-weigh-after-surgery/
The calculator does results for RNY, sleeve, and lap band patients.
I might have heard of it on this very thread. Many thanks to whomever mentioned it. It's been very helpful to me and my wife.
I had an RNY. She had the sleeve.
I say the closer you are to the weight calculated by this website, or if you lose even more, you should pat yourself on the back, and count it as a MAJOR victory. I do!
And definitely pat yourself on the back for all the health improvements you get!

I heard of this website. http://obesitycoverage.com/weight-loss-surgeries/gastric-bypass/how-much-can-i-expect-to-lose
Here's another link to the same calculator: http://obesitycoverage.com/how-much-will-you-weigh-after-surgery/
The calculator does results for RNY, sleeve, and lap band patients.
I might have heard of it on this very thread. Many thanks to whomever mentioned it. It's been very helpful to me and my wife.
I had an RNY. She had the sleeve.
I say the closer you are to the weight calculated by this website, or if you lose even more, you should pat yourself on the back, and count it as a MAJOR victory. I do!
And definitely pat yourself on the back for all the health improvements you get!

I heard of this website. http://obesitycoverage.com/weight-loss-surgeries/gastric-bypass/how-much-can-i-expect-to-lose
Here's another link to the same calculator: http://obesitycoverage.com/how-much-will-you-weigh-after-surgery/
The calculator does results for RNY, sleeve, and lap band patients.
I might have heard of it on this very thread. Many thanks to whomever mentioned it. It's been very helpful to me and my wife.
I had an RNY. She had the sleeve.
I say the closer you are to the weight calculated by this website, or if you lose even more, you should pat yourself on the back, and count it as a MAJOR victory. I do!
And definitely pat yourself on the back for all the health improvements you get!

For what it's worth, at our latest support group, our nutritionist told us we have to change routines every eight weeks. Our metabolism optimizes at eight weeks. So what was successful isn't anymore. The important thing she said is to stay active, keep our Vitamins and Calcium and activities up, but to change them slightly every eight weeks. Protein sources change. Aerobic exercise changes. And strength training changes. Every eight weeks.

You're so right Joankrie!
We do have similar stories.
I came from 290 on a 6' 1" frame. My friends, family and co-workers told me I didn't need to lose the weight--I looked fine, etc.
But I knew.
High blood pressure, C-PAP (for obstructive sleep apnea), diabetes, osteoarthritis in my knees and hips and hands, high cholesterol, skin cancer, and I even had a TIA ("mini" stroke). One doctor visit, I casually asked about bariatric surgery and his response was an immediate and emphatic "YES!" I got my approval letter a week later.
The surgery was a rough experience for me--heart problems and lots of pain kept me hospitalized longer than usual.
I still can't recommend this for anyone unless it's medically necessary and they're willing to do the hard work each of us has had to do and are continuing to do.
But it's worth it. Everything completely resolved or at least reduced.
I'm living a different life now. A better one.

You're so right Joankrie!
We do have similar stories.
I came from 290 on a 6' 1" frame. My friends, family and co-workers told me I didn't need to lose the weight--I looked fine, etc.
But I knew.
High blood pressure, C-PAP (for obstructive sleep apnea), diabetes, osteoarthritis in my knees and hips and hands, high cholesterol, skin cancer, and I even had a TIA ("mini" stroke). One doctor visit, I casually asked about bariatric surgery and his response was an immediate and emphatic "YES!" I got my approval letter a week later.
The surgery was a rough experience for me--heart problems and lots of pain kept me hospitalized longer than usual.
I still can't recommend this for anyone unless it's medically necessary and they're willing to do the hard work each of us has had to do and are continuing to do.
But it's worth it. Everything completely resolved or at least reduced.
I'm living a different life now. A better one.

I don't know if this is an NSV or an SV, but I'd like everyone to Celebrate with me, by knowing that I completed the Spokefest Half-Century (50 mile bike ride in Spokane County WA) on September 7th! That was a huge accomplishment for me.

It started out as "friendly" competition with two co-workers (who haven't had bariatric surgery and are 13 and 17 years younger than me) and myself, riding bikes during our lunch hour, at the beginning of last summer.

Since then we each individually rode the Hiawatha Trail (in the north Idaho panhandle and Montana Bitterroot Mountains), one of us has been downhill mountain biking at the ski resorts nearby, and I rode around Lake Washington, both ways, once south and once north, the weekend before Spokefest.

Then all three of us did the Spokefest Half-Century together. We didn't do it for time or a public placing. We did it as a personal victory.

Since then I've also been riding from my home in to my office on in Spokane WA, a distance of 17 miles. So far I'm up to about 15 - 17 miles an hour by bicycle!

We still bike during our lunch hour, or run, or walk.

I'm simply amazed at the health improvements, (FINALLY!), that this decision to have the gastric bypass has given me!

Hello Ladies, and Gent!
Of course,everyday i look forward to the posts from all of you. I have shared having the wls with many people who i am very close too.. i find their support needed to help me to my goal. My circle of family and friends always knew I struggle with my weight for years, so they are sharing my journey to better health. They knew i suffered from depression, Sudden Cardiac Death, cardiac arrhythmia, and other fun health issues..so, hopefully at some point you can share with pride, because this walk is NO picnic, but the results are a better quality of life.
Hugs to all!

@@Sherri You got it! Thanks!

For what it's worth, most folks who have RNY eventually have to "power through" the nausea from fatty or too sweet or too dry foods. They eat even smaller portions, and rely on Protein Shakes, etc. One other reason we progress through stages after surgery is so we can go back to one or more of those and know we'll still get some nourishment. Stay with it. Keep doing the program. Stay in touch with your surgeons group and us, and you'll succeed!

If I may add to this thread, I agree. When in doubt, have a little Protein. It can't hurt.