Postop

@fastfoodaddictnomoreIf you're going to Mexico there is only one practice I know that DSers recommend. That's Dr. Esquerra. He's at the Mexacali Bariatric Center and was trained by Dr. Ungerson. I know many DSers who have had their surgery at that facility.

It's funny. I've owned it for years but never used it. I know others swear by it but mine sits in my closet.

@DakiniNo odors at all. Shower with deodorant soap and then use deodorant. I sweat much less bc I'm not carrying the extra weight. Definitely stool and gas odors so I'm very careful what I eat in public and carry certain sprays (I've tested a ton of them) to deal with it. You learn what to eat & when and then it's manageable. It hasn't hindered me at all. No one knows I've had WLS.

@Lexington1020 Hi. If you had a full DS, you needn't count calories. We count protein grams, sugar and simple carb grams. I haven't counted a calorie or read the calories on a label in over 12 years since I had my DS. It's a hard concept to grasp. But you will. Now it would feel odd to look at calories whereas pre-DS that was such a large part of my life. Your protein shakes should be about 7 grams of sugar and under. They do help fulfill protein and liquid requirements. The rule of thumb is 30 grams/protein at 30 days, 60 at 60, etc. I didn't make it as I couldn't eat that much but YMMV. I drank a shake everyday for the first 2 years, I think. Then never again (except in rare occurrences). I just eat and eat protein. Keeps me satiated and I can eat every hour or two if I want.

Oh. Then you must have a different nutrit. than Sharon. She's at Lenox Hill.

@cjsunshine Gee, I don't know. You're right, no straws to begin with. But I never thought about a squeeze bottle. I'd suggest you ask Sharon.

@cjsunshine You'll do as much as you're able. Maybe up and down the stairs a couple of times a day so you can walk outside. So important to drink. Sipping is really the most important thing. Much more important than eating at the the beginning. Oh, I just saw you're going to Roslin. Guess you're having the SIPS. I've had a couple of shoulder surgeries at Lenox Hill. Found it a good place.

@cjsunshine I had a full DS. The planned hospital stay was 4 days but I stayed 5 due to a slight fever. My mother then stayed with me for almost a week. I needed her. Preparing the little I was eating, helping me walk outside 4x/day, etc. Can you sleep on the ground floor? Stairs may be tiring and might pull on your stomach. Esp. as you need to walk a good deal to heal. You also may want a recliner to sleep in for a while. I didn't but had to sleep with my legs up as my ankles became very swollen for a week or so.

Too many simple carbs (sugar) can cause weight gain. Plus....gas & stool you wouldn't like.

I remember when your surgeon passed. If you're going to Mexico you're in luck. There's a great surgeon there: Dr. Esquerra. He's the only one I'd go to. I also sent you a PM.

@Strivingforbetter Sure. For DSers it's thought to be about 18 months as it's such a powerful surgery. I was very careful and lost the bulk of my weight by about 13 months. I followed the guidelines to a "t" to really max it out. Then I lost more over the next few months. The beauty of the DS is sometimes years later you can just start losing for no real reason. Or if you went to take off a few you just eat more protein and drink more fluids.

Try once a week if you're really dying for it. But consider waiting like they suggested. You don't want to do anything to slow your weight loss during the first 18 months. That's your key losing window. I was very careful during that window to ensure I got the most weight off I could.

@yoyolifelong 12 year DSer here. I was pre-diabetic prior to my DS (my big issue was cholesterol). It is known to substantially help with diabetes. Also sent you a PM.

@tobiganymore Flagyl is kind of a reset. It helps with the good and bad bugs in your system. You're quite lucky you've never needed it. Many DSers get a SIBO every once in a while & need Flagyl to even things out. It's available by Rx from your doctor. I know many DSsers who take it a couple of times a year just to keep things at an even keel. I try to remember to take it once a year to do that. But sometimes I haven't taken it for 3-4 years. Then when I find I'm having bathroom issues I remember I haven't taken it for a while. I take it for about 10-14 days and things get better.

Hi, What my surgeons told me is the body fights its hardest to return to normal, but it can't bc it's been changed, permanently. Generally, the malabsorption does lessen somewhat after a few years and then usually reaches its set point. Does your stomach give you any pain while it's gurgling? Do you have gas or diarrhea? When is the the last time you did a course of Flagyl? May be time to sort things out.

@Strivingforbetter I was just told to stay away from grapes/raisins as they're pretty much sugar. I eat 1 piece of fruit a day. Usually, a banana before bed. Sometimes an apple or peach. But I can't always finish it. Did you ask if it was a permanent ban or just during this high losing phase?

I don't know. I don't recall having it on an empty stomach. But it's been so long I might not remember. You have a brand new infant system so it could just be part of the adjustment.

Is the woman you are talking about have a first name that begins with "J"? If so, her hair looks OK to me.

That's known as the foamies. Often after the DS that's how you throw up. It's kind of a gush of foamy saliva. I'll still get them if I eat or drink too much together at one time.

@donnainsd Remember it won't be forever. I eat a ton and have for years. Haven't touched a shake in 10 years!

@Cpeeps23 I had something similar after surgery. It was contact dermatitis and was a nightmare. The only thing that worked was: Prednicarbate Ointment 0.1%. It's a Rx. It saved me.

@donnainsd Hi, Here's the meal plan my DS surgeons and nutri. provided. Honestly, though, I needed to drink a shake for the first 2 years (nearly everyday). I couldn't eat enough protein until then. The rule of thumb is 30 gr/30 days, 60 gr/60 days, 90 gr/90days. I couldn't eat nearly that amount (YMMV); that's why I needed to keep up the shakes. Not sure which shakes you're using. I used premade (only) Mylopex and Muscle Milk, I didn't love them but I got them down like you.

The loop DS aka Sadi or Sips is a single anastomosis procedure rather than a double anastomosis procedure which is the full DS.

No. You're OK. While I had the full DS and not the loop, I'm certainly familiar with what you described.

Yes. Can be orange or yellow oil. It's rare for me now but every once in a while....