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As a DSer eat however much Protein you want (of the types you're permitted at this stage). I sometimes take meds. that make me hungrier than usual. I'll just eat a steak for a snack or keep popping cashews.

YW.

Yes, it is. There was a surgery called the BPD. It's not performed any longer as a standalone. It's now done as BPD/DS.

Sophie, is the fatigue from the extreme calorie deficit or from the physical surgery? I've been having the same question on time off, I'm glad this was asked You're not eating much and you're recovering from major surgery & a good deal of anesthesia. It's all of those. Plus trying to learn a new stomach.

Hi, If you had the full DS, you should add fat. Full fat mayo, yogurt, butter, etc. That will help to 'grease the wheels'.

Hope it's going well.

@@Montana Gal. Hey thanks. You will, too.

Hello, Mike.

By 7 weeks I would think you'd be eating more. You say you're vomiting after eating and they tested for a leak. What about a stricture? Have they looked for that?

It's a modified form of the DS. Dr. Roslin of Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC is one who does it.

Sure thing. Any questions or help I can give , feel free.

Sorry, they should be visible in my signature right under each post. Maybe you can't see the link unless you're on a tablet or computer. The weight loss has been good. That, eating and maintaining are part of the beauty of the DS.

Take a look at my pics and you'll see.

Hello to a new DSer. First let me say I only took chewables for the first few months or so. After that it was 2 regular multis a day. (Of course, along with a whole lot of other vits and minerals). Personally, I didn't care for

Tremendous news.

I guess it could happen with any lap abdominal surgery. I don't know of it being common with the DS, though.

I sent you a PM.

Have you a surgeon in mind?

You sound like a busy lady. Are you looking to go back to Mexico to revise?

i know people who've had revisions if they've lost too much. If you don't lose enough some have had their sleeves re-trimmed.

I had the DS 11 years ago this April. 80-100 is the low end of protein. Most DSers I know eat 125+ a day. I'm constantly eating. I don't expect your daughter to do this now. Her stomach has been changed from a 21 year old woman to an infant's. She has to totally relearn how it works. It takes a while to figure it out. Right now at a month out she's not going to be very interested in food. liquids are the most important. That why a protein shake is so important. Liquid and protein in one pkg. I'm very glad she can add the fish. Gradually, she'll add more and more. It takes time. I couldn't do hotdogs or tomato sauce for over a year. We're all so different. Some people couldn't stand food smells and their tastes really changed. Yes, I take over 40 vits/minerals a day. It isn't that much in the beginning, but as you have your blood done (yearly or every 6 mos. depending on your surgeon) your vits/minerals are tweaked b/c you're malabsobing. That the beauty of the DS. The malabsorption helps w/the weight loss and keeping it off; however, you must be vigilant about your vits/minerals for the rest of your life! To PM me, go to the top right of the page and find the envelope.

Hi, You need to remember DSers don't count calories. We're most concerned with protein grams. The Cookies you're eating: the calories aren't the problem; it's the sugar grams. DSers absorb 100% of sugar and simple carbs. But that means we can eat tons of protein and fats. We can also eat constantly. There is no such thing as grazing for us. I eat every couple of hours. I always have nuts with me. I eat Swiss cheese and cold cuts on the run. Even a protein bar( < 8 g arms of sugar) might be good for you. Or how about this: I don't want to feel deprived. So I'll often (just did it) go to a Burger King or other FF restaurant and order a triple with cheese. I love it and the meat and fat do nothing to me. The more protein I eat, the more I lose. The trick is to eat inside the bun. I don't want the bun b/c it's too filling and I don't want the carbs. I'll get 2 if I want it. You need to try and start thinking like DSer again. Remember this is a great surgery for those who want to eat! Eat tons of protein ( I eat 125 grams+ a day and more when I want to lose ) and get your liquids in. You'll lose.

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I can forward to you (by email) documents if you PM me your address. My surgical team gave food suggestions, etc. The rule of thumb is 30 grams of Protein at 30 days out, 60 grams at 60, etc. However, this didn't work for me. I couldn't eat a lot for a long time. Therefore, she should try and have a Protein shake each day. Should have < 8 grams of sugar and over 10 grams of protein. Like Muscle Milk or Myloplex. This counts as protein and liquid. If I wasn't hungry I just forced myself. I had to do it for the entire first year and sometimes later on if I wasn't hungry or just couldn't get in enough protein. The goal is 125+ grams of protein as she goes on. It's great because you can eat protein constantly (I eat every couple of hours), feel satisfied and not deprived and lose weight at the same time. Hopefully, the lactose Intolerance is temporary. Many of us get it for the first year. I used lactaid pills and ate lactose free cheese/milk, etc. Once she can begin to try different things; If they don't agree with her, then wait a week or so and try again. Hydration is still very important at her stage.

100cc. It's been fine.