ChronicJam

I'm almost 2 years post-op (Dec'14) and had Gastroparesis before my surgery. Once I recovered, the Gastroparesis was gone - yay! However, the past month or so I've noticed some of the symptoms I had before - the pain, bloating, nausea, constipation, etc. I have also gained 25 lbs in less than 2 months and have been swollen everywhere. I saw my surgeon today and he is going to do an upper GI, but he mentioned it could be Gastroparesis rearing its head again. I thought the part of the stomach that causes it was removed? Has anyone else had Gastroparesis return? If so, how did you treat it - same as before, or another surgery?

I was sleeved Dec 2014. I made excellent progress, starting weight 235, lowest was 153. My goal is 145. The problem is I've been stuck in a holding pattern for about 4-5 months! I've even started gaining a few pounds back. I've gone back to being extremely mindful of my Protein intake, etc, but it doesn't seem to be helping. I hate to have worked so hard and fall just short of my goal - or worse yet, undo all of the progress! Any suggestions?

I'm eating around 800-850 calories a day. I try to limit carbs to 25ish and get 65-85g of protein a day.

I was sleeved on 12/8 and have lost 33 pounds. I know stalls happen and are normal, but TWO months? Seriously? I'm getting my Protein and Water, watching carbs and nothing is moving. I've even stopped seeing a change in clothes and other NSVs. I'm tapering off Cymbalta and to offset the horrible withdrawals, my Dr put me on Prozac until I'm off Cymbalya completely. Since then, I have been insanely hungry and it's been super hard not to graze. When I do, I try to make sure I'm eating some turkey or a cheese stick, even a few almonds. I also tore the meniscus in my right knee and haven't been able to excercise. I'm having surgery on it in 2 weeks, so it'll be even longer before I can start working out again. It's like a perfect storm of road blocks and it's SO hard not to get frustrated and feel like I'm failing this great opportunity.

Starting weight - 200 Current - 190 Goal - 185

I'm right there with ya. I can SEE the changes, but DANGIT if I don't want that scale to move just a bit! ????

I was sleeved on 12/8 and have only lost 22 lbs since the surgery. I hit the dreaded 3 week stall, but it last for FOUR FLIPPING WEEKS! It finally broke and I lost 3 more lbs in 2 weeks. Now I'm in the midst of another 1 week stall. I knew to expect the first stall, but is the second one so close normal? I know it's not productive to compare myself to others, but I really am getting discouraged that I haven't lost more by this point. I'm getting my Protein & Water, watching my carbs and get about 800-900 calories a day. I'm also working out about 3 times a week. UGH!!!

I was the same way, but I had some bloodwork done about 4 weeks post-op showed I was severely iron-deficient. I started on iron supplements and verrrrry tender red meat. It was amazing what a difference a week made!

What do you recommend? Is there one brand better than others? I've been using the Bariatric Advantage, but they're huge and expensive!

194 down from 196. Slow and steady wins the race...or some such. ????

That makes sense, my neuropathy is in my arms and legs. ???? Hey, it never hurts to ask!

I was prescribed gabapentin for small fiber neuropathy. Since i wasn't able to take it, my rheumatologist put me on Alpha Lipoic acid - it has made a world of difference with no side effects! You can get it at your vitamin shop or places like Whole Foods.

Oy. Amitripyline is the devil. So are gabapentin & Lyrica. I gained 35 lbs on Lyrica. Hated it. I totally understand where you're coming from and I hate that you're going through this! I'm currently on Cymbalta, Flexeril, methotrexate and Humira, in addition to several others. I'd love to be off all of them, but mainly Cymbalta. The withdrawals were excruciating! I don't think it's really helping me, I'm just to scared to try to get off of it again. ???? We underwent these procedures to better our health and out quality of life, but all these damn meds are standing in the way of that happening. Sending good thoughts to all of you!

To give y'all an update, I spoke to my surgeon's nurse practitioner. We went over a typical day's menu and she gave me some suggestions. While I'm getting enough Protein for the whole day, I'm not getting enough first thing in the morning to kick-start my metabolism. Also, I thought I was doing well with my carbs - 50ish - she recommended I try to stay below 40. So...fingers crossed just making a few simple changes will get me out of this stall from hell!