Madeleine Renee

Well, I had accute pancreatitis on March 14 and was hospitalised until March 27. At first they diagnosed it as being caused by medication. I had Roux-en-Y bypass August 18, 2015. No problems from that. 2 weeks later, on April 12, I ended up again in ER with intense pain and inability to eat more than 1 or 2 TB then this intense pain would start between my breasts all the way inside and radiate to my back. After doing MRI, MRCP to check pancreas and liver, it was discovered that I had Sphincter of ODDI dysfunction. It is EXTREMELY rare, is NOT caused by gallbladder removal or bypass surgery, it is just bad luck. Because of the bypass and the fact that they could not cut the sphincter using the usual gastroscopy way, I ended up with major surgery, cut from breasts to belly button, 4hrs general anesthesia and a total of 6 weeks in hospital, they had to tube feed me for 2 weeks before the surgery because by then, I was seriously malnourished. Painkillers DO NOT CAUSE Sphincter of Oddi, the pain comes when eating the smallest amount of food or even drinking, the sphincter backs up the juice in the pancreas, the bile in the liver, the ducts become grossly enlarged and all of it is fairly easy to diagnose through MRI, MRCP. It is not a continuous pain it is like I said eating. If your pain in continuous, it is something else. You need a specialist in biliary surgery and a renowned gastroenterologist working together to make this diagnostic. Good luck. I am slowly recovering, 15lbs below my goal weight and trying to get back healthy right now.

I had my by-pass on August 18, 2015. Everything went great, no problems whatsoever. Lost 53 lbs, what I had to lose, went off most meds, feeling great and walking up to 2hrs a day in the hills. Then, bam, ended up in the hospital for 13 days, 5 of which in ICU, diagnosed with Pancreatitis, I do not want to scare anyone. But, I would like to know if ANYONE here has heard of that being caused by the Roux-en-Y. They could not do all the tests on me because of the by-pass. I will be seeing my surgeon in May. Maybe someone in the medical field on here, can tell me if they have heard of this. I am home now, still in pain, recovering slowly. Never thought I would say this but I lost another 12 lbs in 13 days and am quite skinny and grey. Thank you anyone out there...

I am at the 5.5 months mark. My best tool is my FitBit, I go walking everyday. I live in the country, up and down hills. I try to go downhill skiing when I can. But I found that keeping track of how many miles I walk everyday is very motivating. I am a few lbs from my goal and my dr said I was perfect. Lots of new clothes help !!1

I have eaten Breakfast all my life. Now, I am retired. When I get up, I have 2 cups of coffee, then either some cottage cheese with 1 multi grain toast or 1 scrambled egg and 1 multigrain toast or English muffin (whole wheat) I put some Triple fruit jam on it, 5g of carbs per tb Good!

You can get Premier Protein at costco. chocolate is the best. They often have a sale on them. I buy a few cases at the time and everytime I drive somewhere for a few hours, I take my little insulated bag and put a shake in it and a Protein Bar, as well as a Vitamin Water to keep hydrated.

Consider therapy. You can go on your own to start so it helps you to cope with her behaviour and then maybe get her to go with you. Whatever the result, get help for yourself to help you see clearly and maybe to make a decision. Good luck.

3 months post op and I just cut my hair last week. I had lots of blond streaks put in and got a pixie cut. My hair was shoulder length. I love it and going from a size 18-20 down to 10-12, my face lost its roundness, my eyeglasses looked huge so, I changed that too. New look for a new me! Everyone loves it.

I put everything in huge bags and take it to my local church. Lots of women will have nice clothes soon. I don't want to keep it, it will never fit again.

You have to be careful with Lean Cuisine and other prepared food. The sodium content is extremely high and it is not healthy. Eating it once a week is fine, but no more. Peanut Butter on soda crackers, grape/crackers/cheese for lunch greek yogurt definitely, get the low carb one. small amount of Dreamfield Pasta with tomato sauce or alfredo sauce, add some cheese to it small beef patty with frozen veggies cooked in the microwave (surely you can cook a hamburger patty) any meat with vegetables is perfect. Good luck. How about consulting a nutritionist, they have tons of ideas and could help you. But try to stay away from frozen prepared food other than vegetables. It is full of sodium and additives.

Hi I have had a sleep number bed for 15 years. Still absolutely love it like day 1. Yes, you can crank it up to very stiff bed, you won't sink in it. Impossible! Get one with the pillow top and dual control of course. You will pay a fair amount of money but over the years, it is well worth it. Good luck.

I had my bipass on August 18 at the age of 63. I lost 37 lbs so far and am doing great. Using 1/3 of insulin, 1/2 of high blood pressure meds and 1/2 cholesterol I try to walk a few miles everyday. I look younger and feel fantastic. I wanted this as soon as I found out if could help my diabetes. You are young, good luck! I had my bipass on August 18 at the age of 63. I lost 37 lbs so far and am doing great. Using 1/3 of insulin, 1/2 of high blood pressure meds and 1/2 cholesterol I try to walk a few miles everyday. I look younger and feel fantastic. I wanted this as soon as I found out if could help my diabetes. You are young, good luck!

I have a hard time with plain water, does not sit right in my stomach. So I take Vitamin Water, Crystal Light. I also have developed a distaste for eggs, used to eat them every morning, now I can barely eat 1 a week. Strange....

I used two eggs every morning. Could not wait after my bipass until I would be allowed to eat eggs... Well, they just about make me throw up. The smell, the texture, not good. Once in a while I scramble 1, bit of cheese on it. Its ok but, I don't look forward to it anymore, I miss my eggs...

First time at about 5 weeks, I had chili, no problem, then at 7 weeks I had half a delicious crab cake! I had a mexican taco with chicken, no problem. I also had this week, at 9 weeks a chicken wrap snack at McDonald. Its good when you are stuck away from home and need something to eat.