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LilReDiva

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  1. Posted

    I was recently diagnosed with sjogrens and am about 20 lbs from goal weight but the extreme fatigue and joint pain has put a damper on any workouts that I may have concocted in my head[emoji36] and that is very frustrating! I was banded in 2013, removal in 2015 and VSG 10/20/16. Fatigue started in 2015 but I thought once the weight came off I would start to feel better but had no idea that I had sjogren until about 2 months ago. So I am still learning what the new me looks like.


  2. Posted

    Surgery date 10/20/16

    4'10

    HW 199

    SW 163

    CW 139

    GW 119

    42 years

    I haven't lost anything in few months and a new diagnosis of sjorgens has kept me from pushing any workouts past walking (which I still do daily) put I am still determined to get the last 20 pounds off and keep them off. I am still learning my body with this new condition and at least this weight loss journey that I was already on prior to diagnosis is a benefit.

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    I have what I call feeding days and non feeding days. Most days I can eat, some days I just can't get down more than a few bites. On top of that, the hungrier I am, the less I can actually eat. This is my new normal.

    I do have a slight stricture and I love it. My doctor offered to stretch it but I said no. It keeps me honest. It forces me to eat slower, I can't tolerate more than two bites of soft breads, rice or potatoes and I have to take small bites and chew well or everything returns.

    It's seriously my best friend.

    @ LipstickLady does it still hurt if you do eat too much or the wrong thing?

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    I only had to do a 2 week liquid pre-op to shrink my liver in prep for RnY. I drank Protein Shakes, broth, tea, Water, SF Jello and SF Popsicles. The first 3 days weren't too bad. On Day 4 I was ready to gnaw my arm off and beat everyone around me with it! When I made it to Week 2, it was much better. Was told by my NP that most lose 9-15 lbs during this time, and I lost 9 lbs. Now down 30 lbs more since surgery date 6/20. Oh! Be sure to add fiber to your Protein shakes. ( I like Benefiber clear--no color, no taste. Or fiber gummies.) Otherwise, all that protein will really make you constipated! I ended up drinking all of my magnesium citrate meant for the day before surgery, in the middle of Week 2. It was THAT bad. Had trouble again the first 2 months after surgery and had to use stool softeners in addition to fiber. Never had this problem in my life! However, since I graduated to Stage 4 of the eating plan, eating fresh or steamed veggies every day does the trick. Yay!

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    Thank you for that tip I start pre op liquid diet on Oct 6 and definitely will add something to my protein shakes

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    Hi, and did the unfilling solve the breathing problem?

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    For me it did but no answer as to what the problem was

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    Hi, and did the unfilling solve the breathing problem?

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    For me it did but no answer as to what the problem was

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  21. Posted · Edited by LilReDiva

    No solution or answer, but I also had breathing issues with my band. I was banded in August 2013 and about a year later started having breathing issues. My Dr. said everything was fine but ended up get it unfilled for relief and slowly began with the weight gain. I had the removal in August 2015 and hoping to finally have a revision this August to the sleeve.

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