nursedennise

get back to your plan. Weigh/measure and track everything.

I am 6 months post op RNY and just started eating pretzels and some bread. I noticed however that my weight loss is stalling and I'm definitely attributing it to eating the carbs. Plus I don't "feel" as good when I eat them. Too heavy. Stopping now so we will see if my weight loss gets back on track

I am 6 months post op RNY and just started eating pretzels and some bread. I noticed however that my weight loss is stalling and I'm definitely attributing it to eating the carbs. Plus I don't "feel" as good when I eat them. Too heavy. Stopping now so we will see if my weight loss gets back on track

Hi all. Had gastric bypass on 1-18. My surgeon mentioned to me at my last visit that the amount of gut that is bypassed is less when your BMI is less. So basically he said because my BMI was around 41, he only bypassed something like 25% ( or cm - I can't remember) but that with someone with a higher BMI, he could bypass 50% (or 50cm - like I said I can't remember exactly). Has anyone heard of this? I thought all bypasses were the same as far as how much gut was actually bypassed. I almost feel cheated and I hope this doesn't slow my weight loss. I've lost about 46 lbs. 12 from pre-op liquid diet and 34 since surgery. And I feel my weight loss stalled the past week.
Also what is the average daily carb intake I should not exceed? I don't see my nut untill next week. Thanks!!

Thanks everyone! Now that I think about it, the eggs and steak were pretty dry. Will make sure to moisten my food and eat slower. I've been pretty good so far and haven't eaten anything with high sugar. Protein Shakes so far have definitely been a life saver for me!!

I really don't know to be honest. I've just trusted that my surgeon knew what was right for me. 😀

I have been wondering about this too. I am a lower BMI and nervous that if I loose to much on Opti they will bypass less.

Yep. I had an Omega Loop bypass on March 16. My BMI was 37 so my surgeon only bypasses 150cm. The 'usual' length is around 2m.

I don't know about the amount bypassed, but I believe on the program I'm on, they recommend no more than 20 grams of carbs a day. And nothing more than 5 grams of sugars per serving unless it's milk which I believe can have 12 grams of sugar per serving.

Hi, everyone! Question - I hear about everyone "dumping" after rny but I haven't experienced it yet and I am 9 weeks out, but I haven't had anything with sugar. What have experienced twice, though, is a discomfort or "stuck" feeling right in the center of my chest at my sternum. This has only happened recently, when I tried a small amount of finely cut steak and tonight when I had some scrambled eggs. Anyone else have this happen, and is this normal?
I've also lost 30lbs since surgery on 1/18/17. Does that sound about right for weight loss? Just curious. thanks!
dennise

Thanks everyone! Now that I think about it, the eggs and steak were pretty dry. Will make sure to moisten my food and eat slower. I've been pretty good so far and haven't eaten anything with high sugar. Protein Shakes so far have definitely been a life saver for me!!

You are not experiencing dumping. You are just getting used to eating dense Proteins. At first chicken made me feel that way. After only a couple of bites I had the "full" feeling. Remember to take small bites and chew very well before swallowing. Making sure the Protein is moist helps also - I eat chicken with salsa, guacamole, and hummus.
At 5 months post op I only eat real food because I can't tolerate Protein Shakes any longer. They are just way too sweet. I have no problems with chicken, steak, pork, shrimp and crab, etc.

And 30 pounds weight loss is great! My experience was 10 - 15 pounds a month the first 9 months and then it slows down.

Eat something with sugar over 25 grams and you'll experience dumping. The stuck feeling is the over stuffed feeling you get from eating Protein such as steak and eggs. I couldn't stomach them at 9 weeks out. And now 19 months post up can eat very little protein...but I have lotsa of energy feel great and have lost over 130 pounds. I used Protein Shakes at 9 weeks out to meet my protein requirements.

Hi, everyone! Question - I hear about everyone "dumping" after rny but I haven't experienced it yet and I am 9 weeks out, but I haven't had anything with sugar. What have experienced twice, though, is a discomfort or "stuck" feeling right in the center of my chest at my sternum. This has only happened recently, when I tried a small amount of finely cut steak and tonight when I had some scrambled eggs. Anyone else have this happen, and is this normal?
I've also lost 30lbs since surgery on 1/18/17. Does that sound about right for weight loss? Just curious. thanks!
dennise

I am 4 1/2 weeks out and finally just starting to feel myself again. First few weeks I was absolutely exhausted. I went back to work after two weeks and find I need to go to bed earlier than usual. Left sided abdominal pain is just a dull ache now unless I overdue it but enough that I need Tylenol every day. Still can't get in all my Protein and Water though. I average about 32-40 oz water and maybe 50 G protein. But all is getting better. I guess what I'm trying to say is that as time goes on, it will get easier to meet your requirements, easier to walk, not as tired etc. energy will improve. Listen to your body and try not to get discouraged by anyone who makes it seem like it's a breeze and that they are doing everything correctly so why can't you. Forums are similar to Facebook in that there's always people who make things seem like they're life is skipping through roses all day, so we second guess ourselves and wonder what we are doing wrong. Listen to your body, listen to your doctor and nut, and take it one day at a time.


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I dont want to hijack because this is a problem. But am i the only one that thought this was a post about being able to run in a zombie apocalypse? I live and am from nyc. If this happens i need to be prepared lol
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And that's what they don't get. I wish i could educate them all.

oh my god some girl literally asked me on instagram "if you got weight loss surgery, why are you still fat? didn't they suck all the fat out of you?" if looks could kill.....if looks could kill

This is partly why I started a blog. We need more people educating people on the true science of wls. So many people dying of obesity when there is help!! It's sad!
People have no idea how challenging post-op life can be, but how amazingly wonderful it is, too.

I wasn't given one either but I went out and bought one. It holds in the left side of me where my surgeon sewed the excess stomach to my muscle with GB. Holds my side in and helps with muscle pain.


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@@Jazzzyjay feel the same way! I think we had surgery the same day. 1-18? Right now I just snapped at my husband, then started crying! He looked at me like I had lost it. And I have to go back to work Monday. Lol. I know it will get better though.
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Feel the same. I'm 6 days post op and had Crying spell yesterday already. Feeling depressed. No energy either.
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Feel the same. I'm 6 days post op and had Crying spell yesterday already. Feeling depressed. No energy either.
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I am three days post op now. I can't sleep in my bed but am sleeping in a recliner. If you dont have a recliner, try propping up with pillows. Lots of pain still on my left side so still taking Tylenol with codeine. Trying to walk as much as I can but exhausted. Good luck!!
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