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Blater

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    Blater got a reaction from Missy161 in Aging process and Sleeve   
    Those are great points Heather.

    With how different the post op instructions from surgeons on Vitamins, for instance I was told I didn't need Calcium after three months and no b12! Thank god, I did tons of research. I wouldn't be surprised if forums 10 or 15 years have posts from lots of people complaining of complications due vitamins deficiency.






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    Blater got a reaction from Heres2SecondChances in No energy, no motivation   
    I can't imagine how your labs are normal with this diet.
    Do you vomit if you eat meat? What about fruits and cooked vegetables?
    You need to see your surgeon or a new doctor immediately.
    This is not normal and your lack of energy is sign of malnutrition. To me it sounds like you have a stricture which can be treated
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    Blater got a reaction from Sara4150 in Only 4 pounds lost since surgery on 1/30   
    I sm so sorry, I can't imagine how devastating it must be...I hope you begin to lose weight slowly and in a healthy way.
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    Blater reacted to rainyann in No energy, no motivation   
    Don't take this the wrong way but perhaps it is psychological... Maybe just mind over matter. If your program has a psychologist available why not go. Please don't take offence to what I said...
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    Blater got a reaction from Heres2SecondChances in No energy, no motivation   
    I can't imagine how your labs are normal with this diet.
    Do you vomit if you eat meat? What about fruits and cooked vegetables?
    You need to see your surgeon or a new doctor immediately.
    This is not normal and your lack of energy is sign of malnutrition. To me it sounds like you have a stricture which can be treated
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    Blater reacted to Sleeve1stFitNext in I am I crazy for considering surgery   
    UMMMM.... Maybe you need to bring your attitude down to a Zero because my comment was not directed to you. You should read that I offered her an option. I did not Quote you nor read your Quote. The world does not revolve around you and what you have posted. To make sure I am talking to you, I have now Quoted you.
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    Blater reacted to tynettamd in NC Road to Sleeve to DS Revision   
    Thank you !!
    Yes,
    I was banded in 2008
    Revised to Sleeve in 2013
    and going to DS completion with possible sleeve adjustment hopefully by June 2017.

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    Blater reacted to OutsideMatchInside in Stretch Sleeve   
    NO
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    Blater reacted to HeatherS. in Aging process and Sleeve   
    While shuffling down a longevity rabbit hole on PubMed, I found a fascinating study in the calorie restriction "genre"
    This one found, amongst other things, that low Protein, high carbohydrate (20% fat) was associated with the greatest longevity and best overall metabolic health in spite of a tendency to weight gain as fat. The improvement was equal to caloric restriction alone, and combining the two had no additional metabolic benefits (LPHC also tended to expend the most energy)
    The version of the experiment where LPHC was combined with CR had the same longevity, but also avoided the increase in body mass from the high carbohydrate Intake. They also had the best immune systems
    The low carbohydrate, high protein group were found to have reduced longevity and poorer cardiovascular and metabolic health, though again, LCHP group with CR fared better than those allowed to eat freely.
    The area where LCHP created an advantage was in reproduction. Not in fertility, but in the actual process of reproduction, which makes complete sense.
    You can read the whole report here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4472496/
    It should be mentioned this study is still one part of decades of research on Calorie Restriction and dietary composition.
    From the strong evidence in favor of dietary restriction, we should all be seeing increased life spans (depending on age of intervention, some will be more modest than others).
    But I wonder how the evidence building up for HCLP can be applied to us.
    HCLP emphasizes low glycemic index carb sources and 5-15% protein intake, but at our level of consumption 600-1000 calories a day in maintenance depending on your needs), that would only be 12.5-37.5g protein which seems like it would result in a deficiency. The famous Okinawan Ratio is on the low end of that, though people studied consumed about twice the calories (if I remember right, and I might not) which is still only 25g protein/day.
    And yet, I'm not seeing any of these deficiencies in the literature. No deficiencies in the Okinawans either.
    Curiouser and curiouser.

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    Blater reacted to Gretta Zarabi in A patient died after surgery with Dr. Elias Ortiz at A Lighter Me!   
    I've been reading these forums for the last few weeks and haven't had the courage to register. I was planning on possibly using ALighterMe and Dr. Elias Ortiz. I just heard some disturbing news and felt that I had no choice but to sign up and share my story and info. From what I've heard this is their SECOND death! Death is always a risk with weight loss surgery, but I'd rather stack the cards in my favor. There's no way I'm going to use them now. My life comes before everything else.
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    Blater got a reaction from BigViffer in Re-Sleeve with Fundectomy   
    I just cringed when I read this! Why would you trust the same surgeon? Also, you do realize your risk for complications was increased significantlyas this is your third wls and second revision. Furthermore with a tighter sleeve your far more prone to gerd, strictures and gastric torsion. Is it really worth it? Anyway, hope your okay post op
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    Blater got a reaction from BigViffer in Re-Sleeve with Fundectomy   
    I just cringed when I read this! Why would you trust the same surgeon? Also, you do realize your risk for complications was increased significantlyas this is your third wls and second revision. Furthermore with a tighter sleeve your far more prone to gerd, strictures and gastric torsion. Is it really worth it? Anyway, hope your okay post op
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    Blater got a reaction from BigViffer in Re-Sleeve with Fundectomy   
    I just cringed when I read this! Why would you trust the same surgeon? Also, you do realize your risk for complications was increased significantlyas this is your third wls and second revision. Furthermore with a tighter sleeve your far more prone to gerd, strictures and gastric torsion. Is it really worth it? Anyway, hope your okay post op
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    Blater reacted to samskiles in Re-Sleeve with Fundectomy   
    It was stretched.


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    Blater got a reaction from john925 in Feeling Your Sleeve 7 Years Later   
    This is so interesting. Something I will have to keep an eye on. Do you think it's some sort of hernia?
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    Blater reacted to Pescador in Feeling Your Sleeve 7 Years Later   
    Four years out and feel nothing. I never felt anything. Just wish I had more restriction when eating.



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    Blater got a reaction from Lovebug78 in Abdominal Pain that travels down my thigh   
    Gallbladder? You're still early out. Get it checked before it's too serious
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    Blater got a reaction from Lovingmyself83 in Sharp Pain Under Ribs   
    I think you posted on the wrong post..
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    Blater reacted to Pam_2-06-2017 in Aging process and Sleeve   
    Another thought is that pre-sleeve I was eating nutrient deficient foods. Most of what I ate was probably pretty bad for me.

    Now I eat dense Proteins and few carbs. What carbs I do get are from veggies.

    My body is fed better than it ever has been.

    I was not told to take a Calcium supplement either but it just made sense.

    Take care



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    Blater reacted to bearhugs1975 in Band to Sleeve Revision Recovery   
    When I had my sleeve revision in 2014, I had surgery on Monday and felt well enough to return to my desk job on Wednesday.
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    Blater reacted to tiffany44641 in Gastric sleeve   
    So stupid question, I know gastric sleeve is safer and that's there are risks and complications with everything (in general) but has there ever been reports of death during gastric sleeve surgery , being put to sleep and never waking up ?
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    Blater got a reaction from cinderella8 in Motrin   
    You should be careful. Nsaids even in normal people leads to ulcers let alone in a person with so little of stomach tissue left. Take them with lots food and ppi if you can't avoid them
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    Blater got a reaction from Deactivatedfatgal in Ice cream   
    OP don't be shamed for asking this question. I have had ice-cream since my surgery. My one and only dumping episode was on sugar free ice cream.
    Be careful not to slide back into bad habits. It's an incredibly difficult road ahead.
    Good luck on your journey and keep asking

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    Blater got a reaction from Heres2SecondChances in No energy, no motivation   
    I can't imagine how your labs are normal with this diet.
    Do you vomit if you eat meat? What about fruits and cooked vegetables?
    You need to see your surgeon or a new doctor immediately.
    This is not normal and your lack of energy is sign of malnutrition. To me it sounds like you have a stricture which can be treated
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    Blater got a reaction from Deactivatedfatgal in Ice cream   
    OP don't be shamed for asking this question. I have had ice-cream since my surgery. My one and only dumping episode was on sugar free ice cream.
    Be careful not to slide back into bad habits. It's an incredibly difficult road ahead.
    Good luck on your journey and keep asking

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