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ebroms17 replied to ebroms17's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Thanks! I already eat full fat but with the surgery I think I absorb only 20-50% of it. Same with protein. The only thing I absorb at 100% is sugar but that's what gives me the reactive hypoglycemia! -
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Yep. All levels are normal except for low iron, ferritin, and hemoglobin (now being addressed with the iron supplements) and low Vit D. -
I can't stop losing weight
ebroms17 replied to ebroms17's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I have! They're basically like, "eat more." But when I get bad reactions to food, it's hard. Also I feel like I have increased my caloric intake, but it's like I'll maintain for a month or so and then I'll randomly get on the scale and will have lost 5 lbs! it's so unpredictablel -
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So, I know it sounds like this is a great problem to have, but... I had my SIPS (modified Duodenal Switch) surgery just about 2 years ago. Since then, I have gone from 268 to 98 lbs. (I'm 5'1.") I haven't had my period in almost a year. I don't fit into adult sizes anymore (even J Crew petite 00 is too big!) and have to shop in the kids section. I get reactive hypoglycemic reactions 1-2 times a week (even from just half a glass of orange juice.) I'm permanently on iron supplements due to chronically low iron, hemoglobin, etc and these make my stool really fun lol. I had skin removal surgery (abdominoplasty + brachioplasty) in late October 2018 when I thought I was done losing weight (at 125) but then the weight loss randomly started again and I've lost an additional 25 lbs since the skin removal, which makes it less effective (still very happy I got it though!) I'm a bit torn, because on the one side, this surgery has been HUGELY successful. I'm still not technically underweight for my height since I'm so short. But I'm hating all the comments I'm getting that I'm too skinny, why am I still losing weight, the weird looks if I have the reactive hypoglycemic thing where I'll be super nauseated, lightheaded, and shaky for 20-30 minutes. Has anyone else experienced this? If so - what did you do?
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Is your surgeon in NYC? If so I may know who it is...
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Help please! Trying to figure out fitness/calorie/macro plan to lose the last 10 lbs!
ebroms17 posted a topic in Fitness & Exercise
So...I currently weigh 138 at 5'1". I have no idea what my accurate BF% is because I've lost 130 lbs this year thanks to a modified duodenal switch surgery (aka Loops DS/SIPS) that also helped address my PCOS symptoms. Oddly enough, I'm a size 2/4 at this height and weight. I have a lot of loose skin, some of which I'm getting addressed at the end of September with a tummy tuck and brachioplasty, so I'm hoping to lose some more inches that way and get a more realistic understanding of my weight and measurements (although I'll still have loose skin left on my thighs and butt and boobs, but my stomach and arms are definitely the biggest problems.) My cals are a bit weird because the amount I can eat (and the amount recommended for someone who's had my surgery due to malabsorption/less room in the stomach for food) makes my average calories around 1000-1400/day depending on whether it's a workout or rest day (this is cutting.) But I need to figure out how to calcualte my TDEE with adjustments for my limitations due to the surgery as well as macros. Does anyone know how to appropriately do this after WLS? I do SoulCycle 3-4x a week and do toning (eg: barre) or weight training 2-3x a week and have been doing this for about a month. I haven't lost a single pound but have lost 1/2 an inch on my waist and an inch each on my thighs, hips, and calves. Measurements: Waist: 27.5" Hips: 36" Bust: 32" Thighs: 20.5"- 1 reply
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ebroms17 replied to ebroms17's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Thank you so much!! The first three months are the hardest. After that it honestly flies by. At least it did for me! And so worth it. You can do it!! -
One year post-op - before and after #transformationtuesday
ebroms17 posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hi everyone! It's officially been a year since my SIPS (aka Modified DS) with Dr. Roslin at Lenox Hill and I couldn't be happier! I am down 125 lbs and 25 BMI points. I had my one year check-in and everything looks good, and they told me I don't have to lose any more weight (although I think I'd be comfortable losing 5-10 more and toning.) Now I'm planning for a tummy tuck and brachioplasty in a few months once my weight is stablized. This surgery is so worth it; I can't believe the difference, not only physically, but emotionally and mentally as well. To everyone thinking about doing this or who has and may be struggling: keep at it. You won't regret it. #transformationtuesday -
How can you tell how much loose skin you have?
ebroms17 posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hi everyone! I'm 8 months out from my modified DS/SIPS surgery with Dr. Roslin at Lenox Hill in NYC. As of today, I'm down 91.8 lbs from my surgery date (7/17/2017) and 98.8 lbs from my HW. I'm currently 5'2" and 168.8 lbs. I know BMI is a little bit of BS, but according to my BMI at my weight and height, I'm still in the obese category - and I don't look obese anymore. I'm actually fitting in a size 8 / medium for the most part. I know the high end of health weight for my height is around 135, so that's my goal, but I've been wondering if I need to aim higher based on how much loose skin. I definitely have a nice little pooch and very intense chicken wings. Is there a way to tell or guesstimate how much of your excess weight is just loose skin? I want to make sure I don't lose too much and readjust my goal appropriately. Thanks in advance! -
Down 75 lbs in under 6 months!!
ebroms17 replied to ebroms17's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
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I stepped on the scale today and couldn’t believe my eyes - I’m officially down 75 lbs! I had my SIPS (loop DS) with Dr. Roslin at Lenox Hill on July 17, 2917. The first two months were the hardest but since then it honestly has been relatively easy. I don’t have cravings anymore nor a big appetite, and I feel satisfied with small protein heavy meals. I’ve started cooking more (especially with low carb slow cooker meals that I can turn into freezer meals) and working out 2-3 times a week with a mix of personal training and cardio and interval training classes through ClassPass. To any of you thinking about having this surgery and are scared or had it and are in a rut...today any pain from my recovery period or challenges on this road (that I still have a long way to go on!) felt like they disappeared. This is so worth it. Not just because of how much better I look or fit in my clothes or small successes from being smaller, like being able to fold my arms or cross my legs or not feel winded just from walking a few blocks...but because I feel like a whole new person inside and out. I have so much more energy, am sleeping better, my skin has even improved, I’m happier, I’m more social, I’m more motivated. This is worth it.
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Sorry, that was unclear. I mean the sleeve is not as narrow as it would be if you just did a sleeve. So my stomach is sleeved, but bigger than your average sleeved stomach who doesn't also do the DS
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Not a revision - did the loop DS + sleeve with Dr. Roslin at Lenox Hill - it's a smaller sleeve than you would get without the DS
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I wouldnt worry too much - everyone is different and you could be holding on to a lot of water weight after surgery. I'm just about 5 months out and I'm down 70 lbs - just hit onederland! I'm able to eat a bit more and my weight is slowing down but still moving in the right direction.
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Did You Love Your Surgeon? Did You Like Them?
ebroms17 replied to FluffyChix's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Haha Dr. Roslin is definitely not the warm and fuzzy type but I felt totally confident in his hands and I'm feeling great. And yes, his team is great, esp Nicole the PA!