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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!

Yep. All levels are normal except for low iron, ferritin, and hemoglobin (now being addressed with the iron supplements) and low Vit D.

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

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?

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"

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!!

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

I haven't heard of that but then again I'm not eating a ton right now. Surprisingly my color is pretty normal (maybe because I have a longer common channel?) or because they're being tinted by the dark chocolate protein shakes, lol! the funny thing about having this surgery is that I suddenly have very little shame talking about body stuff - I actually find it quite fascinating!

Ok, so this is a gross question but when should I expect to start having normal-ish bowel movements? I'm 6 days out now from my SIPS with Dr. Roslin and so far am only going about teaspoon (if that) of pretty soft stool once a day. It doesn't feel like enough. Is that normal? I've been eating/drinking Atkins protein shakes, bone broth, and Vitamin Water Zero and sometimes some sugar-free jello or popsicles. But my appetite is pretty non-existent. I'm focusing more on getting my liquids in than my protein at this point at the advice of my PA.