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The reason I mentioned taking her to Anchorage Bariatrics is so they can figure out WHY she can't eat certain foods or get in enough. She may have internal problems that need endoscopy or other imaging to diagnose. She may be nutrient deficient in other ways than just Protein. They can help figure it out and help her get healthy enough to begin working on strength training. Nutrition has to come first, and if she's not getting the right stuff, having a doctor who knows how to help is the first step. They can also answer YOUR questions and concerns about her health. I wouldn't want my husband to worry about me; I'd keep him involved and listen to his concerns and opinions.

Actually it’s NOT next to impossible to gain muscle during the first year. A lot has to do with how physically active a person was prior to surgery and how active the are after surgery. I’m three months post bypass and have been engaged in weight-bearing exercise and strength training before and after surgery, and I’ve actually increased muscle mass. Physical activity paired with adequate Protein will stave off muscle loss.

The reason I mentioned taking her to Anchorage Bariatrics is so they can figure out WHY she can't eat certain foods or get in enough. She may have internal problems that need endoscopy or other imaging to diagnose. She may be nutrient deficient in other ways than just Protein. They can help figure it out and help her get healthy enough to begin working on strength training. Nutrition has to come first, and if she's not getting the right stuff, having a doctor who knows how to help is the first step. They can also answer YOUR questions and concerns about her health. I wouldn't want my husband to worry about me; I'd keep him involved and listen to his concerns and opinions.

The reason I mentioned taking her to Anchorage Bariatrics is so they can figure out WHY she can't eat certain foods or get in enough. She may have internal problems that need endoscopy or other imaging to diagnose. She may be nutrient deficient in other ways than just Protein. They can help figure it out and help her get healthy enough to begin working on strength training. Nutrition has to come first, and if she's not getting the right stuff, having a doctor who knows how to help is the first step. They can also answer YOUR questions and concerns about her health. I wouldn't want my husband to worry about me; I'd keep him involved and listen to his concerns and opinions.

When I was on full liquids, the doctor wanted me to get 500-800 calories a day with 80-100 grams of Protein. Then when I progressed to soft foods it was 600-800 calories with 60-80 grams of protein (okay to go over protein but not under). At three months I am eating around 800 calories a day and at least 60 grams protein. I have steadily lost 12-13 pounds a month since surgery.
Honestly protein before calories, so as long as you are getting the protein in, eventually the calories will climb a little. Make sure you are getting the Vitamins and minerals, and protein, and then all the Water you should. Until you get close to maintenance weight, you are unlikely to go too low on calories.

Three months and four days since surgery; down 43 pounds.

The reason I mentioned taking her to Anchorage Bariatrics is so they can figure out WHY she can't eat certain foods or get in enough. She may have internal problems that need endoscopy or other imaging to diagnose. She may be nutrient deficient in other ways than just Protein. They can help figure it out and help her get healthy enough to begin working on strength training. Nutrition has to come first, and if she's not getting the right stuff, having a doctor who knows how to help is the first step. They can also answer YOUR questions and concerns about her health. I wouldn't want my husband to worry about me; I'd keep him involved and listen to his concerns and opinions.

Wow, that sounds pretty rough. There are two bariatric doctors in Anchorage - Dr. Sean Lee and Dr. Justin Clark at Anchorage Bariatrics. I know them; they are the doctors that got me this far in my journey. Dr. Lee did my surgery. I can't see them ignoring her situation. Call their office and get her in to see them; they will figure out what's going on. Best wishes.

Were you on blood pressure medications before surgery? If so, and you still take them, you may need less. If any of them are diuretic, you may be losing too much Fluid. Please call your doctor; they can help pinpoint your particular issue.

Caffeine is known to bind Calcium and can strip calcium from your bones, leading to osteopenia and osteoporosis. To counter this you will need to take significant calcium supplements, and not everyone does. Going Decaf is a simpler solution (though not necessarily the preferred one) than taking excess calcium.

Lots of gentle hugs! Keep a positive outlook and don't let this get you down. It's a pothole in the road, and you can weather this! Rest and heal.

Lots of gentle hugs! Keep a positive outlook and don't let this get you down. It's a pothole in the road, and you can weather this! Rest and heal.

I'm not exactly sure how long it took to get insurance approval once paperwork was submitted, because I had to postpone my surgery for four months after I qualified due to staffing constraints, job responsibilities, and lack of time off (used it up on my son's spinal surgery and on intermittent leave for a physical disability / nerve disorder). However, a colleague of mine was approved in less than two weeks.
Glad to see your approval was swift!
Best wishes on your journey.

I've never smoked, and I rarely drank (though for five years now I've had zero alcohol). I have nothing to offer except that it might be good to find some alternative behaviors that move you away from putting things in your mouth so you don't end up mindlessly eating. I wish you all the best.

My diabetes is still lingering, but I was born insulin resistant and had Type 2 diabetes at the age of 27. I only take Victoza, and that is managing it, which is WAY better that 80 units Lantus, 2000 mg Metformin, 300 mg Invokana, and Victoza.
It hasn't even been three months yet, so I'm hopeful that I may kick that last medication, but I'm not too upset that after 18 years of diabetes I have one medication.

My diabetes is still lingering, but I was born insulin resistant and had Type 2 diabetes at the age of 27. I only take Victoza, and that is managing it, which is WAY better that 80 units Lantus, 2000 mg Metformin, 300 mg Invokana, and Victoza.
It hasn't even been three months yet, so I'm hopeful that I may kick that last medication, but I'm not too upset that after 18 years of diabetes I have one medication.

I hope you have an easy time. More people seem to have issues with Constipation than diarrhea after surgery except those with lactose or whey sensitivities, and they seem to do well on plant-protein. Best wishes!

I've never smoked, and I rarely drank (though for five years now I've had zero alcohol). I have nothing to offer except that it might be good to find some alternative behaviors that move you away from putting things in your mouth so you don't end up mindlessly eating. I wish you all the best.

At a week post-surgery I was told no more than 2 ounces of liquid every 15 minutes. As for activity, I walked a half mile the day after I got out of the hospital and I walked four miles the day after that. It truly depends on how you feel and what your activity level was like pre-surgery. Don't do anything that engages abdominal muscles like crunches or stair running, but I was walking small inclines within days after surgery.

I've used coconut flour before, but I agree that you want to make sure the source manufacturer does not mill any of your allergens in the same facility.

I was on soft foods (including chicken breast) by week 2 per my surgeon. I ate slow and chewed well, and it was fine.

I figure I'm going to shed like crazy anyway, I haven't bothered with Biotin. I lost so much hair after each kid that I had visible stubble. I started going silver/white at eighteen. I've been married for twenty-three years to the same man whose been my best friend for 31 years. I'll shave my head before I worry about Hair loss.
Now, just because I don't give a flying flip, that doesn't mean all of you are as comfortable with hair loss as I am. Best wishes, and I hope the biotin helps.

I run into the occasional food where my pouch says "Heck no", but it's usually something like cold/dry meat or something a little too tough. It will be an adventure to say the least.

I figure I'm going to shed like crazy anyway, I haven't bothered with Biotin. I lost so much hair after each kid that I had visible stubble. I started going silver/white at eighteen. I've been married for twenty-three years to the same man whose been my best friend for 31 years. I'll shave my head before I worry about Hair loss.
Now, just because I don't give a flying flip, that doesn't mean all of you are as comfortable with hair loss as I am. Best wishes, and I hope the biotin helps.

Be proud of yourself for getting your Fluid intake; for some people it's difficult to get that far. Some folks have no trouble getting enough fluids and want to progress. Rest, heal, you've got this!