MontrockGirl

2weeks ago, I went to see my Naturopath, has successfully helped me with an number of health issues through diet ( ie. yeast infections, urinary tract infections, anxiety).
I had not seen her since before my Gastric Bypass procedure in May 2019. When I weighed in with her, I was down to 253 from 302. My presenting concern was I feeling very muddled and disorganized in my daily living. After tearfully describing my struggles, my Naturopath immediately told me that she wants me to start the Keto diet.
She encouraged to be mindful of the guidelines I was given at the Bariatric clinic and incorporate them into the diet plan that I was encouraged to follow. So far so good, I have not been exactly perfect, however the majority of the food I eat is Keto friendly.
I feel really good about this lifestyle and follow up with my Naturopath tomorrow.
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2weeks ago, I went to see my Naturopath, has successfully helped me with an number of health issues through diet ( ie. yeast infections, urinary tract infections, anxiety).
I had not seen her since before my Gastric Bypass procedure in May 2019. When I weighed in with her, I was down to 253 from 302. My presenting concern was I feeling very muddled and disorganized in my daily living. After tearfully describing my struggles, my Naturopath immediately told me that she wants me to start the Keto diet.
She encouraged to be mindful of the guidelines I was given at the Bariatric clinic and incorporate them into the diet plan that I was encouraged to follow. So far so good, I have not been exactly perfect, however the majority of the food I eat is Keto friendly.
I feel really good about this lifestyle and follow up with my Naturopath tomorrow.
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Thank goodness I had my tubes tied

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That makes sense about the estrogen stores....thanks for the insight


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Had my Gastric bypass on May 8.
Menopausal for almost 10 months.
Then out of the blue....I see Red 🥺
The physiological changes in my body are obvious....but was not expecting this.
Have the headache and back pain with the menses...it is what it is, but I was kind of enjoying not having my monthly visit.
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Thank goodness I had my tubes tied

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Must have had some spare Estrogen stored in your fat layer. As it melted--' Surprise Surprise! You're not as much of an Old Lady as You Thought! To rework an old pun THIS TOO SHALL PASS!

DRINK FLUIDS.

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Looks great... best of luck

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I guess I do not bruise easily...
My surgeon and his assistant were so gentle,

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Pic of my site day 2

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Not a lot of caffeine in green tea

Green tea is great...tough one to suggest because it is high in caffeine.... Decaffeinated if possible

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You need to keep trying with the fluids, try warm liquids or room temp. broth or tea rather than plain Water. Dehydration is a huge problem that can escalate before you know you are in serious trouble. Bowel function is impaired from anesthetic and lack of nutrition, in early recovery you will naturally go less due to not consuming much. Walk more, it helps bowel function return. Yes, milk of magnesia and stool softeners are needed until you can add vegetables on a regular basis, plus I found whey Protein very constipating. Push the fluids by sipping tiny amounts all day, this is your primary goal right now.

...also Optifast has a lot more calories and carbs than other Protein drinks/powders...you may want to check if it fits in well with your meal plan.
I had a few extra Optifast packets after my pre-op diet as well, and I ended up giving them to the fam to drink because I didn't want to ingest the extra carbs.

Oh yeah,but warning! They may not taste the same to you, our taste buds get modified too. Many people find shakes post surgery unbearably sweet, often they cut them to 1/2 strength with. skim or 1% milk. Now me, I have one I haven't heard anyone else say, I find straight Water bitter in taste, I usually flavor it some way and chill it cold, others have to have room- temperature or even warm like decade or herbal teas. Your stomach becomes your guide on such things, amazing a banana-shape or a tiny pouch can rule your life, but if you disregard them, they do have a way of enforcing their rules! But wishing the BEST for YOU!

Summer56 any type of repetitive movement over a period of time will increase your heart rate which is beneficial. Best thing to is to speak to a physiotherapist to help you identify the best exercises as well as what your target heart rate should be. Eventually working your way up to walking

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Wolf... Your wolf 😀
💜Congratulations on the upcoming surgery💜

My Pooch, Sheba, will be glad when this is all over. Hoping we can take longer walks in coming days. My surgery is scheduled for May 8
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My Pooch, Sheba, will be glad when this is all over. Hoping we can take longer walks in coming days. My surgery is scheduled for May 8
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My Pooch, Sheba, will be glad when this is all over. Hoping we can take longer walks in coming days. My surgery is scheduled for May 8
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My Pooch, Sheba, will be glad when this is all over. Hoping we can take longer walks in coming days. My surgery is scheduled for May 8
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Scheduled to have my band removed and then have bypass surgery. No complications with the band other than I didn't lose the weight I hoped to lose since 2011. Very important that one is prepared to follow the program guidelines to a T...which I did not.
Good Luck to you all and please reach out to ask for help as well as advice to reach the goals you have set for yourself successfully.
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My Pooch, Sheba, will be glad when this is all over. Hoping we can take longer walks in coming days. My surgery is scheduled for May 8
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