Slownstedy

Yes I am aware of this. Hoping to modify diet and keep the dose low 0.25mg to 0.5mg to avoid complications. Maybe reach goal then quit.

My fasting #s are in the pre-diabetic range to. Never below 105. This way insurance will pay for it.

I started Ozempic 8/11/23, yesterday at 0.25mg. I have been stuck in the 230s for over a year now. 3.5 years out VSG. Hoping it helps me get back into the swing of things. Will monitor closely for side effects.

51 minutes ago, Sunnyway said:

I am approaching revision to RNY performed in 1990. At that time the pouch was not cut away from the stomach, just stapled. The staple line failed, leaving a fistula between pouch and stomach. I eventually regained all I had lost. I didn't know that a revision was even possible until recently. I'm going to go for it!

I don't recall having severe dumping syndrome, but I did have my gallbladder removed at the same time as the gastric bypass, so that may have made a difference. I had more trouble with chest pressure from overeating, which led to upchucking for relief. It still happens once in a while with certain foods despite the faulty pouch.

I have already sworn off sugar and flour. After three months of abstinence, I don't get cravings often. I've accepted that I'm a food addict and any food containing sugar or flour is triggering. This is going to be a lifetime project because I don't want to regain what I will able to lose after having the revision. After I get past the post-surgery liquid/puree/soft food stage, I am also going to quit all sugar substitutes. They trigger me as badly as real sugar.

I have late dumping , hypoglycemia , Triggered by large amounts of processed sugar or alcohol sugars. Very symptomatic / scary but treatable and avoidable . Glad I still have my old blood glucose monitor ! Best wishes.

4 hours ago, Maribelle76 said:

I asked my doctor about dumping syndrome, and while he said it is much less common than with the bypass, he said it does happen sometimes. It sounds awful. I hope you find a way to manage it soon!

I think the 65 grams of sugar in that damd chocolate malt was the trigger , brownies 25 grams and a 2 mile hike a couple weeks ago. More than a week's worth of sugar all at once. Just like catwoman7 says .

On 3/10/2021 at 6:15 PM, catwoman7 said:

sounds like it. A lot of people seem to think every time they throw up that is "dumping", but it's not - what you described sounds like the real thing. I've never dumped, but I think it can go on for quite awhile. I don't think papaya enzymes would work for dumping - I think people use them when there's a piece of meat or something stuck. You may just have to wait it out. It WILL stop.

Cat Woman, you have such helpful information thank you.

On 10/16/2020 at 8:07 AM, Deb9386 said:

I'm having surgery just before you dal101 and also trying to sort the shakes for afterwards. My Dietitian recommends the Slimfast Protein (along with various other Protein shakes) and I have to say I was quite surprised when I bought it to see how much sugar/carbs are in it. I've got a variety of other shakes as well to try post-op so I suppose I'll just have to see what works!

I use 1 gm sugar 30 gram protein ensure or premier brand, won't touch slimefast.

On 9/26/2020 at 6:51 AM, catwoman7 said:

late dumping syndrome is reactive hypoglycemia (also known as postprandial hypoglycemia). It's not that uncommon in RNY patients - I don't know about sleeve patients. It seems to start when you're a couple years out.

Duping syndrome : Has anyone had dumping syndrome after glucose spike ( chocolate shake glcose 219 < last A1c 5.2 )with major glucose drop ( 54-66 ) and heart rate drop to upper 30's. Is this common with dumping . Guess I'm no longer Insulin Resistant. Thx Showed up 15 months out. test and treat for hypoglycemia .

On 5/26/2021 at 9:56 AM, catwoman7 said:

only about 30% of RNYers dump, so the majority do not. However, yes - there are some people who consider dumping an advantage to help them control their sugar intake. Some are disappointed when it turns out they're one of the 70% who DON'T dump.

P.S. I've never dumped - although there have been times when I wish I did...

No you don't . lol

On 3/10/2021 at 8:21 AM, HealthyLifeStyle said:

Well times have changed. I went for the 6 month checkup on 2/23, and was told to start taking the same Vitamins, but with 45 mgs of Iron. Now I am severely constipated. I am in a lot of pain, and have hemorrhoids so bad that I can barely sit down. I purposely ate more sugar to see if it would make me dump, and it has not worked. I am so frustrated right now.

Unsweetened Prune juice Baby !

5 hours ago, Losewate said:

I hear what your saying, and with me, it’s not the fact that I don’t want to tell people. This surgery is elective surgery and as such my employer wouldn’t pay me when I was off for this type of operation. I’m not ashamed of having it done, but I have a mortgage & bills to pay. Otherwise, I’d shout it from the rooftops 👍

Yep loved tried vigorously to talk me out of it. I would probably still be a 300 + lb Diabetic with a huge Ventral hernia sticking out...

On 3/14/2021 at 4:21 PM, Neensyb said:

I am 10 weeks post op and so far have had a pretty good experience, taken all the advice and been very much a rule follower. On Friday last week we went to an annual Prawn Day fundraiser and I had one weetbix and zymil milk for Breakfast with no issue. At midday I had one prawn, half a moreton bay bug (very small lobster like crustacean) and one oyster. Probably a total of 1/3 to 1/2 cup of food. I had this over a period of half an hour or more, and well after half a very small glass of rose wine.

10-15 minutes after the oyster, I felt this god-awful rush to my face, breathlessness, rapid heart rate, dizziness, shaking and wanted to roll over and pass out. I had to go outside to the medical tent and sit on the bed (after assuring them I wasn't one of the drunken arses at other tables 🙂 ) and felt just horrible with the cold sweats. One of our lovely local police officers took me home and I recovered after about two or three hours.

I've read up and it sounded more like late dumping syndrome, where the body feels a rush of sugar to the system and releases a lot of insulin, resulting in a sudden dip in blood sugars. This is supposed to happen two-three hours after a meal so can only assume it was the weekbix.

Has anyone else felt like this after having such a good run of no real bumps in the road? I sincerely hope it wasn't the seafood, but it's the first time I've tried each of these items since surgery. I have had weetbix before and wine - not together of course - with no issues. I guess I am answering my own question, seafood/shellfish very likely to be the cause.

Sigh.....

16 months out (Sleeve) Exact thing has happened to me. Last trigger an In&Out chocolate shake after a large piece of Lasagna . NO MAS !

Duping syndrome : Has anyone had dumping syndrome after glucose spike ( chocolate shake glcose 219 < last A1c 5.2 )with major glucose drop ( 54-66 ) and heart rate drop to upper 30's. Is this common with dumping . Guess I'm no longer Insulin Resistant. Thx

Off topic. Re, Duping syndrome : Has anyone had dumping syndrome after glucose spike ( chocolate shake glcose 219 < last A1c 5.2 )with major glucose drop ( 54-66 ) and heart rate drop to upper 30's. Is this common with dumping . Guess I'm no longer Insulin Resistant. Thx :)

I just tell people I spent the pandemic hiking everyday . And I did

2 minutes ago, BayougirlMrsS said:

Thanks..... lifetime journey.

Don't I know it. Take care. 😊

On 5/11/2021 at 5:08 AM, BayougirlMrsS said:

to tell or not to tell is a person's choice. I've been on both sides of the fence and for me not telling is 100% better.

WOW, still looking fantastic !

2 hours ago, HeatherE said:

Thank you. I’m threatening to eat friends, family, and coworkers. Wonder if they count as Clear Liquids (haha).

I don't know , but you may feel guilty afterwards .

On 3/10/2021 at 10:57 AM, dhall5419 said:

I used the Premier Protein shakes and thought they were delicious .and have a lot of different flavors available. Based on the paperwork I received from Pre-op, they said to use the Protein Drinks for 2 out of 3 meals. So I ate one "Real Food" following the healthy plate information they gave me. On that paper, it says you can have a little fruit (1/3c) or less with your meal.

Had my surgery yesterday and feeling great! Now I'm on a truly liquid diet (broth, Water, sugar free drinks).... looking forward to having Protein drinks again.... Best of luck on your pre-op and post op success!

At 18 months out I still have one every morning, French vanilla . lol

1 hour ago, Jnfinney said:

I am having the sleeve. The bypass was a little too invasive for me. Good luck to you!!!

Same reason for me . Sleeve over Bypass , More flexibility as to what the future might present .

24 minutes ago, Jnfinney said:

@Slownstedy I've lost about 7 pounds in the 10 days I've been on it, I do feel a little down about it, but I started at what is considered a lower weight (226 lbs).

7 pounds in the 10 days at 226 is GREAT !

3 minutes ago, HeatherE said:

I’m jealous. I only get 2 Premier Protein shakes and Clear Liquids each day for two weeks. I’m struggling!

I’m starting day 4. Lost about a pond each day since I started. Was doing 700-900 calories a day for almost two months before and I’m down 25 ponds total (and lowered my BMI below 40).

Wow ! Fantastic !

19 hours ago, Jnfinney said:

I am not allowed to have any solids, so blending fruit with mine was not an option. I got really tired of sweet stuff, so I've started having broth throughout the day and a serving of Tomato juice. However, I would check with your doctor/dietician to see what you are allowed per your plan. I'm on day 10 of my pre-op.... it definitely has been a struggle but we can do this!

How much have you lost on pre op ? I remember losing like 8 pounds in 3 days.

On 2/18/2021 at 12:05 PM, Hopefulin2021 said:

Wow that Breakfast sounds awesome! I will have to try something like that, my Breakfast usually consists of a Premier Protein shake and Water. Then lunch another shake and a strawberry or two. dinner is another Protein Shake 4 oz of lean meat and 1 cup of non starchy vegetables. Then I’ll end it with a sugar free popsicle. Suffice it to say I look forward to dinner! Lol I also drink 64 ounces of Water so I am using the bathroom a lot as well, thank god I am still working from home.

How much have you lost on the pre op so far ? How many days in ?

1 minute ago, MsMocie said:

You know what, I had some "rough" comments lately, most because I have felt so hopeless seeing all the issues and the lack of seeking information by ones own, but - this was really harsh and way down low on being empathetic. Couldn't you have formulated this a little bit different? Just a tad, (so you don't seem like our pal down in Aussie)?

No. That was a SERIOUS mistake at 2wks out. You obviously don't get it.