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That is interesting. Are you hypo? I've never heard of taking thyroid meds solely because of nodules. Nodules in and of themselves are not bad and they grow so slowly (years). If they get large enough, a fine needle biopsy is done and most of the time turn out benign. There is cardiovascular danger to taking too much thyroid medication...particularly if the person is not hypo.
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Whole milk is "regular milk" It's "whole milkfat". If I drink cows milk it's also 1 to 2%. I like whole milk sometimes, but it's just way too fatty, and skim is nasty to me. I bought some of the Silk soy milk and thought it was alright. I'm going to try some other brands, and checkout the Ricemilk as well. And yes, Hypo-thyroid is the one you have, where your thyroid is slower... hyper is fast... like a hyper little kid . But see what your doc says? *edited for typos*
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My nutritionist said the same amount (actually she said 1300!!) and then I told my DR and he said NO WAY THAT WRONG. So Id go by the Dr over ab nutritionist. He said that for the next six months should stay between 500-700 and if I find I am exercising A LOT then maybe 800-900 max so I think your calories are way too high. My surgery was 9/4 and Im at around 600 average but some days Im in the 400s others im in closer to 700 and i am working out about 4 days a week. I am hypo as well so I think we just lose slower because of that but I dont even know how i Could get in 1200 a day unless i ate all day long. My Dr said 1200/day Once i reach maintenance.
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What's eating like 2+ years out?
Wallflower7522 replied to Roux-en-McClanahan's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
3 years out. I feel like I eat small to normal size meals now. I still take a long time to eat a meal and usually just take leftovers home and eat in "chapters" as my other WLS friends say. The amount of restriction varies, sometimes I can only get down a few bites and sometimes I can eat almost a full meal. I've only had actual dumping once or twice. If I eat a few bites too much or something too carb heavy I will feel a little bit sick for maybe half an hour. It's nothing serious, but it's enough to make me think twice about taking that last bite of something. My biggest challenge is protein intake and blood sugar management. I don't eat meat much anymore, so I try to eat a lot of legumes. I have some instances of hypoglycemia and I have more frequent occurrences of reactive hypoglycemia after I eat. My body still makes too much insulin and drops my blood sugar. I keep a lot of juice boxes and small snacks around. -
@@RJrocks Hmmm. there must be actual science but not sure of where to point you to reference info. My dr. said it, people here say it, etc. There is a window of time that is called the Honeymoon period where, no matter what you do, you seem to lose weight. You just have to make sure to keep following the program because you need to create good habits that will carry you through when the magic stops. And it stops. Not necessarily completely but, yes, the old struggle appears. The hunger hormone seems to get reactivated and, as my doctor says, it can be a real beast! Especially because we aren't all expecting it. But it does come back Big time!
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How can I convince my husband to consider weight loss surgery?
Beni replied to steph1281's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
If he is the kind of guy that shots you down before any real conversation gets underway, consider a letter. Write down all your feelings towards him first and why you are worried. Add statistics and anything you think may get through to him. End with how you would love to support him through the process (weight loss or bariatric surgery) towards a healthier him. Also, make sure he has sometime to read it and ponder about it. Not just an hour. Sometimes it's hard to get all your feelings out in a conversation before his reaction makes be reactive causing the whole thing to spiral into an unproductive conversation. Good luck, raising the issue is the right thing to do. -
Hypothyroidism and gastric bypass surgery
Soon2bFit21 replied to Castrad01's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I am hypo and have PCOS. So far I am 3 weeks post surgery and down a little over 27lb. Prior to surgery, the only way I was able to drop any weight at all was to starve myself to the point where I would fast for a day a week. The pre op diet my Nutritionist put me on made me GAIN weight despite my pleas that it was not working. Per my insurance I was not allowed to go over my starting weight for a 6 month period. The frustration and restriction for so long was horrible. Now, it feels like I am finally free! Keep in mind that everyone’s bodies react differently to surgery. If you are on thyroid meds, be sure not to take within two hours of iron or calcium supplements, and 4 hours of antacids, otherwise they will not be absorbed correctly. I would also highly recommend follow up labs for thyroid at 2 months post op to see how your hormones are responding. -
Symotoms Of A Leak?!?!
Lisa's Hope replied to bella143's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks so much. I do plan to do exactly what the Dr tells me to do. I really need to do this. I was scheduled to do surgery in 2008 and at the last minute my thyroid test came back Hyperthyroid. I had been having issues with my heart rate and BP going up but not much weight loss. The Drs couldn't believe I had Hyper thyroidism (Graves Disease) and not hypo since I was a big girl. I had to have it ablated with radiation and now I'm on meds the rest of my life for HYPO thyroidism. After having it ablated, I gained another 50 pounds. I'm devastated by the weight gain and I just can't lose on my own. This really is my last option. I keep praying for GOD's guidance and I have to have faith that whatever happens God is in control. Thank you for your comments. It helps alot. -
Hypothyroidism and gastric bypass surgery
sabney18 replied to Castrad01's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I was diagnosed hypo back in 2014 when my daughter turned 3 months old. I haven’t had my 100mcg of Levo since surgery 11/16/20. I struggled to eat and drink for the first 6 weeks or so, and adding ground up pills was even worse. It made me so sick. So when i asked my doctor for a thyroid panel around 9w post op (since my surgeon didn’t) they discovered that i most likely have hashimoto’s. I had an ultrasound done and it showed that i was riddled with nodules, goiters on both sides, and possibly an adenemoa on my left side. I’m finally seeing an endocrinologist but it will be the end of March before i get in. We are limited in specialists in my area so i have to wait or go to the bigger town 2 hours away. my TSH has gotten much better since surgery, though. So I’m just thankful for that because it could be way worse! I’m down exactly 40lbs today and an 12w post op. Hopefully things get better for me. Oddly i feel normal. I used to be so tired before surgery so I’m happy that I’m not exhausted 24/7. 🤣 -
Finally ate at a restaurant today!
JulieNOLA replied to JulieNOLA's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I haven't eaten any of the Jello mousse either. Was just sharing the recipe. But I am equally terrified of dumping syndrome! Nothing is worth that feeling in my book! But, with this mousse being very low fat & sugar free it's a nice option. I have many diabetics in my family and instead of cakes for birthdays, we typically have fresh fruit and the jello mouse as options. I actually have low blood sugar - reactive hypoglycemia. So, I kind of know what dumping feels like. Don't ever want to do that to myself intentionally! I wish you luck with your surgery! I'm thrilled I had it done! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
what's the deal w soda? can i ever have it again?
RJ'S/beginning replied to Jeffrey Eliot's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
It expands your stomach and since we have little room it can cause some serious issues. Also it is a big red flag as there is no nutritional value to it at all and pushes the need for artificial sugars or the refined sugar to the extreme. My nut told me that if she sees a patient who drinks soda of any kind it means they are doomed. I took that seriously. I do not drink soda of any kind. Others can handle it. Me nope, and now that I have hypoglycemia (reactive) It is no longer even a thought. -
LMFAO, these are bringing back memories. Remember Hypo or Hyper shirts? I vcant remember what they were called but the heat from your hands or pits or something changed the color of the shirt. Like a mood shirt. Good times.....good times....
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I just want to vent frustrations
Kat817 replied to inbandpersuit's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Without a doubt, if you choose to go to a Dr. outside the US, make your arrangements ahead of time. Not all surgeons in Mexico are out to screw you over, same as not all in the US are upstanding! So with that in mind, plan accordingly. My Mexican surgeon insisted before he banded me that I have follow up care closer to me. He helped me arrange that with the surgeon I would have used had insurance come through---he has done my fills without issue of my being banded in Mexico. Many will simply because that is where they were proctored in the procedure. Where I live there is no close Dr. dealing with bands, so even the one I found and use is over 6 hours away one way. So my surgeon also ask me to contact my local ER and find out about emergency unfills. They would not even talk to me, they did not refuse, they just blanket stated they could handle it. Well I knew from this board that is not always true. So I contacted my former oncologist, and they are adept at accessing ports, and he agreed to both speak with my surgeon in Mexico and provide an emergency unfill should I ever need it. Taking off blindly to have surgery with no details for aftercare is not something anyone should do....but it can be dealt with responsibly. One of my surgeons things he does is the morning you leave the hospital, you have a swallow test done under fluoro, so you get to see your band in place and working---and he gives you a copy of those X rays---for you to have if you go to another Dr. Some surgeons or Dr.s will see no one other than patients they have done. That includes patients banded in the US that have moved. So you do need to do some prep work before hand. My mantra to my kids was always to be proactive rather than reactive----it fits here too! Kat -
Help I cheated on preop diet.
Edee Formell replied to Edee Formell's topic in Pre-op Diets and Questions
Yeah I thought it would be okay for the steamed vegetables because I love them but then the nutritionist is like no absolutely nothing so I feel like they don’t really understand the reactive hypoglycemia and the terrible nausea. -
No regrets whatsoever. Even while I was readmitted to the hospital after being home 6 days. Had an infection which caused my body to created a reactive Fluid which collected around my left lung (plural effusion). Spent 2 weeks on med-surg unit and then a week in physical rehab (3 weeks total in hospital). I was the minute exception who had a post-surgical complication. Still no regrets
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What to do when dumping?
KimTriesRNY replied to aferrenberg's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
There are two types of dumping, and late dumping is usually also referred to as reactive hypoglycemia. I wouldn’t recommend riding out a blood sugar of 35 or so. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dumping-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20371915 -
Typically with reactive hypoglycemia, or even hypoglycemia for that matter, you would feel very shaky, racing heartbeat, you may be sweaty, and nauseous all before passing out. Typically you do not just faint. That could be blood pressure. But also I would think you would feel dizzy or lightheaded from low blood pressure. I hope whatever is going on you find out what is going on and it is dealt with.
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Reactive Hypoglycemia?
VSGAnn2014 replied to axlr8n's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I know only what I've read -- this condition afflicts some RNY patients (as I recall, it was in the double digit percent of patients) and also to some but fewer sleeved patients (single digit percent). I don't recall the numbers - sorry. As I recall, when it appears, it seems to be a major pain in the ass and is addressed to some extent by eating certain food combinations throughout the day -- not at the "grazing" level, but just strategic snacking. I've read several research studies on this condition. Here are a couple I remember finding earlier: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3190577/ http://spectrum.diabetesjournals.org/content/25/4/217.full That's all I got. P.S. Of course, this may NOT be reactive hypoglycemia, but something else, including some kind of bug. But I knowyou'll let an M.D. diagnose what's going on with you. Best wishes. -
It looks like us Hypo's lose weight at a slower rate then normal. This is good to know so that I don't get frustrated. Thanks, you all have been a big help.
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I know someone through a WLS support group who developed reactive hypoglycemia after surgery. I think the best bet is to check in with your doctor. Good luck!
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What to do when dumping?
KimTriesRNY replied to aferrenberg's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
If you are getting late dumping...or reactive hypoglycemia, keep something quick on hand to raise your blood sugar. I keep fairlife chocolate milk in my fridge. It is higher in sugar and carbs but also has some protein in it. I drink it as soon as I start getting heavy sweats, which is my first sign of low blood sugar. Once I drink some I feel better in 15 minutes. -
ok dumb ? what does pb stand for???
donali replied to nygrl's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Natalie - A PB is the result of the stoma or the entrance to the stoma getting clogged so that the pouch above the band does not empty. Stoma=the passage way between the pouch and your lower stomach. When something gets lodged in the stoma, or blocks the entrance to the stoma, food, Water and saliva start backing up in the pouch. If the obstruction doesn't get moved, eventually all the stuff you swallowed backs up into your esophogus and then your body reactively throws it back up. Usually the quick return of your pouch contents is considered a PB. Heaving repeatedly is considered more as vomiting, but in actuality both are technically vomiting. Chewing well and eating slowly helps eliminate the risk of blocking the stoma, but certain foods can recombine in your pouch and effectively make a thick paste/glue which doesn't easily pass through the stoma. Those types of foods are generally breads, rice, potatos and Pasta. Hope this helps... -
Heavy lifting, blood sugar issues and Reset 3 yrs post VSG
mi75 replied to mi75's topic in Fitness & Exercise
In reply to above, I'm a NP and have never had history of hypos during workouts. My feeling of hypo post VSG comes with typical symptoms of shakiness, foggy brain, slowed speech, etc. All very typical. I will definitely consider this option. thanks! -
Heavy lifting, blood sugar issues and Reset 3 yrs post VSG
Healthy_life2 replied to mi75's topic in Fitness & Exercise
Give yourself credit for getting back on the horse and putting the focus on your health! We all start out with a basic lifting plan and progress. Weight loss and muscle gains do not happen overnight. Your goal right now is weight loss....right? Did your dietician give you a calorie and protein goal to hit? You will still eat according to your dieticians high protein plan. Weight lifters eat a diet to shred (lose weight to expose muscle) You can't eat a weightlifters bulking diet to gain muscle and expect weight loss. Get fit in the gym lose weight in the kitchen. One pound of muscle burns 50 calories. You are still going to gain strength and build muscle with time. Hypoglycemia is manageable. Get diagnosed and prescribed glucose testing kit. Keep track of your low blood sugars. You will sit down with your dietician and make adjustments to keep your glucose levels in check (I am three years out. I'm a type one diabetic. I have reactive hypoglycemia after surgery) I lift and distance run. I eat protein before and after the gym. I keep healthy snacks in my gym bag. I only eat them if my blood sugar drops below 70, You can reach your dream!!!! Build into a fitness bad ass! -
Insulin Resistant and PCOS - 1st month post surgery and not losing weight
rodeomom969 replied to N.Ahmed's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Sorry you have been having some problems. Here in the U.S. we are required to have a lot of blood work done before surgery. This includes thyroid tests to make sure our thyroid is working properly. I was prescribed thyroid medicine 2 years ago (I don't remember if I was hypo or hyper) anyway, I hadn't been taking that medication and when I went for my recent test my thyroid was fine. I hope you get leveled out and start seeing the weight loss you are hoping for.
