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Inspired916 · June 2, 2014

So funny tidbit of information... My very best friend's name is Debbie!

The way you eat sounds like me except I take my Protein shakes 6oz in 3 big swigs. I have never felt "full" it just starts to hurt and then I give up eating. I probably eat about 15 grams of Protein that isn't a shake.

When you had your stricture fixed what does that mean? How did you know something was wrong? I just ask because my dr refuses to do a swallow study or anything like it.

You said you were on the low end of the spectrum may I ask your weight?I went in at 273 and am now at 231. I was obese but my dr has said not as obese as some people.

I have a morphine pump implanted to help with a pain disorder but they say the non-weight loss has nothing to do with it.

Wow I have never meant someone who gained weight like me even if it's just 2 lbs. I gained 2 lbs last week and I can't begin to tell you how much that crushed me. I have gained .8 or 1.5 but 2 lbs is awful.

I hate to say I regret this surgery because I've lost -42 but I have all the bad side effects and none of the good. I have "dumping syndrome", nausea, somedays I barley take in 400 calories. I have horrible days when I eat more than a spoonful of Pasta or rice. I was really depressed about it and my wife said to me I hate Sunday's because it's our weigh in day and your always so sad so I decided I was done being sad, mad Ect and it was time to move on. It hasn't been easy but I try to let it go because I have tried it all and nothing is working. Why bother getting that upset over something I clearly can't fix. I had the surgery to get healthier because of my pain condition and it's mKing it worse not better.

I had a complication during surgery as well he tried to blow my stomach up to the size of basketball but it wouldn't blow up bigger than the size of a volleyball they had a very hard time during surgery.

I am in the same boat with you for as little calories as I am taking in the weight should be falling off and it's not.

I really wish they had an answer because if they told me to stand on my head, do jumping jacks and drink kale smoothies all at the same time I would do it!

A little more about me I live in Fl. I have 4 dogs one pugs, one frug, a boxer mix and a chihuahua! I am married to my amazing wife and I love the water!

Have an amazing day!

Christy

Inspired916 · June 2, 2014

This was the 5th time I tried to post on here. Sorry for delay

esthor303 · June 2, 2014

So funny tidbit of information... My very best friend's name is Debbie! The way you eat sounds like me except I take my Protein shakes 6oz in 3 big swigs. I have never felt "full" it just starts to hurt and then I give up eating. I probably eat about 15 grams of Protein that isn't a shake. When you had your stricture fixed what does that mean? How did you know something was wrong? I just ask because my dr refuses to do a swallow study or anything like it. You said you were on the low end of the spectrum may I ask your weight?I went in at 273 and am now at 231. I was obese but my dr has said not as obese as some people. I have a morphine pump implanted to help with a pain disorder but they say the non-weight loss has nothing to do with it. Wow I have never meant someone who gained weight like me even if it's just 2 lbs. I gained 2 lbs last week and I can't begin to tell you how much that crushed me. I have gained .8 or 1.5 but 2 lbs is awful. I hate to say I regret this surgery because I've lost -42 but I have all the bad side effects and none of the good. I have "dumping syndrome", nausea, somedays I barley take in 400 calories. I have horrible days when I eat more than a spoonful of Pasta or rice. I was really depressed about it and my wife said to me I hate Sunday's because it's our weigh in day and your always so sad so I decided I was done being sad, mad Ect and it was time to move on. It hasn't been easy but I try to let it go because I have tried it all and nothing is working. Why bother getting that upset over something I clearly can't fix. I had the surgery to get healthier because of my pain condition and it's mKing it worse not better. I had a complication during surgery as well he tried to blow my stomach up to the size of basketball but it wouldn't blow up bigger than the size of a volleyball they had a very hard time during surgery. I am in the same boat with you for as little calories as I am taking in the weight should be falling off and it's not. I really wish they had an answer because if they told me to stand on my head, do jumping jacks and drink kale smoothies all at the same time I would do it! A little more about me I live in Fl. I have 4 dogs one pugs, one frug, a boxer mix and a chihuahua! I am married to my amazing wife and I love the water! Have an amazing day! Christy[/QUOT
I had my surgery on February 4th (RNY) (4 months ago too)...I'm only down 48 pounds.... I stopped drinking Protein Shakes 3-4 weeks after surgery...2 reasons why-> they left a very bad taste in my mouth which in turn made me feel nauseous....and 2nd...the soy that is in most of these Protein drinks have prevented me from losing weight in the past! I have hypothyroidism and learned over the years that extra added soy in my diet wasn't good at all for me....actually ended up gaining weight...years ago I learned this when I went on Jenny Craig weight loss program....my brief weight loss stopped...I started gaining weight again...felt sluggish...and found out my thyroid problem got worse! Knowing all of this...and feeling sick after drinking protein drinks...I stopped 3 weeks after surgery...my Bariatric clinic actually wants you to stop drinking the shakes after 8 weeks. So my question to you is...what kind of shakes are you drinking?... Are you having a bad reaction to all the soy that is in your diet (it's in our Bariatric Vitamins, shakes etc!). Take a look at the ingredients...do you have an under active thyroid now? I hope this is helpful!

esthor303 · June 2, 2014

I had my surgery on February 4th (RNY) (4 months ago too)...I'm only down 48 pounds.... I stopped drinking Protein Shakes 3-4 weeks after surgery...2 reasons why-> they left a very bad taste in my mouth which in turn made me feel nauseous....and 2nd...the soy that is in most of these Protein Drinks have prevented me from losing weight in the past! I have hypothyroidism and learned over the years that extra added soy in my diet wasn't good at all for me....actually ended up gaining weight...years ago I learned this when I went on Jenny Craig weight loss program....my brief weight loss stopped...I started gaining weight again...felt sluggish...and found out my thyroid problem got worse! Knowing all of this...and feeling sick after drinking Protein drinks...I stopped 3 weeks after surgery...my Bariatric clinic actually wants you to stop drinking the shakes after 8 weeks. So my question to you is...what kind of shakes are you drinking?... Are you having a bad reaction to all the soy that is in your diet (it's in our Bariatric Vitamins, shakes etc!). Take a look at the ingredients...do you have an under active thyroid now? I hope this is helpful!

Inspired916 · June 3, 2014

I drink and take Baratric fusion shakes and Vitamins. I haven't seemed to have a bad reaction but I will check the ingredients. My dr wants me to drink them because it's the only way I get protien most of the days. I do have thyroid issues but I am on Synthroid so it should underdcontrol. Did you have any issues during or right after the surgery?

lil883csporty · June 3, 2014

That's funny that your best friend's name is Debbie. What a coincidence.

A stricture is when scar tissue or inflammation narrows the connection between the stomach and intestine. The opening narrowed so much that food was unable to pass. I had take a Tylenol that I had split in two and I ended up in the ER. The pain was a 10/10, worse pain that I have experienced in my life. I have a high pain threshold and this almost knocked me to my knees. With the pain I was having severe nausea and vomiting, sweating and an overall horrible feeling. The second time it sent me to ER (4 days later), I had tried to eat spaghetti, which I had tolerated before. After 2-3 small swallows, the pain started 15 minutes later. Then it progressed to a 9/10. The surgeon performed an endoscopy and used a balloon to open the opening to more than twice the original size. This was a couple of weeks ago and yesterday was my first pain free day after eating or drinking my Protein...YIPPEE!!

The Protein that I use is powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury. I did check the ingredients and it does have soy. Since I am just now eating "real" food in very small amounts, I am very hesitant to stop the Protein drinks because I will not be able to consume enough protein for an adequate maintenance. I "WISH" I could drink my protein in three big swigs. lol It takes me 20-30 minutes to drink it because I would either get discomfort or nausea if I consumed it too quickly. I like this protein company since they produce medical grade protein. As for my thyroid, I had problems with it years ago. I may ask for my doc to check it then next time I have blood drawn.

My post RNY weight was 203 and I am now at 163. This past week, I have not lost any weight. It has been up and down all week with a result to only equal what I weighed the previous week. Having not been able to tolerate much food for the last three weeks. I thought I would have lost more. :unsure:

A little about me...I live in Wyoming. I have been married for 23 years. I have two wonderful boys, ages 16 & 20. I also have two crazy dogs, a Siberian Husky and a Weimaraner. I am more of a cold weather kinda of gal but I don't mind the beach/hot weather if it is for a vacation.

As for your comment about a "standing on your heads, doing jumping jacks while drinking a "kale smoothie"...ummm, no thanks! lol

Thanks for all of the input ladies. It makes all of this easier to deal with.

Edited June 3, 2014 by lil883csporty

Inspired916 · July 9, 2014

Here's an update....

The last 8 weeks I lost 3 pounds.... 3 pounds! I do cardio 3 times a week, walk 4-5 miles a day, and weights/abs 3 times a week I get about 40-50 grams of Protein in a day and about 500 calories. The newest development is that my estrogen and progesterone levels are almost none existence... How can someone who is busting her butt physically, working out everyday, eating the right things, yet not losing any weight... any help would be great... I just feel insane... Tomorrow is a endoscopy I've been begging for over the last 7 months. Any one else doing better or worse? I am so tired of being so sad. How do I loose weight now if exercise and diet isn't working.How do I get better and loose weight if nothing is working. ....

lil883csporty · July 9, 2014

I'm so sorry to hear that you are having such a difficult time with all of this. Have they done a complete blood workup on you? There seems to be something medical going on with you. Low hormonal levels can play a part in the difficulties associated with weight loss. What is their solution for hormone replacement? They may need to send you to a specialist. Why are they opting to perform an endoscopy? Sometimes life throws us for a loop and we have to adapt..hang in there! I know it is easier said than done but remember that you have a support system here.