Hi there...a week shy of 5 months post op RNY....down almost 80lbs.

I will admit I am not taking my vitamins, water or protein like I should. I know...what a dumb f**k I am. I know. But I have started to take my liquid vitamins and my protein but did bad with water this week leading me to be SO constipated from Monday to today. All in all everything cleared out and I thought I was okay but the last couple of days I've been feeli my a sort of nauseas feeling and almost like indigestion but not fully since RNY...almost like a thick grease feeling in my throat. This is after I made and had about 3 oz of home made pulled pork.

Since I am losing regularly I've been eating a keto inspired diet (including steak and bacon) am I wrong for this?

I am going to make an appointment with my doctor but I'm leaving for Disney in 1 week...shoukd I just take the rest of the proposed prescription? Is it all lack of water?

Please help, I'm nervous and d ont really want to see my doctor and have him tell me I'm failing

Thank you

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I think getting the vitamins and water under control longterm is extremely important. Protein you can get from food (and you mention eating lots of meat, so thats a good protein source). But long term malnutrition and anemia are serious concerns.

Is it possible youre overeating and stretching the pouch ? Maybe more frequent smaller meals or that kind of thing could help. Eitherway its probably a good idea to see your surgeon, afterall theyre there to help you

Perhaps too much fat in your diet?

Perhaps too much fat in your diet?

Thank you both for responding with great points!@sleevedreamer, yesterday I came upon the concept of too much fat and I believe this has a lot to do with it (bacon, pulled pork etc) has this happened to you personally? I will heed both of these advices and plan on making a Dr. Appt after I get back from Disney

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12 hours ago, lf1227 said:

I've been eating a keto inspired diet (including steak and bacon) am I wrong for this?

yes.

yes.

Okay, do you have time to elaborate? I've seen that many people go keto here post op and my surgeon never spoke against it. Not questioning you but if you have some feed back i want it.

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High fat diets can cause distress for RNY patients (i.e. Dumping). You may want to try eating more lean proteins and cutting back on the high fat meats (bacon, pulled pork, etc). I really didn't start eating those until I was 8 months out and only in small amounts. Also, letting your stomach go totally empty can cause some distress I've found. My NUT has her patients eating 5 mini-meals a day consisting of 3-4 oz protein, a multigrain or fruit serving (2 each daily, not eaten at the same meal) and green veggies. Also 3 good fats daily (1oz nuts, olive oil, avocado, etc) And drink your water or other non-calorie/non-caffeine drink - 64oz a day. Water is so important to keeping constipation at bay.

2 hours ago, lf1227 said:

Thank you both for responding with great points!@sleevedreamer, yesterday I came upon the concept of too much fat and I believe this has a lot to do with it (bacon, pulled pork etc) has this happened to you personally? I will heed both of these advices and plan on making a Dr. Appt after I get back from Disney

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I eat occasional piece of uncured Petersons bacon. But a lot of it or daily would be too much fat IMO. Too much fat causes distress on your pouch, but you still need good fats for balance like buts, olive oil, and avocado is q great healthy fat. You need to introduce healthy protein into your diet while you get back on track. I eat a lot of cheese and turkey deli meat with avocado. I eat a lot of cottage cheese from Trader Joe's (it is the creamiest I have found and I live it). It won't take you long to get back on track. Just do it! You will get used to the healthy foods quickly. GOod luck!

Edited August 28, 20178 yr by SleeveDreamer