3 weeks post-revision and terrified

[LG202108 2]

I had RNY in 2007, went from 325 to 170 and kept if off for 11 years, which felt awesome. When I had my baby (225 lbs) I just never took the baby weight off, got lax and gained a 50 lbs of weight on top of that. I had a revision to the bypass to reduce my stomach size and really want to get below 200lbs again. So far am down to 255 from 275 day of surgery but am struggling with weakness. Eating soft foods now and hovering below 600 calories a day with 30 minutes of walking. Should I be eating less? Exercising more? I forget everything I did in 2007 to be successful and am still in shock that I’m back here again. Thank you.

Edited September 5, 2021 by LG202108
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[Butterflyeffect 122]

I am assuming you are only a few weeks out from surgery (sorry couldn’t see your surgery date anywhere), in which case I felt weak and dizzy until I was able to eat between 600 to 700 calories a day, but I was told by my doctor not to exercise, except for walking, until the 3 month mark.

Your body is still healing and just needs time. As you can eat more, it should get better.

The only advice I can give is to track everything you are eating, if you aren’t already, to make sure you are getting enough Protein, hitting your Water target and taking your Vitamins.

Good luck and look forward to hearing about your revision journey.

[elp93 26]

You are doing fine. In the beginning you are going to feel weak and dizzy. Try sugar free electrolyte drinks or I like hilyte drops for electrolytes. Also make sure you are getting your Protein in. The calories will come up naturally when you can eat a little more

[Sunnyway 345]

Focus on getting your fluids and Protein, not on calories. Do what you can without obsessing. Your calories and energy will follow as you are gradually able to tolerate more. Don't try to do anything more than walking (as tolerated) for the time being.

[learn2cook 617]

On 09/05/2021 at 17:50, LG202108 said:

I had RNY in 2007, went from 325 to 170 and kept if off for 11 years, which felt awesome. When I had my baby (225 lbs) I just never took the baby weight off, got lax and gained a 50 lbs of weight on top of that. I had a revision to the bypass to reduce my stomach size and really want to get below 200lbs again. So far am down to 255 from 275 day of surgery but am struggling with weakness. Eating soft foods now and hovering below 600 calories a day with 30 minutes of walking. Should I be eating less? Exercising more? I forget everything I did in 2007 to be successful and am still in shock that I’m back here again. Thank you.

Congratulations on your revision! I’m 4 weeks out from RNY. I was getting dizzy and tired during my long days at work. I found eating more often helped a lot. My sweet spot seems to be 70-90 grams Protein and 700-900 calories. My job is so active that I just exercise 15 minutes right now, and that’s only because I feel ready. You may find a different sweet spot for yourself. Be patient and keep trying to find what works for you.

Now, if I could get “regular “ again…