Miriam Poorman-Knox Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 i I have been absent for a while. I had gastric bypass surgery 3 weeks ago. I have a liver that is not healthy, and some of my eds have made it worse. So, this really was my only optiop to lose weight quickly. ThatI have lost 35lbs in 2 or more weeks. Not an easy thing to have done. When I am done losing weightI am not having any more surgery, I'll use duct tape. Had a fabulous surgeon. As usual I was very comlicated and took 33/4 hrs instead of 3/4-1hr. Day by day I get better. My potts is actually for the time being better. Don't know for how long, but will accept the break. Peace to all Miriam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldicedance Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Good luck, Miriam, as you recuperate from your gastric bypass surgery. My husband had the surgery about 3 years ago. He is doing great--lost about 140 pounds. The only problem he ran into was when he starting eatting useless carbs - like pretzels. This summer he repented and changed his ways. Per his doctor's instructions, he is only eating fruits vegetables, whole grains, and fish. His doctor told him to avoid basically white carbs (i.e., bread pasta) and anything that crawls or flies. His doctor also told him that after gb surgery your body reacts to carbs like you were diabetic as far as absorption.Advice--drink plenty of fluids and do not be tempted by anything with sugar (as you move down the road). I remember fondly and lovingly pureeing all his food.If you would like to chat with my husband about gb surgery, pleast let me know.Feel well,Lois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4cem Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Wishing you a speedy recovery and also wishing your pots symptoms remain at bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Wow, I'm very impressed. Welcome back and I hope you feel better for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie802 Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Glad to see you are back!! I hope you continue to have a good recovery and I hope the POTS symptoms stay away!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Good wishes for you having a healthier life as you move forward from this surgery.Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aprilmarie52 Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 glad to hear that you are feeling better POTs wise! I hope you have a speedy recovery and stay feeling well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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