Don’t believe everything you hear...
Hey Girl... As life does, a world of things have changed since I last posted. I know all of you can relate. It's true... no matter how we argue with it, nothing stays the same, This Too Shall Pass. Currently, I am really struggling to recover from a left knee replacement (june 12), had the left hip done (feb 22) and sailed through that. Am having a totally unexpected issue with range of motion, something that i've never experienced in joint replacement. I am so disappointed. I thought I would be back at work by now... and if something doesn't give, i'll be on the street. And secondarily, I thought I Would be riding by the end of July and that is simply not going to happen unless the universe is giving out miracles this week.
I can completely relate to issues with a provider. I moved to eastern TN a year ago and almost all the bariatric methods have centered around the sleeve. Can't relate. Had an RNY in April 2015 by ALSA bariatric group in Fresno, CA, one of the best teaching bariatric centers in that part of the country where Drs teach other Drs worldwide. Do I miss them? like crazy. If they were remotely closer, I would travel. I am at the point of an annual visit. Something to think about. It's not like you have to be there every week. Search for a source in a metropolitan area close to you. As far as the vitamin issues, I would start doing my own research and strip down to the base metal and build up.... whatever I had been doing that wasn't working, I would do different. Like, I would start getting 20 a minimum of 20 minutes of sunshine every day the weather allowed for me for the natural bit D that you cannot be denied you and then do something totally different around the liquid calcium. I have been using Wellessee liquid that I get from Walmart (best price and free shipping over $50. I also DO NOT shop the center of my market. Real food only, no processed anything, which means outside perimeter of the store. If you truly start reading labels you will see all kinds of crap that you don't want to eat... don't recognize it on the label, don't eat it. Pretty simple. I also got stuck on eating high level protein with greek yoghurt when I was first home from the hosp and it stuck. I bought an instant pot and make my own and saved myself about $60 a month and started drinking things like blue diamond cashew almond blend unsweetened vanilla milk. It's fabulous and makes the worlds best base for protein drinks. Which B12 are you using? There are a zillion out there. Most that I found were amazingly difficult to dissolve until I stumbled onto Unjury.com They have a whole line of Bariatric centered chewable and I really like their fast acting b12. Is this a lot of work? Yep. Pain in the ass? Yep. Are you an amazing, miraculous being that is spirit filled and worthy of only the best the world can give? Yep. Don't let anything but fear and common sense hold you back!
When is your endoscopy?
See, this is why you are my friend... always reminding me of the things that I already knew but forgot. Trader Joes. Of course. Please be sure to try the Blue Diamond Almond Cashew blend. It's the best ever I think.
Are you familiar with Living Beautifully by Pema Chodron?
She nailed it with the ambiguity of being human. We buy into the idea that life SHOULD go along smoothly.... a relative flat line sort of... Funny how it doesn't work that way. But she truly is a sage.
Hi Victoria! Sorry we aren't as responsive as we could be here, but Diane and I do resurface ... eventually. So, 15 years out. What does that look like in comparison to say 3 years out. Does it change? Level? Present new problems?
Sorry you're having all the issues. I had a bout myself of anemia.... took me totally by surprise. Had a couple of infusions and changed the way that I eat. More power greens....every day if I possibly can and upped the colored everything.... real fruit juices... berry, grape ... more peppers and cabbages. Real food is the answer for me rather than depending on supplements to do it all.... I still take me and know that I will take them forever, but I put things in my body today that I know it needs and I don't eat any junk of any kind. That has helped the most.
I would like to know about the supplements you get from TJ
Hi, I had my surgery in May 2004. I was 34, had a unplanned baby at 36 and the day I turned 38 my husband passed away. I weighed 252 pounds day of surgery got down to 150. My goal weight was 130. After my husband passed the weight slowly creep up. Highest I’ve got was 194. Back down to 183. I’d love to lose back to 150. I’ve had a lot of health problems. I still see my surgeon yearly, I have low ferritin I get iron infusions for. Feel free to message me. I’m new here.
Welcome Honeybee. I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. I can only imagine how difficult it's been. I'm sure between that great loss and raising a child on your own, it's been nearly impossible to focus on yourself. It's great to hear that you still see your surgeon annually. I wish you all the best as you try to get back down to your low weight. Tomorrow is my 7 month surgerversary so I don't have much advice to give to a veteran like yourself but we're here for support!
I am new and have the same issue.Had my roux en y about 10 years ago and have seen my weight creeping up.I am going to do the 5 day pouch test starting monday.Ill let you know how it goes.
