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yorkshirelass74
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I thought about the sleeve before the band for the malabsorption, but my surgeon said that the bypass would be better for me, and i trusted him, he said he would do a sleeve if when i get on the operating table and a bypass wasnt possible, but all went fine.
The idea of taking tablets (even though they are only multivitamins) for the rest of my life bothered me, but apparently you still have to take them with a sleeve. My bariatric nurse said that the malabsorption works both ways though, we only get 30% of nutrients from our food, but we also only absorb 30% of the calories too.
Do your research Kelly (when your not dodging spiders) if you go informed, and you understand all procedures, i am sure your surgeon will be able to recommend op would be best for you.
xxx
The idea of taking tablets (even though they are only multivitamins) for the rest of my life bothered me, but apparently you still have to take them with a sleeve. My bariatric nurse said that the malabsorption works both ways though, we only get 30% of nutrients from our food, but we also only absorb 30% of the calories too.
Do your research Kelly (when your not dodging spiders) if you go informed, and you understand all procedures, i am sure your surgeon will be able to recommend op would be best for you.
xxx
I am thinking the same way as Kelly right now Mona... on the brink of asking many questions about the two options you have mentioned... isn't it funny how you change your options once you start exploring things further... I am learning so much day by day and sincerest thanks xxx
yorkshirelass74
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Its true, nothing is ever as it seems when you start looking in to stuff.
The amount of people now that ask "do you ever feel hungry now?" is unreal! i am sick of telling them, yes i still feel hungry, yes i still crave foods and without fail they say
"oh i thought you had it and then never felt hungry again"
I WISH!!
tiarasandtantrums
Kia Kaha
I've not felt hungry once since the surgery. I know that my hunger may come back, which is why I'm trying to make sure that I get into good habits now xx
novamay
Born Free
Hi Kelly, I can't answer your hypo question from the POV of a post opper, but can as a diabetic. I get hypos if I don't eat, eg if I skip breakie, lunch or supper (have them early morning if I don't have supper!) However, anyone can have a hypo as blood sugar can drop naturally from either not eating regular meals, or from over-exercising, exhaustion, heat, etc - any activity that burns sugar.
From what I've read on the forum I think that hypos post op are probably caused by eating sugary or carby foods; the body produces a massive amount of insulin in response to cope with the sugar that's been ingested, leading to a drop in overall blood sugar. But could possibly be due to only being able to eat very small amounts of food at any one time, when previously the body's been used to larger amounts... I would imagine that post op if I'm still diabetic I will need to keep a close eye on my sugar levels and have small amounts of slow releasing carbs along with the protein... hope this makes sense and I've picked up the info correctly!
From what I've read on the forum I think that hypos post op are probably caused by eating sugary or carby foods; the body produces a massive amount of insulin in response to cope with the sugar that's been ingested, leading to a drop in overall blood sugar. But could possibly be due to only being able to eat very small amounts of food at any one time, when previously the body's been used to larger amounts... I would imagine that post op if I'm still diabetic I will need to keep a close eye on my sugar levels and have small amounts of slow releasing carbs along with the protein... hope this makes sense and I've picked up the info correctly!
You have done so well Mixxy, I can understand what you are saying about exercise...
I've never been sporty... had a job that didn't physically demand... and I let the pounds pile on!
I have started in the last month with toning tables, trying to help myself pre op and also the Wii fit... I shall want to lose some more before I 'go public' with my wobbly bits... but it would be really good to be able to feel comfy in a swimming costume again and head off to the baths regularly! xxx
I've never been sporty... had a job that didn't physically demand... and I let the pounds pile on!
I have started in the last month with toning tables, trying to help myself pre op and also the Wii fit... I shall want to lose some more before I 'go public' with my wobbly bits... but it would be really good to be able to feel comfy in a swimming costume again and head off to the baths regularly! xxx
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