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Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.
I was hearing some stuff about people who are so elated in the early stages post-op cuz of all the weight loss and new energy but then down the road, as time passes, they start suffering the consequences of the surgery (like 5 years out)... malabsorption problems, reactive hypoglycemia, etc. Has anyone else heard this or can you speak from experience? Thanks, Donna
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Low blood sugar is common for long term post-ops. But by the time you get there it is no big deal. It will just be a matter of keeping something in your purse for "just in case"
Those that suffer from the malabsorption problems are the ones who don't get blood work done regularly and adjust accordingly!
They are also the ones who want to change the rules and use supplements we know won't work for us, like using the calcium carbonate instead of the calcium citrate!
The link for my Graduate group is:-
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG/
If you aren't more then a year out, you cannot post here tho. this is a place for grads to discuss the things they need to. Us Newbies have hundreds of places to post! We are welcome to lurk and learn by reading tho!
Enjoy!
God Bless!
Janelle
I was severely anemic about a year out but just changed my diet (supplements were giving me horrible constipation). But I eat very healthy (lots of fish, fresh veggies and a balance of carbs like brown rice/risotto/wheat pasta) and a little sugar treats here and there.
Make sure you get some exercise in - you don't need to work out 3 hours a day 5 days a week but you need to keep active. I do a lot of different things casue I get bored very easily.
And as always, I will remind anyone having this surgery - if you do not address the mental issues why you eat and why you needed this surgery in the first place, you might as well not waste your time, money and energy. Obesity and food addiction is not only a physical issue - it is a mental issue so if you only take care of 1/2 of it, you only have 1/2 a chance of being successful. I went through a 90 day inpatient treatment for food addiction/binging two years after surgery.).
Just being on this site and asking the questions is a great way to start! I wish you all the success in the world!
xoxo
Kylie