POSTED UNDER Gastric Bypass Reviews
28 Years Old T1D, Comorbidities + Too Many Meds.
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4 months post
The big 5-0!
MBNC88March 6, 2018
WORTH IT
I just recently hit the big 50lbs loss marker! The horrendous weather has helped since I’ve had to shovel often just so that I can go to he gym. Haven’t had any issues with dumping, eating, or getting in my liquids. I have been busy getting used to my Medtronic 670g insulin pump. It’s an amazing machine, but I’m still figuring it out. The photos are from just before I hit the 50lbs loss mark.
UPDATED FROM MBNC88
3 months post
Random tidbit
MBNC88February 9, 2018
I’ve decided that when people who I’m not close with ask me about how I lost weight, my response will be “Tide Pods”. I’m not ashamed of having the surgery or afraid of judgment. I just think that telling people my Tide Pods diet is my weight loss secret is hilarious!
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jrjohnso
February 9, 2018
Sounds like you are on a journey. Question for you? I am in the first stages (deciding which surgery to do). My concern is taking one quality of life away (eating what you want) and eliminating that and it won't help me. I am not a binge eater...if anything I don't eat 3 times a day as work keeps me busy. I eat plenty of fruits and veggies. I am not a sweet eater although I occasionally will get a cookie when my wife actually bakes them. I am 48, BMI 39.7, 6ft, had a lamenectomy (back surgery), plantars facaitis, high blood pressure....and worst of all, i like my beer. Any pointers you can give? By the way, thanks for posting.
MBNC88
February 9, 2018
Undergoing a gastric bypass has been easily one of the best decisions I have ever made for my health. I too was concerned about what I would be able to eat post surgery. I have found that the diet once you have completely recovered from surgery isn’t as daunting as it may seem. Your portions will definitely be different, but having a smaller stomach makes the new portions filling. Another concern may people have is getting in enough liquids. I drank like a fish before the surgery & still do now, so the liquid requirements aren’t a problem for me. As for beer & alcohol, I have no frame of reference since I’m not at a point where I can attempt to drink. My pointers would be to look at the RNY, because it’s reversible if it doesn’t work out. Also don’t worry about being eating, as difficult as that may sound. I still get to enjoy meals that I loved, there are just smaller & more protein focused. The health benefits of a gastric bypass are so worth it!
jrjohnso
February 10, 2018
That is awesome information. Thank you! So after your surgery, how long after could you actually exercise? And did you have issues with loose skin? I know I can get a lot of this information on line, through doctors etc, but it is nice and helpful to get some insights from a live person.
MBNC88
February 10, 2018
I began exercising about 2 months after the surgery. The first time I hit the gym, I felt great. The next day I felt like a truck had hit, but in a good way. In the way a good work out would leave you to feel. I don’t have any loose skin, but at the same time my BMI was just high enough to qualify for the surgery. I guess the loose skin issue depends upon how big you are. Some of the other people that I know that have undergone a bariatric procedure don’t have loose skin issues.
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3 months post
Met with my endocrinologist today!
MBNC88February 7, 2018
I met with my endocrinologist for the first time since undergoing my RNY. She was incredibly impressed with how my diabetes has been. My a1c was 6.5 & I weighed in at 176 weighing jeans & sweaters, so I’m guessing that I’m about 170-173. My endo decided that I needed to reduce my basal rates from 39.6 units a day to 36 units a day.
But ... that’s not all.....
I FINALLY GOT THE MEDTRONIC 670G INSULIN PUMP!!!
I started wearing it today. I’m not using the auto mode (the mode which automatically corrects your blood sugars every 5 minutes) yet. You have to wear the pump & sensor for about two weeks for the algorithms to pick up your body’s natural blood sugar flow. So in two weeks I’ll be ale to use the 670g to its fullest capabilities. With even tighter control over my T1D, I’ll be able to lose weight even easier!
But ... that’s not all.....
I FINALLY GOT THE MEDTRONIC 670G INSULIN PUMP!!!
I started wearing it today. I’m not using the auto mode (the mode which automatically corrects your blood sugars every 5 minutes) yet. You have to wear the pump & sensor for about two weeks for the algorithms to pick up your body’s natural blood sugar flow. So in two weeks I’ll be ale to use the 670g to its fullest capabilities. With even tighter control over my T1D, I’ll be able to lose weight even easier!
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