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07-05-2009, 05:06 PM
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| | Big Loser
Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hawaii
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Weight Statistics July 14, 2008 Surgery Date:
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Height:
230 lb Start Weight:
111 lb Current Weight:
130 lb Goal Weight:
119 lb Weight Loss:
-19 lb Lb Left to Lose:
51.7391304348 % % Lost:
July 14, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index44.9138888889 BMI Start:
21.6758333333 BMI Current:
25.3861111111 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Aloha all,
I've been ill with a viral infection for the last 3 - 4 days...consequently have lost more weight. I am now 114 lbs. about 15 lbs below my goal weight. I look frail and fragile. I have no no...appetite (how can you with a fever). I cannot post a new photo since the website doesn't accept my photos (I don't know how to do that). People look at me and perhaps are worried about my health condition. My father asks if I have anorexia , or have gone overboard with the weight loss. What can I do...since I don't and cannot eat more than 1/3 cup.
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07-05-2009, 08:19 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mississippi
Posts: 5,198
Weight Statistics 3/18/2008 (dieted all my life) Start Date:
9/30/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
292 lb Start Weight:
192 lb Current Weight:
189 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
3 lb Lb Left to Lose:
34.2465753425 % % Lost:
2 years Goal Date:
Body Mass Index44.3935986159 BMI Start:
29.1903114187 BMI Current:
28.7342128028 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I am so sorry that you have been ill. I hope that you will feel better soon and can maybe increase you food intake some. Does it make you sick to eat over 1/3 cup? I can eat a cup now even a little more if it is like cottage cheese or something like that. Can you do protein shakes? That would be a good way to increase your protein. You really need to find a way to get more food. Maybe doc. will be on later and can help you. Take care of yourself. (((hugs)) dixie
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07-05-2009, 08:56 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 3,605
Weight Statistics July 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
271 lb Start Weight:
175 lb Current Weight:
182 lb Goal Weight:
96 lb Weight Loss:
-7 lb Lb Left to Lose:
35.4243542435 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index43.7357667585 BMI Start:
28.2426538108 BMI Current:
29.3723599633 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Are you staying hydrated? I think that's my first thought with the illness portion. Can you get some protein to put in water? If you are able to take in food, even in small amounts, you may have to just eat a little, wait a bit and eat a little more til you get in the nutrition, and calories, you need. Also, your vitamins are especially important once you can tolerate them (not sure if your illness is GI or respiratory). Hugs! Hope you're feeling better really soon ~ maybe talk to your dr or a nutritionist about getting your intake to your best level.
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07-06-2009, 02:24 AM
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Since you are ill, first thing to make sure of is to keep hydrated. Not just water, but if you aren't feeling nauseous, then protein shakes and things.
About being able to eat only 1/3 cup. You don't have a stricture, do you?
You also need to *train* your pouch to accept more.Chew thoroughly, eat slowly. If you can eat only so much at each sitting, it might be a good idea to get snacks in--protein first, here, too--twice a day, if your surgeon/nut is game with the idea.
Hang in there, hope you feel better soon.
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07-06-2009, 05:27 AM
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| | WLS Master Guru
Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Birmingham, England
Posts: 835
Weight Statistics Oct 2008 Start Date:
30th January 2009 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
351 lb Start Weight:
166 lb Current Weight:
168 lb Goal Weight:
185 lb Weight Loss:
-2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
52.7065527066 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index58.4030769231 BMI Start:
27.6208284024 BMI Current:
27.9536094675 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Sorry I don't have any answers but wanted to say I would pray that you begin to get well and put on a few HEALTHY pounds..
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07-06-2009, 06:34 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Saint Louis
Posts: 1,477
Weight Statistics 5/6/08 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
325 lb Start Weight:
149 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
176 lb Weight Loss:
-1 lb Lb Left to Lose:
54.1538461538 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index46.6275510204 BMI Start:
21.3769387755 BMI Current:
21.5204081633 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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sorry to hear that you have been so sick ~ i hope that you have been in touch with your doctor! goodness you must be a frail tiny flower. i noticed that next week will be your one year anniversary of your surgery, do you have a 1 year follow-up appointment with your surgeon? this is something that you need to have checked out as it sounds as though you might have a stricture. i am certainly able to eat more than 1/3 cup of food. you need nutrition/protein in order for your body to heal. get hold of your doctor sweetie!
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07-06-2009, 09:07 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Virginia
Posts: 2,952
Weight Statistics 4/30/2007 Start Date:
9/5/07 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
233 lb Start Weight:
127 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
106 lb Weight Loss:
2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.4935622318 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index39.9899902344 BMI Start:
21.7971191406 BMI Current:
21.4538574219 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I agree with the rest. You need to find out why you can only do 1/3 cup. At one year out you should be eating more.
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07-06-2009, 11:05 AM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY
Posts: 10,174
Weight Statistics 4/19/2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
260 lb Start Weight:
152 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
108 lb Weight Loss:
-13 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.5384615385 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index38.3910943079 BMI Start:
22.4440243646 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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i remember you posting about this before. did you ever contact your dr about your eating difficulties? if not, thats where you should begin. nevermind what you look like, its about how you feel and your health.
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07-18-2009, 09:52 AM
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| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio
Posts: 32
Weight Statistics March 2008 Start Date:
April 1, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
232 lb Start Weight:
115 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
117 lb Weight Loss:
-10 lb Lb Left to Lose:
50.4310344828 % % Lost:
one year Goal Date:
Body Mass Index41.0924666163 BMI Start:
20.3691106072 BMI Current:
22.1403376165 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I had a similiar situation except that I could eat more and continued to lose weight. I had my surgery in 4/09 and depending on the type of food determines how much I can actually eat. For instance, I can eat a bowl of cereal (cup of dry cereal) with 1/2 cup of milk. I dont usually finish the milk. I can now eat a whole slice of pizza (without meat) but I usually dont eat the crust because its too dry.
Hang in there, and like the others said see you doctor. He or she is truly the person you need to speak with to determine the cause. And being a nurse practitioner, I will tell you if you had a viral infection and not appetite 5-15 possibly 20lbs weight loss is normal but you need to keep yourself hydrated or you can cause your eletrolytes to go out of whack causing further health issues.
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07-18-2009, 11:16 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, Okla USA
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Weight Statistics 05/17/02 Start Date:
05/17/02 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
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355 lb Start Weight:
190 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
165 lb Weight Loss:
15 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.4788732394 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index59.0686390533 BMI Start:
31.6142011834 BMI Current:
29.1183431953 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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like Doc said....push the liquids...that's about all I can tell ya..Being sick and being post op at any stage in the road SUCKS!!! (even at 7yrs out!) Protein powders are great for getting in protein and when you are WELL again...just start eating on a schedule again.
{{{hugs2u}}} get well soon hon!
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