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Haddenkr · June 15

I’m 17 years post op GB. I had my surgery in 2007 and went from 332 to 185 then I started gaining weight back. In 2012 I went for a CT scan which required me to have to drink the contrast and they saw it going 2 places. I had developed a gastro-gastric fistula which is very uncommon. That explains the weight gain. I went in for an endoscopy in which the doctor roughed up the edges of the fistula to make it heal back together. Still experiencing weight gain. In 2021 I had to have another CT with me drinking the contrast and guess what? The fistula was still there. I’ve had several endoscopic procedures and the doctor (a different one) tried twice to close it which didn’t work so I gave up on ever losing the weight. So basically I have 2 stomachs and a failed GB. A month ago I found out I have to have a right hip replacement and I’m double high risk because of my weight as well as malabsorption because of my GB. I’m on extra extra vitamins to build up my D3 and K and I’m determined to lose 35 lbs before the surgery which is Oct 30 unless I get a call earlier. Any suggestions on healthy foods to eat? I’ve been using the app as a go by but because I’m not eating a lot ( I’m pretty sure my pouch has shrunk) and am not getting all my daily calories in and I believe my body is in starvation mode

neanderthin · June 15

It's obvious from this observer that you need to have professional and experienced guidance before surgery and not look for ideas that might help your situation and not from casual conversation over the internet, imo. I will say that with enough weight loss surgeries can sometimes be delayed or called off entirely, so there is that. Also starvation mode as most think of it isn't going to happen to you unless you actually have virtually no body fat and that's when your body goes, oh, your dying therefore your not going to need all this muscle, bone etc so I'm going to start eating myself to live just a little bit longer. Also, if you think your in starvation mode because your not losing weight, then it's more than likely your eating more than you think and another good reason you should be under supervision, if possible. This is of course, just my opinion. good luck

shawnnault · June 15

What worked for me was working with a nutritionist and my doctor. There are nutritionist who specialize in supporting people post GB.

springlering62 · June 15

If you’re in the UsA, you want a dietician. They are degreed professionals.

Anyone here can call themselves a “nutritionist”- you, me, the guy selling Amway, the counter clerk at the gym selling supplements…..

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