WLS - Post RNY Week 12 Update

WLS - Postop RNY WK 12 Update - supplement/protien regime; trip to Dallas; HAPPY THANKSGIVING CANADA!

WL Tracker:
Heaviest ever: 346
Jan 2009 (Decision to have surgery): 333
June 24, 2009 (Start Preop Diet): 325.5
July 15, 2009 (RNY Surgery): 307.5 (-18)
July 29, 2009 (Postop Wk 1 & 2): 286 (-21.5)
Aug 5, 2009 (Postop wk 3): 279 (-7)
Aug 13, 2009 (Postop wk 4): 273 (-6)
Aug 19, 2009 (Postop wk 5): 273 (-0)
Aug 26, 2009 (Postop wk 6): 270.5 (-2.5)
Sep 11, 2009 (Postop wk 7 & 8): 265.5 (-5)
Sep 16, 2009 (Postop wk 9): 261.5 (-4)
Sep 23, 2009 (Postop wk 10): 258.5 (-3)
Sep 30, 2009 (Postop wk 11): 254 (-4.5)
Oct 7, 2009 (Postop wk 12): 254 (+/- 0)

TARGET WEIGHT: 150 LBS

TOTAL LOSS TO DATE: 71.5 LBS

% Excess weight lost: 40.7%

BMI:
Jun 24: 58.6
Sep 16: 45.7

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crosspecans URL re: plans for Dallas: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZunHLG5MKmA


Update on protien and supplements I'm taking now. DISCLAIMER: I am not a physician and so this is not by any means a recommendation to anyone but provided only as informational on what my regine currently is:

PROTIEN: A common recommendation of daily protein intake is approximately 1.5 g/kg (2.2 lbs) of IDEAL BODY WEIGHT. My max to shoot for daily is 60gm
- Good Protein sources include eggs, fish, poultry, lean meats, dairy products, nuts, dried beans, peas and soy products

MULTIVITAMIN: 2 per day


B12: 1000 mcg sublingual daily (Must be SL, can be bought OTC, or by injection from your PCP as post surgery you cannot absorb B12 that is swallowed due to decreased hydrocholoric acid and intrinsic factor in our pouches; necessary for iron absorption)
- Good sources of Vitamin B12 include meat, fish, eggs, dairy products and liver.

CALCIUM CITRATE (MUST BE CITRATE NOT CARBONATE): 1200 mg daily with Vit D split into two doses (Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin which means it is stored in the body and can be acquired in toxic amounts being hazardous to your health—separate Vitamin D supplementation should not be implemented without the recommendation from your PCP and regular lab evaluations.)
- Good Calcium sources includes milk and dairy products, green leafy vegetables, canned salmon and sardines with bones and tofu
- Good Vitamin D sources include fortified milk, fortified cereals, salmon, fish liver oils and exposure to sunlight

IRON: daily taken with Vit C AND food. ALL patients, but definitely if you are still menstruating. Oral one a day but may require monthly injections if taking orally does not adequately treat anemia. (Please discuss your iron supplement and dose with your PCP before adding iron to your supplement regimen in order to avoid toxicity.) Iron absorption is blocked if taken too close to a consumption of Calcium, Coffee, Tea or many medications and other supplements so best taken with just the Vit C AND always with food.
- Good sources of Iron includes red meats, eggs, dried beans and peas, fortified cereals, dried fruits, and green leafy vegetables

VITAMIN c: 500 mcg per day (facilitates better oral iron uptake/absorption)
- Good sources of Vitamin C includes citrus fruits, strawberries, kiwi, broccoli, bell peppers, cabbage, tomatoes

Biotin: 1-2 per day. May help to reduce the amount of hair loss that most bariatric patients experience post-op due to the stress the body has undergone and metabolic changes that occur so rapidly... sort of a body shock.

OMEGA 3's FATTY ACIDS (Fish OIl): 1 per day. Also suggested to help minimize hair loss. Has also been suggested that Omega 3 fatty acids deficiency may lead to short term memory issues post bariatric surgery.

PROBIOTICS: 1 per day Study suggests adding supplementing probiotis can increase by approx 10% total loss of excess body weight as well as increase serum levels of B12 (in study 2.4 billion colonies lactobacillus was taken by participants in addition to eating yogurt)

My Routine:

AM with milk: Multivitamin/mineral supplement; Calcium w/ vit D; Sublingual B12; Biotin; Omega 3; Probiotics
Lunch: Iron; Vitamin C (haven't started yet)
Dinner: Multivitamin/mineral supplement; Calcium w/ vit D

Some websites with good info on WLS and supplements:

URL: http://mydietshopz.com/wlsinfo.html - much of the above info came from here but there is more if you are interested!
URL: http://www.celebratevitamins.com/education/supplements-101.html


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[brandyqueenmom]

What do Canadians do for Thanksgiving?

Enjoy!

[neecyd63]

Well it's not as a big a holiday as your Thanksgiving in Nov is for most US citizens. But we do the same thing or many of us do... we try to get home to spend time with family and have a big ol' turkey dinner with all the fixins' and some good ol' pumpking pie. Of course this year my focus will be more on the visiting part than doing my best imitation of the poor stuffed turkey! :o)

[hellokitty7696]

Just wanted to say HI. and happy canadian thanksgiving to you. :)

[neecyd63]

Hi there you! And thank you very much :)

[MissJanieHere]

happy thanksgiving!

[neecyd63]

Thanks Miss Janie!

[puhlease1]

Do you know what's really interesting, Neecy? That this week - the one week you're on a stall - I see your weight loss more than ever before in your film. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!

[neecyd63]

Thanks Keena! I know that the trip to my parents for Thanksgiving will be great as it's always nice to spend time with friends and family.... and omg I am so excited about Dallas and meeting everyone there! Be well. :o)

[neecyd63]

Thank you so much... I feel really good and it so helps to get positive feedback from everyone here to keep me pumped up and encouraged and on track!

[neecyd63]

You are most welcome! I am finding the process much less intense using the webcam on my laptop ... all the file conversion before was driving me batty! lol

[neecyd63]

It's great that you're following up like we all need to so we get what we need to stay healthy. I got my 3 month blood work done yesterday and everything came back in normal values! Thanks for the well wishes for Thanksgiving! :o)

[neecyd63]

Thanks girl! Heading out to Mom & Dad's shortly for some R & R and visiting with family! Have a great weekend. :o)