Guest guest Posted September 19, 2001 Report Share Posted September 19, 2001 In a message dated 9/18/01 9:09:14 PM, duodenalswitch writes: << Along the lines of compliance, I just want to reiterate how very important it is to be compliant with the vitamins and supplements. Recently, we have had two different post-ops (one 9 years out and one 5 years out) who have developed osteoporosis. I asked the one who is 9 years out to speak at our support group meeting. She had osteoporosis so bad at her 3 year point, that she had to wear a calcium IV for several months. When she finally went to the emergency room, she could barely walk or talk. She was not compliant in taking her supplements and because she " felt so good " - decided she did not need to heed the advice of her surgeon. >> Wow, Kris: Thanks for sharing this with us. I think it is quite easy to 'slip' when one feels so good post-operatively. I'm sure this kind of attitude happens more likely the longer one is post-op. I would suggest at LEAST yearly labs (if not every 6 months). You are so right about being compliant with supplements and protein. We will ALWAYS require it even though our bodies DO adjust somewhat after the surgery. This was something I had to come to terms with before I even decided to have the surgery. I thought 'what if we are in times of an emergency/war? Would I be able to have access to these supplies?' This is why I am stocking up NOW on things to make sure I have a supply for awhile just in case something should happen.... I say this as I hear jet fighters that have been flying overhead all morning long! I also thought about living overseas (something I had done for three years after college in Asia). It has always been a possibility that I would teach overseas and bring the kids along (hopefully the dh, too LOL). If I ever did, I would most definately ensure that I got my bloodwork, kept up my supplements, etc. (even if they had to be mailed in installments from the US). As far as missionary work goes, I would definately talk with your surgeon. The missionary operation should also understand that there are some ESSENTIAL things that MUSt be done for your health. You will need to take a break or perhaps have the bloodwork analyzed overseas, etc. and maintain a constant supply of protein (perhaps relying more on supplements than actual food, depending on the diet of the area) and supplements. It is so true that the major nutritional deficiencies that we can experience most often show up after many years and they are difficult to correct when they are found that late. all the best, lap ds with gallbladder removal January 25, 2001 Dr. Gagner/Mt. S inai/NYC seven months post-op and still feelin' fabu! preop: 307 lbs/bmi 45 now: 217 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2001 Report Share Posted September 19, 2001 In a message dated 9/18/01 9:09:14 PM, duodenalswitch writes: << Along the lines of compliance, I just want to reiterate how very important it is to be compliant with the vitamins and supplements. Recently, we have had two different post-ops (one 9 years out and one 5 years out) who have developed osteoporosis. I asked the one who is 9 years out to speak at our support group meeting. She had osteoporosis so bad at her 3 year point, that she had to wear a calcium IV for several months. When she finally went to the emergency room, she could barely walk or talk. She was not compliant in taking her supplements and because she " felt so good " - decided she did not need to heed the advice of her surgeon. >> Wow, Kris: Thanks for sharing this with us. I think it is quite easy to 'slip' when one feels so good post-operatively. I'm sure this kind of attitude happens more likely the longer one is post-op. I would suggest at LEAST yearly labs (if not every 6 months). You are so right about being compliant with supplements and protein. We will ALWAYS require it even though our bodies DO adjust somewhat after the surgery. This was something I had to come to terms with before I even decided to have the surgery. I thought 'what if we are in times of an emergency/war? Would I be able to have access to these supplies?' This is why I am stocking up NOW on things to make sure I have a supply for awhile just in case something should happen.... I say this as I hear jet fighters that have been flying overhead all morning long! I also thought about living overseas (something I had done for three years after college in Asia). It has always been a possibility that I would teach overseas and bring the kids along (hopefully the dh, too LOL). If I ever did, I would most definately ensure that I got my bloodwork, kept up my supplements, etc. (even if they had to be mailed in installments from the US). As far as missionary work goes, I would definately talk with your surgeon. The missionary operation should also understand that there are some ESSENTIAL things that MUSt be done for your health. You will need to take a break or perhaps have the bloodwork analyzed overseas, etc. and maintain a constant supply of protein (perhaps relying more on supplements than actual food, depending on the diet of the area) and supplements. It is so true that the major nutritional deficiencies that we can experience most often show up after many years and they are difficult to correct when they are found that late. all the best, lap ds with gallbladder removal January 25, 2001 Dr. Gagner/Mt. S inai/NYC seven months post-op and still feelin' fabu! preop: 307 lbs/bmi 45 now: 217 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 We are doing the SCD for eczema and allergies in my 3yo son. He hasn't had any diarhea since we started last thursday. He has had a BM every day except saturday. They are well formed to hard but he doesn't have trouble passing them. He absolutely refuses to eat any cooked fruit or veggies. He wants them to be " crunchy " . Since he hasn't had diarhea is it ok to go ahead and start slowly with raw fruit? Also, he hasn't been taking probiotics, I've been waiting for my yogurt maker. Its supposed to be here today. Last night we gave him some plain DCCC(he ate that but not the cooked fruit, go figure). Before he even finished eating it he started scratching and frantically scratched all night. He tested a 1(low level allergen) out of 6(very high level allergen) for milk on his allergy test. He was a 5 & 6 for egg white and yolk. The doctor said to only worry about the egg and not any of the other stuff he reacted to. He ate cheese before we started this diet with no apparent reaction. It didn't increase itchiness. I was soooo looking forward to making him some yogurt smoothies which he loves and hiding some stuff he won't eat in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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