Re: Fats and protein

[Guest guest]

Hi -

It isn't a matter of eliminating fats, rather it is restricting them to the

point that works for you. Non-fat is not suggested - limited fat is.

Another source of difficulty resulting in diarrhea is lactose.

In any case, most people will live well eating usual amounts of fat within

just a few months according to Dr. Keshishian. Most people lose their

lactose intolerance within a short time, too.

Best -

Nick in Sage

Dr. Keshishian

8/29/01

[Guest guest]

Hi Chris.... with all the talk about this, I haven't heard anyone

say that this is a life-long problem. In fact, I've only heard the

opposite from postops. That this is a temporary problem, mainly

during the first few weeks of recovery. I think you can put your

mind at ease. As far as how to limit fat to get protein in... well

you dont have to. I eat real butter on my toast in the morning. I

eat eggs. I drink milk & eat yogurt. I eat fish, chicken, beef,

butter on my lobster. I eat cheese on my salad and ranch dressing.

I eat pizza. I don't over-do. I dont have a problem with

diarrhea. I understand you really wanting to be sure. But this

problem, is really overblown and really isnt a problem for the

majority of postops, as you will read here. Hope this helps! heidi

http://www.mywls.com/discus

[Guest guest]

Also, I am wondering if there is a relationship between 1) the amount of

weight you need to lose and the recovery from excessive diarrhea, or 2) your

age.

Hi

As far as I can tell the diarrhea is an individual thing. It has no relation to

weight or age. I am 55 and started at 400 lbs. I only had some diarrhea in the

first few weeks. I usually have 1 or 2 BMs a day. I don't even usually have

the infamous orange oil slick if I eat a lot of fat.

I did have my gallbladder removed during the DS.

With this operation, there doesn't seem to be any guarrenty as to what you can

expect. I say plan for the worst and be happy when it doesn't happen.

Rita Black

Open DS, Dr. Macura

4/23/01 400 lbs, BMI 63

5/1/01 391 lbs, BMI 61

5/22/01 368 lbs, BMI 58

6/21/01 350 lbs, BMI 55

7/31/01 328 lbs, BMI 51

5/22/01 368 lbs, BMI 58

6/21/01 36 0 lbs, BMI 55

7/31/01 328 lbs, BMI 51

8/23/01 320 lbs, BMI 50

[Guest guest]

I personally only watch things like not putting butter on toast, eating low

fat versions of some things. But I also eat regular salad dressing and

regular cheese. In my case I just don't over do the fats.

I'm not clear about what your asking here. Can you restate your question?

<Also, I am wondering if there is a relationship between 1) the amount of

weight you need to lose and the recovery from excessive diahrea, or 2) your

age.>

Micky

Fats and protein

> Hi all,

>

> I've been reading your posts on diahrea, fats and protein for quite a

> while....I'm confused and concerned about HOW you limit your fats to avoid

> diahrea (as some say), when you have to get protein in, which

> usuallycontains fats (at least beef, chicken and turkey all contain some

> fat). Also, you do NEED some fats --so how do get them in, when you are

so

> malabsorped?

>

> Also, I am wondering if there is a relationship between 1) the amount of

> weight you need to lose and the recovery from excessive diahrea, or 2)

your

> age.

>

> I really need to hear back that this is not a lifelong problem because

with

> all the talk about it I am starting to have second thoughts about

rerouting

> all my plumbing...even though I need to get the weight off, this is a

> really important issue to me....

>

> Thanks so much.

>

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