Guest guest Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 Hi Glenna & welcome! I think the best thing is to keep it as simple for them as possible...and that includes the docs AND nutirionists! Someone had a little picture or sketch (, was it you?)of what vits are absorbed where. The picture had arrows pointing to that first bypassed section of the small intestines, where B-12, calcium, iron and a couple of other things are absorbed. If you could bring a copy of that, and " show & tell " then what's really going on, maybe they'll start to understand. Also, re calcium carbonate vs. citrate, you'll get many great suggestions on here, but I just say that carbonate needs stomach acid to be absorbed and citrate doesn't...we have very little stomach acid anymore, therefore, Tums, Viactiv, etc., are useless (unless you want kidney stones). Good luck teaching! in NJ ******************** > > I also just wanted to vent about my personal pet peeve. I facilitate a support group and one of the things I can't stand is all > the " flintstones and Tums " docs out there. Just last night the > question came up again- " Our doc says that is all we need " . And no > advice on B12-sheesh! Any input from you " experienced hands " that I > could share with my group would be appreciated. Vitalady, I know you have personal experience with this, and other input is welcome too. > Thanks! > Glenna > Post-op Prox. RNY 9/10/02 > -190lbs!!! > 380/190/170 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 Boy, would I love to have a copy of that picture! If whomever has it could post it in the files section of this group then all would have access to it. Please!?! Pretty please! Pretty please with artificial sweeter on top! (Or as my granddaughter says, I'll be your friend!) Alice The Loon RNY 12/28/00 Someone had a little picture or sketch (, was it you?)of what vits are absorbed where. The picture had arrows pointing to that first bypassed section of the small intestines, where B-12, calcium, iron and a couple of other things are absorbed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 Hi My name is and I am 52 years old living in New Jersey. I've been lurking on and off for a while, and I decided it was time to introduce myself. I had a lap-RNY one year ago on 1/3/03 and I have lost 138 lbs. My BMI has gone from 50 to 26.5 and I have about another 10 lbs. to reach my goal of a normal BMI. I am (obviously) very very happy with my outcome so far. Of course the last few pounds are going very slowly, but I think they are going. The thing is my wonderful DH of 32 years, who has been incredibly supportive all along, (never been heavy, just a little tummy with a BMI of 27) is suddenly telling me that I look too thin. He has been thrilled with my new body, but now says that he really doesn't want me to loose anymore weight because I'm starting to look " emaciated " . When I point out that most of our friends wear size 6 or 8, and he doesn't think they look emaciated, whereas I'm still wearing size 12, he agrees that he's not being logical. However, he insists that I'm thin enough, and has recently begun sabotaging my efforts by encouraging me to eat formally favorite foods. I'm afraid that this is becoming a problem. Has anyone else had similar experiences? How have you dealt with them? I'd appreciate any advice from this experienced group. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 , It sounds like your dh is feeling a bit insecure. Although that is a bit understandable since he too has to get use to your new body and the attention you might be getting it is something he's going to have to come to terms with. You can try being supportive but you know how much weight you need to lose to feel healthy. You have to do what is best for you! > I'm > still wearing size 12, he agrees that he's not being logical. > However, he insists that I'm thin enough, and has recently begun > sabotaging my efforts by encouraging me to eat formally favorite > foods. I'm afraid that this is becoming a problem. > > Has anyone else had similar experiences? How have you dealt with > them? I'd appreciate any advice from this experienced group. > Thanks. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2004 Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 Meant for the list..... *********************************** In a message dated 2/5/2004 1:41:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, skfmsw@... writes: > > Thanks for your response . Gosh, I really don't want my butt > back. I love how flat it looks now!! Anyway I will keep drinking > water, keep taking vitamins, and hopefully, keep loosing! > > > > > Hi , > > > > Tell hubby that you'll fill out again. I looked " emaciated " at > about a year as well. But you get what the ladies here like to > call " butt be back. " You start filling out again. You'll get that > healthy look back. Just take your vitamins and drink your water and > get enough protein. It's your body. > > > > Peace, > > G in Sacramento > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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