I’ve been gaining weight ever since my take down surgery 7 years ago. My BMI is at 34. I’ve met with weight management and a dietician (who wasn’t super helpful- mostly said eat more vegetables and increase protein). I met with my gastro today and mentioned I’ve been having a difficult time losing weight since I can’t eat a lot of high fiber foods and uncooked veggies (even some cooked ones). She mentioned that my body is prob still bouncing back - I was in survival mode when my colon was really bad, and now that is removed, it’s prob just out of wack. I only half believe that- it’s been 7 years. You’d think it’d have bounced back by now!
She did mention weight loss drugs, as did weight management doc but, but still don’t really want to go that route. She said the side effects would be a little worse without a colon- I think she was referring to the side effect of diarrhea.
Is anyone on these weight loss drugs? Side effects?
Any other tips for losing weight? I know exercise, less food. I’m looking for any advice here.