Razbry
Well-Known Member
I just found my way back to you. (I have been involved in FB forums). This is the place where I started to learn, 10 years ago. I was in bad shape. I got well! I could not have been more grateful for the support and direction from this group. Now I'm back, battling, maybe not in such bad shape, but TPN might be in my future. For the last couple years I suffered from the side effects from a sensitivity to Sucralose. No amount of testing detected it. Finally God mercifully lead me to information to make the diagnosis. My weight had plummeted. The dosage for my thyroid medication became too much, and pushed me into hyperthyroidism. Of course this all happened during the pandemic. The weaning down on my Thyroid meds was excruciatingly slow. At 5'6" my weight went under 100 lbs. I'm now up to 110lbs, but my protein, copper and zinc are low. I know that this is a steep hole to dig out of without TPN. I have great nutritional and supplementation going on....I really do. I'm giving myself 3 more months before I opt for TPN. But here is what I want to hear from you about. I'm now 68 years old. I've had two serious nutritional events, which I've pretty much had to handle on my own. I'm wondering how well I'll do as I get older. Supplementing is getting more expensive, procurement more difficult, sorting and taking supplements more complex, and I worry - will I be able to handle all of this as I get older. I am considering a procedure called the kissing x. It essentially allows more absorption in the common channel. The bonus is that you get off supplementation and your bones are restored. Downside is that you do regain some weight. (Amount unknown). I can't really get feedback from people who have undergone the procedure, because they no longer need to be on these forums. So if you or anyone you know has undergone this procedure I sure would like to hear from them. FYI...20 years out (Surgeon Hess)
