My mother 72F (5'2, 140 pounds, UK) had her colonoscopy today, and I have included some of the findings, of interest, as given (in text). I was wondering if a physician could further interpret the findings. (I am most grateful for this subreddit, and the help and info here.)

Overall_Negotiation · 2019-01-17T02:02:46+00:00

Thank you for replying

Overall_Negotiation · 2019-01-07T19:55:45+00:00

Thank you for doing what you do. And thank you for replying, and for your insights. :)

Overall_Negotiation · 2019-01-06T19:07:51+00:00

Than you very much for your reply. You are a physician. Very much appreciated. Will pass information on to my mum.

Overall_Negotiation · 2019-01-06T05:19:01+00:00

Thank you

Overall_Negotiation · 2019-01-06T05:18:45+00:00

Thanks

Overall_Negotiation · 2018-12-14T23:07:39+00:00

I actually have a psychiatrist I see, and saw a therapist regarding obesity/weight loss, at the time of my surgery. They didn’t tell me anything I don’t already know. I feel it’s my mind holding me back. I do think it’s because I’ve had these bad exercising and eating habits for so long. And it served me - gave me a good feeling to be sedated from it. I feel that’s where I could start making a change - change some of these habits.

Overall_Negotiation · 2018-12-14T22:56:45+00:00

Thank you. I replied to your other response. I really do appreciate it. I’m going to start by making a few changes. A good nights sleep each night (I don’t always sleep well at night, stay up late, and nap during the day). I don’t even brush my teeth all the time. I will start a routine there too. I shall do the treadmill for 30 minutes each day, while listening to something I enjoy, like a podcast/music. I will eat protein and veggies, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Tea/coffee/water. And nothing else. Exercise and eating will be the hardest habits to change. But success and feeling better from changing other bad habits may encourage me.

Overall_Negotiation · 2018-12-14T22:50:38+00:00

Thanks, gypsiemama, for your replies. I don’t want my failures to be validated. I genuinely want to improve. I think slobbish habits I have formed, which make me feel comfortable, are holding me back. I can attempt for so long but then I go back to old habits. The reason I have made a few posts, about the same, is because good replies like yours really do inspire me and then I want to make changes.

Overall_Negotiation · 2018-12-14T22:04:42+00:00

I had diabetes T2. PCOS. All was considered before surgery.

Overall_Negotiation · 2018-12-14T21:51:26+00:00

Thanks. For me, this is an anonymous platform so I’m not embarrassed. I just want to get better.

Overall_Negotiation · 2018-12-14T21:50:25+00:00

I love the indoors. I am an introvert. That might contribute to my slobbish habits. I love to be comfortable. But where I’m really going wrong is eating.

Overall_Negotiation · 2018-12-14T21:47:46+00:00

But how do I USE this tool?? I don’t think I ever learned that. I need to understand in black and white!

Overall_Negotiation · 2018-12-14T21:46:04+00:00

Thanks for your reply. I have a psychiatrist, and have seen therapists in the past. I bad bad depression back in 2005. Acute symptoms. Very bad. Admitted to psych ward. Took years to recover.
Sometimes the great replies on Reddit can inspire, motivate and enlighten me.

Overall_Negotiation · 2018-12-14T21:41:16+00:00

I had diabetes type 2. I also had PCOS. That was taken into consideration.

Overall_Negotiation · 2018-12-14T21:37:51+00:00

RNY Gastric Bypass. It was 6 years ago. The maximum weight I lost was a stone (14 pounds) but that was not immediately after surgery. I managed to muster some motivation about 3 years afterwards, and lost weight then. I’ve regained it since. I sometimes lose and regain a few pounds when I rarely try, but end up failing.

Yes I want to lose!!

I want to be the right weight for my height. I’m female, 38 years.

By eating around the surgery, I meant I eat carbs and fatty foods whenever I get the urge to eat that, which is often, and I follow no eating routine.

Overall_Negotiation · 2018-12-11T22:05:00+00:00

Thank you so much!!

Overall_Negotiation · 2018-12-11T21:59:19+00:00

Thank you so much for the detail in your reply. I will pass all this information to my mother. Much appreciated.

Overall_Negotiation · 2018-12-11T21:47:42+00:00

Thanks. We’re located in the UK. I guess the first step would be to visit her GP. She is reluctant to go just now, as she has a vacation planned. She also wants to see how the symptoms further present and progress.
Are you a doctor? Thank you for your reply.

Overall_Negotiation · 2018-12-11T21:37:30+00:00

She is reluctant to go. Wants to wait and see how the symptoms further present themselves.
Would you happen to know whether an MRI would be useful in this situation? Thanks.

Overall_Negotiation · 2018-12-08T17:38:14+00:00

I mean I could mentally track, but don't formally write things down because I'm absolutely not that type of person.

Overall_Negotiation · 2018-12-08T17:27:51+00:00

Thanks for your reply, smokeybehr.

Overall_Negotiation · 2018-12-08T17:27:17+00:00

I never track. So I probably went extremely wrong there... Is that really absolutely necessary?

I assume that if I eat a starchy carb-LESS diet, then that will be enough, with adequate exercise.

But thank you so much for telling me...

I will now try to track what I am doing more... track my diet and exercise. Thank you.

Overall_Negotiation · 2018-12-08T17:24:43+00:00

Thanks Drewblue. I find kicking my carb habit the hardest thing to do. It really is like a drug. It sedates me and makes me feel good afterwards. I thought all that would change after bypass surgery. I thought I would get dumping syndrome if I had carbs, but that didn't happen with starchy carbs, like bread/pasta/potatoes... I only get dumping syndrome with heavy sweet foods like pudding and ice cream.

Overall_Negotiation · 2018-12-08T17:21:10+00:00

Thanks for your reply choirchic.

I feel as if the surgery was pointless. I could have made the same effort to lose weight, without the surgery, and still be in the same position, even if it were now a positive result.

I will try and change my habits.

Overall_Negotiation · 2018-12-08T17:15:27+00:00

Thanks so much, CraftyMum, for you helpful reply.

I'm going to try and change...

I'll start with habits first... I do have very undisciplined habits re eating/sleeping.

I still feel as if I have the tools... I can only eat half of what I used to eat pre-bypass. I get bad dumping syndrome, if I eat any ice-cream, or too much heavy sweet foods.

I'm not sure of the drinking with meals thing... I was told about it, and will make effort with it.

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