The Lasting Effects Of Sepsis And ‘YoYo’ Weight Problems | By Matthew Laverty – Sepsis Survivor

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The Lasting Effects Of Sepsis And ‘YoYo’ Weight Problems | By Matthew Laverty – Sepsis Survivor

 
POST SEPSIS SYNDROME
I have been in and out of hospitals many times since surviving Sepsis for inpatient rehab, fluid being drained off my tummy and many other concerns.
 
I have been left with permanent disabilities – i.e. walking, balance, eyesight, hearing problems, along with many after effects connected to Post Sepsis Syndrome.
 
I still take quite a number of medications, which will likely be lifelong.
 
Ongoing Care
I have been able to get specialised help for Post Sepsis Syndrome, not least mental health issues. Which in N.Ireland (by the way) is a ‘Filthy Topic’ and one that relates to ‘nutters’ or someone who has a ‘wee bit of a want about them’!
 
I remain under the care of a gastroenterologist, urologist, endocrinologist, consultant physiologist and a neurologist.
 
Now living in England, the NHS here seems to be better geared up to diagnose and deal with Sepsis, and to deal with rehab and Post Sepsis Syndrome.
 
Weight Gain And Loss
When I was admitted to hospital with Sepsis in 2014, I lost around 4 stone whilst in hospital for several months. But since getting out and unable to exercise much I put it all back on and then some.

I started to try to lose weight about April time onwards this year (2017), as I wanted my weight down again before I was finally able to get married to my partner Stephanie.

 
So I lost 3 stone from the end of April to July this year, and now I’ve lost another stone from mid July until now (September 2017).
 
Male Diet
With not being able to exercise very much, losing weight all came down to diet.
 
Normal male intake should be 2500 calories a day, but when you are inactive this reduces to maybe 1800 – 2000 calories a day.

However I had to cut mine down to around 1200 – 1400 cals a day which is working for me. The change of diet has also helped me health-ways as well!

 
A typical days food for me would be

Cereal + Milk 250 cals
Apple / Fruit 50cals

Sandwich with Tuna or Chicken 180 cals
Piece of Fruit 40 cals

Chicken Fillet / or small Steak 250 cals
Lots of veg: Broccoli / Cauliflower / Cabbage / Corn-on-the-cob / Asparagus etc 200 cals

More Fruit in the evening 150 cals

Total around 1100 cals

Which leaves free calories if you feel peckish or want a treat like a bar of chocolate etc!

This is a rough guide of what a typical days food is for me.

 
Other Effects of Diet

Since eating healthy with lots of fruit, veg, lean meat etc, my blood results have greatly improved. My liver is functioning well, my platelet count is way up, my varices have decreased, and my gastric problems have reduced.

…and by the way, I have no alcohol intake at all and I’m a non smoker!

By Matthew Laverty
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