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I was pretty much already at my goal weight when I had a revision from sleeve to RNY. Does anyone know what macros I should be eating to maintain my weight but do a body recomposition where I lose minimal weight but convert fat pounds to muscle? Is this a conversation for a nutritionist?
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February 2020 Post-Op Thread
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to ResaRoo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Yes. I use a couple of them. What questions do you have?
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February 2020 Post-Op Thread
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to ResaRoo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Also here. Surgery was 2/11. -
February 2020 Post-Op Thread
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to ResaRoo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
A blender would be a good investment. I blended whatever soups I wanted to eat, but typically just strained off the broth and drank that. -
I miss coffee a lot. I found a protein shake that has caffeine in it and is flavored like a latte. Tasty and I get my caffeine kick. What's the deal with caffeine anyway? Why can't we have it during the first 30 days? (I'm totally cheating with my protein shake by the way).
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Sick of sweets 🍭
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to Nicole0615's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I feel you on the sweet stuff. I like taking a can of chicken noodle soup and straining off all the broth and drinking that instead of another sweet shake. Also, if you're a thai food fan, straining Tom Kha Gai soup and drinking the broth is AMAZING. -
Do protein shakes put on weight?
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to 123456789#$%'s topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It sounds like you're on the right track. As said before, your weight will be all over the place, especially during the first month. Lots of people weigh themselves weekly but I weigh daily; however, keep in mind that it's not always going to go down every single day. Hang in there and the weight will fall off. -
Not sure there's much that can be done about this. Taking Gas-X will help you eliminate is easier, but the new stinky farts are here to stay.
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Has anyone in the forums had a sleeve/RNY/whatever and later put on muscle? I'm looking to pick someone's brain about how to put on muscle (which requires extra calories). I'm going to a gym today for a tour and am going to hire a personal trainer until I've learned the ropes and feel comfortable that I can workout alone and without the accountability of a trainer. Any thoughts will help. Thanks.
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Sleeve to RYN No restriction
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to Builtbetter78's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
One wondering that I have is if I am somehow stretching or doing damage to my pouch? I would think that I would definitely know I'm overeating and causing damage, but I secretly worry that I'm overdoing it and am going to irreparably do damage. -
Time off
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to Katheryn0303's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I took off 2 weeks and found that it was the perfect amount of time for me. Still struggle with energy in the afternoons, but it's manageable. -
Sleeve to RYN No restriction
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to Builtbetter78's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I feel the exact same way. I had a sleeve to RNY revision and I worry about my restriction. I have no restriction on liquids and feel like I'm eating way too much. I've been told that once I'm on solid foods that the restriction will become evident. I'm hungry to. I've found that eating something small once an hour helps. I've been living off of yogurt and salmon for the last week. I doubt that either of us had a fake surgery, but that's what it feels like sometimes. I had the revision at 178 pounds (for GERD) and have lost 5 pounds in two weeks. I don't want to go below 160, but I think that's going to take some time. I think we need to just take deep breaths, follow our doctor's orders, and trust in the process. It's going to be okay. -
February Surgery ?
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to PSquared_vsg's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hang in there. I've had a sleeve and a revision to RNY and both times pain control was very effective. I wouldn't worry about the pain. -
I'll be at two weeks on Tuesday. I have no problem drinking anything, I can drink A LOT. I can also eat a lot more than I expected, but I'm being careful not eating until I'm full. I have just yet to feel a restriction. Normal?
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No restriction
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to GotItDoneInHarlem's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes, I had a sleeve to RNY revision on 2/11/20 due to GERD. -
February Surgery ?
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to PSquared_vsg's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've been getting really bad cramps too. 3-4 times a day. Still not sure if it's just cramps or if it's gas. -
I am consistently getting a sharp stabbing pain under one incision. It happens maybe twice a day. I walk through it but am not sure if that's what is making it go away. It's right under my ribs. I'm a week post-op and assumed that gas pain would be done by now. Anyone else getting stabbing pains at random times?
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Sick with a cold 5 days before VSG!
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to Sanela's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was sleeved when I had a minor cold with cough. I didn't tell the doctor because I didn't want to be rescheduled. The coughing made recovery a little bit more miserable but I'm glad I went through with it. -
I was revised from sleeve to RNY yesterday. Today I can do way more than sip water, Propel, and crystal light. Am I correct in assuming that liquids are going straight through like a slider and that I have nothing to worry about other than liquid, protein, and vitamins?
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What protein shakes do you like the best? Do you buy prepackages shakes or are you making them with a tub of protein?
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Done and Done!
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to GotItDoneInHarlem's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was revised from a sleeve to a RNY for GERD. -
Had surgery
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Done and Done!
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to GotItDoneInHarlem's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I feel like a million bucks. When I had my sleeve done 6 years ago I was in terrible ain, was very nauseous, and vomiting. Not this time! The changed the medications they used and thin time was great. I was admitted at 10:45 in the OP by 1pm. I was discharged less than 24 hours later. -
I've been pretty damn good, only cheating once, and I haven't lost ANY weight during my 1 week liquid diet. What will happen? Will they still do my surgery?