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checkmeowt

Gastric Bypass Patients
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About checkmeowt

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  • Gender
    Female
  • Occupation
    Librarian
  • City
    Saint Paul
  • State
    MN
  • Zip Code
    55119
  1. checkmeowt

    Extremely Fertile

    I think the recommendation is an increase of 300 kcals. But these should be healthy things, obviously. So you really don't need much extra. Since you're already starting with some extra weight, I think they would probably only recommend a 15-20 lbs gain over the course of your pregnancy. But, just talk to your OB and visit your bariatric nutriotionist. They will probably have suggestions of what to eat for those extra calories.
  2. checkmeowt

    Surgery choices- sleeve vs RNY

    I think the choice between RNY depends on your comorbodities and current medical conditions - reflux, pcos, etc. Also, the sleeve does give you more leeway after surgery, so depending on your relationship with food and ability to cut things out of your diet without the incentive of the RNY intolerances, that might be a factor.
  3. checkmeowt

    Birth Control

    I went on the Nuva Ring - it was recommended by my bariatric doctor and pcp. Since I want to get pregnant after a year, the IUD wasn't the best option for me. It depends on what your long term plans are.
  4. I'm 3+ weeks post op. I'm having a hard time tolerating almost anything. Even Water is hard to get down most of the day. My doctor just started me on prilosec hoping that will help, but I have no energy and just feel ill all day. Please tell me it will get better soon.
  5. checkmeowt

    Salad?

    also craving a salad! The doc wants me to wait at least another 6 weeks before adding ruffage.
  6. checkmeowt

    Anyone from Minnesota

    How are you feeling? My husband was sleeved at United. They had a nice ward.
  7. checkmeowt

    Discouraged - need to vent

    Use a tent method to cook the meat - essentially wrap the meat in foil or parchment paper with space at the top. Crock pot will keep the meat moist. Deli rotisserie chicken.
  8. Also, you can use plain nonfat Greek yogurt in place of mayo, with some mustard and seasonings.
  9. My sources say yes! I'm also going to add in avocado.
  10. checkmeowt

    Major break down

    I would call asap
  11. I'm in the post surgery blues. The pain is pretty tolerable, but it hurts my pouch every time I swallow. I'm nowhere close to the goals they gave us. How long until you could swallow without difficulty? I'm hating myself for doing this right now.
  12. checkmeowt

    online clothing rentals?

    I used gwynnie bee for a while and really liked it. The issue I had was my shipment taking to long to arrive. But, I've heard they've added more shopping centers so it is supposed to be better.
  13. That really sucks, I'm so sorry.
  14. checkmeowt

    Why Bypass?

    Same as the others. I have some GERD and metabolic issues so the RNY is best for me. Plus, I'm not put off by dumping, I think it will help me stay accountable.
  15. checkmeowt

    MN - Minneapolis/St.Paul

    Hi Engteacher, I'm also on the east side of the metro. I'm having RNY on July 15.

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