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Worked out with my petite always been small very active friend yesterday and was able to keep up and finish the whole work out. That would not have been possible 14 months ago.

@@higher I went to the athletic dept at my local research University. They also have DEXA scans available. Most Universities with Athletic departments offer these types of services to the public. I pay $50 for the RMR test and $75 for a DEXA scan.

@@krazykristen If I had to borrow money to have surgery, I would go to Mexico. Paying your grandparents back 6 or 7K is a lot easier than 15K

@@Jim Paulette First tell them to pound sand. A BMI over 40 puts you at Obesity Class 3, which puts you at high health risk, so you are definitely heavy enough for surgery. The best way to not have to listen to peoples dumb comments about your surgery is not tell them. When you tell people your business, you invite them to comment, good, bad and the ugly.

@ DEXA scans are so valuable. I wish they were used more in the US. They should be a part of every bariatric program. Those home scales are crap. which is why I quit buying the $200 scales and got a simple one. They are wholly inaccurate, most people will never really have their body fast tested, so they won't know the difference. Learning how my left and right side were not symmetrical at all was really interesting. It makes sense because when I do my arm and leg measurements, they are never the same. I used to think I was just measuring in different places. I need to make my appointment for my next scan very soon. Thanks for sharing

I have had mine tested twice and it has been normal for my weight, the same as any other woman my weight and height, actually slightly higher.

@@laGata15 First everyone does not lose their breasts. If you really have breast tissue and not fat, it isn't going anywhere, I was a DD before surgery and now I am a G cup, because my band keeps getting smaller but my breasts are not. I wore weaves and wigs before surgery because I like variety so my hair loss, doesn't even matter. No one sees it at all, and I don't even care, honestly. Doesn't matter to me. I didn't go bald anyway. I know it is thinner in places but most people would never know, and now it is thickening up and growing back like wild fire. Don't care. The skin is annoying, not going to lie about it. I notice it because I see myself naked and there are mirrors all over my place, but 99.999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999% of the people on the planet are never ever going to see my loose skin. Shapewear and clothes hide it fine. I am going to have a tummy tuck at some point once my weight stabilizes, so for me this is a temporary situation. I look amazing in clothes. Hoe is life. I wear all the bodycon dresses I can get my hands on, even just to the grocery store. I can wear Bebe and all the other little tart brands, and I do. I enjoy this body with the loose skin more than I enjoyed my fat firm body because this body gives me a lot of options. I do too many things and have too much energy to be depressed. Everyone is different but pre-op I worried about some of the same things (well not the boobs, I knew they were never going anywhere, everyone in my family has had a reduction surgery), and all the other little ways that my life is richer really balances out all the negatives. I will also say that I worked out a lot of my stress and emotional issues before surgery so I went into surgery with a whole new outlook on life, and that made all the difference.

1100 ish at that point, maybe 1200

I really think a lot of plans say no coffee just because most people put ton of calories and junk into their coffee. So they just say no trying to cut those calories. Caffeine keeps me sharp for my profession. Even when I didnt drink coffee right after surgery, I took caffeine pills. I told my Dr I wasn't giving up coffee or caffeine. He talked to me about how I drink my coffee and why, and we agreed it was okay.

Hmm, that is something that just gets better as you heal. 3 months is the first turning point, and that is when I had few issues, although I never really had the issues you have. Then 6 months things are really different, then 9. At a year I feel completely normal except with less capacity. Yesterday I wanted to finish a Protein shake so I could throw it in the dumpster before getting in my car and I was able to drink a whole premier shake in about 2-3 minutes. Right after surgery it would have taken me 2 hours.

Water. Seriously when there are things and people are snacking or whatever which for us is GRAZING. I drink water, at the movies, at the bar, at concerts, at sporting events. Water. I chug it. It is the perfect time to get extra water in and water is calorie free. I sometimes get fancy and have unsweetened coffee or tea. I eat before, and I plan on eating after. I also keep a protein bar in my purse for an emergency if I go more than 3 hours with eating. Since the Bears are the Bears, not eating also helps keep my stomach from going in virtual knots

@@Rycaitsmom If your co-workers had surgery covered through insurance then you should be good. Wash U has an extensive weight loss program, that involves a lot of behavioral changes. I think if you are serious about being healthy for life, they are a good way to go, even with the longer wait. If I had the time last year I would have probably went with them, but I work with a different University for my follow up care. Des Peres has a program which is who I went with. Some of the doctors have left (one went to teach at a University), and I am not sure what the exact status of their program is now.

@@jatmagg The goal isn't t be full. Once you accidently get full on solids, the discomfort will probably make it so you don't want to try again. Weigh/measure your food and have the recommended amount for your stage. When I was at that stage 2 ounces was suggested for me. Take a bite, wait 90 seconds take another bite. Eat your portion not more.

@@MelaninMonroe Every plan with BCBS is different. If you called BCBS and they couldn't tell you what your coverage is, keep calling until you get someone who isn't lazy and can tell you what your coverage is. What is your BMI?

@@Rycaitsmom At 60 BMI you won't have to provide proof of failed attempts. Are you sure your insurance in MO covers surgery? Most plans don't. At Wash U, you are going to have to wait 6 months or more for surgery and go through their program (which is world-renowned). If you want surgery faster, there are other programs that are faster. Good luck

@@Rycaitsmom I had my surgery in STL. What program are you going with? If your BMI is high enough, that documentation might not be necessary.

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Unfortunately, it's not that simplistic of an issue. I think that's the OP's whole point. Basically. I didn't think so many people would instantly equate oreos as being equal to bananas, which is the most simplistic assumption. The idea that so many people would want to debate facts and numbers is baffling to me. This is a nutrition topic, about low carb fruit choices. Not a debate about if science is witch craft. Bananas are not the devil, but if you are post-op and trying to follow a low carb diet, they are not a low carb fruit. I am not even going to get into the physics and mass of mashing food because that seems to be beyond the scope of conversation here.

You are pre-op? A piece of grilled/baked meat, and unlimited salad greens/green veggies. A whole bag of salad at the store is like 20 or 40 calories

A scale and one that you can zero out amounts. I use my scale for almost everything and it saves on dishes with using measuring spoons. I do all of my measurements in weights, it is the most accurate and in the long term the easiest. Never used a blender since surgery for anything. It makes everything too thick for me.

@@andersonrivera You have to have Protein to heal. Even if you don't like protein, get some unflavored Protein powder to add to your G2 or whatever. Protein isn't optional. What does your Dr say about what you are eating?

@@higher It is pineapple, but pineapple is like eating candy, so that is off the table (for me anyway). Really just getting enough fluids, it doesn't even have to be Water, just fluids, coffee and tea work, but being well hydrated and flushing your system counts for more than what you eat. Still you can never go wrong with strawberries.

3 -5 bites could be anything. That is not a scientific measurement or something that is the same from person to person. Everyone has a different capacity and that even varies day by day and with the moisture content of the food. Just follow your plan and don't compare yourself to other people, you have no idea what they are actually doing, just what they are reporting.

I started sleeping on my stomach on the 3rd or 4th night by accident. It helped so much with the gas. If you are going to do it, I suggest doing it with some support, like shapewear or a binder on to hold your stomach in when you roll over.