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CheleLynn45 reacted to a post in a topic: My progress at almost 9 months out.......pic!
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rora reacted to a post in a topic: Cholesterol
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Yep! And try measuring yourself! I bet you'll see a difference!
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I think I figured out the reason for the stall and knowing this makes me feel better. During the liquid diet and the weeks following surgery, there is a huge shift of eating "normally" or even overeating to barely eating. Of course there's going to be a huge weight drop in the beginning. You lose all the Fluid from hospitalization, you're eating next to nothing, and the most important factor, you're losing muscle mass because you're recovering from surgery and not moving a lot. About 3 weeks following surgery you begin to gain that muscle back. You're able to eat more Protein,, and most importantly, you're much more active. This explains why the weight doesn't melt off, while many report that they are still losing inches. You're trading fat-weight for muscle-weight, which is actually heavier. In time you're muscle mass will plateau and more fat will burn off, thus ending the stall. The next stall may occur as your fitness is taken to the next level and more muscle is gained while fat is being lost. It's best to concentrate on inches lost, and how you feel and look...weighing once a week or if you can stand it, every two weeks might be better. We all need to remember this and not get discouraged.
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rora started following How long until I feel well again?, "The Dreaded Stall" explanation, Why Am I Dropping Weight So Slowly? and and 2 others
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BariActiv chewable multivitamins - strong reaction (empty stomach?)
rora replied to no onions's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
Wellesse liquid vitamins are much better!! -
Does anyone know how long it takes for your stomach swelling to go down? I'm eating almost all my protein but I can only eat a few bites and I'm full! I'll be 2 weeks post- op tomorrow.
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ISOPURE....wtf am I supposed to do with this?
rora replied to rora's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
I can return it to GNC so I'm not worried, but I was hoping it would taste better. -
Risabe reacted to a post in a topic: funny, but serious, female question...lol
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Why Am I Dropping Weight So Slowly?
rora replied to Icandoalthingsthruchrist's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Sometimes low sugar and low fat foods up the carbs to compensate. Also it's normal to hit a stall in WL. Keep up with exercise, and avoid liquids 30 mins before and after food. Liquid causes the food to pass through quicker. Try eating pure protein foods like eggs too. -
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jhclikesshopping@gmail.com reacted to a post in a topic: First restaurant meal?
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Mine came to an abrupt halt this week after my doctor gave me Zofran. I feel great now! Hopefully I won't have to keep taking the zofran very long. Wait...8 WEEKS and you're still feeling bad?
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long2912 reacted to a post in a topic: Apprehension about General Anesthesia
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long2912 reacted to a post in a topic: First restaurant meal?
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Elode reacted to a post in a topic: First restaurant meal?
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Daisee68 reacted to a post in a topic: First restaurant meal?
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I had my first meal in a restaurant today - it was a work meeting. I had a scrambled egg with a side of goat cheese. I only ate half of it and was full! Bonus: my check was only $3.00! What did you eat at a restaurant first? I would recommend if you're going out to pull up the menu online first so you know what to get when you get there.
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Apprehension about General Anesthesia
rora replied to scamp662's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
This is why anesthesiologists make so much money. They administer the drugs to keep you sedated while keeping a close eye on your vitals. You're in good hands, believe me...these guys hate getting sued! And when they give you the Versed you won't care about anything -
How long until I feel well again?
rora replied to kimtakespics's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Eat slooooooooooow -
I've heard a lot of people say they're taking Flinstones! Are they okay for Bariatric patients? My NUT made it sound like there were very few vitamins that met the needs of the bari patient...
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ISOPURE....wtf am I supposed to do with this?
rora replied to rora's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
I'd send it but I'm in Kansas and the cost to ship heavy bottles would be kinda bad. ???? -
Yes in the beginning you're going to feel EVERYTHING as it travels down to your stomach and gets settled. For me it was like a bad ache that went away after a few seconds, almost like a contraction!
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It's gone now ????
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My NUT said no gummies....