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Sophie74656

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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  1. I stumbled upon this recipe for a protein packed overnight oats recipe that I've been eating almost every day and I'm loving it, maybe someone else will like it. Before bed I mix a container of greek yogurt (12g protein) and a scoop of protein powder (the brand I use is 20g per scoop). Once it is smooth I mix in 1/4 cup of milk (4g protein) and a packet of high protein instant oatmeal (10g protein). I put a handful of frozen berries on top and put it in the fridge until morning. When I'm ready to eat I mix it all up and it's very good. The total protein ends up being 46g. It's more than I can eat in one sitting but I usually eat it for breakfast and lunch and if any is left as a snack later. My favorite flavor combo so far has been raspberry yogurt with a scoop of chocolate powder and frozen raspberries.
  2. Hello, I am currently 8 weeks pregnant and trying to keep up with my protein intake. I had my sleeve in 2017. I normally have a protein shake in the morning (pre pregnancy) but I've read that they may not be safe. Has anyone continued to use protein powders while pregnant? What brand did you use? pre pregnancy I discovered this brand and I loved it https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ZP1K4S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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    Appointment set

    Omg...almost 3 years post sleeve and loosing almost 200 lbs i have scheduled and made a deposit on my plastic surgery. I am getting my arms and thighs done. To be honest i thought i would be more excited about it. My wonderful supportive family and boyfriend have been urging me to do this and my parents are assisting with the cost. I know that i will look and feel better and once it's done i will be happy i did it.
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    Appointment set

    Thanks
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    Is this price outrageous? (NYC!)

    If you can get out of the city it will probably be less pricey. I am in NJ and would be happy to give you the name of the place i am booked with.
  6. Hi guys. I'm almost 2 years post sleeve. I've been hearing a lot about ketogenic diets and know people who have had great weight loss success. I've been thinking about trying it as I have about 20 lbs more that I would like to loose. However it seems like it's a low protein diet and protein protein protein has been drilled into me so hard I'm not sure if this is a good diet for post op folks. Is anyone on this diet, any advise?
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    Creative help

    Hi guys, I need some help with something creative. I am trying to start an Etsy shop for some of my crochet items. They tend towards the geeky/nerdy side. I have some cat toys inspired by, harry potter, star wars, pokemon, and i plan to list hats scarves and gloves as it gets colder. I need help coming up with a shop name. Something fun and nerdy Any ideas?
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    Cruise "Mocktails"

    In my opinion I think you can have your pina colada and enjoy it. You probably won't be able to finish it but ENJOY IT!!!
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    Cruise "Mocktails"

    If it's once in a while...nothing wrong with an all you can eat buffet
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    Cruise "Mocktails"

    Yes, it is true. If done properly the part of your stomach that stretches is removed. You can eat more now because your internal swelling has gone down. It can take a while for all the swelling to finally go away.
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    Sleeve vs RNY

    For me i went with the sleeve because it seemed like it was less restrictive, and the idea of completely rerouting your insides wasn't as appealing.
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    Help?

    being exhausted is very common since you're not getting many calories. Dizzyness might also be related to dehydration. Are you getting enough fluids?
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    Calories

    Well on one hand you should listen to your doctor, but on the other hand you're loosing weight. Personally I think if you're loosing weight then you're not taking in too much For me in two years since my sleeve I've never tracked my calories, even today I don't know how many calories I'm taking in
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    Feeling Frustrated

    That's pretty standard. The way my surgeon explained it to me...this is a completely voluntary surgery so they will run every test they can to make sure you will get through the surgery. doctors, especially surgeons have to watch their statistics. It is bad for them if someone has complications or heaven forbid dies from surgery. So they will do whatever they can to ensure that you will have no complications
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    Options

    I think it depends on what you are the most self conscious about. For me the order in which I would rate things is arms, thights, tummy, boobs
  16. Just feeling sorry for myself right now... I've been looking for bathing suits. I haven't had one in many years and I figured, hey I've lost 200lbs I should get a bathing suit. Much crying later I've decided that I will not own a bathing suit this summer, just a tshirt and shorts if I feel like going in my parents' pool. Yes I've lost a lot of weight and I'm much healthier, but oh my gosh my body is a mess, everything is loose and hanging and lumpy and just awful.
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    pity party for me

    Thanks everyone, I'm looking into some of those links.
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    pity party for me

    Yep I've been with my boyfriend for almost a year...the first time the clothes came off i was convinced it was going to be the last, that he would see everything hanging and run screaming. A year later he's still here, but honestly no matter how much he says he loves me and he's not bothered by the loose skin it's still something I'm self conscious about and try to not show much
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    Confused

    You get pumped full of fluids in the hospital so you may not see a lot of loss right away. Sounds like you are doing just fine. Stick to your personal plan and everything will be fine.
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    Over eating

    It's mostly in your mind to control yourself. After a couple episodes of throwing up after eating too much you learn what your full signals are and you learn to listen to them....or pay the price
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    pity party for me

    My starting weight was over 400. I do work out some, mostly walking. I've been looking into a one piece with just some shorts over them
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    100 to 100

    Congradulations!!!
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    Getting Enough Calories w/o Grazing

    I can't get all my calories and protein just from three meals. So I've figured out that for me the best way is to have a set schedule of snacks. I have my breakfast at home, and before I leave I make a large protein shake that I take to work with me. I'll sip on that throughout the day. At 11;00 I'll have my first snack, at 1:30 I take my lunch, at around 3:30 I have another snack, at 6:30 I have dinner, then I may have one more snack if I need to get in some more protein.
  24. my first non puree food was tuna with avocado.
  25. I think it depends on the procedure, if you can get a doctor to say that it is medically necessary insurance may cover somethings. I am a ways away from plastics but every time I go to the doctor I be sure to log a complaint about the skin and getting rashes and irritation. If need be I plan to take out a loan to pay for plastics when I'm ready.

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