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I just bought myself a new toy: An Instant Pot. I've been eyeing them for several months, especially as we'll be tackling a kitchen remodel soon. It occurred to me that there is likely no easier way to make Proteins sleeve-friendly than by pressure cooking them. I can't wait to start playing with it once it gets here Thursday. Any tips or tricks out there? Thinking I'll do something with chicken thighs first.

That's fantastic!!!! Hang in there, the preop diet is truly the suckiest part of the whole process, especially when you just want to be done with all the "pre" song & dance and just want your surgery date to get here, already.

I'm over 60 and was sleeved three weeks ago tomorrow. 47 isn't too old for ANYTHING. Second, if you have GI issues like GERD and IBS, do you have a gastroenterologist who is helping you manage those issues? If you do, I'd really recommend speaking with your GI doc as well as your surgeon about the pros and cons of the different procedures as they relate to your individual situation. Also remember that having a sleeve does not always mean GERD is worse after surgery. Have your EGD, find out what the results are, and go from there. The reason the EGD is done is to give the surgeon information about your individual upper GI tract. Based on what it shows, your surgeon will likely think one surgery is or is not the best choice for you. Good luck!

We're working our way through a 3-lb tumb of it. Preop it was fine, I do notice a smell and aftertaste postop. I use it in smaller amounts because of that.

My carb is usually around 50g, my Protein is 50g, I have 0 transfat and my highest saturated fat was 9g. This is approximately what I've been eating since my post op, which was 3 1/2 week ago. I work out very much walking 2 1/2 miles to 3 a day and drink about 50oz of liquid a day. Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App It looks as though you may want to decrease your carbs and increase your protein some; and increase your fluids. Depending on your total fats per day, your protein/carb totals are only providing you with 400 calories a day, which is too low, especially if you're walking.

It isn't about the sugar - it's about your macronutrients (protein/fat/carb), what you eat each day, and how active you are. Just focusing on sugar won't tell you what you need to know.

OK, just what are Lee's green beans, and what am I missing in my life because I've never heard of them?

Oh for pity's sake, the only reason to DO bariatric surgery is for obesity. You didn't say which state you're in Ca, or TX. If you are in CA, if this is a P P O plan, contact the State Department of Insurance.

That's fantastic! I switched careers and went back to school in my mid-20's and was almost 30 before I graduated. It was hard, I had to take hard sciences and the math that went along with them. Once I graduated, I felt like there wasn't anything I couldn't do. Between taking charge of your health and now furthering your education, there's no limits for you now!

Have any diagnostics been done on your GI tract, including sleeve size/volume?

@@liposuction68, the guildelines are different in California than in New York. The guidelines we are all writing about are specific to CA H M O coverage.

@@lolarose13 From Blue Shield's policy concerning revision: Revision Bariatric Surgery Revision surgery to address perioperative or late complications of a bariatric procedure may be considered medically necessary. These include, but are not limited to: • Staple-line failure • Obstruction • Stricture • Nonabsorption resulting in hypoglycemia or malnutrition • Weight loss of 20% or more below ideal body weight • Slippage that cannot be corrected with manipulation or adjustment (see Policy Guidelines Section) Revision of a primary bariatric procedure that has failed due to dilation of the gastric pouch or dilation proximal to an adjustable gastric band (documented by upper gastrointestinal examination or endoscopy) may be considered medically necessary when both of the following are met: • If the initial procedure was successful in inducing weight loss prior to pouch dilation • The patient has been compliant with a prescribed nutrition and exercise program. So it isn't your BMI in the case of revision, it's these guidelines I listed here. The key for your surgeon will be documenting the issues you've been having with your band, and your history of adhering to postop guidelines since you got it. Good luck!

I can't understand how they would hold you responsible when they approved you having a procedure that they approved - checking to assure you had the benefit was part of their job as part of the approval process!

You can wear cuter shoes than the cat.

I'm so sorry to hear this - they may be worried about hydronephrosis. I'm so sorry about your competition, but your kidneys are more important. Hoping everything is OK!

Ann Taylor, Loft, and petites nearly anywhere. I want OUT of Petite Plus for good!

when I came home from my second stay in the hospital, I was 12 lbs heavier than preop. All fluids & swelling, of course, as I was only in the hospital cause I couldn't keep anything down. Overnight, nearly half of it disappeared. Truth.

I would have to say no, it isn't normal, nor should you tolerate it. Get in touch with Tufts, and ask to speak with a supervisor. Explain the billing/referral issues and see whether they can help you. This is silly!

Here's the thing: Postop, in order to get your protein in, by default your carb intake is practically zero, especially in the first few weeks to months. Your simple carb intake is so low that your blood sugar level stays much more even. I can't speak to metformin, but if you read posts here you will notice a real emphasis on protein and veg, which go a long, long way in handling insulin resistance, to say nothing of weight loss, which has a synergistic effect.

@@Babbs here's what Calorie King says about your chili: http://www.calorieking.com/foods/calories-in-sides-chili-large_f-ZmlkPTE4NjE1Mg.html 8 gm of sugars, can't be that much ketchup, then.

Just bear in mind that what you try, and love preop may not agree with you postop. I'm still throwing up protein shakes postop.

Yeah, I think I can look forward to a deviled egg before I can a bite of ham! One of my favorites at Thanksgiving is a bite of ham with a bite of turkey, same fork. Something to look forward to!

@@OutsideMatchInside, I DO understand that, but what doesn't stay down, doesn't stay down, period. I'm on Zofran around the clock and even brushing my teeth gives me dry heaves. My ribs are so sore from vomiting I can't bear to cough or sneeze. Please understand I'm doing the best I can.

@@ocgirl15, thank you for your kind reply. I'm certain things will get better, and the funny thing about holidays has always been that I'm so busy cooking that I do very little eating. I do always enjoy a deviled egg or two on Easter, though.