Michilingi

Hello! Im new to Bariatric Pal. I am trying to get some information on CHAMPVA and if they covered your surgery. I Was truely wondering how long the attempts to lose weight before had to be. I have tried many diets in the past and never successfully kept weight off or lost more than maybe 10% of body weight. I have one attempt on record with my doctor of like 3 months ... and maybe one of a month. Im wondering what everyone else has had and been able to get approved for. Im afraid i go thru with the surgery and get stuck with a huge bill cause CHAMPVA doesnt want to cover cause i didnt have accurate history. Thank you In advance!!!

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i experienced dumping in the beginning, but now i dont and im almost 9 month out. I've experience it 3 times, and its the worst, just have self control, you can get past those bad eating habits!

Hello, I'm wondering if anyone has had emotional issues/marital issues after weightloss surgery. I am having some issues and i'm wondering if therapy has helped anyone, also any suggestions. What have you done to help yourself through similar situation? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

I experienced this for the 1st 3-4 months, and thankfully it has gone away completely, just keep up with your fluids. But it is normal since you body is still trying ot regulate.

I don't know if it ever truly stops. I battle it almost daily. I just tell myself do i really need this (chip,cracker,etc).. sometimes i win sometimes i lose

Its actually what you eat. Salad is lighter more of a liquid, and when chewed it becomes very small. If you tried to eat something dense like meat- 5oz you would be able to. It changes by what you eat. Ive noticed some things i can eat 4 oz others i can eat 2 and feel full. Dont worry you havent streched your tummy yet!

I was told by my surgeon to incorporate strength training now. This is the time to stall, and building muscles will kick the stall out. Good luck!

Ive been taking flinestones, i tried the centrum chewables and couldnt stand the taste. Flinestones have been much more palatable.

I eat oikos triple zero, my Nut recommended not exceeding 5 grams .. but yogurt always has more, so its understandable.

Hello everyone, So being a newbie still only 7-8 weeks out. Im trying to find ideas of portable Protein "meals" to bring. I still only eat 1/4cup ... about 2 oz per meal. I was trying to find easy things that go down, to bring with me on the run. Any ideas greatly appreciated

I have noticed a drop in how much i pee also. I believe its natural. My whole group said the same. So i hope its normal since so many are having same thing going on. Our urine is light yellow/clear so im sure things are fine.

Hello, has anyone had surgery from this doctor or at this hotel? I would love some imput

Thank you. I ended up going with dr T and everything went amazingly Dr Papasavas did mine with Hartford hospital and his team was awesome. I had no complaints Sent from my Z981 using the BariatricPal App

I just lost my Grandmother, and I'm feeling really lost. I want to focus on life, and continue on. I also need to say my goodbyes. I am finding it hard to focus on my health. I need to continue to work out, get protein in, and fluids. I know that i need to continue to focus on even just getting my protein from shakes, until i feel better. I'm just having issues processing, and I'm worried about overeating. I never overate before, or stress ate. But i'm in a fragile place in my process, being 9 weeks out. I would love any advise, or anything you all can give me towards this confusion im having.

My highest weight was 309. Surgery day i was 267. Im about 9 weeks post op and have lost 80lbs total.

That is a great point. Sorry my phone is acting up. I would do it on the run, but they have a high sugar content cause of the fruit and would go to waste :/. Unless you have ideas about that

Sounds yummy never had blue crab before

I dont have any recipes but would love to follow this and see what people come up with

Chicken has done me in multiple times

You look amazing, and i can completely understand not feeling any thinner in your head. But you have done amazing and everyone will confirm that for you!!!!

Guys, i need advise. Im about 5 weeks post op. I can barely eat more than 1 ounce and maybe 2-3 times a day. I dont make my protein goals, im really bad with protein drinks. Im also barely making my water goals for the day. I have been very dizzy the past few days. ANY advise on how to up my protein and water consumption? Im feeling like a failure and my doctors office is telling me not to be so hard on myself, that people can have issues with transitions. But i do feel like a failure

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I'm doing much better. I have found a protein shake I can tolerate.so I'm doing much better thankfully