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I love hearing these outlooks! Congrats! VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

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I think you would benefit from finding a NUT to create a plan, there's no way of knowing where you should be nutritionally without a plan. My plan was tailored to me. It may generally guide you, but please Check with a professional, this is so important because there are so many different styles of post operative plans. VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

You could also call/visit websites if local hospitals that have bariatric programs and get information from them. VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

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You'll do great! VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

I was up very late watching YouTube (Dr. V- Vong ?) He has some interesting ideas about not being so protein driven after surgery. I have already consulted my team and have been given the green light so I'm slowly transitioning to plant based again ( I'm flexible at the moment leaning heavily on plant matter) but also I'm not sold on being protein crazed either, especially the further out I go. I will have to watch carbs forever because I'm sensitive to them so there is a delicate balance for me. Is there anyone following the Dr. V approach? Don't forget to "like" if you like... (Show a little love its the Brooklyn way!) VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

Of course nearly everything I tried to upload was problematic, After researching I think I will play around with alternating normal high to med high Protein intake when I convert to fully plant based. Just to stave if the desire to return to a heavy carb diet. I'm too carb sensitive. VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

A lot of people don't seem to understand food addiction (I don't), etc. I think that is the real problem. They believe will power will get you through. Not making excuses for anyone here at all but, if it was a drug/alcohol addiction, rehab and resources would be available and expected to be used to get well . No one would expect the girlfriend to use/drink in the next room. The advice would be totally different. You would be asked if you are attending support groups, seeing your sponsor, staying away from negative influences etc... we need to start treat this like the problem it really is VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

CONGRATS !!!!! SAFE JOURNEY VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

Lol just a few failed relationships, and I hate to see anyone else's end if it can be saved VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

I still cook for my family, and while they eay almost exactly how I eat, some things are different. BUT The worst part of cooking for other people is taste testing! Not because I'll go off the rails from a taste, but because the sensory difference! Everything is too ... Sweet, salty, spicy etc. I just can't tell if I'm seasoning correctly for everyone else anymore... Also I'm always like " am I required to wait 30 mins between taste testing and drinking water??? " idk Anyone else have this problem? VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

Don't for get to make it VERY CLEAR what you really need from her, and see if she CAN do it. Its only fair... She maybe just as addicted to junk food as you are...VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

You need to sit down and have an honest conversation about it with her, because drastic changes (like quitting smoking/drugs & Alcohol, other major life changes) can cause a rift that can eventually end the relationship. So as long as she is aware of the changes (we don't eat together anymore , the stuff can't come in the house, I need your help with this , but that doesn't mean I don't like you, we have other things in common still etc.) and is OK with it and doesn't try to sabotage you (try to eat around you when that was the agreed to change, still brings foods in, nonchalant about your health,etc.) you guys should be fine... BUT SHE NEEDS TO KNOW WHAT YOU NEED FROM HER AND you may be one of he lucky ones after surgery that does not care about it at all (my family and friends can eat what ever they want, idk but healthy food is stocked in the house so the are making mostly good choices by default around me) VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

Never in "public" Once in Paris I tried pan a cotta and had dumping symptoms (excused myself to the bathroom and played on the floor forever) Tried scrambled eggs at home 6 months out and it came back up Last night at almost 9 months post op, I ate a tiny bit if shredded raw purple cabbage with my dinner and felt like I needed to go to the ER So only two incidents involving food coming back up, but a few others types of discomfort VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

More info from the WHO report, protein (anticipated) need by population VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

Upper limit recommendations for protein VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

Please try to get in contact with the hospital Dietician or Nutritionist ASAP, this site cannot replace medical advice, this is for socialization and support, but nutrition questions are best answered by your team, they have access to your medical history, labs, insurance, liability and have trained for this... After soft foods like yogurt pudding etc I moved on to softer textured /pureed foods , (stage 3 I think , but every plan and time frame is different) + very finely pureed/chopped chicken , salmon or tuna mixed with fat free mayo to make a pâté +very softly veggies like carrots and green beans (they literally dissolved in your mouth soft) +eggs (boiled, scrambled, etc) +very ripe banana +soft low fat cheese ( babybel, laughing cow, etc) -no grains, no breads, no pasta, no hard fiberous vegetables, no fruits with skins attached, no cookies/cakes/pastries, no alcohol, no added sugar, My typical day was: 7am - 12oz coffee or tea w/ 5.5 oz premier shake (15g protein), water 830 am- 1 oikos tripled zero yogurt with tsp honey (15g protein) 930 am - water or tea 4-8 oz 1030am - water or tea 4-8oz 11 am- water or tea 4-8oz 1230 pm- 1/4 cup (2oz?) If canned salmon finely mixed with mayo (12g protein? Never ate it all) and 1/8 cup (1 oz?) Tender cooked carrots 130 pm- water or tea 4-8 oz 230 pm - 12 oz coffee of tea with 5.5 oz premier shake (15g protein) 330 pm- low fat cheese stick or wedge (6g protein) and boiled egg (7g protein) 430 pm- water or tea 4-8oz 530 pm- water or tea 4-8oz 630 pm- water or tea 4-8oz 730pm- oikos triple zero yogurt with 1tsp of honey (15g protein) 8pm- water or tea 4-8oz Hope that help! VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

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The icon next to your user name is a golden king chess piece, it makes you looks so cool, like King James VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

James how did you get a king chess piece ? I'm jealous... VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

Anyone knows if its firming on the entire body? VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

What is on your plan for 7 weeks ? I can't remember what stage that was... VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

*Family Meeting Time* Playing no games... VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167