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ALL FLUIDS count towards your hydration goals (pure water is superior of course) , Crystal light, milk, broth, protein shakes, Powerade, even Popsicles! Check in with your team for more clarity on the subject. VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

I can't believe how many post I DID NOT see in this thread WTF, " CARB LIVES MATTER" please don't tell me its not poking fun at what it clearly is... VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

Honestly, I never about there being real failure rate for people who follow the rules provided. Is that what is being suggested? VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

Amazing VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

How many protein drinks per day/how far out? VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

AMAZING Muscle weakness, always tired? Visit your physician ask for blood tests to see where your Vitamin and mineral levels are, it could be anemia or b vitamin deficiency. These are serious. VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

We are proud of you too VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

I feel your pain! I knew I was committed 100℅ to surgery during the Barium swallow test. Yes you will likely have to do another swallow/leak test after surgery. Ask your team about the the details, but tbh you don't really care when you are on the other side of surgery. In the hospital they will provide you with anti nausea meds, pain management help, etc. just ask for what you needVSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

Anemia (from personal experience) will definitely make you feel like you can't breathe when NOTHING else is wrong, but only a physician can evaluate that. VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

This is very very very helpful VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

I think stronger moderation of the board (maybe but I don't like stringent oversight) or just reposting of rules before entry (no x,y,z allowed) would help a lot. Everyone had strong opinions and personalities, bit we should be able to coexist here. But I think for sure NEVER EVER any personal attacks. I like this site A lot, and ALL of the participants. We just need to chill sometimes. VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

Which type of vegetables do you focus on ? I was noticing that a few of my contemporaries are not really eating vegetables, just meat and dairy. VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

Awesome idea VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

CONGRATS! I didn't have a revisions but I had drains during my VSG surgery. It felt uncomfortable coming out. But since your bit experiencing pain, the removal should also be a breeze. VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

I spent one sunday entering all of my foods into Myfitnesspal so now it auto poplates and make tracking EASYBut I agree, not my obsession VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

Thanks, Got it ! So not necessarily the macro count, but the food type? I'm not allowed most of the same items either on my plan, probably never will regularly again. I do eat legumes, vegetables, some fruit and some seeds, everything I will ever eat is already back in my diet. I wonder heavily about regain, I don't see many who eat like me, @Creekimp's diet is similar, a lot of people seem to eat just animal protein and diary, also a lot of the VETS are either not around /not social or struggling with regain themselves so I'm grateful that you are willing & able to answer my questions. VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

Jess, your program still wants you to eat low carb 5 years out while in maintenance? How long will you stay that way? Can you give us an idea number and or menu wise what a typical day looks like for you? I hear a lot if varying info , a lot of people saying they will add carbs back once they are I'm maintenance... Is that not likely? Thanks! VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

Do you feel better/worse the next day after high/low intake? VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

HAPPY BIRTHDAY VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

O.M.G VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

Nuts will add a lot of calories to your diet, but speak with your team for a plan. VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

AMAZING VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

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

Thanks!!! VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

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