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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

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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

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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

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