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Disclaimer - I don't give medical advice. I'm just sharing my experience with this. I have reactive hyperglycemia. It started a year out. I am four years out. I'm still managing lows. Reactive hypoglycemia is your pancreas over functioning. Your pancreas will periodically dump a larger amount of insulin into your system. This is what causes low blood sugar. Treating/managing low blood sugars is not much different than managing diabetes. For me, RH is life long. My pancreas function is not going to change. You said " cannot/will not eat carbs and sugar" Try to get out of the mind set of "bariatric rules" You are treating a health issue. This is doable and you still can work your healthy plan. Keeping blood sugars level : I had a consult with a dietician outside of the bariatric program. I have a blood glucose meter. I test often. I eat five to six small meals (all within my calorie and macro range). I add Low glycemic carbs in small amounts and not every day or every meal. Example - One day no carbs the next day I will have small amounts with lunch and diner. Low glycemic carbs don't spike your sugars. (sweet potato, lentil, beans, brown rice, whole wheat and plant based (fruits veggies) I am carb sensitive. Carbs make me gain weight. My preference is to alternate days and meals and eat sweet potato and plant based carbs. Managing the low sugars: You will not be eating sugar daily. Just like a diabetic, Serious lows will involve real sugar to bring low's back up. Glucose tablets work. I can tolerate watered down orange juice. (full strength upsets my stomach) It may be trial and error to figure out what sugar choice works for you.

1) 133 2) this morning 133 3) maintaining 4) Running season is over. Less cardio more lifting. Building muscle back 5) Total loss at the end of the challenge (posted 2019) 6) Check in: My friends father passed last Saturday. The family is here in Idaho wrapping things up. I've been spending time with them, food choice are limited and I had two drinks last night. I feel sluggish and crappy. They fly out friday. Looking forward to getting back to my healthy zone.

Hope everyone survived Thanksgiving, December will be here soon. Here comes potlucks , christmas parties, and people bringing goodies to work. All of you are rocking this challenge. Thanks for the support and keeping me on track. Please share your bariatric friendly holiday recipes. I'm in a food rut. Christmas diet motivation, Hey girl, Your pant's wont get tight if you don't wear any.

Sweet potato is in the mix with my protein and veggies to keep me more satisfied. My carb intake increases in running season. I lift to retain muscle. Other people here are lifting to build muscle mass. Speak of the devil and he post's!~BigViffer in the room.

@Mhy12784 Sweet potato seems to work for me. My stomach doesn't tolerate brown rice well. A great person to ask is bariatric veteran male lifting legend! @BigViffer

Your smile says it all. Congrats on all the hard work put in.

@Danny Paul It's a sobering reality that any of us can gain weight. I hope anyone who has a large gain can overcome and get a treatment plan that works for them. (Revision, diet or other) Many reasons for regain. Medical issues, medications, diet, complications, hormones, mobility issues......The list goes on. You are right, Surgery alone will not make your weight loss successful. The work does not end after goal.

Nervous and excited? ...I hope you can sleep tonight.☺️

Congrats!

Yep, . Still feels awkward.

Sorry your stressing. All of this is work, it's not easy. I hope you get good news at your pre-op appointment. Update us when you can.

Hi @betterL8thanever Your restriction from surgery with be tight for a while. Sip on a water bottle during the day. Keep it on your night stand at night. Getting food and fluids in gets easier as time progresses. It's all a learning process. Four years out, I easily get my water in and thirst is not an issue.

Fantastic achievement! Hope you and your son make this your new tradition. 🏃‍♂️ Be thankful for your health and ability to do great things. Love to hear about your next run.

Checking in: Challenge Starting weight: 132 Current weight - 133 Current weight lost: Losing or maintaining weight: Maintaining - New goal is to get weight down a bit before Dec 31. I found a perfect dress for new years. Fitness/exercise goal: Running season is over - Less cardio more weights Total weight loss at the end of challenge: (Post January 1st 2019) Check in: Tell us how you are doing - (How is your diet and exercise plan going? Any struggles? Stress level? What have you overcome? Any strategies that have helped) Survived Thanksgiving. I had a two pound gain that I am working back down. I have moved furniture, decorated the house for christmas and painted a guest room. I'm driving my husband crazy. This week I back to my normal gym routine.

Congrats on 61 down~!!! Ugh.... the questions and conversations that revolve around your weight loss. If you figure out a way to not talk about your weight loss let us know. It's out of most people's/family members comfort zone to see someone eating for health instead of pleasure on Thanksgiving. I'm having chineses food with hubby and adult son's. No cooking this year!

Great advice from @Kimmie K I learned the hard way. Try all clothing on before you buy. Things fit differently month to month. Be prepared to go through many styles and sizes. You will be left with an overflowing panty/clothing drawer. Other option is comando...*just kidding*

Fear, nervous, anxious and excited....Right? Many of us second guessed and had a freak out moment pre surgery. We understand. Just know that your surgeons team is going to take good care of you. I hope as your family sees your success and hard work , they will become more supportive. If they are saying these things out of fear give them time. Ugh...judgmental people. If they judge you on surgery they will judge you on other things. No need to invest your time trying to explain your decision/surgery to negative people. You don't need their approval. Wishing you the best, Jenn

my skin get dry pre and post surgery in the winter. for me its age not surgery.

I've tried every diet. Surgery has given me a long term solution. I'm four years out. Second guessing yourself as you get closer to a surgery date is normal. Dry loose skin or stay obese and have continued weight related health issues?........That decision is yours. How do you vets do it? Fear of dehydration - Many of us here can get our water in by keeping a water bottle on had and siping throughout the day. It gets easier and normal with time. Also, how bad is the skin after... really? You and I started with roughly the same BMI. I'm sharing my before and afters. In your opinion, Do I look healthy at a high weight or at my lower weight with loose skin? I can't afford plastics. Do I look depressed about my loose skin or overjoyed with my results? Physical appearance. Which picture do you prefer?

Do some research on surgeons overseas. Find what criteria you need to meet for surgery approval. Lower BMI with comorbidities may qualify.

My husband brought home an amazing pie that his co worker baked for us. It's on my counter whispering sweet nothings to me. Practicing self control.

I believe the coffee issue is due to acid in your new stomach. They want you to heal up and take it slow. Exercise is a necessary evil. Coffee or no coffee.☕

*laughing* Does size matter? 😉 (getting my head out of the gutter) I'm a sleeve. don't know what my bougie size is. Weight loss is changing behaviors and working your plan.

What has your nutritionist advised you to do? First stages of surgery: Concentrate on hitting protein goal (60 to 100) and hydration goal Don't worry about calories. Practice logging food to know if you are hitting your protein goal. Exercise. Weight loss stage: Nothing processed. Eat whole foods. Log, Keep within my calorie macro goals. Protein 60 to 100 grams. low carb and healthy fats. Hydration goal. Learn how to navigate the grocery store, cook healthy meals at home, and how to order at restaurants to stay on plan. Exercise. Maintaining: Add additional healthy carbs to slow or stop weight loss. She prefers low glycemic carbs (plant based, sweet potato, brown rice, and whole wheat) Is it helping you build lifelong, sustainable habits? Absolutely, I am four years out. Shopping and eating healthy are normal life routines. I don't feel deprived. Changing old behaviors is important for this to be lifelong sustainable.

Can you ask your surgeon for the size bougie you want?