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Food Before and After Photos
tarotcardreader replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Sauce looks yummy! -
Pre Op Diet
tarotcardreader replied to Sharon Colyer's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Noooo definitely save that for post op instead you may have complication even minor ones like incisions reopening that will take more days -
Boss. Who doesnt love a chicken w tude
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Im thinking likely this lol. If you acknowledged ones weightloss then you are also acknowledging their fatness
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Yeah im in line with others who believe it as a trickster lol. Or maybe scale technology isnt solid yet otherwise why do we weigh a different amount at different doctors offices throughout the day? If there was a solid version of scale all doctors would own it and wed weigh the same at each physicians office
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Just the thought of it makes me barf
tarotcardreader replied to mrshenry's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
15g in one ounce wow -
By 3 weeks seemed to improve alot
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When did you notice the scale moving?
tarotcardreader replied to Leafy's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
5-15 lb a week is average for the first few months. If you arent losing its between you and your team to figure out whats going on. Im not the food exercise or bm police thats their jobs lol -
Just the thought of it makes me barf
tarotcardreader replied to mrshenry's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Not necessarily the person may be 600 lb so losing bigger. 5-15 lb a week is average statistically (univ of mich study) for the first few months. Hope that helps! -
When did you notice the scale moving?
tarotcardreader replied to Leafy's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I have not had similar result but just wanted to pop in and wish you luck with struggle. Id think it might be surgery fluids or med related. We really dont know your cormobities or your intakes w carbs n things. I recommend leaning on team w nutritionist. Also bowels are they holding. Just speak to med team see what they got for you -
Tomorrows my big day!!
tarotcardreader replied to Lizzz78's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
alot of advise on the boards here. you will need some strength courage and healing vibes. i hope it goes well and look forward to your update -
Post Op - 5 Weeks - Suddenly full ALL the TIME
tarotcardreader replied to MandoGetsSleeved's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
friend we have the same 9am routine just know somewhere out there i too am choking that down -
Stalled weight
tarotcardreader replied to MISTY_CEE035's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
hi im fresh off the surgery boat but was told you need to get in sixty minutes a day of exercise according to research to maintain your loss have you been doing that? -
Low carb meal plan
tarotcardreader replied to MISTY_CEE035's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
hi i just do the protein 60-80 and water and the carbs are incidental like in condiments. i dont track calories -
Any special supplies I should buy before bypass surgery?
tarotcardreader replied to VRox33's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
ok i will say for bypass the big pill organizer. the 2oz disposables for things like batch making of jello. i am almost a month post op at this point and i use them to remind myself of not eating too much because full is a different feeling now and comes on slowish. you can get the tashi ones on amazon for under 10$ for 200 i believe. Also i got some cheapy warm glad containers that are 4oz for microwaving for premaking soup (walmart 3$). a water bottle is a necessity (insulated i use klean kanteen). just carry that little 12 oz with loop cap everywhere. It fits in the car too. one bag of whatever shake mix protein your program requires and a blender bottle for choking it down in the morning. the blender bottle while it doesnt keep it cold by design i seem to sip better because u can only take small swig with it. i have a magic bullet mini it was 29$. thats what im using to blend. however u can use a handheld one. get some pb2 to flavor your choc shake as peanut butter choc so you dont get burnt out on just choc. some peoples incisions open back up two of mine did. im fair skinned and the surgeon says i have baby skin though. surgeon rec palmors oil post op so using that on belly. i did use some gauze afterwords with some tape from the drug store. You might not need it but some of us did. you need to acquire a script of simethicone from surgeon in chewable (insurance pick up tab for me that way). I recommend also bentyl in case you get abdominal cramping post surgery. You need to inquire about the gallbladder med too if you still have it. Next you need to buy your multivitamin which i use bariatric advantage ultrasolo 1x a day. Its nasty and huge but my program required it. Next buy your calcium i have bariatric advantage soft chew in caramel. one 90 item bag per month. I bought three months worth of the vitamins. It would be helpful for you to have some kind of food water tracker. i use happy planner fitness for mine. Heres just some pictures to give you ideas. -
Protein shake recipies and additive to water ideas.
tarotcardreader replied to sweetsmith78's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I add “diet cranberry w pineapple juice” to orange shake mix. i add pb2 powder to chocolate shake mix for peanut butter cup taste. Im not into flavored water post so far. -
Need encouraging words or a buddy to help me through this wls
tarotcardreader replied to Rachael LiBengood's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
GMS 7-Day 4-Times-a-Day Pill... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D4M5FLZ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share -
Need encouraging words or a buddy to help me through this wls
tarotcardreader replied to Rachael LiBengood's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I got a big pill thing and every sunday night i refill it. Then each day i pop out that days pill container. Seems to help get them all in -
I am a little over 3 weeks and ive been doing cranberry juice (diet) but no plans to add fruit
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Carbs after gastric bypass
tarotcardreader replied to mdhender87's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was told to avoid carbs while in the weightloss window. The weightloss window is 12-18 months post op. I do have carbs though mainly from low carb condiments and shakes -
Just the thought of it makes me barf
tarotcardreader replied to mrshenry's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Spoken straight and is pretty much the right thing to do. As someone who struggled with this Exact problem i agree that following the program is what resolved the issue. Have the will to get the nasty shake down -
Just the thought of it makes me barf
tarotcardreader replied to mrshenry's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had this problem. So apparently the protein shakes in my program were full meal replacements with things like potassium vitamins (bariatric advantage). My intolerance to the shakes is high but my hands & feet began to tingle (potassium deficiency) and i was like “wtf am i doing drink the shake” we arent children! So now every morning i get up i fill that blender bottle and i plug my nose as it goes down. I have done this for two days in a row now. The newness of it all can really throw you off track but remember you know what to do thats what all those appointments were for they were drilling it in. I also want to add my shake flavor is orange and its much smoother going down with some diet cranberry pineapple juice mixed in. I also ordered a bag of chocolate flavor which i intend to put pb2 in (peanut butter chocolate). Plug thy nose and get it downn sometimes thats how its gotta be. I do have unflavored protein powder as well that i bought on the side of my program shakes that i use in jello. I also take bariatric advantage once a day ultra solo w iron as instructed. It might be good to watch the news or something while you are choking it down. This close out from surgery you know what you are supposed to b doing and my advice is to just do it! -
One week before surgery
tarotcardreader replied to Eats with Two Forks's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hey welcome aboard. I am hoping w surgery we will be able to keep it off 👍🏼 -
Had My 5-wk Check-in w/Dietician. Have some work to do!
tarotcardreader replied to LAJ23's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
They dont care about cals right now in my program just the 60g protein and the water. Next the walking. Today i had a protein shake, a fish w tartar sauce, some cheese soup w guac, and i might try a jello that has some protein powder in it before bed. Water is very low but they said they will count my protein shake water so thats gonna help. I put some cranberry juice (diet) in my morning orange protein shake to make it a bit more smooth. Im sorry you are suffering w the calories Rule on top of getting the water in im glad i dont have to 🥴 -
Problems with fluid intake
tarotcardreader replied to BigSue's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Exactly my pouch is boss and it means take a very little and very slowly lol 🥴 got what i paid for - for sure lol