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Everything posted by Layken
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My favorite pre-made protein shake so far has been Premier Protein. I really like the Caramel, Strawberries & Cream, and the new Peanut Butter Chocolate. For powders, I've been using Bowmar Nutrition. They have TONS of flavors and I've really liked each one I tried. Question for anyone: are you guys counting your protein shakes as part of your caloric intake with tracking apps? I'm about 7 months out now and am focusing now more on calorie intake to try and get over these stalls 😶
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I had the vertical gastric sleeve about 3 months ago and I STILL have not noticed an increase in energy levels. About 4 weeks post-op after I started feeling somewhat normal I was able to get in a few 30min walks a day, but then my energy just went away after that. I'm sure its a mixture of COVID (not working) and my body adjusting but I thought with a 50lb weight loss that I would feel way more energetic than I do. Any others have issues like this post-op?
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Yes! It is so awesome to be off of most medications. I’ll take vitamins over them any day! And I feel you on the mental energy. 2020 period has been draining
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This is something that my doctor told me was okay to do! My surgeon had me stop taking 2/3 bp meds right before surgery and I pretty much have to self monitor now. Of course, I call my dr with my bp readings, but my surgeons office didn’t do much with medication monitoring.
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I have not have them done post op yet but have an appointment coming up at the end of the months! Hopefully I will get some answers then. Never had any thyroid issues but have had low vitamin d levels in the past.
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Soooo I didn’t think of it until yesterday but I was on 3 blood pressure meds before surgery and went down to half of one after. I checked my bp today and it was 128/78 so I’m going completely off of the last one to see if that helps.
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That’s awesome!! Congrats on the triathlon!!!
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That’s awesome that you get that much cardio in everyday! I’ve experimented with some healthy carbs like baked plantains and avocado but haven’t noticed much of a difference.
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Thats true! I have been trying my best to keep up with my vitamin regimen and water intake but who knows if it is spot-on.
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But what breeds activity? 🧐 jk! thanks for your input
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Same thing happened to me around week 3-4 and again this week at week 9-10!! The first stall was because I actually wasn't getting in enough protein or calories (crazy right) and my nutritionist says that stalls and fluctuations are common and normal, due to water weight, retention, etc.
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regaining and undoing their surgery
Layken replied to dal101's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I am also SUPER afraid of this happening. Getting back into old habits, cravings, overeating, etc. So far, so good, but only about 3 months post op. -
Soooo I noticed that us both laying on our sides worked well. For some reason sex has been kind of painful lately, but we also haven’t been doing it as often.