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Jonathan Carlson
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About Jonathan Carlson
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- Birthday 07/18/1979
About Me
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Biography
Had Gastric bypass surgery on Feb 15, 2023. Want to take up skiing and mtn biking again!
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Gender
Male
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City
FALL RIVER
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State
MA
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Jonathan Carlson started following Overnight oats , CAVA!!!!!, Diet drinks 1 year post op and and 1 other
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If you get engaged, your fiancee is only called that if they're from the fiancee region of France. Otherwise, he's a brosecco Sent from my SM-G981U1 using Tapatalk
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Premier or fairlife??
Jonathan Carlson replied to Mandapanda@'s topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Fairlife makes protein shakes that are 42 g per serving which makes it easier to hit your protein goals. But they are expensive Sent from my SM-G981U1 using Tapatalk -
Would I just add any protein powder to this? Sent from my SM-G981U1 using Tapatalk
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Anyone try overnight oats which advertises a lot online? Is it worth the money? Does it taste okay? It seems to have a good amount of protein. Sent from my SM-G981U1 using Tapatalk
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Jonathan Carlson started following Post-op Diets and Questions
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Jonathan Carlson started following Head hunger/food noise, Hubby said I can share this, OMG OMG OMG!!!!! and and 2 others
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Hubby said I can share this
Jonathan Carlson replied to SleeveToBypass2023's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Great work! [emoji122] Sent from my SM-G981U1 using Tapatalk -
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OMG OMG OMG!!!!!
Jonathan Carlson replied to SleeveToBypass2023's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Great job [emoji122] Sent from my SM-G981U1 using Tapatalk -
I eat ice cream occasionally, but don't really miss sweets as much as I feared Sent from my SM-G981U1 using Tapatalk
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Not losing weight
Jonathan Carlson replied to JadeMonk80's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If all you're eating is protein, the weight will come off. Don't worry about a quick stall! Sent from my SM-G981U1 using Tapatalk -
Head hunger/food noise
Jonathan Carlson replied to Erin18's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Does that mean eating when you're not really hungry? I do it all the time. I could use some advice too! Sent from my SM-G981U1 using Tapatalk -
Yes, protein first! That's my general mantra. Vitamins are important as you've noted. Perhaps an app like my fitness pal. I also use Samsung health on my phone to track steps. It can help. I've been struggling too. Hang in there! Gotta get back to basics! Sent from my SM-G981U1 using Tapatalk
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Malabsorption of Anti Depressants
Jonathan Carlson replied to Aloo77's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hi, yes I take a prescription for mental health. The doctor said it shouldn't matter that I had a gastric bypass, but I noticed a change in my mood after the surgery. Thankfully I wasn't on the max dose so I talked to my psychiatric nurse and she upped the dosage and things got better. From what I've heard, the only medications that matter are extended release ones. Otherwise, it should be absorbed normally. But that wasn't the case for me. Sent from my SM-G981U1 using Tapatalk -
Strongly struggling
Jonathan Carlson replied to Mrs. Ross's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just follow the recommended diet initially while your stomach heals. Time flies faster than you think. I would take your medications unless your doctor told you not to. Just remember to drink slowly! Sent from my SM-G981U1 using Tapatalk -
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Severe back pain 6-12 months out (60-100 lbs lost)
Jonathan Carlson posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
For the past 6 months I've been dealing with severe back pain. Both upper and lower back pain. It seems to shift around depending on the month. Tylenol barely helps. I took prednisone one time and that did help but I don't think that's a long-term solution. It's already wearing off. I've tried physical therapy twice in the past year. I've had x-rays and MRIs the doctors don't see anything. I did visit with a specialist at New England Baptist spine center i Boston and he said he's had several other cases of people who had the same surgery, had lost 60 lb, knew their protein intake and were having severe back pain. He didn't have an immediate answer, but did order another MRI. I'm curious if anyone else on this forum has dealt with this. It seems counterintuitive to lose 100 lb and have back pain get worse. I do have a history of back pain. I've been a physical therapy many times. But I never expected it to get worse as I lost weight. If you have this problem and had any success dealing with it (or not) please let me know. Thank you, Jonathan -
So so close!!!!
Jonathan Carlson replied to SleeveToBypass2023's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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1 year post surgery and seem to have exceeded my expectations. However, hunger keeps coming even after staying hydrated. Is it normal?
Jonathan Carlson replied to Sam006's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I would agree that it's possible you just need to allow yourself more calories considering your rapid weight loss. Congratulations on your success!