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Bypass2Freedom

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  1. Bypass2Freedom

    7 years post op 🥳

    Massive congratulations to you ❤️ Beautiful pictures, and such an inspiration
  2. Bypass2Freedom

    Help

    Just to note also, in the first 3 months post-surgery I was advised that no tablets should be taken - just chewable or dissolvable
  3. Bypass2Freedom

    Help

    Hey! I had the bypass, so I am just going to copy & paste the information that my nutritionist & medical team gave me regarding vitamins etc, because I also obsessed over it! A-Z Multivitamin and Minerals containing 2mg of copper. This means if you are lucky enough to get Forceval on prescription, you only need 1 Forceval tablet a day. You will still need to take the other supplements detailed below. For most other shop bought options, you will need to take 2 A-Z tablets a day (even though the packet says one a day). Remember the crucial bit is getting one that says A-Z. Options include: Dissolvable · https://www.naturesbest.co.uk/multivitamins/young-adults/effervescent-multivitamins-a-z-fizzy/ · https://www.boots.com/boots-multivitamin-effervescent-orange-20-tablets-10274999 Chewable · https://www.bassettsvitamins.co.uk/bassetts-vitamins/multivitamins-rb-pomegranate-flavour · https://solgar.co.uk/products/solgar-kangavites-bouncing-berry-complete-multivitamin-and-mineral-formula-chewable-tablets · https://www.naturesbest.co.uk/multivitamins/multivitamins-for-kids-teens/tasty-chews/ · https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/304373156 · https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/304385770 Tablets · https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/285513527 · https://www.boots.com/boots-a-z-multivitamin--live-friendly-bacteria-30-capsules-10274964 Calcium: You need at least 1200mg calcium in your diet each day. Count each portion of dairy as about 300mg (such as a yoghurt, a matchbox size piece of cheese or a glass of milk). If you aren’t getting enough calcium, you should top up. You can get Adcal D3 or something similar on prescription from your GP or shop bought options include: · https://solaray.co.uk/products/calcium-citrate-1000mg · https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/solgar-calcium-citrate-with-vitamin-d3-tablets-60001382 Vitamin D : Most people need 50-75ug or 2000-3000IU to keep their levels in the healthy range after surgery. · https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/betteryou-d3000-vitamin-d-daily-oral-spray-60012895 · https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/holland-barrett-vitamin-d3-tablets-25ug-60099316 Iron: Most people need 45-60mg total iron a day (each multivitamin contains 14mg so 2 a day plus your diet may mean you don’t need extra). Women who menstruate should aim for 100mg so could get one on prescription from your doctor. If you suffer with constipation, try a gentle iron like Spatone or Floradix. · https://www.boots.com/boots-iron-14mg-60-tablets-10292905 · https://www.vitabiotics.com/products/feroglobin-capsules?variant=29079594991685&gclid=CjwKCAjwx7GYBhB7EiwA0d8oe9Z32aqlWYVdfZqyMPLnCP8nuZDgbwMS3xpj4nGXzaGIg46GQ0SjgRoCwV8QAvD_BwE Vitamin B12: You may get injections every 3 months from your GP or you can use a spray / sublingual drops. Don’t rely on tablets where possible as the absorption isn’t as good as the liquid. Try: · https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/betteryou-pure-energy-b12-boost-oral-spray-60099160 · https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/holland-barrett-b-complex-sublingual-liquid-60002871 · https://solgar.co.uk/products/solgar-liquid-b12-2000-with-b-complex-59-ml
  4. Bypass2Freedom

    GET OUT AND VOTE!!!!

    Less laugh, more worry! ❤️
  5. Bypass2Freedom

    Can't Stop Eating Too Fast!

    Heya! I initially struggled a lot with this, but I found that setting a 1-minute timer on my FitBit really helped. I haven't budged from it at all since then!
  6. Bypass2Freedom

    GET OUT AND VOTE!!!!

    Honestly watching this all unfold in the UK is surreal...I can only imagine how it is for you guys in the USA ❤️
  7. So not a helpful comment here, but I was also stunned at how much cottage cheese is mentioned/used in the bariatric community! Pre-surgery I was like..."I am going to try it", and I had looked up and saved so many different recipes using it - truth is, I still haven't tried it 🤣
  8. Bypass2Freedom

    Before & After

    Picture on the left is at my heaviest (20st 1lbs), and the pictures on the right are when I was around 15st I think!
  9. Bypass2Freedom

    Before & After

    Thank you!
  10. Bypass2Freedom

    Dress <3

    One of the more recent pictures at my current weight! (14st 3.9lbs)
  11. One of the more recent pictures at my current weight! (14st 3.9lbs)
  12. Bypass2Freedom

    Shorts <3

    Finally "fitting" into denim shorts that I previously couldn't get past my thighs!
  13. Bypass2Freedom

    Before & After

    Pictures on the top are at my heaviest (20st 1lbs), and the pictures on the bottom are when I was around 15st I think!
  14. Bypass2Freedom

    Dress <3

    One of the more recent pictures at my current weight! (14st 3.9lbs)
  15. Bypass2Freedom

    A Milestone

    So I am finally into that 100lbs bracket (even if it is only 199lbs 😂) I am gonna celebrate that regardless! It feels like such a massive journey already, having started out at 281lbs, I genuinely was worried I wouldn't make progress. Just wanted to share happier news with everyone, after my weird little downwards spiral I had 🤣 Thank you everyone for all the support ❤️
  16. Bypass2Freedom

    A Milestone

    Thank you so much for the love & support everyone! Love you guys ❤️
  17. Bypass2Freedom

    Oh hey!!! Hi, how are ya?

    You are looking absolutely stunning ❤️
  18. Wasn't sure if now was the best time to make this, but I see others making this kind of thread the month before their surgery date so I thought why not! It feels surreal even saying I am having surgery next month! Mine is booked on for 14/05/24 - who else will be having theirs in May? A few questions just to get us started: 1) Are you nervous about anything? If so, what? - just in the hope that any veterans can give advice or if we can help each other. Anxiety is normal! 2) What have you prepared/plan to prepare for your hospital bag? 3) What are you most excited about? I look forward to hearing from you all ❤️
  19. Bypass2Freedom

    Going back a step?

    Also just to add, in those initial weeks post-surgery, my team recommended that I limit each meal to around 8 mouthfuls (using children's cutlery), just because the signals which tell us we are full aren't healed just yet, and that limited the over-eating!
  20. Bypass2Freedom

    Going back a step?

    I wouldn't worry too much about if you have done any damage - I highly doubt you have! Especially if you have been following the recommendations of your surgical team. It is a little bit of hit and miss learning in the early stages - what feels good, what doesn't etc. If you think a puree is too thick, just thin it out a little bit and then gradually increase! For example, I'd have yogurts but just thin it out with milk. My surgeon literally recommended that I have a week on each stage, so that just goes to show you that the gap can be quite small! So long as you aren't in any severe or prolonged pain, I think you should be okay! Always reach out to your surgical team if you are worried though
  21. Now I know a lot of people will probably tell me off here, in that Halloween hasn't even happened, and I am talking about Christmas 🤣 BUT, I adore Christmas, and I realised that this will be my first Xmas post-surgery. Has anyone got any advice as to how to still feel included in all the festivities when so much revolves around food etc? I still feel excited for it, I just know it is going to be SO different to all the other years! 🎄
  22. Bypass2Freedom

    First Bariatric Christmas

    Ooof that sounds rough! I shall definitely be careful and take my time then! I think in terms of tasting and trying things, I am super strict on myself anyway just because of the high chance of dumping with the bypass, so I don't even go near any food or drink that may contain more than 7g of sugar per 100g 😂 I shall just have to come prepped with anything that I want to eat or drink that is within those guides! Really good to hear that you are now able to enjoy things freely and happily!
  23. Bypass2Freedom

    First Bariatric Christmas

    Well, because I don't have kids I can quite easily avoid the Halloween temptations! BUT - I do have a nephew and this will be the first Halloween that he will be able to actively participate in, so I may go trick or treating with him! I also have bought my kitten a Halloween costume, so we plan to take her for a walk 🤣 I think that may be one for me - to hydrate as much as I can - I am very bad at that haha! Thank you for the advice!
  24. Bypass2Freedom

    First Bariatric Christmas

    That sounds like a solid plan to me!
  25. Bypass2Freedom

    First Bariatric Christmas

    It does definitely all revolve around food unfortunately! Very interesting that is how your stepmum acted considering everything! But, either way as you say, would help to have someone around that has also had weight loss surgery! A stern no thank you is always a good one haha

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