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Vacation/Travel/Socializing after surgery
Sosewsue61 replied to lisafrommassachusetts's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It really isn't a big issue, only in the beginning when you can't eat solid foods. People might notice, but no one is that interested in other people eating. When going out, I either just get an appetizer, or an entire meal and eat what I can and take the rest to go. Early out - soup is a good choice as it takes awhile to eat. Entertaining - I still cook the same Thanksgiving dinner (with 8 pies), I plan what I really really want the most - eh not mashed potatoes - turkey and stuffing, maybe roasted Brussels sprouts. I eat sliver of pie 4 hours later. When going away from home, I always take food with me in my car, because you never know about delays or such - cheese, nuts, water, etc. I have always carried water with me anyway. I have went on many many vacations, a cruise, hiking, square dance conventions, quilt shows - you name it and not an issue. Early out I had food intolerances - chicken breast was too stringy no matter how it was cooked, salad slimed until 9 months out, and rich chocolate anything I still can't eat but one bite, beef can still be a little harsh. Fast food is iffy regardless but I get grilled chicken salad if there are no other places to get food. -
January 2020 Surgery Date
rene50 replied to Krimsonbutterflies's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So happy all the 27th gals are doing good! I’ve been walking all over the floor I’m on and husband and I sat on a balcony and watched the sun set. Still no pain, but they put some pain meds in my IV, so that may be why Are there 2 types of leak tests? They did one after surgery, but I can't have anything to drink until after the test in the morning. I didn’t understand the 2 leak test explanation. The doctor speaks very good English, but fast and my mind was a little foggy. -
Intermittent Fasting Daily Menu/Results/Accountability
Apple1 replied to FluffyChix's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
I use a free app called Carb Manager. It make logging your foods easy and you can track your macros. Their website has a ton of useful information. Dr. Fung would be a good place to start for information on IF. I know there are YouTube videos with him discussing the subject. https://www.dietdoctor.com/intermittent-fasting/questions-and-answers I found this link which might be helpful. -
Blossom Bariatrics In Las Vegas
glannin replied to Pansypicker's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am going through U of M hospital. They have a great clinic I started in May and now surgery in April, I have the U of M premier care insurance which is part of BCBS. I had my first appointment in May to talk about what type of surgery they offer and they also require that you do 6 consecutive visits for 6 months. Also a support group (only had to do 1) and of course the Neuropsych testing. It went by really fast. I would of had my surgery done by now but I had to give up smoking which I did in December, and once that test came back negative they were able to schedule me for the surgery which is april 7th 2020 plus I still need to have a negative nicotine screen before the surgery -
Discouraged and need advice
summerset replied to Seimmaj's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I know getting a proper diagnosis before recommending a therapy is not exactly en vogue on here a lot of the time when it comes to "not losing weight fast enough" but anyway: - starting weight/BMI? - age/gender/height? - total amount of calories per day? - activity level? -
I recently had my lap band infilled and now I’m swelling and bloated
Jack replied to TexasTRanch's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I've observed many similar cycles in my own Fickle b***h Band. Not so much gas, certainly at times eating is way too easy then suddenly, no way you can swallow that.... I take a slow boat approach on finding ways to live with mine, as the only other choice is removal. My internist advises that may well lead to more trouble that the intermittent episodes I now have to ride out. I was 'unfilled' as far as I can tell, about 5 years ago when a long series of studies by gastroenterologists (2 of them) discovered 'slow motility' and 'possible Barrett's syndrome'.....they advised if there was ANY satisfaction with the Band I should wait as removal was ......'unknown risk'..... I'm sure the Band saved my life. I'm sure it improved my Life. Whether I'm unsatisfied NOW or not, is certainly affected by concerns of something even worse, as maybe 90% of the time I'm comfortable, even without losing more BMI. -
Weight Loss Stall
Arabesque replied to TheNewNay2019's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Stalls are normal and they’ll happen lol along your journey. They can last for a week, two, three or more. Shake things up a bit. Some find intermittent fasting will break it, others increase their intake. Think of them as your body just trying to catch up with your weight loss & new eating & activity habits. It’s just your body wanting breathing space. -
Weight Loss Stall
AJ Tylo replied to TheNewNay2019's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
just search here there are a million posts on stalls - It will pass Try fasting a little and mix up your routine make help you break it -
Weight loss slow down
ms.sss replied to msilva_777's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ok. @MissPennyP: First, instructions from teams vary greatly from one person to another. I would always tend to say to listen to your team, but to also supplement this with asking them questions, and doing your research (not just on public forums, but also from the gazillion studies and article published out there on the good ol' internet). I will admit that your prescribed diet does sound very different from the majority of what I have read here and elsewhere. HOWEVER, there was one fella on here on here who was also prescribed a similar diet to yours this early on and self-reported some significant success (I can't remember his handle name, and he recently announced that he was no longer participating on this board...which I suspect was partly due to the flack he was getting about his diet, but I digress...). If you are sticking to under 700 cals are day, you will lose weight. Not as fast as those who did 300-400 in the early months (myself included), but you will lose. You are barley a month out of surgery, stick to your a low cal (preferably low carb as well) and keep going. Continue to stay honest with yourself with what you are eating and what you are doing and you will see the weight come off. Get some exercise and move, that will help too. Speak to your team and let them know your concerns. Do your research. Make informed decisions. You will get out of this surgery what you put into it. Good Luck!! -
Hello I had my surgery on January 6, 2020 and I just got a question in the beginning I wasn’t able to get any of the Protein Shakes or mixes of any kind down I would throw it all up , so I was fast forward to more softer foods By my nutritionist As long as my stomach could handle it so I can get Protein out of what I eat as of right now I am 20 days out and I haven’t lost any weight I gained is there any reason for that ? Surgery wait 230 , four days later 237 , on 14 January I went down to 221 , A week later I went to see my nutritionist for the first time since surgery and I went back up to 229 now I also had a hernia repair at the same time as my surgery , right after surgery for four days I wasn’t hungry now I’m constantly hungry and I’m getting approximately 50 to 60 g of protein a day . I just don’t get it
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Weight loss slow down
MissPennyP replied to msilva_777's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello I have my surgery on January 6, 2020 and I just got a question in the beginning I wasn’t able to get any of the protein shakes or mixes of any kind down I would throw it all up , so I was fast forward to more softer foods so I can get protein out of what I eat as of right now I am 20 days out from surgery and I haven’t lost any weight I gained is there any reason for that ? Surgery wait 230 , four days later 237 , on 14 January I went down to 221 , A week later I went to see my nutritionist for the first time since surgery and I went back up to 229 now I have also had a hernia repair at the same time as my surgery right after surgery for four days I wasn’t hungry now I’m constantly hungry and I’m getting approximately 50 to 60 g of protein a day -
Anyone else NOT have a pre-op diet?? Mine is day before only. 🤷🏻♀️
Anki replied to newchange16's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
At my first meeting with the bariatric surgery program (12/17/19) I asked about the pre-op diet. I was told that the latest research shows that liquid fasting for 1-2 weeks prior to surgery does not benefit the patient, but actually causes distress, so they no longer require it as of a few years ago. For the pre-surgery diet, they now require that for 2 weeks, you have one small meal a day, and the rest is liquids. I was so happy to hear that because a month seems like a REALLY long time to be on liquids only (if you have to do liquids for 2 weeks pre-surgery and 2 weeks post-surgery. -
Food Before and After Photos
Cheeseburgh replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Went out to lunch and ordered a burger which is unusual for me, however I was told this place had incredible burgers so of course I ordered one. (Picture does not do it justice) It was awesome and I got full really fast. I ate about a third of it. It was a big ass burger. I’m 17 months out and it’s nice to go out and order “unhealthy ” food on occasion. I’m also glad that I still get full quickly. -
Nausea vomiting one year out
roselover50 replied to roselover50's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Yes they did. I had none. The surgery was very successful. I recovered fast without any issues. I will start with dietary modifications. And see a physician. You are right. -
Intermittent Fasting Daily Menu/Results/Accountability
Apple1 replied to FluffyChix's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
Hi @FluffyChix. It is so great to see you are still here helping people and you have reached your goal weight!!! Life got busy for me and I sort of dropped off the map for the past year and a half. I decided I should come back and see how some of my surgery pals are doing and hang around for some support and accountability. I find being almost three years out that I am able to keep my bounce weight in a 10-15 lbs range. I am usually in the 150-160 range, but this winter and holiday season I saw 165 on the scale. I have tightened up my diet and I always eat in an 8 hour window with a 16 hr fast. I can't run like I used to because of knee pain so I have been sticking to walking the past 6 months. I would like to keep my weight closer to the 150 end because I am so aware of how easy it would be to end up on that slippery slope. It is great to be here again and I am looking forward to making new friends. -
Vegetarian cookbook recommendations
Lyndor replied to cagnolino's topic in Vegetarian or Vegan Eating
I 120% recommend two cookbooks you wont have heard of! But are on book depository and VERY popular here in new zealand where i live! One is VEGFUL by nadia lim - and it lists full nutrition and calorie content of all meals and ways to adapt the recipes to make them plant based. The other is the RAW SISTERS cookbook by margo and rosa Flanagan. Again kiwi chefs bringing the wholefood health. Vegful is an exceptionally easy book, with fast easy recipes. -
Three years later and I am still doing the 16:8 IF eating plan and loving it. I eat all my meals in an 8 hour window and then fast for 16 hours. I have been able to maintain my goal weight within a 15 pound up or down bounce and still controlling my type 2 with just diet and exercise.
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Anyone else NOT have a pre-op diet?? Mine is day before only. 🤷🏻♀️
RickM replied to newchange16's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I didn't have any pre-op diet from the surgeon, other than the usual day before surgery thing (though I was obliged to do a six month thing for insurance approval, though it was nothing that would fit the definitions of the typical "liver shrink" diet.) Docs vary all over the map on the need for such diets, and in what should be done for them if they require one, from those who impose weeks of liquids only and tell their patients that they will close them up and send them home of they don't comply (and occasionally one actually follow through with such threats - there's one to avoid!) to those who specifically don't want their patients fasting for weeks prior to surgery (they want them as strong as possible going into this.) Congratulations on finding one of the good ones! -
* 7 LBS AWAY FROM HEALTHY BMI *
New&Improved replied to New&Improved's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well it's kind of like the 8:16 I consume all my calories over a 6-8hr window then fast for the remaining 16hrs with using just sugar free items or a little coffee here and there of course there are variations of fasting out there you can research! thx -
* 7 LBS AWAY FROM HEALTHY BMI *
RobertaMSN replied to New&Improved's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Fantastic! I'm really interested in hearing more about the fasting you've been doing, if you don't mind. My weight loss has been average to slow and wonder if fasting might help speed it up, though I feel great and am content with my progress. Congratulations! -
* 7 LBS AWAY FROM HEALTHY BMI *
New&Improved posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
WOW I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW FAR I'VE COME. I started my diet journey 5 months ago today. at my heaviest in the surgeons office I weighed in at 322lbs. I was admitted to hospital for surgery 256lbs now I'm 3 months post op and feeling great. JUST hit 190lbs this morning and also realised I'm just 7lbs away from the top end of a healthy BMI. I'm doing so well I might even get down to 180lbs yet and that feels amazing. I've been doing a lot of fasting and that has really helped. I've also got my new rowing machine and started using it tonight; it is hard work that's for sure 😀 officially lost 132lbs now 😄 I still say RNY BYPASS was the best choice I've ever made and to anyone else looking at bypass don't stress too much I've not had one issue or complication so far!! THANKS. MIKE. -
3 years out and can't lose a pound.
AZhiker replied to TheresAGround's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
You can also try some tricks like: Front loading your daily calories - eat the most early in the day, have a lighter supper, and nothing after 6 pm. Add more raw veggies - celery, peppers, jicama, radishes, some carrot slices, cauliflower, broccoli - I make up bags of these colorful little friends and eat a pound every day. Eat a salad or soup before each meal. Preloading with less caloric, healthy filler food cuts down on overall calories. Drink 2 cups of cold water half an hour before eating. Intermittent Fasting (IF) - eat your calories in a pre-timed window each day ( 6, 8, or 10 hours). Exercise. Exercise does not cause much actual weight loss, but it can increase your metabolism and build lean muscle mass which has a much higher metabolic rate than fat. Exercising during a fasting state (before breakfast) is even more effective for fat burning, as the muscle glycogen is already used up, which forces the body into fat burning mode. Make sure you are getting at least 7 hours of sleep each night. Change up your meals. Maybe you need more variety. Really take a hard look at what you are eating - is each bite nutritionally dense? Can you switch out some foods for some legumes, a few nuts, more veggies? Look at your dairy, especially cheese. If you are eating basically the same thing every day, it is obviously not working for you. Are you getting at least 64 oz of water each day? Stop snacking. Each time you eat, you get an insulin burst which drives calories into fat storage, rather than fat burning. Just some ideas to try. Each one of these tips is backed by evidence based research. -
3 years out and can't lose a pound.
Sosewsue61 replied to TheresAGround's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
@TheresAGround please update your profile. Give an example of what you eat in a day - protein, carbs, etc. And intermittent fasting might be valuable to get the scale moving, it's slower but moving. -
I've read for urgent cases, they can get you in pretty fast in the UK and Canada. It's the not-so-urgent and elective stuff that can take awhile, but that sometimes happens here as well. I had to wait three months to get in to see an endocrinologist, for example. And optometrists for a routine exam? Forget it. Takes forever. I finally went to an independent one instead of waiting six months to see one at my health maintenance organization's clinic. Oh - and annual physicals. Last time I called, my PCP was scheduling them a year in advance. A YEAR. Unbelievable. Thank God I wasn't dying (although I'm sure in that case, they would have gotten me in...)
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I have many trigger foods. Some are triggers for “just” a few hours, and some I’ll probably never have again bc I don’t know how much I’ll be able to trust myself. Wine and clear spirits slightly trigger my hunger, but any kind of mixed drink with sugars completely turns on my “I need salty, crunchy food and I NEED IT NOW!!!” cycle. When I indulge in wine, I make sure I also have high fat, low carb options like mixed meats and cheeses, Parmesan chips, and some nuts on hand. The fat fills me up and it’s quite savory. The nuts and park chips are for when I need a bit of “crunch” Because these items are low-ish in sugars, the cycle doesn’t escalate. I’ve had bread like twice in the last year: once was when I was out traveling and the sammie I ordered was literally falling apart without the bread to hold it together (I was driving, had no option) and the other was when I stole a bite of my husbands dinner roll at dinner. Promptly spat out half of it bc it tasted so nasty. I’m counting myself lucky on this, but I’m under no illusion: I’m convinced that if I were to regularly try out bread, my aversion to it might fade or even go away and I don’t want that. Therefore I won’t even go there. Last fall at a football tailgate, I did have a bit of ruffles and French onion dip and it completely made me lose control for a few hours (I was also drinking at this event). Salty, carby, crunchy things are my kryptonite so I will indulge with caution and the knowledge that If I do, then I’ll prolly need to fast for at least 16-18 hours the next day to detox. Strangely, I can walk right on by cookies,cake,pie,candy and it’s no prob. I had a half-slice chocolate mousse pie for Christmas (my all-time fave) and it was “meh”. However, after having it, I was craving the savory crunchy so I know the sugars turned on my lizard brain. At the end of the day, so not worth it IMO
