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General practitioner or Bariatric/Metabolic Surgeon?
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Slow down with weight loss
AZhiker replied to ALISON Easton's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I did not realize you were talking about full blown, knock-your-socks-off work outs. I agree that iron man/woman workouts can wait until later. Many bariatric patients would not be able to do those kind of work outs until some substantial weight comes off, anyway. But building in some reasonable cardio and strengthening exercises should start from the beginning, IMHO. -
Hi hun, the consistency of apple sauce. Theres a link with some pics and recipes. I'm on my last week of pureed food.https://www.pinterest.co.uk/foodcoachme/bariatric-pureed-soft-recipes/ Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk
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I’ve got a winner!!! (Calcium Citrate Chews)
KCgirl061 replied to GingerSlim's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
These are my favorite too! I buy them from the Bariatric Pal store for about $34 each, I participate in the forums and about every 3 months redeem my points for gift cards to use. And because I order 3 month supplies at a time, I always qualify for the free shipping! -
I’ve got a winner!!! (Calcium Citrate Chews)
FluffySaysForkIt! replied to GingerSlim's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I have tried both the GNC and Bariatric Advantage chews. Most people really DO love them but, for whatever reason, I can't stand either of them. I just ended up going with calcium citrate pills instead. They have a few advantages I like, at least for me. No taste(!), cheap, purchased about anywhere, and they don't melt in a hot car. (Ask me how I know this one... lol.) I do like that there are so many options out there for different tastes, though. -
Slow down with weight loss
AZhiker replied to ALISON Easton's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I respectfully disagree with Dr. V. Other bariatric surgeons will say quite the opposite. I think exercise needs to be part of the total package from the very beginning. That can take the form of walking, light weights, climbing stairs, yoga, bicycling...….. I think more studies show that people who do NOT exercise and build that into their lifestyle have slower weight loss, will not lose as much total weight, and will have a harder time maintaining. -
I’ve got a winner!!! (Calcium Citrate Chews)
GingerSlim posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I tried the GNC Calcium Citrate chews and they have an awful taste to them. I was dreading having to eat one of these 3 times a day. I tried a few others, and I had to hold my nose while choking them down. I looked at some reviews online and saw some really good ones for Bariatric Advantage Calcium Citrate Chews. I ordered the assorted fruit flavors so I can see if there was any one I liked. In the bag is Orange, raspberry, strawberry & lemon. Got them in the mail super quick. Only 1-2 days. To my absolute delight, these are amazing! They taste like Starburst candy. I actually look forward to eating them! They are $36 for a bag of 90 (one month supply) and worth every penny! They have many other flavors too...chocolate, caramel, etc. This find was way too good not to share! The weight management center at my hospital sells them in their office, so I can get them there for the same price minus the shipping. If you come across them...grab some!!! https://www.bariatricadvantage.com/item/calcium_citrate_chewy_bites_500mg -
I was sleeved 7 weeks ago and during the day I am fine but at night I have a burning sensation in my throat. I realized this may be acid reflux? I never had it before my surgery and had I known this would occur I may have chosen bariatric surgery instead. Does anyone have the same symptoms? Is this forever?
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Weighing food (how do you measure yours?) cup or scale
Carolina Rose posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hello Bariatric family. Do you weigh your solid/soft food on a scale? Or are you using a volume method and using a measuring cup to measure ounces? It seems one way will be more food than the other. I am pre-op and scheduled for Bypass surgery this Wednesday August 7th. Thanks in advance. -
I didn't suggest 'loading', I offered an approved by my dietician way to help reach the daily goal,I very clearly stated that I wouldn't be having it as my sole source of protein intake. Nowhere did I say only consume collagen as protein nor did I say go higher than your recommended target. Yes, she did ok bone broth which I make regularly so all good there thanks. Of course, the bottom line is to follow our OWN diet plan given to us by our Bariatric team and not take sole advice from unqualified randoms online. On a side note, I understand you were feeling frustrated yesterday, but you need to remember we all have our OWN journey to travel, lots of us are VERY anxious about our surgery coming up and still fighting the food demons in our heads. So, to come online in a group specifically aimed at sharing our feelings and being shot down by longer-term members and name-calling is pretty disgusting behaviour from Adults. IF you are fed up with members, just DO NOT come into the forum. Nowhere does it say you are obliged to hand out advice or ridicule people who are struggling or to add sarcastically, condescending 'lols' and I really hope that when you have struggled no one swore at you or called you a snowflake. Onwards and upwards.
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My husband is 2 yrs post surgery and has been having severe night sweats for the last week. He has an appointment with his Bariatric team on Wednesday. Has anyone else had this problem , and what was the diagnosis?
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Are you taking the bariatric vitamins? They have helped me! I bought mine from Unjury (and they are just a little nasty but tolerable)
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Gastric Sleeve vs Gastric Balloon
New&Improved replied to cam128's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
VSG is a very good procedure 1000s of people have lost weight and kept it off. One guy I know lost 200lbs over 2 years and doing well. It is technically the least restrictive out of all but still good enough for what you need as long as your follow surgeons advice to the letter. Pcp is NOT a bariatric doctor! And IF sleeve ends up Not doing enough it can easily be converted to bypass or DS (Being 5ft2 your ideal weight is like 120?) -
As an Asian American and bariatric patient who's family once owned a take out restaurant my advice is to, STAY AWAY FROM THE CHINESE FOOD. It is not healthy in the least bit. Between the fats, sodium and other flavor enhancers you are basically eating fast food. After WLS I have stayed away from fast foods. Unless you want just plain steamed chicken and veggies (skip the rice) there is nothing good to be had by eating Chinese take out food. Now is the time to reset your "food universe" get rid of the bad foods and introduce the healthy foods that will help with long term weight loss maintenance. Your over all health is improving and by working on mindful eating and making better choices that good health will stay with you for a long time. As NYjenn wrote.......... Good luck and good health.
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Hi all, how are you all getting on? I had my gastric by pass on the 2nd July and I'm 4 weeks post, 3 weeks on liquids, 2 on pureed and 2 on soft food. I'm on pureed right now. I lost 14lbs in the 1st two weeks. I've been on a stall for 2 weeks. Would love to make some friends on here as I'm from the UK and bariatric surgery isn't popular or a talked about thing. So I'm feeling alone, I hope your all doing well. Xxx Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk
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Watching grass grow
FluffySaysForkIt! replied to Libby63's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
All of the above is great advice. I also made a list of things I wanted to do, a kind of bucket list of things after weightloss, that were not possible/ fun at my highest weight. Even only 8 weeks out, I have already managed some and it is very motivating. I collected recipes that I knew would be bariatric friendly, too. I made a binder for them so they would be ready to go when I was. My family has since implemented a "new recipe" night every Saturday where we cook and test one out together. (Makes a great replacement for eating out.) Check out the Food Before and After thread link below for lots of pics of yummy healthy food people eat post op for some great inspiration. Food before/after Hang in there, you can make this time count for sure! -
Bravo for turning your passion for nutrition and fitness into a career. People that never had surgery build up their fitness level, become athletes, trainers, and it’s not an issue. Your workout sounds normal to me. Over doing it does not sound like your situation. You have been working with your trainer and know what you’re doing, Mixing up cardio, muscle groups, two rest days. You are injury free. Why do bariatric patients get judged if they decide to get fit or into sports??? Exercising too much would be - repeat injuries, malnourished, mentally unstable, no rest days, working out while ill or injured., not making time for other areas in your life.
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I know my Bariatric Clinic works with patients that were done in Mexico, specifically patients with complications.
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Gastric Sleeve vs Gastric Balloon
KCgirl061 replied to cam128's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I personally don't understand how the balloon makes sense to anyone. Why would you want something expensive and short term - so you lose weight from restriction for a couple months then that restriction is gone. Wont you just regain the weight? You need to talk to a bariatric physician, not your family physician. Your family doctor is no expert, mine certainly wasn't. I found I was more educated doing my own research before approaching him about it . And then I had to spend 45 minutes talking him into supporting me through the medically supervised weightloss. Yes the sleeve is irreversible and infections can be deadly. But the same can be said for virtually every surgery, sleeve gastrectomies aren't a large infection risk! Infections are possible yes, but your biggest risk for surgery isn't infection, its a leaky staple line. Sleeve surgery has less possible complications than hip replacement surgery - yet you'd never hear your doctor talk you out of getting a hip replaced if they felt like thats what you needed for your health, even though it too is irreversible, a risk for infection and if there is something wrong you can't "put it back". Your family doctor likely sees bariatrics as an elective, cosmetic procedure and is trying to scare you out of it without considering how much your health can improve with the benefits of weight loss surgery. -
I am going with Dr Illan this month after reviewing a lot of doctors this year. I know only the best surgeries are uploaded to youtube but his are beautiful. I say that as one who has been in an OR. I only say that to let you know the doctor you chose is good too. The main reason for the reply is that there are good bariatric surgeons who will follow you in the states. Make sure to do your research on the doctor, get all medical records in hand and a copy of the surgery film if possible. Dr Illan has flash drives for purchase I read somewhere, or bring your own. Call local doctors and inquire if they will do follow up. Things are changing. Best wishes. Family is just worried for you. Again research a lot.
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Wow!!!! This is tooo much fun!!! 1. Goal this month: To as best as humanly possible have a successful surgery on August 16th and ease into this Bariatric lifestyle as seamlessly as possible🤞🤞 2. I'm having VGS on the 16th. 3. Weight currently is 203lbs (gained from recent vacation. Starting weight is 199.5lbs BMI 35) 4. Fun fact: hmmmm (scratching head)..... I write really raunchy erotica when i am extremely bored and self publish[emoji4][emoji4][emoji4] (Please don't ask where) [emoji28][emoji28] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app
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I use it as well. I am preop and asked my Nutricianist about using Monk Fruit sweetener. You use it just like sugar, it's 0 on the GI just like Stevia, and according to her helps prevent insulin resistance issues. She recommended I replace my Stevia with it. I also asked the Nutricianist from Bariatric Pal Hospital about it's use after surgery and she said it would be fine. It's a shame as I grow my own Stevia plants and make my own sweetener!
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NOPE 😂 my goal weight was 155-160lbs bmi 28 according to my Surgical PA & I achieved that long ago (150 is just a number I put in long ago and never removed) So no further bariatric/fitness goals to achieve
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I have gained 10lbs in a year and im worried I cant get rid of it and ill gain more!
Healthy_life2 replied to Nonidarling's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Many people years out do different types of diets, Vegan, paleo, whole 30, bariatric real food stage, intermittent fasting…The list goes on. Find a way of eating that is long term sustainable for you. Whatever diet you choose, log your food, stay within your weight loss calories and macros. You got this. -
Hey Much Congratulations, although many will be adverse I believe your Young Lady was meant to be, she👶 just didn't want to wait to make YOU her Mommy! My own Mommy , I believe had what Prince William's wife _(and also his Mum had) they had to stop the gurney on her way to be delivered so she could vomit. List 15 pounds but I was a healthy husky 7 pounds & 12 ounces, 10-12 says early, if I had "baked" another two weeks maybe theyvwoykd have been warned. how BIG I was going to Grow! And I was a product of the mid 49s when Healthy Babies were Fat Babies, at a year I was 35 inchs tall, 26 pounds, the size of today's 2- 2 1/2 year old. Some people were BORN TO BE WILD, well I was BORN TO BE FAT and it wasn't until 72 I was able to defeat my heritage with a RNY BYPASS and a good bariatric surgeon who kept me motivated and said No You're NOT TOO OLD! God Bless and keep safe my Bradley J Needleman MD who gave me a chance to have a Future instead of a rapidly approaching Death! And now I look like this👗instead of a cheese puffball with Red Hair m
