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I wasn’t given calories either just portion sizes. Started at 1/4 - 1/3 cup slowly increasing to about a cup by my goal at 6 months. I was a low calorie consumer so barely 900 at 6 months but that was me. I found, that as your dietician suggested I slowly increased as I was able to eat more & needed more. By the time I was stabilising (around 18months) I was following more accepted recommended portion sizes: 3-4oz protein, up to a cup vegetables & eating around 1300 calories (now about 14400) which is about appropriate for my age, height, weight & activity level. But that was me. Your needs likely will be different.
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Anyone have issues with Premier Protein Shakes? I’m 1 week post-op and starting on Friday last week, I started having issues with them. When drinking them it would make my stomach upset, give me a weird film in my mouth that would leave a weird aftertaste and I couldn’t get rid of. Even brushing my teeth it would stay. Because I couldn’t stomach it, I switched to a plant based powder and use fairlife fat-free and so far I’ve been fine. I have had lactose issues in the past, so wondering if this may be that or if others have experienced something similar.
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February 2023 surgery dates!
SirKat replied to Erin18's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I’m pre-op, day 1 of liver shrinking diet. I am on liquids but can have 4 meals (protein and veg) during the 2 weeks -
Calories vs. Net Calories
catwoman7 replied to CHRISSER27's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
you're in a stall. They usually last 1-3 weeks, so you should be nearing the end of it. I wasn't eating that much at a month out, but then, you're exercising more than I was. i don't really trust those machines because I think they overestimate how many calories you're burning, but you're definitely burning some calories. Once this stall breaks, if your overall trend is down, then you're fine. -
Hello. I am new here. I'm already finding this forum very informative. I have my first initial consult with the bariatric surgeon next week. I know I have to tell my wife and frankly I do not know how she will react. Knowing her she will say I don't need surgery, I just need to stop snacking particularly at night. I really want her support if I decide to have WLS, probably the original gastric bypass. I have struggled with my weight since I was a teenager. I am now 67. I was on the original Atkins in 1971. I have yo-yo dieted many times. I don't think I am morbidly obese and I hide my weight well but my BMI is 37%. I have enjoyed bicycling and at one point about 20 years ago I was riding a lot 2-3 hour 4-5 times a week. Even then I was not able to lose much and always struggled up every hill. I take medication for high blood pressure, cholesterol, GERD and type II diabetes. My other main motivation is to get off my medications. I understand this will be a transformative procedure if I choose to have it and will radically need to alter the way I eat. I think I am prepared for that. Any suggestions on "selling" the idea to my wife would be appreciated. I know I would enjoy bicycling much more and probably ride more. I do still work some, about 20 hours a week. I work at home. Thank you.
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Calories vs. Net Calories
Spinoza replied to CHRISSER27's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This is a stall. Everyone, but EVERYONE, experiences them. You are doing really well and if you stick to your programme you'll start losing again really soon. They are the most hated of all phases but they always pass. If it helps at all just stop weighing yourself for a week or two. It sounds like you're doing really well. Took me 6 weeks to lose 18lbs after my sleeve. Also, unless your girlfriend is a bariatric surgeon or nutritionist I would just nod and smile when she says stuff. 😉 -
I am 1 month post-op today and I’m down about 18 lbs. I healed quickly, I’ve been back on the treadmill since week 2 and am walking 2+ miles a day. I had very little pain post surgery and I have had NO problems with any foods. To the point where I feel like I SHOULD be having more difficulty. I have lost little if any weight since January 25th. A girlfriend thinks I’m consuming too many calories. I am eating between 800-1000 calories a day, but burning between 400-500 on the treadmill daily. I’m tall. 5’8” and my SW was 290. CW is 272. I started the pre-op diet at 303.2. Am I eating too many calories? Should I feel ok that my NET calories daily are closer to 500-600 calories a day? I feel like my mind is slipping into that dark space where I feel like this surgery is gonna be a failure. Like…. The weight just isn’t going to come off. I know this “stall” was to be expected…. But I would feel better with more directions aside from meet your protein and fluids (which I’m doing). Would love to hear your thoughts.
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Three weeks Post op VGS what can we eat?
Spinoza replied to lchambless's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Once I hit the pureed phase I just pureed whatever my family was eating with extra sauce/gravy! I have said it here many times but the best thing I have ever tasted in my life was a big roast lamb Sunday dinner (couple of spoons of everything, pureed with gravy). A-MAZ-ING after 3 weeks of just fluids. I don't have a problem with baby food consistency though and I know that could be an issue for some folks. I'm sorry you haven't been given many ideas - if you have a blender and can eat mush the sky is the limit. -
Keep doing what you are doing. It's not uncommon to have frequently plateaus and then drop 5-10 pounds. also if you are lifting weights you will gain muscle mass as well and may not show a loss but that is fine. I had my surgery Nov 2021 and I am still losing and go up and down 3-5 lbs depending on the month. :) I have surpassed my goal weight and don't focus so much on the scale. I may weigh once a month if that. Just be mindful of your water and protein and the rest will follow.
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After surgery concerns.. Help!
pintsizedmallrat replied to Bariiime's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
First off, I am another one of the "lucky" sleevers who dump, we're less common than RNY patients but we exist. Secondly, I was about where you are at 3 months, could barely get 200-300 calories down and certain things would not agree with me AT ALL (specifically eggs and potatoes, and I'm 16 months out and still have problems with potatoes). I had burned my esophagus with stomach acid due to really bad acid reflux, and it took quite a while for me to heal. I'm doing fine NOW, but I feel your pain and I hope your doctors are taking your concerns seriously. Be a squeaky wheel until you get answers. Sending you warm thoughts; I know it sucks and the only way out is through. Stay strong! -
At around 3-4 months I was eating about 500 calories a day and struggling to even get that down. My surgeon was concerned that wasn't enough and tried to get me to raise it by 100 each week until I got to 800. Your numbers may vary; I am a woman and I'm very small in stature so it's likely your team will want you to eat more than that.
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I think I was pretty much exactly where you are at 3 months post op! My team went one step further and didn't give me ANY goals at all. Just food consistency phases. I learned how to eat and what to eat mainly by reading this forum. I think I still had to push myself to reach 800 calories a day - I remember at that stage often having to take a few spoons of nut butter or some cheese at bedtime just to hit the 800 some nights but I never wanted to eat any less than that. I was drinking alcohol at weekends by then too so my intake was well over 1000 on two days a week - that was by choice though. It may have slowed my weight loss a little but luckily it didn't stop me reaching goal. I mainly walked, but I walked *very* fast and did (still do) it several days a week. I have never adjusted my intake to make allowances for that - never felt the need. I was very conscious of squeezing every pound of loss that I could over the 'honeymoon period' when I wasn't hungry - with my own personal concession being a couple of glasses of wine on Fri and Sat night. Over the months my calories have kind of drifted upwards really - never planned. I can just eat a bit more before I get full, and I get properly hungry now which forces me to eat again at the most 3 hours later - at 3 months out I was pretty much eating by the clock to get 100 or so calories in every 2-3 hours. You had your surgery almost exactly a year after me and you started 4lbs heavier. I've just looked at my diary and this time last year I was...218lb exactly, same as you today. What are the chances? You are doing brilliantly. 😍
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After surgery concerns.. Help!
catwoman7 replied to Bariiime's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
that's definitely not dumping. Does your doctor have you on a PPI, like omeprazole? Many of us have to take that for the first 3=6 months while things are healing up. The endoscopy is a good idea - that will tell them what is going on. -
😩 I feel like I have this but I'm sleeved and only 2.5 weeks Po. I hope you decide whats best for you and I hope you don't experience any hardships.
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February 2023 surgery dates!
Stacky replied to Erin18's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am scheduled for February 20th and am 7 days into my 2 week liver shrinking diet and the first 3 days were awful and even more so because I have 3 kids and my wife that were eating there normal meals. Somewhere around day 4 or 5 it started getting easier as far as the feeling hungry and not sleeping well because of it. I just keep telling myself it's for my family and myself. My family has been awesome with reminding me very often of how proud they are. Best of luck all you February peeps Sent from my SM-G998U using BariatricPal mobile app -
How did you know it was time to up your calories? I am 3 months post op and averaging about 750-850 calories a day. I am hitting my recommended protein and fluid goals. I recently started working out regularly and burn about 250-400 calories a day from exercise (according to my Apple Watch). I am starting to wonder if I am not eating enough and it is hindering my weight loss. I am still losing, just slowly, and it is more of a yo yo type loss. I am worried about not properly fueling myself and wrecking my metabolism. I am not feeling overly hungry or deprived. My dietitian/surgeon won't give out calorie goals. They take the approach that if you follow the protein/fluid/serving size guidelines, everything else will fall into place naturally. They want us to track what we eat, but only focus on protein. It's hard, because on MFP all the other numbers are right in your face (calories/macros). Just curious what your calorie intake looked like around 3-4 months post op and how you knew it was time to adjust your calorie goals as you progressed. Thanks!
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Three weeks Post op VGS what can we eat?
lchambless replied to lchambless's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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I was told the insurance company had a month to respond, although not sure if that's a state law or ??? At any rate, in my case it only took the insurance company about two weeks. After that, it really depends on the surgeon's schedule. I think i was offered a date about two months after my approval came through, but since I worked in education at the time (I'm now retired), I asked to be scheduled in June (about four months after approval), which of course was fine with them.
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Three weeks Post op VGS what can we eat?
lchambless posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Three weeks post op, I am running out of things to eat. Shakes, broth, jello, pudding and scrambled egg. What else can we eat 3rd week post op? -
After completing the last of your insurance requirements how long did it actually take until you had your surgery? I complete my last dietary appointment on April 5th and was told it takes around 3-4 weeks for insurance to approve and be scheduled. Does that seem slow?
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I have been on 3 trips since my surgery at the end of November, I always bring powdered protein shake usually unflavored and some fruit one to mix with crystal light. I do take some premier shakes, you can pass them through security and they will do an extra screening, have not had an issue with them, only once they asked and I told them I recently had surgery but they will assume you are diabetic. Once at location I purchased baby bel cheese and greek yogurt to supplement with the shakes and the rest of the meals were just sharing an appetizer or splitting a meal and taking leftovers for the next day.
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I’m 59. I had surgery last September on the 26. I’ve lost 49 lbs. when I weighed last on January 8th of this year. I know I’ve lost more because I’m fitting into a medium and large. It’s very hard to not graze. Try ordering from BariatricPal. Everything there is healthy you can’t miss. That’s what I’m do ping and I’m loosing weight by the week. Focus on your protein shakes, water and do your snacks. If you want sweets you can have that too. Look whatever you want to eat look for it in there. I felt like eating pancakes the other day. I ordered BariatricPal pancakes with the zero sugar. You don’t have to make a large order . Whatever you feel like eating just order it. I eat everything and since I started to get ready for my surgery last September I’ve lost 94 lbs. Try it you won’t be sorry.
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February 2023 surgery dates!
SirKat replied to Erin18's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Started the 2 week liver shrinking diet today. 1) premier protein cafe latte is not bad 2) I am gonna be so hungry 3) I’m glad I’m allowed a few solid meals 4) I got this! -
I am finishing my 2 week pre-op liquid diet tomorrow and have surgery early on Valentines day. Still super nervous but mostly excited to stop being hungry all the time lol. I just keep reminding myself who I am doing all this for...my precious little man. The liquid diet is definitely no joke and has played havoc on my emotions. Super weird and scared about pain level. I'm a pansy lol. Thanks for the support guys and gals. Wish me luck! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app
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Medically necessary
mkellee replied to Charisse Jordan's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It also depends some on when your Dr submits it. I have blue shield of California also. I only had to have 3 months of nutrition classes and they submitted and got approval. My problem was covid kept filling the hospital. Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app
