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When I wasn't getting in enough Protein, it didn't seem as though I was losing as well. And I have never heard of anyone suggesting you not track your food intake, it's all about accountability and seeing where you need to adjust your intake.

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Thanks Bec that would be great. Who is your dietitian?

Now worries. My dietitian is Leanne Wagner. She is great. She works at a few places around Brisbane

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Could I get in on having some pages of your diet sent to me as well? I've been wondering about my diet as well...@

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Could I get in on having some pages of your diet sent to me as well? I've been wondering about my diet as well...@

Yeah that's fine. I'll get it done today. What stage are u on?

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Yeah that's fine. I'll get it done today. What stage are u on?

I'm on solids. 2 1/2 months out :)

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The other weird thing is that he said you are probably burning 1800 calories a day. Are you working out that much? If so, even more reason to make sure you are getting enough Protein. You don't want to be losing muscle mass.

My NUT said to always eat your Protein first as it is the most important, then if you have room some veggies and carbs.

Good luck with your second opinion!

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The other weird thing is that he said you are probably burning 1800 calories a day. Are you working out that much? If so, even more reason to make sure you are getting enough Protein. You don't want to be losing muscle mass.

My NUT said to always eat your Protein first as it is the most important, then if you have room some veggies and carbs.

Good luck with your second opinion!

He was counting my BMR (which he estimates about 1300 calories) plus my daily walking and normal daily exertion (I walk at least 10,000 steps a day and do strength training twice a week, in addition to normal daily movement).

Since I have been researching this so much I have compiled a list of all of the VSG post-op diets I can find published online, from surgeons and bariatric centers around the world. I posted it here: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/85182-list-of-vsg-post-op-diets-from-surgeons/

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Misty and rosita13 I have sent a copy to u both in the messages

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Thanks Bec!

I saw the new dietitian today and I am so pleased. Here is what she said.

I need 50 grams of Protein for now and over time will be able to hold more. It should be spread equally through the day.

Around 50 grams of carbs is good for now. Spread evenly too.

Try to only have 5 grams of fat in a meal to help with my dumping. If that doesn't work she wants me to take a probiotic and try a few other things.

She changed me from caltrate to citracal. She liked my Multivitamin.

She stressed that I need to spread my Water through the day and get enough so my digestive system can work right. I need more if I am dumping and maybe an electrolyte drink.

I will try all this and I see her in a month!

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Good to see she has a good plan! What multi are u taking? Oh and by the way I'm 4 weeks out now and have lost 6.7kgs but 14.1kg in the last 6 weeks. Oh and down 27cms overall

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Good to see she has a good plan! What multi are u taking? Oh and by the way I'm 4 weeks out now and have lost 6.7kgs but 14.1kg in the last 6 weeks. Oh and down 27cms overall

You are doing awesome! I'm taking Elevit with iodine. It is a prenatal Vitamin but highly recommended for Sleevers. It is behind the counter at the chemist.

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Thanks. That's the one I'm taking :)

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