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This month makes me 8 yrs post op!!! Hard to believe. I still have my days that I struggle.
I try to hold myself accountable everyday.
I on MyFitnessPal if anyone wants to add me, my screen name is pobearsam7
Does anyone have any ideas on how to become a model or some sort for representing your surgery? I am not at my goal weight yet but i feel my calling is to promote the surgery and help others. I have always been told I'm very beautiful and could be a model if I just lost the weight. I have seen people do the runway or be on billboards promoting their success. I am wondering how can I do something like that for a career. My surgical center is currently not spending any money on marketing. Melissa from my 600lb life became a speaker and helper for Dr. now's practice, and that's when the idea came into my head. I feel this is what I am meant to do and I just need to know where to start when I have reached the goal weight. Thank you in advance.
My protein shakes were always jazzed up with Crystal Light, sugarfree cool whip, flavored syrups, and berries. I did not use berries for the first six weeks. Make them taste good. You will not get malnutrition. People say some strange things.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
I would track everything you are taking in and show it to your surgeon/nutritionist. And since you are so early on, you can gauge what works and what doesn't since you are going into your surgeons office every couple/few months.
I used to add strawberry crystal light to my vanilla protein shakes and made a strawberry cream style shake. You just have to use a trial and error method to see what you like.
I have never heard of it not binding... it may not mix well, like most protein powders with warm/ho****er but that's all I've heard
Yes that's my goal when I can eat regular again to focus on protein foods. I was just shocked that she said I wouldnt get what I needed from adding to zero calorie fluids.
Congrats on your surgery and welcome, Sarah!
I am 19 yrs post op and have never heard this. The majority of people who use protein powders mix them with water so they do not add and consume more calories. As long as you are tolerating your shakes you should have no problem. As you get further out, your goal is to get your protein from regular foods and steer away from the shakes.
Hi my name is Sarah and I had my Surgery May 8th an had Gastric Sleeve, I'm post op week 5. This is my question can you add protein powder to liquids that have zero calorie like water with crystal light, or Gatorade zero? I was told by another surgery patient who is 10 years out not to do that because it doesnt bind to you an I could end up getting malnutrition. When I asked my Dr office they said they never heard that an to continue adding the protein into my drinks an food. Please help I'm so lost an just want to get my protein in.
I also find Weigh****chers is the best way to lose any regain and to maintain. I am 10 pounds over my goal and using Weigh****chers to correct that. Also moving and getting as much exercise as I can.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
Good Morning!
I have detailed in this blog post the benefits of the Gastric Sleeve Surgery for Teens Vs. The Cost
you can find it here:
Regards
Dr. Alvarez
I lost 20 pounds on WW early this year (in approx 5 months). I started with the in-person meetings and now do them on zoom (still weekly mostly even though I am back to lifetime range). The newer plan appeals to many of us. Also, I post on OH every day - in a VSG maintenance group and on the RNY daily menu thread. I need all of this to be accountable.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
