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Good Morning!
Have you ever wondered why I ask all my patients to do a Pre Op Diet before getting their Gastric Sleeve?
Let me explain all about it here:
Regards
Dr. Alvarez
Want2beMe, sorry I missed this reply...I hadn't seen anything early Saturday and don't think I checked on Sunday! Pumpkin..so since pumpkin is a trigger for you, do you have to avoid everything that is related to it, even if it's a healthier item? I'm sorry, but I'm so new to this all, I have to ask questions!
KimmyJJ
Erin T., thank you for posting this reply to my question, it's very helpful. Every little bit of info that I can get at this time is fantastic since I'm such a newbie!
Happy Turkey Day to you and everyone!
KimmyJJ
Forgive me, I'm just about 4 years out so my list may encompass the first 6 months or so.
- Eggface Ricotta Bake
- Scrambled Eggs
- Cottage Cheese
- Greek Yogurt w/ Sugar Free pudding mixed in
- Smoked Salmon spread with laughing cow cheese
- Ricotta cheese w/ SF Vanilla Syrup and Cinnamon
- Premier Protein mixed with Decaf Coffee
- Buffalo chicken dip modified for post-op - either canned chicken or chicken shredded from the crockpot mixed with greek yogurt, ranch powder, cheese, and hot sauce.
- Egg salad made with a dollop of mayo and the rest greek yogurt. I often added everything but the bagel seasoning or cottage cheese to it.
VSG: 1/17/17
5'7" HW: 283 SW: 229 CW: 135-140 GW: 145
Pre-op: 53 M1: 22 M2: 12 M3: 12 M4: 8 M5: 10 M6: 11 M7: 5 M8: 6 M9-M13: 15-ish
LBL/BL w/ Fat Transfer 1/29/18
Pumpkin. The smell and sight of pumpkin triggers cravings to want to consume it. I miss pumpkin bars, pumpkin pie, pumpkin waffles, pumpkin donuts, and pumpkin spice roll. I have strength just like everyone on this forum and will not cave into temptation.
Hi everyone,
With this next week being Thanksgiving, I'm wondering if I can expect any aromas to trigger bad behavior? I'm only going to be about 6 weeks out for this big holiday, so I'm not that far into heavier foods, but I have to admit that turkey day has always been one of my favorites. I just want to make a firm plan for myself to stick to. I'm doing ok with my plans day to day so far.
Happy Thanksgiving!
KimmyJJ
Good Morning!
I wrote this blog post for those of you that ask me if it's possible to turn a Lap Band into a Gastric Sleeve
Check it out here:
https://www.endobariatric.com/weblog/2020/11/18/converting-a -lap-band-to-gastric-sleeve/
Regards
Dr. Alvarez
Good Morning!
I wrote this blog post with 5 tips for your Gastric Sleeve Journey.
Read all about it here:
Regards
Dr. Alvarez
I can be hungry a lot too - a lot of it is head hunger but it is still there. And the more I indulge in carbs the hungrier I feel which led to a 20 pound gain last year. I lost it all earlier this year by doing WW and staying mostly low-carb. I am up again by about 3.5 due to newly dating meaning lots of meals out. But the days when I follow my WW routine I do pretty well with my hunger.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
It's been 5 years since my VSG. I lost 99.8 pounds. I have gained back 15 in the last year and am working on losing it. All of a sudden, I am REALLY HUNGRY all the time. Can any of you relate and offer some tips. I am still eating Protein First and then Veggies. Thanks. :-)
dehydration can mimic hunger. Maybe you need more fluids. Do you get 64+ oz of sf liquid a day?
