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you may be better off asking on the main forum...
not many people visit this forum...
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
Hello I am new to the forum. I recently called and made and appointment to start my process. However; they can not get me in until August. Better late then never. Anyone know of a good diet plan to follow to help jump start my weight lose. I have read about the VSG diet on one of the spotlight stories...any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Are you seeing a therapist? Instead of working to take away the cravings, it might be better to work on how to deal with them when you do have them.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
In the olden days we used to use the term "complete protein" to mean that a food or supplement provided all the essential amino acids that your body requires and cannot synthesize from other nutrients. Today we use a system called the Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS) and it digs a little bit deeper into the actual ratio of essential amino acids and how closely it meets human needs. It rates foods on a scale of 0 to 1.
For example, say you had a serving of fictional food that contained exactly one of each essential amino acid. It would technically be "complete" but it would have a very low PDCAAS score because we need a lot more than that in an optimal combination.
Normally it's not important for every single food to be perfect. If you eat a variety of foods - some high in this, some high in that - then your overall diet is perfectly complete. However, if you're relying on supplements - essentially eating a single food for most of your protein - then it becomes more important for that food to be as optimal as possible.
Soy protein is the only plant protein with a PDCAAS score of 1.0. It's equivalent to whey, egg whites, and casein.
I've had the surgery 11 months ago and have lost 80 lbs. I am not struggling because I am so close to my goal and I'm having the same old cravings I always had. What is a good diet to follow to take away chocolate cravings. I get home from work and all I want to do is eat! I need help!!!!!
I am just starting my journey here, and while researching, have noticed many people eating low calorie, but high processed foods. I have begun to eat clean(er) and try to stay away from things I find on the shelf. Are the Drs really recommending artificial sweetners and unclean foods?
There are actually at least 2 books. The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve and others. Search them on Amazon... I am just beginning my journey so I cannot help you otherwise... good luck to you
We are excited to announce our OH2015 ObesityHelp Conference speakers for the Saturday Sessions. In addition to a great line up of speakers, this year we have added more fitness activities to the conference schedule.
Make sure to stop by and learn more about both our Friday and Saturday speakers and their sessions. We continue to add more details to the OH2015 agenda, so keep checking!
Join us in Raleigh, NC, October 16th & 17th for two jammed pack days of education, support and celebration! Reserve Your Tickets NOW
HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125
RW:190 - CW:130
Okies. :) Thank you! Is there any reason soy is the one to go for plant-based?
~Paragondream
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