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Yup! All liquid is liquid.
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
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What about tea and coffee? Do they count?
Liz
HW: 398.8 SW:356 GW: 175 CW:147
Oh yes, that analogy makes complete sense. There are MANY times that I have refused treatments and advice by physicians and specialists that would have been detrimental to my health. Unfortunately there were times that I did not refuse and suffered the consequences to my health. A physician's bad decision can be life changing and even life ending. I have worked in the industry for my entire career, and was involved in physician education. Medical errors are a huge problem.
Another thing to be aware of: I have spoken with bariatric surgeons online who believe that the blind loop doesn't exist in RNY. Say what? Google blind loop syndrome if interested in learning more.
When I was a teen I got a very sound piece of advice from a nursing director. She said, "Cheryl, it is YOUR body."
Living larger than ever,
My Bariatric Life
I have not come across this personally yet; however, the iron I take is a formula for RNY/bypass and it has thiamine added, (in addition to what is in my multi). I know it can happen so I am watchful because as you pointed out many providers don't see it in the general population. They see these symptoms and think horse instead of zebra (if that makes sense). We have to be our own advocates many MANY times
So, I have a bunch of go to meals. First if you travel a lot but have a car you might want to get an air fryer, it's great for a ton of stuff. I'll list a few of my low-carb go food for you...
Chicken salad w/avocado (105g chicken/20g mayo/15g dill relish) 1/2 an avocado
egg salad (I make eggs in my air fryer, 16 minutes at 250) (2 eggs/20g mayo/2 slices of bacon)
broccoli, chicken, Alfredo bowl from healthy choice (190 calories/4 net carbs/28protein)
Mini pizza made in mushroom caps (large mushroom cap/low carb pizza sauce/mini peperoni/mozzarella cheese)
Kirkland Protein bars- under 4 net carbs and 20 protein at 220 calories or less
cucumber & tomatoes snack w/ranch dressing and a tuna packet
Fake Frappe- 8 oz cold brew (or instant) coffee, 1 tablespoon stevia, 1 chocolate premier protein shake, 4 ice cubes and toss in freezer for 45 minutes. YUM! Can also be done with caramel. (I have one every day for breakfast and it's cheaper than Starbucks!)
You just need to find about 5-10 things you can rotate with other meals.
Good luck.
HW: 398.8 SW:356 GW: 175 CW:147
Hi there,
Do you have any meal plans that you've used while on the Keto diet? I had lap band surgery 12 yrs ago and tend to see-saw a little bit, but usually hover between 25-35# above my goal weight. I hit goal a couple years ago, but that was after a pretty grueling year of breast cancer treatment, a divorce and moving to a new city, so I knew I wasn't reaching my goal the right way.
I STILL want to lose it, but have challenges.... I travel for work and live out of an "extended stay" type hotel weekly... so I do have a kitchen that I can cook in, but I am single and I work A LOT, so I don't want to spend all my free time cooking. I made some egg bites and chicken salad last weekend and packed them, so they are helping, but I could really use some more ideas geared for our tiny tummies....
Thank you!
Dayna
Highest Weight/1st WLS visit/Day of Surgery/Current/Goal
I make my own every morning for breakfast. 8 oz cold brew, 1 tablespoon stevia, 1 Chocolate Premier Protein Drink, 3 ice cubes, and toss it in the freezer for 40 minutes while I get ready for work. Taste great and high protein! Win Win!
HW: 398.8 SW:356 GW: 175 CW:147
I buy Premier Protein at Costco and mix it with 8oz of cold brew coffee, 1 heaping teaspoon of stevia, 3 ice cubes, shake, and toss in freezer while getting ready for work. It taste like a Starbucks Frappe... yum! I eat one every day! 30 grams of protein and 170 calories.
Liz
HW: 398.8 SW:356 GW: 175 CW:147
Or the almond milk, or whatever you mix your protein powder in.
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)
Yup! All liquid is liquid.
And you should be getting a MINIMUM of 64 ounces, not 48.
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)
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