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Gwen M.
on 3/6/18 2:16 pm
VSG on 03/13/14
Topic: RE: Topamax

Remember that hunger is not an emergency. Track everything you eat with something like MyFitnessPal. Make sure you're getting in good dense proteins and fats as those things will keep you full.

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)

Gwen M.
on 3/6/18 2:15 pm
VSG on 03/13/14
Topic: RE: Tespa Vitamins

I checked out the nutrients a while back and they do not meet the ASMBS recommendations for WLS-people. No matter what they claim on their site to the contrary!

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)

Gwen M.
on 3/6/18 2:13 pm
VSG on 03/13/14
Topic: RE: Vitamins....what kind and is there a "one dose" solution?

Nope! And, because of the way calcium and iron work, we need to take vitamins 4 times a day. This is because bodies can only use 500mg of calcium at a time, and we need 1200-1500mg/day, so that's three doses for calcium. Then iron and calcium must be taken separately to let iron absorb, so that's dose #4.

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)

babettes_feast
on 3/4/18 1:53 pm
Topic: RE: getting vitamins for after surgery ready any suggestions

I agree about Celebrate. I plan on getting my vitamins/supplements/shakes, etc. from them. For me, simplicity and routine are keys to compliance. Their website covers all you need to know!

Stitch83
on 3/1/18 2:01 pm, edited 3/1/18 6:01 am
RNY on 02/26/18
Topic: RE: Homemade broth VS Store bought.

Bone broth is much better for protein levels, collagen which is good for healing etc. This is the recipe I use in my instant pot. I would choose to use less of the salt because post op right now I'm sensitive to it, but I also use a garlic salt medley as part of my spices. I made a few batches, after skimming the fat once it chilled I froze it in ice cube trays so it was about 2tbsp in each. That has worked out because two equal a quarter cup which is how much broth I was told to take in per serving. It?s a great recipe...you can skip all their experimenting and go straight to the recipe if you hit the jump to recipe tab just under the description. Oh! Also I didn't use chicken feet because it creeps me out I just used a turkey carcass I had frozen and still got great gelatinous results.

https://www.pressurecookrecipes.com/instant-pot-bone-broth/

HW: 285 SW: 260 CW: 134 Dr. Grantcharov, St. Michael's

Referral: May 2017 Orientation: June 5/17 Nurse: Aug. 17/17 Doctor/Dietician/SW finished by Dec. 11/17 Surgical Ed. Class: Dec. 18/17 Surgeon: Jan. 9/18 Surgery: February 26, 2018!!

redmarx08
on 2/28/18 10:04 pm
Topic: RE: I?m addicted to Starbucks!

I try to ask soy milk instead of milk, less sugar and decaffeinated.

muttsrule
on 2/28/18 11:24 am
Topic: RE: Tespa Vitamins

Sorry, I meant TESPO. It's like a Keurig for bariatric vitamins and it is awesome, but I just don't know how well they actually work yet. I'll know in April when I have my next bloodwork done, I guess!

(deactivated member)
on 2/28/18 10:06 am
Topic: RE: need a good protein shake

I do not know about this site but I am using Whey Proteins.

(deactivated member)
on 2/28/18 10:02 am
Topic: RE: Egg Substitues

Hi

You have asked about Egg Substitute. You can use Bananas as the substitute.

muttsrule
on 2/28/18 9:00 am
Topic: Tespa Vitamins

Is anyone using the Tespa vitamin delivery system?

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