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I just had a sleeve done. They gave me a bunch of papers at the hospital but, no one ever REALLY spoke about what and how much I should be eating. What are the major guidlines for major long term weight loss??
Thanks guys! This has been the hardest few weeks of my life (and I have 5 kids!!)
Thanks, Kinne, for sharing your experience! Here is the link featuring some natural alternatives to steroids for inflammation: https://www.essentialoilsus.com/natural-alternatives-steroids-inflammation/
This is what my bariatric surgeon had on my last lab orders:
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
I have not had health insurance for years. Hubby doesn't have access to it at work and we have not been able to afford it on our own. (Had Roux-N-Y in 2003). I am pretty sure I have severe iron deficiency anemia and probably a deficiency in B12. Yes, I have been taking supplements, but I've been feeling more tired and more weak especially lately. The good news is, as of Jan 1st, we will have health insurance, but will have to pay 50% out of pocket after deductible. I plan on heading to an urgent care clinic on Tuesday, but I did find a way to get some labs done tomorrow (using WalkInLab.com I don't need a doctor's order). I have to pay all of that out of pocket, but I ordered Iron with TIBC, Ferritin, and a CBC. Anything else I should look for?
Unless you give specific information about what you ate as a vegetarian this is a completely useless and misleading post.
I ate vegetables, alternative meat products, pasta,fruits, breads , all things recommended for a vegetarian diet.
I am in the exact same boat! Just had my gastric sleeve surgery so, needless to say, it's all about the protein now! I have tried multiple brands of shakes and powders and find them all gross and nausea-inducing, and can't understand why your only options are these sickly sweet flavors, with such a thick texture. I did find protein water, that comes in various fruity flavors, that are much more bearable, but the one I am drinking now tastes like robitussen and I am already getting sick of it...would you say the isopure unflavored is the best brand to get? Inspire has an unflavored option that seems to have decent reviews...https://shop.bariatriceating.com/Inspire-Protein-Pure.html
Thanks!
on 12/24/17 9:03 am
Unless you give specific information about what you ate as a vegetarian this is a completely useless and misleading post.
on 12/24/17 9:02 am
It depends. If you're eating out a lot (including the cafeteria at work) your options are quite limited unless you have access to vegan restaurants.
I was a vegan for a while and found it too stressful. I admire people maintaining this lifestyle though.
During my weight loss, I ordered all my coffee black and then added my own artificial sweetener and milk to it so I could measure the calories. I figured out I got some protein from the milk (generally I'd go with 2%) and not a terrible amount of calories. In maintenance, I'll now order a Latte with whole milk and no sweetener at all and I love them. I do that maybe 2-3 times per month. I actually have asked the Barista roughly how much milk they use to expresso so I can track them. I'm not noticing any negative trend because tracking them means I'm accounting for the calories. I would have been hard-pressed to include 170 calories into my day during weight loss phase though. I found the best way to drink coffee I really enjoyed, that was easily tracked, was to learn to make good coffee at home. I use heavy cream and premier protein to flavor mine.
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
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