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6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
Unfortunately not yet my insurance company making me jump through hoops first and plus I need to lose like 52 lb..
I've been happy with my FitBit Aria 2. Both MyFitnessPal and Cronometer will sync with your fitbit account.
Having a scale that reports body fat % is helpful. Often when the scale hasn't moved for a bit, I can see that the body fat % has gone down, which reassures me. When you're heavier, the weight comes off quickly but the body fat % changes slowly. As you get thinner, it's the reverse (mathematics), so it's helpful to have both.
One thing to note is that this scale only reports body fat % if you pair it with your smartphone. I originally planned to use it as a "dumb" scale, so I was disappointed. However, pairing it with my smartphone has had benefits because I can see how my weight fluctuates over time.
Does anyone have any digital scale recommendations? Mine is very finicky.
My husband who has always been a totally normal weight always puts on 8-15lbs over the winter and just naturally takes it off in the spring/summer/fall. It happens less in NC, which is a bonus!
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
That's great, I will try n focus on the good. Thank you!
(VSG) HW, 346 SW, 341 CW 176.2 GW, 165 
on 12/13/19 3:27 pm - WI
In addition to dehydration being the major problem with nausea, Lactose intolerance is common after WLS. Look at your protein shake label. If it has whey protein concentrate, it contains lactose. Try a protein powder that is 100% whey isolate (not a mixture with whey concentrate) and mix it with almond or cashew milk. I was sick for months before I finally figured out that I was lactose intolerant. Once I changed the protein I felt much better. I can eat cheese and Greek yogurt without issues, but as soon as I drink milk or cream based foods I get very nauseated and I get diarrhea.
I also did much better with warm fluids than cold. I drank a lot of herbal teas (peppermint and ginger were a lifesaver).
HW 270 SW 236 GW 160 CW 145 (15 pounds below goal!)
VBG Aug. 7, 1986, Revised to RNY Nov. 18, 2010
Good morning everyone. My name is Faith. I had my VSG surgery on 12-9-19 at Wesley long hospital by Dr. Kinsinger. After surgery I was back up to 286 from swelling and co2 gas etc. since Monday I am already back to a new low of 273. I started at 298 originally so this makes my total loss 25 lbs so far. I'm happy seeing the scale move but I have a serious concern. I am sick of the protein shakes in the full liquid phase. I mixed one with pudding this morning but I can only eat a couple bites before I get nauseous and can't eat anymore. Also when I drink I feel instantly full and it's so hard. I'm not getting in enough liquids for sure or enough protein. Maybe 30g of protein max right now and maybe 30 oz of liquids. Does anyone have tips for protein sources on the full liquid phase that are different from the shakes I just can't stomach them anymore. I keep getting migraines from being dehydrated but my stomach just feels constantly uncomfortable when I put anything in it. Please helpppp!!!
dehydration is likely the whole problem. Focus on getting all the liquid in you can. Sip constantly. One sip every five minutes.
You might also consider asking your doctor to send you in for iv rehydration to get you back to square one and you can resume your sipping.
