Does anyone regret getting the sleeve? I'm trying to take everything into consideration before I go for my consult.

Thank you all so much!

I experience this sometimes, and it's most often if I don't have something good before my workout. Even though the best general strategy after WLS is "high protein, low carb," I have the best luck with some slow-burning carbs before a LONG workout. For days when I do a long swim (2000m+) or bike ride (20mi+), I eat half a container of overnight steel-cut oats made with protein shake instead of milk, or half of a whole-grain English muffin with peanut butter-- something that will stick with me.

I also tend to get that ravenous feeling if I'm not properly hydrated. Drinking lots is good, and I've recently started using electrolyte tabs (Nuun) which seem to help a lot.

Thanks. Getting a pre/post workout strategy is just what I'm asking for. Currently, I don't eat before my early morning workout. I'm going to try some high protein, light thing like beef jerky before heading for the pool. And then try a protein breakfast on swim days.

Honestly, I rarely snack, but if I do it's an apple or almonds.

I realize I must have implied that I am deliberately eating more as a "reward" for working out. That isn't the case, at least not deliberately. I am just hungrier. Legitimately ravenous and food conscious the day after a workout. I noticed the trend in my food tracker. There was no time when I was like, "hmm.. I was at the pool for an hour today. let's have nachos."

80g of protein has been a real struggle for me since surgery. It's just so much because I don't drink protein shakes. Maybe I'll try to eat some beef jerky or something before my workouts.

Thanks everyone!