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I feel like I should have never done this. Im sick of all this liquid and protein talk. Im sitting here reading other posts of people eating 2 or 3 spoonfuls of food.....really??? Is that how life is going to be??
I can deal with a baby plate or bowl but 2 or 3 tspns really???
Then- all the fat free sugar free c*** the nutritionist talks about has actually been proven to be worse for you. If you eat the foods in moderation thats the key....which before we all struggled with becaise we cpuld fill our 2 liter stomachs. I want to be healthy and lose weight obviously the reason I did this....but reading about the 2 to 3 bites is extreme ....too much no good...too little no good either
Stresseddddd ?????????????????????????????????????
Just wondering how you are doing now? I am about to have surgery and am concerned and hope not to have regrets so I really understood your post. Wondering how you are doing now?
Have you looked at this picture that shows how the different size bougies compare to everyday objects?
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
I think there was study that showed that the bougie size has at the time of surgery does not determine if the person would be successful or not. But, maybe little bigger bougie size could give you better chance not to get GERD?
Size may cause difference when it is significantly larger, like a few times larger. By from 34 to 36? I don't think there should be an issues. How well your body heals, how well you can control portion sizes - from what I know - the last 2 may have significant impact on your weigh loss and maintenance.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
I asked my surgeon what size he made my sleeve and he said he used a 36 bougie. I'm not sure how I feel about that. I was hoping it would be a 32 or 34.
Anyway, what size was your bougie and are you happy still with your restriction?
Every program is different. Mine is 3 meals and no snacking allowed, though they will cave on one snack per day if you exercise. They are adamant that 6 meals leads to problems. I find I'm better controlled at 3 plus a couple of snacks. One of the reasons I no longer see my program's NUT. But again, early on I'd follow the program you are in and discuss issues with them, if not working for you/spouse.
HW 510 / SW 424/ GW 175 (stretch goal to get 10 under) / CW 160 (I'm near the charts ideal weight - wonder if I can stay here)
RNY November 2016
PS: L/R arm skin removal; belt panniculectomy - April, 2019
I not a big drinker and never have been but did used to have an occasional beer with a meal. Where I used to be able to drink a bottle now the most I can drink now is about 6 oz, and that I have to nurse through out the meal. Yet, although I'm still a big guy, it hits me like a ton of bricks! I have to wait a little before I drive, even though at the most is only 6 oz of beer inside of me? Maybe because our tummies are 90% smaller, the alcohol is absorbs into our bloodstream faster? I don't know. Yet, also the beer appears to evaporate from me just as fast as well. So while admittedly I do not know how this works, I do know I cannot drink much alcohol and when I do-I FEEL IT!!
Vertical Gastric Sleeve-(8/26/14)
HW 347lbs SW-328lbs CW-247 lbs GW-212lbs Randolph, 
"LOVE" is knowing someone has the power to hurt you, yet TRUST that they won't" 
"Sing like no one's listening and dance like no one's watching!!"
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If you have any questions about your Gastric Sleeve and Exercise I made this video for you!
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Dr. Alvarez
I was told that hydration is key after surgery. It takes time to build yourself up to consuming a certain number of calories or grams of protein. I track what I consume and some days I do great. Other days I would prefer not to track. But I also need to remember that when I burn more calories my intake level might be elevated.
It seems there is not a standard that must be followed after surgery. As patients provide more feedback, emphasis on what and how much we should eat is given. I don't like saying to be your own doctor but we can all do a little trial and error to see what works best for us. If something works, stick with it. If not try to change it up.
I try for 3 meals per day but I keep snacks in mind just in case. Low-fat string cheese is my go-to snack. I learn as I go, take advise that makes sense, then share what helps.
I stuck with mostly protein and a few green vegetables for the first three years. I slowly added some fruit after that. I ate five or six small meals a day and still do. I would never try to limit to three meals a day. I stick to 200 calories for most meals and 300 for a larger meal.
I don't understand dietitians who tell weight loss surgery patients to eat meals that will stop the weight loss and put pounds back on. My surgeon's office has a great dietitian and I always follow her advice.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
