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Jennmanski
on 9/14/19 1:11 am
Topic: Meal planning help

I had Roux-en-y several years ago. My MIL had gastric sleeve about 3-1/2 months ago. She said the dietician at her surgeon's office said she should be eating 3 meals a day at this point. I can't believe that the diet after sleeve is so much different than roux-en-y. I would think she should eat 6 small meals per day with emphasis on protein. I'm curious about how others are being advised after sleeve.

jroowoo
on 9/13/19 2:59 pm
VSG on 05/24/19
Topic: RE: Just had hysterectomy

I am having hysterectomy 7 monnths post sleeve...very worried about weight loss stalling, but your post really helped me see the bright side.

Dr. Guillermo Alvarez
on 9/13/19 7:32 am
Topic: Who Is A Candidate | Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy | Questions and Answers

Good Morning
If you want to know if you're a candidate to have Gastric Sleeve Surgery be sure to check out this video I made for you!

https://youtu.be/zEibq9pPR5E

Regards
Dr. Alvarez

Frank_M
on 9/13/19 7:00 am
VSG on 05/14/19 with
Topic: RE: Pre-op Testing For VSG in Mexico- Question??

I go to the VA for my healthcare. I haven't had any followup yet. I get 1 annual appointment in February and each time I go I get assigned a new doctor so I haven't told them about my surgery yet. I feel great, no complications. I do get lab work at the VA as well but just annually unless needed. I was self pay in mexico.

NiaLong
on 9/13/19 5:48 am
VSG on 04/22/19
Topic: Weight Loss Stalls and Menstrual Cycles.

Hi there! This question is for the ladies.

Do any of you experience weight loss stalls maybe a week to a week and a half before your menstrual cycle, then gain weight during it, and start losing again after your menstrual cycle stops?

Have you noticed any type of pattern with your weight loss/stall and your period?

mgsisco
on 9/12/19 7:53 pm
RNY on 06/06/19
Topic: RE: Pre-op Testing For VSG in Mexico- Question??

Hello Frank,

I got my surgery abroad as well. Who do your follow ups? Have you had any problems with your insurance in the US covering lab, etc?

Guest9254
on 9/12/19 5:44 pm, edited 9/12/19 10:44 am
VSG on 09/18/18
Topic: RE: What's on the menu today - Tuesday

I'm all about crock pot meals these days. It's a great way to meal prep because you get like a weeks worth of food out of it. It's easy to set up before work and it's done when I get home. Plus, it makes everything nice and mushy so it's easier to digest.

One of my favorites is to throw in a pork tenderloin. Pour a 20oz bottle of root beer in and set it to low for 8-10 hours. Remove the pork and shred in a 9x13 or something. Discard all the root beer. Mix your favorite BBQ sauce in with the pork. Goes great with any steamed veggies. Easy to portion out too. Crock pot chicken cooked with salsa rather than root beer is excellent too. Beef stew is also amazing. You get some carrots and onion in there. It's all good.

Love me some oatmeal too. Helps balance out things too from the protein heavy diet if you catch my drift. String cheese, yogurt, almonds, bananas, and pretty much all kinds of steamer bag veggies are some of my regulars. Oddly, I enjoy Dark chocolate now. I never did before. Its easy to have a little and be satisfied and it's not the worst thing in the world for you.

Hope this gives you some ideas.

White Dove
on 9/12/19 1:33 pm - Warren, OH
Topic: RE: Apetite suppressant and new diet

Lean cuisine and healthy choice are great for learning how many calories you are eating. As long as you don't have to cook for a family, it is an easy way to take care of meals. If you use My Fitness Pal, you can scan the label on packages of food to get all of the nutrition information easily.

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends

ipray
on 9/12/19 8:52 am
VSG on 11/06/14
Topic: RE: Medications

Thank you hollykim! (I was just wondering about absorption).

    

E_Saenz
on 9/12/19 7:08 am - Grand Rapids , MI
VSG on 08/12/15
Topic: RE: Apetite suppressant and new diet

I'm doing my best to get them calories i think i might do better if i buy pre made stuff like lean cusine and healthy choice I'm struggling knowing how many calories in stuff.

Elia Maria Saenz
    

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