Gastric Bypass

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  • Ninoska1877
    Ninoska1877 Posts: 1 Member
    aprilgirl414 wrote: »
    kkae wrote: »
    I have a question. How can you use MyFitness Pal when you have had gastric bypass or any other weight reduction surgery? It doesn't allow you all the features if you go below 1,000 cals per day.

    This is what I would like to know, as well. I had my surgery (gastric bypass) on 9/21. Would love to see how you all use mfp to your advantage.

    Menu --> Goals --> Macronutrients

    ...that's where you can change your goal for calories.

    - Ninoska1877
  • Freeburrd
    Freeburrd Posts: 5 Member
    Hi! I had RNY gastric bypass on 12/5/17. Looking for MFP bariatric buddies. Feel free to add me! ;)
  • chandnikhondji
    chandnikhondji Posts: 136 Member
    Hiya everyone! I have just started my process to collect paperwork and get my doctor's appointments in and such for a bypass surgery hopefully in the first half of this year. My starting weight during the first consultation was 214 kilo (about 472lbs). With my BMI over 60, I don't have to wait until after the nutrition course to send everything to my insurance, which hopefully accelerates the process. I am a bit scared about the surgery itself but ready for a new life. I know it'll be hard, but I also know it'll be worth it :)
  • alainndaor
    alainndaor Posts: 3 Member
    I'm having RNY Monday. I would love to have friends going through what I'm about to. Please add me if any of you would like.
  • shannonak1718
    shannonak1718 Posts: 1 Member
    Hello from Alaska everyone! I had gastric bypass on July 29th and as of September 5th I am down about 40lbs. I do have cravings and hunger but I have to keep them at bay. I keep a scale and measuring cups nearby and weigh all my food. I decided to eat clean and follow a more plant based diet but more importantly, to avoid processed food, sugars and simple carbs. You know, all the things I should have been doing anyway.

    I need to get back to the gym and do more resistance/weight training but I do get some cardio in almost everyday as I go walking for about 40 minutes, which my FitBit tells me is a bit over 2 miles. Oh, if you don't have a FitBit or some other kind of fitness tracker, get one. It will guilt you into doing some kind of physical activity! Cheeky thing.

    If you had weight loss surgery (WLS) what have been the biggest challenges? Mine has been getting enough protein and hydration.

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