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:bigsmile: I don't know about the rest of you but I plan on losing the last of my baggage by following the rules of the pouch. In other words, I have had gastric bypass surgery for a reason: to get healthy, to lose the excess weight and keep it off so that I can live a long, healthy life. My surgery wasn't just for a quick…
My first week on soft foods
How much should I eat? I seem to find it difficult to eat anything at all. I'm kinda scared to over do it.
weight gain,,,,eating 1500 cal, but burning close to 3000
I have just past my 8 yr anniversary with surgery, over the past 2 yrs I have begun to put on noticeable weight gain. At present I am 265lbs..original weight was 525lbs,,for the longest time I was stable between 200 and 210lbs. My problem is that I can not figure out why I am putting this weight on. I am active, do a lot…
What protein supplement do you use?
I had my surgery 9 years ago. I have had a protein shake for breakfast almost every day since. I started with whey protein mixed with soy milk. I have since switched to almond milk and then just water. I am considering changing to plant protein powder. Just wanted to get some input from others to see what others are using…
Protein
I am 5 years out. Once I reach my goal weight, how much protein is enough?
alchol
i now that this is not a good thing and can becoe a huge problem,,,i have become a wine drinker and can easily consume 4 large bottles on a weekend usually one and a half a day fri to sunday,,however not always feeling overly intoxicated,,,i drink it rather quickly,,,,i know this is binge drinking, never drink through the…
Back on Track - Wahoo!
I've been eating right (post-op food plan) for over a month and I feel great! Lots of energy and my tastes are changing AGAIN! I would have thought that was just following surgery. I had RNY in June 2008. Lost some weight and am thrilled. Can't wait to get back into my post-op clothes.
Tired all of the time
I am tired all of the time. Could this mean I am not absorbing the vitamins and minerals I am taking?
calorie intake
Is there anyone who is having a challenge of putting on weight, even though you are excercising and eating 1500 -1800 calories a day. Our bodys seems to have a hard time putting more in than that, Anyone able to share their thoughts
lap band after gastric surgery
has anyone here that has had a gastric by pass surgery,, gone back aprox 8 yrs later and had a lap band put in place,,,from what I understand it can be done. however I would like to hear from some one who has had this procedure, y our input would be greatly appreciated. thks
