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Fibre
I am 6 months post RNY and i need more fibre rich foods. I get all my protein but lack in my fibre intake. Any suggestions besides fruits and veg as i eat those often :smile:
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Good News!!! Appointments Sceduled
I just got some great news :) <3 !!! I just scheduled my Appointments for the consultation with the nutritionist and requested the Medical Necessity letter from my PCP. I feel like nothing can stop me I'm all the way up, and walking on sunshine :D
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Surgery buddies?
My approval is for January and I’m waiting for a specific date. Anyone approved for then? I could have been earlier but I delayed it due to fear and needed therapy. I’m getting the sleeve. I’m late 30s 5ft and looking for an accountability buddy for the surgery. If you’re interested let me know. My doctor and dietician…
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VSG and Hot Peppers
I am around 3.5 months out. My surgery went fine, I don't have a lot of food concerns so far. I'm on track on my weight loss, all Blood work is awesome (dropped or reduced all prescriptions!) So today I decided I would eat a roasted Jalapeno (almost no calories and super yummy)...thought everything was ok, then the pain…
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am i alone?
i had my sleeve in may 2018. i went down to 158 as my lowest . i gained 10 pounds in the last yr. i work out between 3-5 days a week on my nordictrack cycling bike i do half hour classes on there. my problem is food..i dont necesseraly eat bad but i have the tendency of always being hungry or eating when im not hungry just…
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Revision from RNY to Gastric Sleeve Needed Severe Hypoglycemia
Is there anyone else here who is going through what I am going through? It has been an incredibly bumpy road! For the passed two years, I started having crazy symptoms! I saw multiple doctors and no one could tell me what was wrong. I wrecked my car, started acting completely unlike myself at times and I started to think I…
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Revision from VSG to Bypass
I am in the pre-op phase for a revision from VSG to Bypass. Has anyone done this? I have severe GERD and a new moderate hiatal hernia. My current weight is 176 lbs. I’m 5’ 4”. My BMI is 30. But the only way to correct the GERD is the revision as medication gives no relief.
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New to group
hello...I am new to this group. I had my bypass in February... I am down 70 lbs. in looking at everyone's stats both here and on facebook I realize that my loss has not been so great... I am not saying it isn't substantial, because it is, but I know I have struggled with this. I have struggled with my brain more than…
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How to support
Hello! My wife had her gastric bypass this morning! Any advice on how best to support her these next few weeks?
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Surgery Done- Sept 10th
Surgery is done. Everything went well without complications... I was on clear fluids for a day and they graduated me up to full fluids right away. Only spent one night in Hospital and was discharged the following evening. The headache and abdominal pain was barely controllable, but is slowly going away. Things seem to be…
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Advice please
I had bypass on 29th July. Supposed to be 2 days in hospital - turned into nearly 6 weeks! Leaks in pouch led to multiple infections. I was fed intravenously for most of the time and tbh, those weeks are a bit of a blur of MRIs, CT scans, etc. When I was eventually allowed to eat, the surgeons said that as it was so long…
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Liver shrinking diet
My son just started week 2 of liver shrinking He gets 2 protien shakes a day a meal with 3oz meat and 2 1/2 cop veg servings 2 snacks a day one 2 an oz protien and the other half a cup of veg. He is feeling awful and shaky. Can anyone tell me if this is normal?
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Appointment with dietitian, exercise specialist and surgeon
I have an appointment to take further steps to Bariatric Surgery in a few days. I have attended the seminar, completed forms, and bloodwork. I have been a member of My Fitness Pal and Fitbit since 2016, though this is the first time I have joined a group. I have not had refined sugars since six weeks ago (surprises myself…
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Hunger immediately after surgery
I'm currently having pre-surgery workup for a sleeve. I've had my second weight check (of 4 required) and have a potential surgery date of late October. My question is, "is it likely that I will have normal hunger right after the surgery; and if so, how do I handle it?"
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6 months post mini gastric bypass
Hi I had my mini gastric bypass in January '19 and have since lost 4 stone. I've been stalled for the last 5-6 weeks so I'm looking at adjusting my diet. When I was in the hospital (I had the surgery abroad) the dietician didn't really give me info on how many calories I should be eating after the operation. She just told…
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Wait times
Does anyone in Ontario know the average wait time between having the nutritionist and social worker sign off, and actually getting the surgery done? I have some job opportunities this summer and want to plan accordingly.
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New to group
Hi all :) I've been a mfp user for a while now, but really only the last 5 weeks that I've started using it regularly. My decision to get a gastric sleeve was back in February this year, I have now fulfilled all the requirements and am currently on a waiting list. Pretty much as soon as I decided on surgery I have been…
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10 days post VSG
Hello everyone. Just had a VSG 10 days ago and I am on the pureed stage as per my surgeon/ nutritionist. Struggling a bit with portions (learning what suits me). I have my vitamines, and I drink 2 litres of water. I lost 6 kilos (13ish lbs).. I am however STRUGGLING with lightheadedness. I cannot stay up for long.. When I…
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UK pathway to bypass- help!!
I’m in the UK and on the path way for a bypass. Except because of funding in NHS there is a massive waiting time for the operation. Consequently I have stupidly put back on nearly 2 stones of the three I have lost post operative. They are telling me now I may be taken off the pathway as what’s the point of the operation if…
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Newbie here!
Hi everyone! I see that there is some recent activity here which is great! I was supposed to have my surgery on Tuesday this week but it was cancelled after 6 hours of waiting!! I now have a new date for Monday 19th August, although I'll have to have a different surgeon who I have never met before. I was planning on having…
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Acid Reflux 2 months out
Hoping I can hear some encouraging words. I had VSG 2 months ago, and was given omeprazole to take until right about now. I am trying to wean myself from twice a day to once a day and eventually not have to take it at all. Unfortunately I am experiencing some break through acid reflux after just one day of one pill only. I…
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Vitamins? Post RNY....
argh, I have TWO months to figure out my vitamin situation. I've been on the Nascobal (B12, intranasal and they send bariatric vitamins free, with a $0 copay from me!)... I just found out, that as of Oct. 1st, my insurance will no longer cover Nacobal... which means... I no longer have vitamins, being shipped, for free,…
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Rebound weight
I am creeping up to one year since my surgery. My surgical team/support team has drilled in since day one that a 5-10 lbs weight gain from your lowest is normal and expected at some point (usually after 1 year) and that this would be where you should maintain. It seems most people “fight” that weight gain, and torture…
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Anyone struggling with ganing weight back?
I had gastric bypass 4.5 years ago. Lost 110 pounds. I was happy with my new weight. Then I had knee replacement surgery and discovered potato chips...which was my gateway food back to sugar! I've gained back 25 pounds....which is scary to me. I beat myself up, then "medicate" with food to the point where I make myself…
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Anyone from Louisville, KY
Hey everyone ☺ I was sleeved on 6-3-19, looking for friends in my area! It's nice to chat online with people who u understand but i would love to be able to make new friends who can maybe meet up and hang out as well! Hope everyone is doing well on their journey!
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VSG or Gastric bypass? Looking for advice.
Hi, I just had my first appointments last Monday to begin my journey towards bariatric surgery. My options are VSG or gastric bypass. I have about 100 lbs to lose. Any advice based on your experiences? I am not sure which one to choose....
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July Accountability Support Group
Monday is July 1st and I need to get serious. I am looking for others who want to get back on track and do what we know works. I missed the June challenge because I was busy eating junk food and not logging anything and ignoring the scale. I am up 17 pounds from my lowest post op weight. The pants are getting tight. I need…
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December 2018 VSG
Looking for people sleeved in December 2018. I was sleeved 12/4/18 and want to meet people who are some what at the same point in their WLS journey. My highest weight was 256-8, decided to get surgery at 238, by surgery date I was down to 216 and I’m at 152 now.
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Psyching myself out
Hey y’all I’m two weeks post op. I find my self to be my own worst enemy. Constantly thinking can I do this what can I eat lol
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2 weeks post op
I’m 2 days from my 2 week post op mark and struggling with being able to intake enough protein and hydration to keep myself from being dizzy and in pain. How do I get to where I am not dizzy every time I stand?
