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Eating before exercise depends on the duration of my workout. I don't think there is any specific food, it may take some trial and error to find what works best for you. I found that hard boiled eggs or cheese sticks are quick & easy and don't upset my stomach.

I 100% agree with Karla. My weight loss has slowed and I recognize the need to reset. For me it isn't a physical reset but a mental one. I've allowed prior bad habits to come back in. I'm started eating more processed foods and found myself grazing rather than eating planned structured meals / snacks. I know what I need to…

Research your surgeon and Bariatric center. Make sure you are comfortable with the team. Find out what support they offer pre and post op. I found the forums on Bariatricpal provided a long of good info on what to expect.

Pre-op I did low carb, high fat (lchf). I kept my carbs at 50g or under per day...not true keto, similar. It works well for my husband and his endurance sports. So this will be a long term eating style. Right now I'm 3 months post op so I'm just focused on getting protein. No room for carbs yet.

You might want to search for specific sub groups. There are several for keto and low carb. There is also a gastric bypass/vsg/band group. The main forum at times is not supportive of WLS, so the sub groups is a good option.

Be sure you are drinking enough. In the early day dehydration is the biggest risk...so set a timer and do whatever you need to get your fluids in. Post-op I wasn't limited to clear only - so I did shakes, tomato soup, isopure ready to drink protein. Buy a variety to see what is appealing but don't buy too much of any one…

In addition to walking and swimming, biking is low impact an easy on the joints.

Aloo Gobi is basically cauliflower and potatoes with a wonderful seasoning. Tandori is basically meat (chicken, shrimp, lamb) roasted in a clay oven. These are probably your best options for lower calorie options. The curry dishes often have full fat yogurt base, many will also have ghee (clarified butter). Its all…

I highly recommend Dr. Michael Snyder with Denver Bariatric Center at Rose Medical. He had a great pre-op seminar. He spent nearly 40 mins with me during my initial consult answering all my questions. He gave honest direct answers...but also made it clear that I needed to be comfortable with my decision. There was no high…

I agree with going to a local bike store rather than a big box like Walmart. A speciality store can help you find the right fit. My local store has a recycling program to rebuild bikes and sell at discount for those who can't afford it. Once you know your size, pawn shops are a good option to find inexpensive bikes.

I did water aerobics for years. Some of the early morning classes were mostly seniors, but other times of day there was a good mix. The nice thing about water aerobics is the class is as hard as you make it. If you are in deep water, you add the element of treading water. If you are chest high there is more resistance than…

Cassie, You will find that many on this board are not supportive of WLS. You may find a more supportive environment at WLS specific sites like bariatricpal.com Researching the surgery is a big step to taking control of your health. As MoyMG stated surgery is a tool to assist in making lifelong changes. The changes you make…

I used ice tea and lemonade (arnold palmers) to wean myself off the caffeine and sugar. It will get easier with time, once its out of your system for a while you won't crave it as much. I agree with the other poster that reserving it for special occasions give you the mental break of knowing it isn't gone forever.

VSG is a good option for many people. Duckiegirl is right - myfitnesspal is a great space for tracking your food pre & post op. Bariatricpal is a better site for WLS specific discussions. Good luck.

I can ok it a few years ago. It did nothing for me...no change. Sounds like your doc is willing to explore options to assist. Good luck.

Outside you have to propel yourself, on a treadmill you just have to pick up your feet. It is a different movement, so you may be using muscles differently. Others will be able to give a more technical explanation.

Thanks for the help. I'm going to go with the lower value. Rather under report calories burned than over estimate.

I ultimately fixed mine by addressing a muscle imbalance in glute & hamstring....the problem was never my foot...that is just where the pain showed up. Stretches and the boot gave temporary relief...but finding the root cause was the real solution.

I don't have tatoos but my husband does. He waits 2 - 3 weeks before swimming to ensure time to healing. No need to wait for the rest of the gym. Cardio & lifting shouldn't affect it.

Definitely worth the $15 to get the book. I've spent more money on less. State is Slim is out of the University of Colorado. Designed by a medical doctor and psychologist based on decades of research from the National a Weight control registry. The food plan is in 3 phases. First 2 weeks are quite restrictive meant to…

I have a Polar flow v800. It does multi sports but I use primarily for swim. Accurate in pool for laps, then switches to gps for open water. Cheaper than Garmin equivalent

I do triathlons...my tri shorts are designed to be worn without undergarments. Dries faster and less material for chafing.

Yes, weight loss programs including exercise programs are eligible if your doctor says it is medically necessary.

I am morbidly obese and I run. The C25K program was a good place to start. Just remember the time estimates assume a 10 - 12 min mile pace. That may be too fast to start. Go the pace you need to. When starting out to build your base endurance you should be able to speak in complete sentences...if not you're going too fast…

I would recommend that you start in the pool and build up your endurance and distance. You may want to look for a local Masters swim club or Tri club. They often sponsors open water swim clinics, the group can help make the transition to open water more comfortable. What event are you planning in CO?