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@aylajane thank you for your post. One of my biggest concerns about long-term post op is the damage VSG and RNY does to your metabolism and if it's repairable. I am glad to see with dedication, it can be done. Thank you for sharing your journey and explaining in detail. :smile:

Definitely try the Musclegen Gene Pro protein powder. Works great in hot or cold. And the scoop size is really small, just a tablespoon. I put it in my coffee every morning.

Hi SMBQT - I am having mine the same day! Would be nice to have a friend at the same starting point. I will send you a friend request. :smile:

Wow, glad to see there are a lot of options out there!

Do you have short-term disability? When I had the Lap Band back in 2007 I used my STD insurance. I think I had to use up any sick time and vacation time before STD kicked in, coverage-wise. In the US your boss can't legally ask you what kind of surgery you are having but someone in HR will see it because of the paperwork…

I am getting sleeved 12/7 but the diet post lap band was similar (I had mine removed in 2011). I ate a lot of pureed soups - split pea, lentil, black bean, "cream of" styles, and then pureed chunkier ones (think Campbell's Chunky styles or homemade), stews, chili. Pureed chili with a dollop of lite sour cream was my…

Thank you, everyone! I'll probably just take the 2 weeks and if I feel better sooner, bonus! I booked my surgery for 12/7, so it will be pretty slow as everyone gears up for the holiday. I am starting to get excited. :smile:

Me three! My doctor also said it is impossible to stretch out your stomach anywhere near what it was before (remember they remove 75 - 85% of it). The swelling will go down and the stomach will naturally relax several months after surgery so you will eventually be able to consume more, but it is still much less than what…

I have read that losing significant amounts of weight in a relatively short period of time, as one would with WLS, definitely causes irregular periods and cycles. It can make you Fertile Fanny or even cause early onset of menopause (especially if you were peri menopausal to begin with). It can even cause post menopausal…

I am in the same boat! I am self-pay and traveling out of state because it is ridiculously expensive to have any WLS self-pay in CT. I am looking at getting VSG end of Sept/early Oct, would love to connect with folks who are both pre- and post-surgery for support, motivation, ideas, etc. I had a Lap Band 2007-2011 so I am…

very cool, thank you for posting! I live in Hamden so I will try to make one of these soon.

Don't stress too much over your protein intake. I suspect those calculators promote too much protein intake. Humans really only need about 10% of their calorie intake to be protein, and that requirement really doesn't change with increased physical activity. Most people in the US consume 3X that amount which puts…

that is amazing!

BUMP:smile:

Same here! I was a vegetarian (mostly vegan diet) for a few years but slowly let animal products back into my diet (mainly due to convenience, non-veg*n friends, and traveling for work). I don't have any veg*n acquaintances other than online and so support has always been an issue for me. I rejoined MFP this week and would…

I'm in CT too! I just re-joined MFP after 1+ year hiatus. Please feel free to add me. There are a number of CT groups on Meetup depending on what you like to do. You just search by activity or interest, location. I joined a few after moving back 2 years ago (I lived in Boston for 14 years but I am originally from CT) but…

BUMPING for inspiration. You all look fantastic, ladies. Great job!

forgot to include the Quote! Hi Amethyst - As someone with decent-sized breasts who has lost and gained weight a few times already, I can tell you this has happened to me. Of course everyone is different and I am sure age, body composition, and how quickly one loses the weight all factor into the equation. I am sure…

Hi Amethyst - As someone with decent-sized breasts who has lost and gained weight a few times already, I can tell you this has happened to me. Of course everyone is different and I am sure age, body composition, and how quickly one loses the weight all factor into the equation. I am sure moderate strength training helps as…

Me three! I just rejoined MFP today after a year or so hiatus. In that time I gained another 20 pounds. :-( But I am back and that is what counts! Anyway, I am 5'3" and at 220, My short term goal is to get that 20 pounds off and get under 200 again (even if that means 199). I know I will feel so much better even just 20…

BUMPing this^^^ because the original link is now locked. :-( I read through the calculations but I need to save and re-read another time when I am bright-eyed and bushy-tailed again. Right now I am feeling a lot like a cat with ADHD.

Can I join? I really need the motivation and i think 30 in 4 is totally do-able!

Biggest for me is definitely people who sweat all over the machine and then don't wipe it down afterwards. This includes the treadmill - you still touch the buttons and handles. It's just rude. With all the crazy germs out there now, I wipe down the machine before and after my workout and then head straight to the bathroom…

Feel free to add me as a friend to view my diary as well. I also tend to eat a lot of ethnic food because it is veg-friendly and you can change it up a lot depending on the spices and vegetables you use. Plus, I find Indian food addictive. :-)

I am a big fan of the Morningstar Farms Spicy Black Bean Burgers (they are vegetarian but not vegan). To me they can go Tex Mex or Middle Eastern/Greek depending on what you serve them with. When I am craving breakfast "meat" I also like their Maple Flavored Sausage Patties. I like most Gardein products as well, though I…

Thanks, Mama! Hopefully this works. If not, friend me - I have the photo posted on my profile page. In the before pic, I was actually around 210-215 (my highest was 218). The after pic was just before my 20th HS reunion at 145 (I was trying on this dress and sending the pic to a friend!). I have to admit, I have regained…

BUMP! And for those who have no idea what "bump"ing is, it is just a way to comment and save a thread to your profile when you have nothing really constructive to add to the conversation. :-) I am a vegetarian who also loves to cook and am always looking for new creative recipes. Thank you for sharing!

I am 5'3" and went from 200 to 145 a few years back. It was hard work, diligient diet and lots of exercise (I worked my way up from walking to running 4-5 x week). I can show you before and after picks if someone can tell me how to put a photo in my post?

Well said. I was just about to say something similar. We all know the reasons why we (or others) are obese. Some people can find the strength and motivation within themselves. Others need more help in one form or another. One of those forms is surgery. What I think most people do not realize is that WLS is not a quick fix…

Hi - check out the thread http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/718581-looking-for-vegetarian-and-vegan-friends There were a number of people who responded that are veg*n and still cook for their omnivore families. Everyone was super friendly and happy to share their diaries and/or become friends.