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I can't answer for sleeve patients, as I had an RNY, but yes for a time the cravings diminish. However, many of my cravings for foods I would have pre-surgery have returned in the last 6 months or so. I'm 20 months post-op. Now the question I have is, have the craving returned because I've allowed those foods back into my…

Good for you! The pre-op nutrition stuff is actually good for you. Helps you get in the routine of tracking/weighing food. It also gives you the time to learn about nutrition and how the surgery will affect your system. I highly suggest you take the time to learn about nutrients, both macro and micro. Learn how certain…

It may sound counter intuitive, but movement is actually better than sitting around and sleeping all day. Yes, of course rest up, but walking a few times a day is good for you, even the day after surgery! Initially its to help get rid of the gas they use to help inflate your abdomen during surgery. It can be very painful…

From the start my surgical team wanted me getting about 50 or 60 gm of protein from supplements alone. I was doing three protein shakes a day straight from about day 3 or 4 post surgery. Doesn't matter how long it takes, you need to get that protein in! I would sip at mine for about an hour or so before I would finish 6 oz…

I work in IT, and rarely need to lift heavy items. I went back to work 2 weeks after my RNY. Honestly, I probably could have gone back a bit earlier. Just remember to take it easy. I do remember being wiped out after that first day. I wasn't used to going 8-10 hours without taking a nap!

Got me interested, I've never heard of it before. I'm wondering how it's different from a traditional gastric bypass (RNY). I had the RNY and feel great. I have not really had an issue with dumping, and don't mind taking vitamins. Where did you find info on the MGP?

I'm 21 months post RNY. and have been successful in my journey thus far. I'm 32 and weighted 340 lbs. I'm down to 193 now. I had hypertension, sleep apnea, fatty liver disease and was pre-diabetic. All of my conditions cleared up within 4 months of surgery. So yes, that part is great! Now, here comes the not so good part.…

It sounds like you've gotten just about everything together. Just make sure you get your pain killer and other prescriptions filled pre-surgery if you have that option. I did and it was nice having everything on hand already ready to go. One tip I do have, is actually to not stock up on protein. Keep some sample packs…

Yeah, being only a week post surgery I would speak with a dr about it. It could be nothing, or it could be serious. You might have pulled or torn something.

Since it sounds like you are still just a month or two post surgery, you still need to work on lean protein first. Chicken, turkey, lean beef (98 or 93%), and pork are all good options. After that go for veggies - fresh if possible, if not then frozen. I don't suggest pan-frying anything in tons of oil. Some is okay, but…

I had the RNY specifically to help me avoid sweets and fatty items due to the much feared dumping syndrome. Sadly, I can really eat most of what I want, and at quantities above what I was told I would be able to eat. However, it hasn't really stopped me from getting to where I want to be. Like Tristaan said, you didn't…

I had the RNY, and for a few days post surgery, when standing up straight I felt some pulling in my abdomen. I'm assuming this is normal. For the first 5 or 6 nights while at home I slept sitting up on a couch. I didn't sleep very well, as I'm a side sleeper, however I was at home recovering and not really worried about…

Finally somebody said it! Both my trainer and nutritionist recommend coconut water for helping with potassium intake. It does not taste like coconut at all. It does have a flavor, but I don't really know how to describe it.

I know you had the surgery yesterday, but I wanted to post my support. I had RNY 20 months ago, and I completely got my life back. If you ever need advice on the process, just let me know!

I thought I'd post a welcome message for you before others came on to lambast you for your decision to have weight loss surgery. If you spend any amount of time on the forums, you'll discover that bariatric surgery is not something that is widely held as a good weight loss tool. You'll take a bunch of crap from people just…

Shakes are too bad. I actually enjoyed them and made one for breakfast for a long time. I'd do either strawberry banana or chocolate PB. They are easy to embellish by putting in frozen bananas or strawberries, or even stuff like PB2. Bluepoint has even recommended things like this! They recommend jazzing them up. So I'd…

I had the RNY from the beginning so, much of what I say may not apply, however from watching others go through it at the hospital and surgical group, I've found the recovery steps are much the same. The big thing, is walking. Walking, walking, walking. I know it sounds counter intuitive, but it is important. I helps…

12 boxes?!? I hope you know you like the brand/flavor before you buy them.

My PCP basically just wanted to see the blood work. They were already familiar with me, so just wanted to see the labs and make sure this was what I wanted to do. I mean, it wouldn't hurt to ask would it?

Mango is right. When starting my journey through RNY, I was told that 50% of weight loss surgery patients gain it all back. It's very easy to cheat, and stretch your stomach back out. It's actually easier to cheat with the RNY than it is with the sleeve. Regardless, after about the first 6 months you will have to start…

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Everybody is different, however I find that most people seem to lose the most in the first 6 months or so. You have to think that you are going for something like 3000 calories a day down to maybe 600 or so. A a pound of fat contains approximately 3500 calories. This means that you are losing something like half a pound a…

There are actually TONS of recipes like this. There are two of my favorites. I have pancakes for my evening "snack a few times a week. I should clarify that my evening snack is really my fourth meal. I divide my calories up so that I have four meals throughout the day. I found that I was always hungry again about 9 PM, so…

Be careful doing this. You'll find that post-surgery your tastes have changed. What tastes good pre-surgery may be intolerable after the fact. I'd suggest saving your money and wait until after your surgery to start stocking up on the stuff. By all means, order some sample packs and have them ready to go for when you get…

I'm 20 months post RNY. Good, good, good advice. All of it is true. The only thing I have to add is most of these are short term problems. You must think long term about this surgery as well. It will certainly drop the weight for your short-term. You can't help it when you are being limited to only about 500 calories a day…

Vitamins: Celebrate Vitamins are great! Their multi chewables are very good. I really like the berry. But even better their berry calcium chews taste like starbursts. I have two of them as my afternoon treat! However, I they are expensive. I still take the calcium chews, but now I use Solar-Ray Iron-Free Spectro. These are…

What I do recommend that I haven't seen anybody say yet. After surgery when you are allowed to start eating pureed or soft foods. Start with one new thing at a time. Only ever try one new at a time from that point on! Say you eat two new things, and one causes some kind of discomfort or reaction. How are you going to know…

Those with RNY can eat all of those foods too! The only thing that I'm not allowed to eat/drink is carbonated beverages, even though I enjoy a beer every once in awhile.

For personal training, you may want to see if your gym offers third party options to do group training. For example, I use TNT fitness, and for $100 a month I essentially get a personal trainer. It's done in a group session, however it's a drop-in, drop-out type of class. He runs it every weeknight from 4:45 to 7 pm. You…

I have never done HIIT, just so you know, but I know what it's all about. From my experience, I started working out with a group training class. There is a trainer who does nothing but runs this group, and essentially gives me a personal trainer for a fraction of the price. Regardless, it's a high intensity circuit…