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VSG to RN-Y
I had a sleeve done in March of 2014 and it went well. I got down to the goal weight that they set for me and maintained it for 2 years. I have had problems with ulcers my whole life and a little over year ago my throat started to bother me. It would hurt and I would lose my voice. I saw 2 different ENT doctors and 2…
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Adjusting your food log when you don't finish your meal
I have been trying to be exact as possible with my calories. Due IBS and liver issues, my gastroenterologist has me tracking every bite I eat. She thinks it will also help me to get "back to basics" for my sleeve surgery (March of 2014). I gained about 20 pounds in 2016... not the direction I want to go! Anyways, what does…
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Low blood pressure
I had my 2 month post op check up today. The nurse took my blood pressure and it was low (88/56.) Before surgery it was usually around 100/65 but since surgery it has been dropping. She was concerned enough to go find me a cookie and a box of juice. I ate them but it didn't change it. She told me to drink more water and…
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Stage 4 meal plan
I saw my nutritionist today and she advanced me to the stage 4 meal plan. She said she believes in the circle eating method. She said to put a protein, a starch, and a fruit/veggies on my plate. You take one bite of protein and then a bit of veggie and then a bite of starch. You eat in a circle taking a bite of each for…
