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  2. summerset

    Weight Gain Scare

    Not that uncommon. I can eat a pretty "normal" amount of food as well, depending on what time of day it is, activity level and what kind of food. Take a look at Dr. Weiner's video on increasing portion sizes: Interesting chart about 1:30 min in. I wish surgeons would educate their patients on this and telling them that it's normal and nothing to be scared about ("my surgery failed" - no it most likely didn't).
  3. Difficult situation. Before making a final decision, find out what financial options you have to cover expenses while on sick leave.
  4. Today
  5. summerset

    HELP! FELL OFF THE WAGON

    Especially when keeping in mind that the all-in-gung-ho approach didn't work.
  6. summerset

    The insanity of American health insurance

    Social security money going in there here, meh. Germany's health care system is unfair as f*ck (i. e. what insurance is paying for without even batting an eye and what patients have to fight for. Hint: one example of the stuff you have to fight for is everything obesity related, especially plastics which is all too often not covered, only partly covered (try getting a breast lift...) or covered only if you're the lucky one (there are some who get it all covered without any fight but the criteria seem to be rather random), like winning some kind of lottery). If you don't want to experience a blood pressure crisis - don't take a closer look.
  7. summerset

    The insanity of American health insurance

    Ah, dealing with health insurance... A guarantee to going crazy and insane in every country as it seems.
  8. Megan Black

    Belly fat problems after surgery

    thank you so much dear ❤️
  9. Megan Black

    Belly fat problems after surgery

    hi dear! thank you so much<3 im not in my 60's hehe i meant my weight range but i will start bathing in moisturizer so when i reach the age of 60 my skin actually does look like this. my stomach is usually the first place i gain weight so i can thats my issue here. i'll try focusing on some ab workouts hoping that can save it. thank you again ❤️
  10. Megan Black

    Belly fat problems after surgery

    hi dear thanks alot! i actually never thought about having possible food allergies. i might just look into that actually if it is maybeeee a factor. thank you ❤️
  11. Megan Black

    Belly fat problems after surgery

    hi dear, thank you so much! i mean i always remember having a belly even when i was skinnier loooong time ago, i still had a little bit of stomach. i'll try to focus on ab exercises in hoped that it will help me
  12. Thanks @LisaCaryl @NickelChip @RonHall908 For your support yesterday ... t'was a very angry day for me because it bought up a lot of the disregard I've had to deal with these last few years because of my weight! Today is a better day. I'm just off to meet my physio ... who will no doubt make me do squats but who also emailed last night that he'd found a list of fat friendly doctors in my area for me ... Also I'm a metric girl... and I've hit below 80kg - I'm 79.6kg this morning (175.1lbs) ... and breaking that 80's barrier hasn't happened for me since 2021 so I'm very encouraged this morning. also I took liquid iron the parmacist reccomended no problem at all... and she mentionned my visible weightloss in a very chic, discreet and also commercially savy way ... bascially asked me if I wanted to get myself a new lip gloss or shampoo at the pharmacy too... I asked her why and she said with a smile "to congratulate yourself on these little changes you seem to be making" . She won, I got an expensive pharmacy face cream... 🙂 Do you folks have very dry skin? Mine is really not great at all... especially my legs.
  13. I am waking at night with naseau or reflux (kind of trying to figure out which it is). Has ANYONE experienced this? I’m praying that it’s nothing serious because the whole reason I had the revision surgery was for bad erosions that wouldn’t heal from acid reflux (after the sleeve). had an endoscopy two weeks ago and have another scheduled In May THANK U FOR SHARING/your time
  14. catwoman7

    Mrs

    I hate to say this, but I finally gave up and had a facelift!
  15. GreenTealael

    How can I possibly live like this?

    Have you spoken with your surgeon about this yet? What did they say?
  16. Yesterday
  17. I went and bought cauli rice and zucchini spirals today and tried the rice again tonight. I’ve had it before but just remembered it not really having a flavor. Same thing this time but I added more sauce to my meal and it wasn’t bad. I had it with Italian sausage and peppers from the factor meals I ordered that are low calories not but low carb. I tossed the red potatoes and subbed in the cauli rice. If that’s what they are talking about when they say low carb, I think I can do it. Dinner was a hit. I added it to my list of things to try to make myself to add variety. I just need to find a low carb marinara sauce I’m guessing. Raos makes one that 6g carb. I added that to my cart with the Italian sausages to try to make that meal myself later this week. I am also going to pick up a spaghetti squash and the ragu bolognese sauce @Spinoza suggested at publix because they sell it already halved and I find that difficult to do. PS, I am not a big cook historically so fingers crossed it works out for me. Question? Has anyone tried the Italian turkey sausage to cut some of the fat too.
  18. I think the OP means into the 60kg range (basically under 150lbs!) not in their 60's age wise!!! But I agree the weight loss is phenomenal and inspiring! well done @Megan Black
  19. I’m replying to myself so others who are interested in the same topic can learn what I have found. Crustless Quiche low carb and it is EASY to make without a crust. It’s just scrambled eggs in a pan. I just popped some in the oven from a low carb cookbook with broccoli and cheddar. I am not certain whether the one cup of cheese is too much for 8 servings but that can be adjusted I think. The servings are bariatric size. It uses a muffin tin. Anyways, I have been buying quiche for years and now that I know it’s so easy I can control what I put in it. If I’m the only one who didn’t realize this just ignore me. But I’m excited. 😂
  20. MZ.Pinky82

    March 11th sleeved any twins

    Hey there I'm loving the soft food so much
  21. So I guess after gastric bypass surgery, I cant eat flock chips because they are fried???  They sell them on here so I thought I could have them. So high in protein and no carbs.  They don't bother me at all.  Help. 

    1. NickelChip

      NickelChip

      It's possible for a very high fat meal to cause dumping in some (30% or so) gastric bypass patients, although it's more likely to be triggered by high sugar, or by the high fat/high sugar combo (think ice cream, donuts). Dietitians will tell you to never do anything that isn't 100% healthy ever again. Realistically, you should aim for a good balance of protein, carbs, and fat each day. Should you eat fried foods every day? No. Is it possible they will make you sick? Maybe. Is it okay to eat some to see what happens and have them for a treat every now and again? Yes.

  22. PandaMom1977

    6-10 Week Out Restriction Feeling

    Hi all Well I went to my x ray today. They started with a "Alka seltzer" type thing to expand my esophagus. Let me tell you the carbonation was amazing but downfall.... they don't want you to burp. So Dr takes images of empty esophagus and stomach then makes you drink some "stuff".... was thicker than a protein shake... chalky taste... not nice. Then they take different images. End result is there is no blockage or leaks or hernia. It looks like it was just the scar tissue healing. He did say how small my gnome is he can absolutely see why I feel so full all the time. The small barium drink absolutely filled my little gnome.
  23. BeanitoDiego

    Mrs

    I have been using a retinol-based product at night, washing it off of my face in the morning. I also put it on my neck, chest, arms, and hands. But please be cautious and read up on retinol before starting to use it. One is required to use sunscreen religiously while using retinol-based products and to continue doing so up to two weeks after discontinuing their use. Hopefully some others will chime in with their solutions. I wish you good luck in finding something that will work well!
  24. Uzumaki Noodle

    Belly fat problems after surgery

    You look fantastic and congratulations on your current loss! I can only speak on my own experiences, but it looks similar to my bloated stomach, not after surgery, but before I found out I had certain allergies to foods and cut them out. It could even be as simple as food sensitivity causing a bigger-looking stomach that you may not have tried giving up yet. 100% It could be none of this 😆, our experiences are our own but just wanted to throw it out there just in case you hadn't thought about it. ❤️
  25. NickelChip

    off track

    It sounds like maybe you would benefit from a stricter routine. At least, I know I tend to flounder when I am just let loose without many rules. If I have to figure out what to do every day and each day is different, I get totally off track with stuff. But when I get into a routine, it's way easier. I haven't gotten off track yet simply by virtue of not being able to eat very much right now, but I know that establishing habits and routines is the most important thing for me to do before I get to the point where I could. Here are some suggestions, just in case they help! Put your full week's worth of vitamins in a weekly pill case (I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C6XZN1YH). It's especially helpful if you get the kind where you can take the day's box with you for those later in the day doses like calcium. Make the same thing for breakfast and lunch every day, or have a rotation of things you can do that are all close to the same in protein value. Plan a dozen dinners that are also roughly the same in protein. Add them up and make sure any breakfast, lunch, and dinner chosen from your repertoire will hit your protein goal. If not, plan for a snack or two in the same way. Don't eat things that are not nutrient dense, and if you do have a treat on occasion, make sure you're limiting yourself to once a month, not once a day! (And if you happen to love chocolate, consider this for one of your daily calcium supplements: https://procarenow.com/products/calcium-dark-chocolate-500mg-calcium-500-iu-vitamin-d) Consider getting something like the Portion Perfection plates and meal prep containers if you struggle with portion size Buy a bariatric cookbook to help with food choices and portions Put your gym or exercise time on your calendar and treat it like you would a doctor's appointment (I struggle with this so much) Or, if you hate the gym, choose exercises you'll actually look forward to. Going to a gym is not a requirement but moving your body is. Put all your reminders for vitamins, mealtime, snack time, and exercise time in your phone so you get reminders
  26. Mama20ne

    Upcoming surgery in April

    I have my surgery on 4/2 & when anyone asks me, that is exactly how I describe my feelings!! I am nervous for the gas pains afterward, I know!! So excited to renew myself and start this journey Good Luck!!
  27. Hello everyone, 8 months ago, I had a gastric bypass surgery, and I've lost -32 kg since then. However, I take zero pleasure in drinking or eating. I painfully feel the journey of the food I ingest to my stomach. Everything makes me burp, whether it's food or drink, even a small sip of water. I also have flatulence. My appetite is very unstable: one day I eat well, the next I can't swallow more than 3 bites. I experience nausea and random cramps. My stomach frequently gurgles, which makes me uncomfortable in public. I feel very uncomfortable at restaurants. Have other people experienced these symptoms, and do they ease with time? These symptoms appeared rather late for me, which worries me even more. I wonder how I will cope with this for life?
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