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I am pre-sleeve and had my first NUT appointment last week. I know all docs and all NUTs are different in their info, but she said something in regards to why we need to chew, chew, chew that I haven't seen on the forums yet.
She explained that the large portion of the stomach that is removed is the part responsible for grinding the food that we swallow. Therefore, if we don't chew the food well before we swallow, it sits and has nothing to start grinding and that is why a lot of people either have significant pain when they swallow something too big or they throw it up.
I found that interesting and thought I would share. Again, no clue if it is true or not but it was something I had not seen mentioned before.

I am pre-sleeve and had my first NUT appointment last week. I know all docs and all NUTs are different in their info, but she said something in regards to why we need to chew, chew, chew that I haven't seen on the forums yet.
She explained that the large portion of the stomach that is removed is the part responsible for grinding the food that we swallow. Therefore, if we don't chew the food well before we swallow, it sits and has nothing to start grinding and that is why a lot of people either have significant pain when they swallow something too big or they throw it up.
I found that interesting and thought I would share. Again, no clue if it is true or not but it was something I had not seen mentioned before.

I am pre-sleeve and had my first NUT appointment last week. I know all docs and all NUTs are different in their info, but she said something in regards to why we need to chew, chew, chew that I haven't seen on the forums yet.
She explained that the large portion of the stomach that is removed is the part responsible for grinding the food that we swallow. Therefore, if we don't chew the food well before we swallow, it sits and has nothing to start grinding and that is why a lot of people either have significant pain when they swallow something too big or they throw it up.
I found that interesting and thought I would share. Again, no clue if it is true or not but it was something I had not seen mentioned before.

You're welcome! Even though I am a rule follower and would do it anyway, it is helpful to understand why.

I am pre-sleeve and had my first NUT appointment last week. I know all docs and all NUTs are different in their info, but she said something in regards to why we need to chew, chew, chew that I haven't seen on the forums yet.
She explained that the large portion of the stomach that is removed is the part responsible for grinding the food that we swallow. Therefore, if we don't chew the food well before we swallow, it sits and has nothing to start grinding and that is why a lot of people either have significant pain when they swallow something too big or they throw it up.
I found that interesting and thought I would share. Again, no clue if it is true or not but it was something I had not seen mentioned before.

I am pre-sleeve and had my first NUT appointment last week. I know all docs and all NUTs are different in their info, but she said something in regards to why we need to chew, chew, chew that I haven't seen on the forums yet.
She explained that the large portion of the stomach that is removed is the part responsible for grinding the food that we swallow. Therefore, if we don't chew the food well before we swallow, it sits and has nothing to start grinding and that is why a lot of people either have significant pain when they swallow something too big or they throw it up.
I found that interesting and thought I would share. Again, no clue if it is true or not but it was something I had not seen mentioned before.

I am pre-sleeve and had my first NUT appointment last week. I know all docs and all NUTs are different in their info, but she said something in regards to why we need to chew, chew, chew that I haven't seen on the forums yet.
She explained that the large portion of the stomach that is removed is the part responsible for grinding the food that we swallow. Therefore, if we don't chew the food well before we swallow, it sits and has nothing to start grinding and that is why a lot of people either have significant pain when they swallow something too big or they throw it up.
I found that interesting and thought I would share. Again, no clue if it is true or not but it was something I had not seen mentioned before.

I am pre-sleeve but already have lower B12. I had to do one shot a week for 4 weeks and then once a week afterwards. Not sure if you've had one yet, but I'm a big baby when it comes to shots and these are easy. The nurse calls them Kool-Aid shots.

I am pre-sleeve but already have lower B12. I had to do one shot a week for 4 weeks and then once a week afterwards. Not sure if you've had one yet, but I'm a big baby when it comes to shots and these are easy. The nurse calls them Kool-Aid shots.

I have a dehydrator. I bought if off Amazon and it is wonderful for jerky! I bought it to make Jerky for dog treats but it is sooooo good, it's one for me, one for them! Plus, you can make the Jerky without the packet of cure which makes it have less sodium. The packet of cure is to allow you to keep it out of the fridge or if you go camping or such. If it is put in the fridge, you don't need the cure.
I bought the Nesco dehydrator and jerky gun. You use 97% lean ground beef and using the flat tip for the gun, it comes out like store bought jerky. People swear I used steak instead of ground beef. You can also use a rounded tip that makes it in the shape of a slim jim. I have not done fruits or vegetables yet. I did try ground turkey (again for the dogs) but I didn't like it, so I assumed they wouldn't either! It takes about 3.5 hours to make 2 pounds of jerky and takes the dogs and I about 2 weeks to eat it (if I'm good!)

I have a dehydrator. I bought if off Amazon and it is wonderful for jerky! I bought it to make Jerky for dog treats but it is sooooo good, it's one for me, one for them! Plus, you can make the Jerky without the packet of cure which makes it have less sodium. The packet of cure is to allow you to keep it out of the fridge or if you go camping or such. If it is put in the fridge, you don't need the cure.
I bought the Nesco dehydrator and jerky gun. You use 97% lean ground beef and using the flat tip for the gun, it comes out like store bought jerky. People swear I used steak instead of ground beef. You can also use a rounded tip that makes it in the shape of a slim jim. I have not done fruits or vegetables yet. I did try ground turkey (again for the dogs) but I didn't like it, so I assumed they wouldn't either! It takes about 3.5 hours to make 2 pounds of jerky and takes the dogs and I about 2 weeks to eat it (if I'm good!)

I have a dehydrator. I bought if off Amazon and it is wonderful for jerky! I bought it to make Jerky for dog treats but it is sooooo good, it's one for me, one for them! Plus, you can make the Jerky without the packet of cure which makes it have less sodium. The packet of cure is to allow you to keep it out of the fridge or if you go camping or such. If it is put in the fridge, you don't need the cure.
I bought the Nesco dehydrator and jerky gun. You use 97% lean ground beef and using the flat tip for the gun, it comes out like store bought jerky. People swear I used steak instead of ground beef. You can also use a rounded tip that makes it in the shape of a slim jim. I have not done fruits or vegetables yet. I did try ground turkey (again for the dogs) but I didn't like it, so I assumed they wouldn't either! It takes about 3.5 hours to make 2 pounds of jerky and takes the dogs and I about 2 weeks to eat it (if I'm good!)

I have a dehydrator. I bought if off Amazon and it is wonderful for jerky! I bought it to make Jerky for dog treats but it is sooooo good, it's one for me, one for them! Plus, you can make the Jerky without the packet of cure which makes it have less sodium. The packet of cure is to allow you to keep it out of the fridge or if you go camping or such. If it is put in the fridge, you don't need the cure.
I bought the Nesco dehydrator and jerky gun. You use 97% lean ground beef and using the flat tip for the gun, it comes out like store bought jerky. People swear I used steak instead of ground beef. You can also use a rounded tip that makes it in the shape of a slim jim. I have not done fruits or vegetables yet. I did try ground turkey (again for the dogs) but I didn't like it, so I assumed they wouldn't either! It takes about 3.5 hours to make 2 pounds of jerky and takes the dogs and I about 2 weeks to eat it (if I'm good!)

I'm interested.

I plan on blaming it on my hiatal hernia repair which I would assume could make it necessary to eat a bland diet which in turn could cause a bit of weight loss.

I did a quick search for white poop and it doesn't seem to be normal. Good thing you have an appointment already. I did not have that as a sign of anything with my gallbladder. My gallbladder issues were severe pain from chest through to back and severe acid in my stomach.

There are some scales on Amazon around $55 that measure fat, Water, muscle and bone. Hopefully that means that even during stalls, you would still see body composition changes.
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You sound very well prepared!!
I also had some decent success over about a 1-1/2 year span where I exercised at least 3 hours a day and ate 1000 cal or less. It was great. BUT it started climbing back up. I couldn't have eaten any less and I certainly could not have exercised any more. So, I gave up. I feel I can easily do the work...I'm not a binge eater, emotional eater, stress eater, etc. I actually like low carb foods, I can give up soda and alcohol. I'm not a big sweet eater. I just don't want to be hungry all the time. So, I feel this surgery would be a good option for me.
I will probably get more excited and start stocking up more when it becomes more real...after I finish the various appointments!
Let me know when you get your date!

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There are so many foods that could be my downfall!!
I've not been tempted YET to have them but I'm sure at some point I will.
pizza, Pasta, bread, Bagels, mexican, gooey casseroles, etc...
Pretty much all comfort foods though I also did some damage with candy, chips, sweets, etc.. in the past.
I'm around this all the time now at work but really have had no desire to eat any of it YET
I know I can eat small amounts of some of these foods and prepare them in a healthier way but just haven't done it yet since I'm still doing the Protein 1st thing and don't have room when I'm done.

I'm interested in this too! I see all the posts about Constipation after the sleeve but I've had chronic diarrhea for over a year since by gallbladder was removed. Wondering what to expect.

You look awesome! Great work!

Hello! I am preop but in the past I exercised a lot. I prefer walking outside, it's easier to get lost in thought. I like the trails at state parks. The dirt is softer on the body than sidewalk or pavement.
When I would do the treadmill at the Y, I would hop on 15 minutes into my favorite 1 hour tv show, that way I would stay on it until the end of my show.
Also, on the treadmill, if you increase the incline just a bit every so often, it burns a lot more calories. If you can set different programs, I used to like the random program as it would incline and decline randomly by itself, changing it up a bit, less boring!
Good luck!

Too funny, I did the same thing!! I am preop too, with no date yet but thought I would go ahead and start. I'm taking 5,000 twice a day!
Figured it might not help but couldn't hurt!
Good luck!

I'm 5'4" and I'm really hoping to make it to a c'normal' BMI which would mean getting under 145. Not sure if that's possible with all the extra skin I will have, but I'm going to try. I'm 40 and will be starting at 310 pounds.