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Far less risk for a comparable percentage weight loss rate when considering sleeve vs RNY. The percentage loss difference between sleeve and RNY is statistically 15%. Sleeve weight loss percentage is 60% and RNY percentage weight loss difference is 75% as explained to me during initial consult. However, Individual success is what you make of it....anyone can be an outlier statistically.

Hey - these vibrators are the real deal. And they vibrate incredibly well. Lol. Seriously now, I always see them for sale at the country fairs and am tempted to try one out. Never have though. They might work, but sounds kind of like a fad and good for hanging others off of. Have you had good success with these? If not, I would recommend the standard treadmill or ellyptical.

I ran into an old friend yesterday at the grocery store. She said that I was looking really fit and had nice pects. First time that has happened, ever. Never happened before. Nope. Getting more eye contact and friendly smiles from random females on the street. Men are even opening doors for me and smiling (WTF?). All I can do with compliments is to stumble for a thank you because I am taken back a little, especially when they come from opposite sex. I am so used to no one, absolutely no one, giving me the time of day to even acknowledge my presence in the past. I loathed how everyone would stare at the ground like I had a 3rd arm or something. It created a lot of resentment in me over the years because being invisible in public settings was the norm as long as I can remember. Not any more tho'. Hello new life! Feels good to be in control for once. This attention is a wonderful change. I will take more of it any day.

Has anyone found taste for fruity flavors changed? I was a banana and peach flavor addict pre op, but now said flavors make me gag. It is strange. I also feel my olfactory and taste sensors are magnified now where I can really get involved in the find spices and flavors of delicacies. It is almost a super power. I enjoy the ability to be very discerning about the ingredients in prepared food. Eating Protein and low carb has probably helped this. That and I am no longer shoveling food into my mouth.

Not paleo related, but is a reason to eat paleo, to make it easier to reach those high protein goals.

You might also try supplementing with shakes. I have at least 2 daily and a 3rd if it is a running day. shake is perfect in the morning as 1st me and good for last meal at bedtime to help prevent muscles from breaking down at night and to keep metabolism going. 3rd shake is for after running for recovery purpose. Right there that is 75 g of protein. I eat approximately 25 g of dense protein for other 3 meals so add another 75 g. Total daily protein take is 150 g. What I have read is it is good to consume 1 g protein for every lb in body weight. Applies to athlete types of active lifters. Total of 150 g means I still have 30 g to eat to match 180 g weight. Can someone confirm this statement of 1 g protein per 1 lb weight is accurate? Try Paleo eating. It may be just what you need! Good luck.

Love Brussel Sprouts like Nicole. I also like to eat brocolli, spinach and kale. Bell Peppers are also a favorite for me. I love how cool and fresh they taste. Sometimes eat salads, but not too often and typically just house salads to keep the calories down. One odd veggie I also like is Seaweed. I also supplement with green drink daily. Currently I drink a product called Tonic Alchemy.

No yogurt or cottage cheese here. I have not had dairy products since deciding to go paleo ( had cottage cheese up to a few weeks ago and no yogurt since pre surgery). Diet is really earthy( by design) and it is working well so far. I do have energy squares, but these are organic and made with raw foods ( not sure if it qualifies as paleo or not). I cut out Protein bars a couple days ago except Paleo bars. My food hunger is getting so much better after cutting out processed bars.

Never eat the shell myself. Too tough! I shell them and eat the pods as is. You can buy a yummy edamame salad from Sam's Club. Costco might also have a similar salad for sale.

Love eating Paleo post op (really got serious about 3 weeks ago). No issues with not eating dairy products or sugar. I like eating non processed, animal Protein and leafy veggies (supplement with Vitamins and green drinks). Energy levels are high enough from this diet to go hard core on exercise and training. I ate under 20 carbs for most of weight loss phase (180 lb down) so it provided me with plenty of time to prepare for paleo style of eating. Eating clean is absolutely necessary (I think) to exercise and train at optimal levels. Helps resolve many medical and mental issues (including focus and concentration).

Yes, definitely go to a facility that has wood floors. With a mat, it is not uncomfortable. They come by with a swifter and wipe up the sweat before the next class begins. I sweat a lot now and hoping it tones down some as I get stronger in my core. Kind of embarrassing to be dripping like a faucet. Lol.

It is so invigorating though! Try it out and you will see. Warning : lots of sweating.

I drink coffee almost every day. However, I do not look at it really as an addiction. I am a Seatlelite after all! I really enjoy having coffee now, almost even more post op then pre op. Usually a cup every day and a latee on the weekend. Love picking a grande up in the SB drive thru

I want to switch up my pm powder to one that slows down the catabolic state that the body enters at night. Stop eating what little muscle I have Mr. body. Now! I read that a long lasting Protein powder like casin will help. Currently I am using an extended whey based powder that is designed to last 4-5 hours. Looking for a good powder that will keep my body fueled with protein throughout the entire night. Which one do you use for pm? Amazon has several with good reviews so thought I would ask my WLS friends.

No acid that I am directly aware of. I eat up to 6x a day. These are little 3-4 oz of dense Protein. I also burn about 800-1100 calories a day in exercise (running or cross fit). I feel like I am eating enough as far as quantity goes, but it only satisfies for about 1.5 hour instead of 3 hours like it used to before month 6.