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monken

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  1. It's so much easier after surgery because most people are not hungry. I just got through baking for my family tomorrow. Gluten free wheat free Desserts low in sugar.... I don't tell my family and the LOVE the brownies and the cakes....
  2. Went with the girls to lunch today had chicken lettuce wrap minus the lettuce! Saving my yummies for tomorrow post Passover dinner with the fam.
  3. Thought we could all use this it may help? What is Dumping Syndrome? Dumping syndrome is a problem that occurs in some patients after having gastric bypass surgery. It is the result of food passing too quickly into the small intestine. It is typically induced when the patient eats certain foods, such as sweets or certain carbohydrate sources (such as simple carbohydrates like sugar and some starches). It can also occur as a result of eating too much at one time. What are the Symptoms of Dumping Syndrome? Some symptoms of dumping syndrome include: nausea or queasinessa sense of fullness accompanied by discomfort cramping diarrhea general weakness profuse sweating vomiting heart palpitations (an increase in heart rate) Treatment for Dumping Syndrome Dietary changes are a very effective treatment for dumping syndrome. Keeping a food diary of your food intake and your reaction to those foods will help you assess which tend to cause symptoms. Make a note of problematic foods and avoid them as often as possible. Common Foods to Avoid Some typical foods those suffering from dumping syndrome may need to avoid include: pancakes with syrup sweetened cereals fruit punch milkshakes sweet pickles ice cream candy Cookies honey Additional Dietary Changes Eating smaller meals -- about six a day -- is typically helpful. Abstaining from drinking liquids during your meals is advised for all gastric bypass patients, but it is especially important to preventing the symptoms of dumping syndrome. You should always wait at least 30 minutes after a meal before drinking any liquids. Some patients find avoiding foods that are either very hot or very cold may help prevent dumping syndrome. Consuming milk and dairy products has also been found to lead to symptoms. So it is a good idea to eliminate these foods and assess your symptoms after several days. When do Symptoms Subside? Usually the symptoms associated with dumping syndrome will subside in about an hour. Most patients find the symptoms are alleviated after they lie down for a while. (This is due to the fact that lying down slows the process of food being emptied from the stomach.) Other Options Prescription drug treatments may be an option for those patients who do not experience any relief by making dietary changes. Talk to your doctor if you continue to experience symptoms regularly despite making the recommended changes.
  4. I'm only down 30lbs but floating in my size 20 and 18 pants. Found some 16s in the back of the closet some fit done loose trying to make do instead of buying...switched to dresses seems they work out better in this transition....seems I was a clothes hoarder, good thing I have assorted sizes...
  5. Everyone who celebrates have a nice weekend:-)
  6. I keep my sugar alcohols under 5 seems to be with the plumbing....
  7. I am enjoying my closet and the clothes falling off me day by day. I became a clothes whore over the years with multiple sizes, in the past i had said i don't want to see those sizes again. This time i REALLY mean it. These guys are my fan club! LOL
  8. Try to tell her that....
  9. Thanks for the solidarity....I see that some others were not to happy with my post as well.
  10. Doing well everything I'm eating has been ok. Only Proteins and still an only eat a few ounces' date=' not to hungry. So much better than band. Can't wait for veggies and fruit. I have tasted a veggie and fruit but my md is strict can't actually add veggies and fruit until 75% weight loss or six which ever comes first.
  11. They make egg Protein powder for shakes.
  12. Hey that sounds yummy thanks I just took out some ground turkey
  13. Can you do egg Protein?

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