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TracyAnn15

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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About TracyAnn15

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    Senior Member
  • Birthday 07/15/1964

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  • Gender
    Female
  • City
    Worcester
  • State
    Massachusetts
  1. TracyAnn15

    Would you do it again?

    10 months out. I would absolutely do again.
  2. TracyAnn15

    Protein Powder Blues

    I have A very difficult time with the protein powders. Although lately I am able to tolerate the Unjury chicken soup flavored or plain flavored if I mixed them in chicken stock or beef stock. I don't like them with anything sweet like a smoothie. But in broth they taste just fine. Also I have been purchasing at BJ's Wholesale Club premium protein shakes chocolate flavored. They have 30 g of protein and an 11.5 container. I mix half the container with one cup of milk over ice and am able to tolerate that as well. Good luck finding something you like. It took me a while but I have at least been able to use these two products
  3. TracyAnn15

    When people ask "How did you lose weight?"

    I Am 4 Months Out. June 24th, Down 51 Lbs. I don't Feel Uncomfortable Sharing. I Do However Wait To Be Asked. If They Don't Ask I Don't Offer. I give thanks for the compliment (while smiling ear to ear). If Asked What are you doing? Or how are you doing it? I Tell The Truth. Nobody Has Come Right Out And Asked "Hey Did You Have Weight Loss Surgery?" Its More Like "So Are You Working Out A Lot? Then I Share. Eventually Everyone Finds Out. I would rather put it out there than mislead. That's not to say that everyone should share, I understand that not everyone is comfortable discussing such personal choices. I Made A Choice And Feel Good About. It Was Almost A Year From My First Bariatric Surgery Meeting Until My Surgery. Gave It A Lot Of Thought, Learned A Lot And Chose To Move Forward. I'm Happy With My Decision Thus Far, And Sharing Is Easy For Me. If people are going to "gossip" about your decision, my guess is that they're already gossiping about your weight, (I know a lot of people in my life did). no matter what you do people will always have something to say. My hope is that you too will find your comfort zone.
  4. TracyAnn15

    Honest

    I too am just about three months out. June 24th, down 41 lbs. and it shows. I don't feel uncomfortable sharing. I do however wait to be asked. If they don't ask I don't offer. But when asked I tell the truth. Nobody has come right out and asked "hey did you have that weight loss surgery?" Its more like "so are you working out a lot? Then I share. Eventually everyone finds out. I made a choice and feel good about. it was almost a year from my first bariatric surgery meeting until my surgery. gave it a lot of thought, learned a lot and chose to move forward. I'm happy with my decision thus far, and sharing is easy for me. I hope it gets easier for you and anyone else that may feel weird about being honest.
  5. TracyAnn15

    hungry after surgery

    I too felt quite a bit of hunger post op. probably for about two weeks. It has since subsided . I am hungry when i need nutrution. i eat and am satisfied for hours. I am eight weeks post op and feel good most of the time. I do fatigue easily if not diligent about my protein, calcium and vitamins. But not to worry the hunger will pass. At least that was my experience.m
  6. I agree with Premiere being good. 30 grams of protein per serving. I take half in a.m. Then half in afternoon/evening. I get mine at BJ's
  7. TracyAnn15

    HUNGRY A LOT OF THE TIME?

    Thanks everyone. Really do appreciate the input.
  8. TracyAnn15

    HUNGRY A LOT OF THE TIME?

    Thanks everyone. Really do appreciate the input.
  9. TracyAnn15

    HUNGRY A LOT OF THE TIME?

    Apparently stomach acids if not under control can Mimic hunger.
  10. TracyAnn15

    HUNGRY A LOT OF THE TIME?

    A started taking them again a few days ago. I stopped once my stomachs felt better, but then learned it could be related. So I have been back on them for a few days now. Still no help. Not yet anyway.
  11. Haven't seen too much posted regarding hunger. Looking for more input. I'm 10 days post-op and still feeling hungry a lot of the time. Getting in my proteins and fluids without issues. Still on phase 3 hoping stage 4 will be more satisfying. Any and all advices welcome.
  12. Haven't seen too much posted regarding hunger. Looking for more input. I'm 10 days post-op and still feeling hungry. Getting in my proteins and fluids without issues. Still on phase 3 hoping stage 4 will be more satisfying. Any and all advices welcome.
  13. TracyAnn15

    10 days post-op and Im hungry!

    I just read the post you made on June 8th regarding hunger. I am 8 days out and feel hungry a lot of the time. I'm doing a pretty decent job getting my proteins and my fluids in. I was just wondering if you are feeling satisfied now that more time has past. And if you are not feeling hungry all the time, how long did it take to get to that point. Appreciate any input.
  14. You look amazing. Very happy for you. I am one week post-op and have been using the sample they gave me at the nutrition class. 1/4 cup of chobani plain yogurt with 1/4 scoop of Syntrax Nectar nets 11.5 grams of protein. Is not the best tasting thing I've ever eaten but not horrible. I have tried it with 2 favors so far. I haven't really tried much of the Unjury brand yet, but did spend some time on their website yesterday, and am thinking I will probably be ordering a container of unflavored. Seems you can add some to a lot of different foods without altering the taste/texture too much. Haven't tested that one out yet. Although I did just make a batch of jello with their protein powder added. Haven't tried it yet. I'll see how that goes. I'm hoping I like it. Seems if I can add a little here and a little there throughout my day it'll help. Each scoops is 23 grams of protein, so a sprinkle here a sprinkle there will add up. I HOPE. lol sounds good in theory but putting it to practice, well we'll just see. I can see me now, I'm going to be like one of those ladies you see pulling packets of sweet 'n low out of their bags, except for me it'll be protein powder . Haha Wish me luck
  15. TracyAnn15

    Swallowing Issues?

    Thanks everyone. It's better today. I guess it's not so much a swallowing issue as much as its a passing/ moving issue. It is getting better, must just need a little more time to heal. Thanks all.

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