BLERDgirl

Me hablo & leo un poco, pero es muy mal. Quizás se busce por "embarazada antes de cirugia". I'm a little out of practice, I hope I spelled that correctly.

I would appeal and include all missing information. People on this board do appeals and get approved quite often. If you feel you need this then you should exhaust all avenues of appeals before giving up. Talk to your PCP and make it clear to her that she needs to provide that information.

Does your program require a pre-op diet. I was 414 when I applied and 412 DOS. I didn't have a pre-op diet of any kind. I have Keystone 65 (a BC/BS in Philadelphia). Post op wasn't hard because at first your aren't hungry and my program didn't keep us on any stage too long. It was challenging, but not hard. Lose skin depends on genetics, age, race and exercise. So far I don't seem to have any but I think I may end up with some on my thighs. I work out 4 -6 days a week and wear compression yoga pants. I also keep my skin hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids and moisturizing well. I figure once I hit goal, I'll look at things and decide if I need plastic or not. In the meantime I am doing as much as I can to not need it, but there are no guarantees.

It may not be the protein for you Try a few different brands and see if that helps.

Yes that's normal. Take it slow and don't force it. Are you doing any Protein shakes at all? You might want to add 1 or 2 to a day until you can take in more food in order to help get your protein in.

I just rinse. The grains are so small I would think soaking would make it mushy. I bring my (salted)water to a boil first then add quinoa. Boil on med heat with a covered lid for 6 - 10 minutes. Then turn the heat off and let sit for another 10 or until all liquids are absorbed.

Not a fan of morning star. Too many fillers. I either make my own or I buy brands like Lightlife or Hilary's. Yeah, it was pretty soft. The recipe has you add the quinoa and Water as stuff and then bring it to a boil and simmer it with the lid on for 25-30 min. I did 25, stirred it, and then covered it for another 5. Properly prepared quinoa should be soft & fluffy like rice. Do you rinse your before cooking?

Boring dinner because I was running around today. Half a veggie burger with a bit of cheese and fried onions over romaine. Now I'm sipping an Isopure Nocarb to get the rest of my protein in for the day then back to my water.

Call the doctor and have them prescribe a prescription strength PPI. Avoid any acidic foods: citrus, coffee, tomato based. Stand up or walk after each meal.

There are people who are slow losers. Also people with lessor amounts to lose may lose at a slower pace. Low carbs is not the always the answer. Carbs are beneficial to you depending on the type of carb. Complex carbs can actually play an important part in your weight loss efforts. I would try and increase water intake since that can impact your weight loss. You will have to decide if exercise will help or not. I know for me personally exercise is key. I have a slow metabolism due to a medical condition and medication that slows the metabolism. If I don't work out regularly, I don't lose. However, there are plenty of people who make it to goal without exercising.

I didn't because as much as I like good food, food didn't always = fun. I developed multiple food allergies and my old friend food put me into a 4 day coma and sent me to the ER more times than I could count. I had to always be vigilant on guard, taking a magnifying glass with me to the supermarket and reading labels to make sure I didn't get items that would trigger my allergies. I was ready to change my relationship with food. I never viewed it as not being able to have food ever again, just having better control foods I do eat an enjoy. I viewed it as an adjustment rather than a restriction so I never felt deprived. I don't regret for one single moment having this surgery. I wish I had done it sooner.

If I'm not using the nutra bullet I start with a small amount of Water or liquid. Not more than a tbsp, sometimes less. I always put the liquids in first. I then use either a fork or small whisk. I add half the scoop and stir. When that's absorbed I add the second half. It make get a little paste like but keep mixing, if necessary add a tiny bit more water and blend until smooth. Once that's completely dissolve add the rest of your liquids. In the nutra bullet I just dump everything together and blend. I'll give it time for the foam to settle and add ice to if it I'm going out.

My concern with fruit juices is similar to yours. They can be a gateway drug to sweets. You may want to play around with it and come up with a workable compromise. I like grapefruit juice. I know most people don't but I have an unusual palate. Once a week on Sunday's I have a proper Breakfast and I'll have 4 -6 ounces. Did you tell your doctor your past history if rapid weight loss? Either way. You now have key items to monitor. Overall it sounds like you are doing well.

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Everyone has already offered really good advice. I'll join the chorus: skip the juice, eat the whole fruit instead. Less sugar and way more fiber.

Take them slowly and with protein shake or food. For example take 1 pill, wait a minute, then the next and so on. Make sure you take them more than an hour before bed.

Perhaps they did pinch a nerve or something during surgery. I've never personally heard of that happening during WLS but if someone has complications I supposed anything is possible. Sleeve surgery shouldn't have that type of effect. Pretty sure they don't go anywhere near those nerve endings.

@@sgc You'll fit.

I don't understand what your are saying about his bowels. The tube you are describing sounds like an NG tube, but that's usually for nutrition.

Tell the new doctor the situation. She may decide 3 year old records are not worth the trouble or she may request them herself.

Yes there will be plenty of machines you can use and eventually you will fit in them all. One secret I have found out about the gym is really no one cares. If you don't allow yourself to feel self conscious, you'll be fine.

Welcome! Just keep sipping, you'll get there!

It's not that you don't have sweets or planning them. It planning healthier alternatives the "occasional" not so healthy treat really and truly is occasionally.

I mostly do aquafit at the gym. It's an indoor pool. I've been taking class for 4 years now. I have DVD's, dumb bells and kettleballs at home for when I get snowed in. I also have a mountain bike I can use as long as there's no snow.

I would ask the doctor. From what I've read studies are starting to come out that say vaping can be just as harmful as smoking, but I don't have any first hand experience with it. The smoking secession classes may use nicotine patches, but the goal is to step you down to quitting, not maintain at a lower nicotine level. Better safe than sorry, check with the doctor.