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rgodfrey09

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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    rgodfrey09 got a reaction from AvalonNeeCee in My Fitness Pal   
    Any using MyFitnessPal? I just started a couple of days ago, and definitely do not think I'm getting in enough calories. I struggle to get over 400-500 along with all my Water. I'm eating very Protein dense, clearing about 60G a day on average. Any other guys using this app so I can see what you're eating would be a big help!
    My username is RickyReality on there, and also on Instagram @ VSG_Rich
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    rgodfrey09 reacted to NCTRNL in Weight lost over time   
    I've been searching all over the place for more info on this but I'm bored at work and I just decided to go ahead and ask you guys.
    I had my surgery on 6/2, Started at 445, 419 at surgery, 397 now.
    Everything is going well but I'm just trying to get an idea of what kind of weight you GUYS lost month to month. I know I'm just obsessing but I've been trying to search and find this stuff and I'm not having a ton of luck.
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    rgodfrey09 got a reaction from MissRobin in My first pureed meal!   
    So I did this too for my first puréed meal just now! I had 1 oz of rice, a little shredded cheese, a tsp of sour cream mixed with salsa verde, and 2 oz of grilled chicken. It took me about and hour and a half to finish that but it was SO good.
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    rgodfrey09 got a reaction from MissRobin in My first pureed meal!   
    So I did this too for my first puréed meal just now! I had 1 oz of rice, a little shredded cheese, a tsp of sour cream mixed with salsa verde, and 2 oz of grilled chicken. It took me about and hour and a half to finish that but it was SO good.
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    rgodfrey09 got a reaction from MissRobin in My first pureed meal!   
    So I did this too for my first puréed meal just now! I had 1 oz of rice, a little shredded cheese, a tsp of sour cream mixed with salsa verde, and 2 oz of grilled chicken. It took me about and hour and a half to finish that but it was SO good.
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    rgodfrey09 got a reaction from maxcimax in Post Op diarrhea normal?   
    I had that, and then with full liquids it switched IMMEDIATELY to the opposite problem now I'm wishing I had the runs back.
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    rgodfrey09 got a reaction from rear624 in Bad Breath/Taste in mouth-sleeved June 22   
    The breath thing I never knew was from Ketosis!!! I was worried BC I was sleeved June 10 and I wake up like damn... This taste is nasty!! Did anyone have irritation in the back or their throat with that?
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    rgodfrey09 got a reaction from rear624 in Bad Breath/Taste in mouth-sleeved June 22   
    The breath thing I never knew was from Ketosis!!! I was worried BC I was sleeved June 10 and I wake up like damn... This taste is nasty!! Did anyone have irritation in the back or their throat with that?
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    rgodfrey09 got a reaction from Kfohiotime4change in 11 days post op   
    I am... Let's see 18 days post op now, and YES! I'm finally seeing the light at the end of the long liquid tunnel, but I was pretty miserable for the past week or so about only having liquids. It does get better, and honestly it inspired me to start adding random things to my Protein Shakes to make them better. Today I am very proud, I got 70 grams of Protein and 500 calories with only 12 carbs which is way more than previous days. The problem in currently having is very difficult/hard BMs which is not very fun. Finally moving on from liquids only on Wednesday and the first item up is Eggface's Ricotta bake!
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    rgodfrey09 got a reaction from jess9395 in 2 monthes post op and have lost no weight since week 5   
    A really good thing to do is ask your nutritionist. Be honest with your food journals, write EVERYTHING down or use myfitnesspal or something like that and show the log to your nutritionist. There may be something hidden in the foods that they see that we normally wouldn't see. This happened to me pre-op. On my medically supervised 6 month diet, I gained a few pounds slowly over a month. For the next month, I sent weekly logs to my NUT and she would tweak things or give me suggestions and that really helped. You can do this!!! Another big thing I've learned reading on here is that even if the scale isn't moving, you may be shrinking otherwise.
    Keep us posted and good luck!!!
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    rgodfrey09 got a reaction from Licia'sjourney in How did you get past the liquid stage? Feeling hopeless   
    I am right there with you guys, the liquid diet is for the birds! I fully understand it's purpose, I just wish it was 2 weeks long instead of 3 weeks. So ready for a scrambled egg with Cholula on it!(it's a hot sauce) I hope my sleeve can handle the sauce....
    As for the Protein shakes, I am using the Premier Protein premade shakes. They come in vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry and are all pretty tasty. Tomorrow, I am going to try adding some PB2 to the chocolate one and seeing how that goes. I am having a problem getting more then 1-1.5 in a day though. They are 30 grams of Protein each, so if I keep having 1.5 thats 45 grams of protein. Really wish I could choke down the other half and get 60grams. Maybe as time goes on? Anyone else having that issue of not meeting 60G protein goals in the first few weeks?
    Also, LUCKY! I wish mashed potatoes were on my full liquids diet! That sounds delicious right about now.
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    rgodfrey09 got a reaction from EggplantMassacre in June 8th sleeve...things no one told me   
    Hi all! Had my surgery yesterday afternoon, and am up and alert today. On the gas pains, yes they are terrible!!! Last night I was having gas in my chest and though I was having a heart attack. Rapid heart rate and shortness of breath but my bloodwork was all fine.
    Today the chest pains are gone and I'm walking a lot. I'm still sleepy, and I think will be discharged tomorrow!
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    rgodfrey09 got a reaction from jess9395 in 2 monthes post op and have lost no weight since week 5   
    A really good thing to do is ask your nutritionist. Be honest with your food journals, write EVERYTHING down or use myfitnesspal or something like that and show the log to your nutritionist. There may be something hidden in the foods that they see that we normally wouldn't see. This happened to me pre-op. On my medically supervised 6 month diet, I gained a few pounds slowly over a month. For the next month, I sent weekly logs to my NUT and she would tweak things or give me suggestions and that really helped. You can do this!!! Another big thing I've learned reading on here is that even if the scale isn't moving, you may be shrinking otherwise.
    Keep us posted and good luck!!!
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    rgodfrey09 got a reaction from ProudGrammy in Anyone with BMI 55+?   
    Hello! I was sleeved on 6/10/15 and had a BMI of 55.1. Since the sleeve, I have dropped about 21 pounds or so in 9 days? Likely mostly Water weight, but I'm loosing a couple pounds a day. I would love to hear from people who are further out than I and started with high BMI's like me! It seems a lot of people on the forums had between 30 and 40 BMI's.
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    rgodfrey09 got a reaction from zonetracy in Gearing Up to Begin Pureed Phase   
    What a great thread! I can't WAIT to start pureed food. Right now I'm on full liquids, and it seems my doctor has a really strict plan for us. 1 week of clears, 2 weeks of full liquids. 3 weeks of only liquid after the 2 week liquid only pre-op diet is NO BUENO! Did anyone else find they were sick of sweet after full liquids? Most of the Protein shakes are sweet, and then sugarfree popsicles and sugarfree pudding are also so sweet. Ready to chew!
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    rgodfrey09 got a reaction from alindsey in Gummy vitamins!?   
    I'm curious as to this as well. I have a chewable Multivitamin and am on my 3rd one, all make me gag. I used to do a Gummy multivitamin and would really like to use that again, but don't want to hurt my sleeve. Anyone had success/failure with gummies? I do a dissolvable Biotin that is delicious, wish my multi could taste like that.
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    rgodfrey09 reacted to rgr26 in How did you get past the liquid stage? Feeling hopeless   
    I tried the PB2 in my premier chocolate shake the other day and it was great!
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    rgodfrey09 reacted to Mel77 in Gearing Up to Begin Pureed Phase   
    Bless you all! I too start puréed next week and I can't wait! chicken salad and refried beans(not at the same time) sounds awesome. I never thought I could miss real food so much!
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    rgodfrey09 got a reaction from zonetracy in Gearing Up to Begin Pureed Phase   
    What a great thread! I can't WAIT to start pureed food. Right now I'm on full liquids, and it seems my doctor has a really strict plan for us. 1 week of clears, 2 weeks of full liquids. 3 weeks of only liquid after the 2 week liquid only pre-op diet is NO BUENO! Did anyone else find they were sick of sweet after full liquids? Most of the Protein shakes are sweet, and then sugarfree popsicles and sugarfree pudding are also so sweet. Ready to chew!
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    rgodfrey09 got a reaction from JamieLogical in Repeatedly overeating   
    I think this is why my doctor has a really conservative post op diet. Only Water and broth for the first week, can add Protein Shakes for weeks 2-3, mushy/pureed foods week 4-5, and then the first solid foods at week 6. Right now I'm in the water only stage, and REALLY ready to have something else but I plan on following his guidelines to a T to prevent overeating/eating the wrong things too soon.
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    rgodfrey09 got a reaction from JamieLogical in Repeatedly overeating   
    I think this is why my doctor has a really conservative post op diet. Only Water and broth for the first week, can add Protein Shakes for weeks 2-3, mushy/pureed foods week 4-5, and then the first solid foods at week 6. Right now I'm in the water only stage, and REALLY ready to have something else but I plan on following his guidelines to a T to prevent overeating/eating the wrong things too soon.
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    rgodfrey09 got a reaction from got2bslim4me in My Texas Sleevers   
    Got sleeved here in San Antonio, TX at North Central Baptist yesterday!!
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    rgodfrey09 got a reaction from CloserToFine in Today starts my preop diet..exactly 14 days before surgery   
    The only thing that got me through preop diet was just continually thinking 'it's only two weeks!' The preop diet TRULY is a test of strength and endurance, and you all can do it. I was sleeved last week, and let me tell you the other side feels so weird. The pre-op diet really prepares your mind and body for this, then post-op we get to build ourselves back up by slowly reintroducing our body to proper nutrition.
    The headaches and lack of focus and dizziness were all present for me preop, but none are post op! You can do it!
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    rgodfrey09 got a reaction from CloserToFine in Today starts my preop diet..exactly 14 days before surgery   
    The only thing that got me through preop diet was just continually thinking 'it's only two weeks!' The preop diet TRULY is a test of strength and endurance, and you all can do it. I was sleeved last week, and let me tell you the other side feels so weird. The pre-op diet really prepares your mind and body for this, then post-op we get to build ourselves back up by slowly reintroducing our body to proper nutrition.
    The headaches and lack of focus and dizziness were all present for me preop, but none are post op! You can do it!
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    rgodfrey09 got a reaction from JamieLogical in Repeatedly overeating   
    I think this is why my doctor has a really conservative post op diet. Only Water and broth for the first week, can add Protein Shakes for weeks 2-3, mushy/pureed foods week 4-5, and then the first solid foods at week 6. Right now I'm in the water only stage, and REALLY ready to have something else but I plan on following his guidelines to a T to prevent overeating/eating the wrong things too soon.

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