atlmag

From Atlanta, GA but sleeved in Anniston, AL by Dr. Clifford Black.

Welcome, I'm 46 and 4 months post op and down 80 lbs. Best decision ever made.
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I was trying to explain since you asked "why wouldn't I???" I gave the info because this is why I wouldn't. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

I started @ 361 and lost 100 lbs 1 week shy of 5 months.
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I started @ 361 and lost 100 lbs 1 week shy of 5 months.
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Sounds like a fine idea if it's on your surgeon's plan. I was still on mushies at three weeks, so it would not have worked for me.

I've never called ANYONE here stupid. Not out loud, anyways.

Well said @@LipstickLady
Well freakin' said.
Too bad the surgeons can't remove our stupid when they are taking our most of our stomachs, lol.

My weight loss is as follows, no pre-op diet was require by my surgeon,.
SW 361
Month1 -34
Month 2 -20
Month 3 - 20
Month 4 - 11
Month 5 - 17
Total after 9 1/2 Months - 150lbs
I don't get much exercise in except for some walking and occasional trip to the gym but my job keeps me going on my feet and active 10-12 hours a day so a little saving grace for me.
My spouse and daughter do there own thing for meals and I usually just prepare my own meals to make sure I stay on track. I think it will be a lot easy if your spouse does this with you since you will both have the same goal and understand the do's and don't of the program. Some spouses while they try to be supportive just don't understand the program completely and innocently do harm with temptations such as "you can have small piece of this or that, it's chicken" but in reality it is a piece of fried chicken cutlet for example.
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Word of caution try not go by total carbs not net carbs, research online shows net carbs is based on formula from food companies. Much debate about subject on line.
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Yes, companies have the choice on what exclusions to be added to the policy, unfortunately with the skyrocketing policy costs (especially with the implementation of ObamaCare) they have been forced to add more exclusions, higher co-pays and deductible just to offer reasonable cost coverage that won't affect their bottom line. With that said some companies will offer a different tier coverage for upper management. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Yes, companies have the choice on what exclusions to be added to the policy, unfortunately with the skyrocketing policy costs (especially with the implementation of ObamaCare) they have been forced to add more exclusions, higher co-pays and deductible just to offer reasonable cost coverage that won't affect their bottom line. With that said some companies will offer a different tier coverage for upper management. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

I can mash my 45 year old ass into a string bikini but trust me, it's still not going to be the right size.

Try using a app to track your meals, it will help keep track of your calories, Protein and Water. It should definitely help you get back on track.
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My surgeon recommended SF banana' Syrup in my protein' shake' instead of an actual banana'. The high sugar content outweighed the nutritional benefits **in his opinion**.
Personally, there are better foods **for me** than bananas'. I don't eat a lot of fruit, but when I do, I much prefer berries or apples and cheese'.
As for the 4tblspn banana'? I think you can mash a full one down to that amount. Perhaps the effort of mashing down that small burns enough calories...

Well, there's reasons why there are certain rules with bariatric surgery like the 'protein first' rule. They aren't making stuff up just for shitz and giggles. The rules are in place in order to be as successful as you possibly can be with the surgery.
Sadly, I see far too many people who seem to take those things more as suggestions and not actual rules for success.

High Carbs(30g) and sugar(19g) and only about 1g of Protein. As much as I like them they wouldn't be my first choice. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

I was trying to explain since you asked "why wouldn't I???" I gave the info because this is why I wouldn't. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

High Carbs(30g) and sugar(19g) and only about 1g of Protein. As much as I like them they wouldn't be my first choice. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

I would have to say - if getting in your Protein is a constant struggle - eating a banana instead of a protein-rich food was probably not a good choice. If you are waiting for the hunger sensation to go away before stopping eating - you will end up eating far too much and possibly cause complications. If you don't care about that - then I don't understand why you posted a question in the first place. You were the person who got incredibly rude with people and are acting as you are the know-it-all. If you only ate 4 tbs and that's what your NUT suggested - then why did you think it was too much?? Why did you ask the question in the first place - if you already knew the answer?!!

Since you brought this up... And my answer isn't FOR YOU, it's for anyone reading.
I can take a large banana full of sugar, little protein', throw it in my food processor and reduce it to 4 Tablespoons.
I can also take 3-4 cups of puffy Cheetos, throw them in my food' processor and reduce those down to 4 Tablespoons.
Measure it before you mash it. Just a thinking point for those who are receptive.

High Carbs(30g) and sugar(19g) and only about 1g of Protein. As much as I like them they wouldn't be my first choice. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

High Carbs(30g) and sugar(19g) and only about 1g of Protein. As much as I like them they wouldn't be my first choice. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

I was trying to explain since you asked "why wouldn't I???" I gave the info because this is why I wouldn't. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

High Carbs(30g) and sugar(19g) and only about 1g of Protein. As much as I like them they wouldn't be my first choice. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk