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Our program told us to take benefiber twice a day to help with this. Worth a try once you get this cleared out.

1400 calories yes. I workout 5 days ( running at least between 5-10K) weight training 3 days/week. On my other 2 days I still walk to hit my step goal but I'm not pushing myself. I track on myfitnesspal and use Fitbit to track my exercise.

Hello!! I had my surgery the same day! I do count calories and I haven't stopped at all. Currently I'm at 1400-1600I recently had to bump it up because I workout so much and wasn't getting results. No weight loss or significant muscle gains. I'm happy to report the scale is going down again and I have more energy during the day. I'm currently 146.7 lbs and my goal is 130. [emoji4] hope this helps you..... I'm also a vegetarian.

While I'm not all plant based, I am not a meat eater. I get my Protein from my supplements, Beans, Boca...... since I'm required by my NUT and surgeon to get between 80-100 grams per day I feel it would be impossible to get that amount all plant based and little stomach. At the start, post op, I think it would be very difficult. Good luck with your information gathering! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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So far I'm getting 4 weeks off. Monday I will be 2 weeks post-op and still having some pain. Mostly the end of the day but sometimes early if I'm doing too much. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I second the Genepro! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Im also going through HF. I have dr. GANAW. how was the consult with Dr. Carlin? Mine is 8/31. Im excited bet nervous. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App It was great! I really liked him. Very easy to talk to. The 31st was my original appointment with Dr. Carlin but there was a cancellation and since I was done with the pre req stuff they asked if I wanted it. My friend and coworker had Dr. Genaw years ago. She said he was awesome! Funny and so down to earth. Did you write your letter of intent? How about your food journal? I have an appointment with the GI Dr. on the 30th. I hope I can get the EGD done soon. I feel like that's what's slowing me down. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Glad to hear About Dr. Ganaw. Thanks for that info. I have been tracking, somewhat. I was just on vacation, and did not track. Will that be a problem? Doing the letter of intent today. This is just basically why you wa t the surgery correct? I'll post more after the consult. I w I uld love to hear more about your journey. Lets chat more ok? Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App For the food journal, i think it will be ok? I was asked about how often I exercise, how much Protein I have in a day, calories, and Water. Have your journal ready just in case. My letter wasn't that long. Only a page. I gave reasons why I wanted the surgery, that I understand the risks, who my support system was, how I plan on using the tool to achieve my goals, etc. Today I had my appointment with the GI doctor. My Upper GI is scheduled for 9/23. More waiting. Yay! Lol. Good luck tomorrow! I look forward to hearing about it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Im also going through HF. I have dr. GANAW. how was the consult with Dr. Carlin? Mine is 8/31. Im excited bet nervous. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App It was great! I really liked him. Very easy to talk to. The 31st was my original appointment with Dr. Carlin but there was a cancellation and since I was done with the pre req stuff they asked if I wanted it. My friend and coworker had Dr. Genaw years ago. She said he was awesome! Funny and so down to earth. Did you write your letter of intent? How about your food journal? I have an appointment with the GI Dr. on the 30th. I hope I can get the EGD done soon. I feel like that's what's slowing me down. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello! I'm still working my way through the process...... I'll be having my surgery at Henry Ford Hospital with Dr. Carlin. I've completed my blood work, psych evaluation, lost the weight to meet surgeon's goal, met with my surgeon, surgical clearance testing done. I already have the insurance approval. I only need at this point to meet with the GI doctor and get an EGD done. My surgeon said I didn't need to meet with him again before surgery and that I could see one of the nurses to go over everything because I'm on track with everything else. So..... Just waiting. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I didn't need one because I didn't have symptoms. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello! I'm 5'2" and pre-op. Hoping for the sleeve but waiting until my EGD to decide completely due to some reflux issues. All my other requirements have been met including insurance approval. Feels like this process is picking up speed and becoming more real. Super excited! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App