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I've seen several posts regarding Constipation after surgery... so I thought I would share what I use... it's a squatty potty and totally helped me out!
They sell them on Amazon l, but I got mine at costco.
Squatty Potty is the poo!

I would think yours is way more accurate than mine. This was done with a some device on my arm, I have never seen anything like it. Like I said, it gives me an indication. I don't plan to up my kcal just yet, I want to loose more weight, but at least I know I'm going in the right direction.

So we had a health day at work today, and had the opportunity to get our bodyfat and a few other values measured. It is not as accurate as a DEXA scan, but it gives an indication.
My fat % is 24.3% or 18.7kg. I should loose another 0.2 kg, which is like half a pound of fat. And to get into ideal range, about 3kg or 6-7 lbs of fat.
My muscle mass is 75.7% or 58.3kg. My weight is 77kg. My BMI is 28.3. Because I have such high fat free musclmass, I don't need to get unto normal BMI. My muscle Protein is 8.4kg which is very good.
My BMR is 1450, and I should be able to keep my weight stable at around 1800-2000 kcal depending on what I'm doing that day.
I am so pleased with these results.

So we had a health day at work today, and had the opportunity to get our bodyfat and a few other values measured. It is not as accurate as a DEXA scan, but it gives an indication.
My fat % is 24.3% or 18.7kg. I should loose another 0.2 kg, which is like half a pound of fat. And to get into ideal range, about 3kg or 6-7 lbs of fat.
My muscle mass is 75.7% or 58.3kg. My weight is 77kg. My BMI is 28.3. Because I have such high fat free musclmass, I don't need to get unto normal BMI. My muscle Protein is 8.4kg which is very good.
My BMR is 1450, and I should be able to keep my weight stable at around 1800-2000 kcal depending on what I'm doing that day.
I am so pleased with these results.

Try on often. I missed out on some clothes in my closet because I didn't think they would fit, and when I finally tried them on, they were way too big. At one point I dropped a whole size in 2 weeks. No kidding. And in the same 2 weeks, the scale didn't really budge.
I have gone from a 18 to 6-10 at this point, depending on brand and material.

Try on often. I missed out on some clothes in my closet because I didn't think they would fit, and when I finally tried them on, they were way too big. At one point I dropped a whole size in 2 weeks. No kidding. And in the same 2 weeks, the scale didn't really budge.
I have gone from a 18 to 6-10 at this point, depending on brand and material.

Completely normal to gain weight right after surgery. It's fluids they pump you full of in the hospital as well as, you just had major surgery. Stay away from the scale for a few weeks to let your body settle.

If it was really pretty simple, we wouldn't need to have our stomachs surgically removed.

I think I was referring to some of the other comments on here @Apple1 People are very quick to say that this will give you dumping or that will give you cravings or it won't, when we all need to try and fail and try and succeed on our own.
I know fat doesn't give me dumping, but fat and sugar combined will. Sugar alone doesn't. (Meaning chocolate and dairy based ice cream is a no go, and that is perfectly fine)
WLS is not a once size fit all. if it were, it would be a 100% success rate

Just because some people don't have carvings when eating complex carbs it doesn't mean others won't. And some might get dumping from something, others might not. We are all so very different. What works for some might not work for others.
I can't stomach any legumes. Hello bloating, nausea, even vomiting. I can handle two. Peanuts and Chickpeas made into hummus. Others than that, they are a no go for me.
The most important thing is to figure out what works for you. It can be Keto, vegan, what we in Austria/Norway call "the common man's diet" (meaning a normal diet with carbs, fat and Protein, little to no fast food. Basically what grandma makes every day). Don't follow a diet because it is a trend, follow it because it is right for you, and it's something you can live with.
One thing, last time I was at my support group I was just over 4 months out, eating around 800-1000 calories. We talked about all the activity I was doing, and I was told that I seriously need to increase on days I'm very active. And I'm still in active weight loss phase. If I continued, I would slowly break down my body. I was told I need to add more complex carbs (I was doing 20g at the time) and more healthy fat just to get the calories up. Oil, nuts, avocado, seeds, especially flax seeds, I eat dairy, so I also added some more cheese.
Is it hard at times, sure, but when I on days like Saturday, have 1350 active calories, I know 1200 calories in is not going to cut it.

Ah ok. I just dragged my lazy body out of bed today. I should have waited till my coffee kicked in before I started responding to posts ..lol..

I agree. I am working on getting my calories up. It is hard some days. I feel really good and don't think I am hurting my body. It is definitely a balancing act between eating enough and exercise right now.
You make good points and I was just really pondering how many different diets can work and still be successful for WLS. Many people go low carb, I was one of them, and it isn't always necessary to lose weight.

I think I was referring to some of the other comments on here @Apple1 People are very quick to say that this will give you dumping or that will give you cravings or it won't, when we all need to try and fail and try and succeed on our own.
I know fat doesn't give me dumping, but fat and sugar combined will. Sugar alone doesn't. (Meaning chocolate and dairy based ice cream is a no go, and that is perfectly fine)
WLS is not a once size fit all. if it were, it would be a 100% success rate

Really?
If you are so sure she'll cause a leak, why don't you call the surgeon for her. I mean, you are convinced she will.
I have said what I had to say. And I stand by all of it.

Seriously?
She asked if she could cause a leak. I told her that my program has you on food by day 4 for both bypass and sleeve. I was just reassuring her that the odds of her causing a leak is minimal. Nothing else.

I didn't, I just said that odds are minimal. She didn't ask if it was a smart idea to do what she did, she already said it wasn't. She was worried about causing a leak.
I already said that I'm not a doctor, but if the risk was so high that she definitely would cause a leak, no program would have you eating solids by day 4. Several European countries start way earlier with food than the US. Norway by day 10, Austria by day 4, and I don't know the exact day for several others, but I know it's earlier than the US. The doctors over here don't do it for fun, it's not like they gamble with our lives more than in the US. So not, im not a doctor, I don't have x-ray vision and I'm not saying she 100% doesn't have a leak.
Odds are though, that at 2 weeks out, a couple of bites will not cause a leak.

I know programs are different and hers doesn't allow food so early. And I agree that she should follow her program and work on the mental aspect of it. The reason I mentioned it was because she was worried about it causing a leak. If the risk of causing a leak would be that high, no program would have you on solids by day 4. I'm not saying that it can't, I'm no doctor, but odds are, it won't. That doesn't mean she should go ahead and continue deviating from her program.

Fluids goes straight though. After surgery, you probably had to do a leak test. If you paid attention, you could see the fluids pass quickly through the stomach. And as long as you sip sip ( later larger amount at once won't be a problem) there should be no reason it shouldn't pass through quickly.

What is your goal time? Are you talking fuel before or during?
For a 10k around an hour, no need to fuel during.
As for before, I would get Protein in, a good Breakfast 2h ahead of time. And if you need it, a banana about 45-30min before the race.
For my fastest half marathon to date (pre surgery), I had eggs and bacon for breakfast about 2 h before. During the race I used nuts and Water. Time was 2:14.

Good luck!

I know programs are different and hers doesn't allow food so early. And I agree that she should follow her program and work on the mental aspect of it. The reason I mentioned it was because she was worried about it causing a leak. If the risk of causing a leak would be that high, no program would have you on solids by day 4. I'm not saying that it can't, I'm no doctor, but odds are, it won't. That doesn't mean she should go ahead and continue deviating from her program.

I know programs are different and hers doesn't allow food so early. And I agree that she should follow her program and work on the mental aspect of it. The reason I mentioned it was because she was worried about it causing a leak. If the risk of causing a leak would be that high, no program would have you on solids by day 4. I'm not saying that it can't, I'm no doctor, but odds are, it won't. That doesn't mean she should go ahead and continue deviating from her program.

I wont baby you. All i did was tell you what you already know and what your doctor SHOULDVE explained to you before the surgery. You are three weeks out, on here commenting that your life is over and everything is ruined....after THREE WEEKS.

What you should be doing is focusing on your program:
Drink water
Eat popsicles or Jello
Get lots of rest
find something to engage your mind - and keep you from dwelling on these depressive thoughts you described here
start working on Protein intake to meet that goal

You can worry about your friends and your old life and doing all the things from a social aspect later.

This isnt a Jerky comment....this is providing you an ANSWER to help your original question, but you dont want to hear it so you take offense.

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So very happy, vertical gastric sleeve
April 14, 2016. The day my life changed for
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Umm.. whoa.. stop and take a breath.
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I'm hearing major trust issues right now. You don't trust your body, or the process, or even your kitchen scale.
It's a good time to take a moment and think through what is happening. Surgery, healing, diet, stressing about hopes and dreams... etc etc.
Super low carb diets are notorious for causing emotional instability. That is part of the reason I brought more carbs on board (for me it was helpful.. but it's a personal decision).

I had my RNY 14 years ago in Wilmington, NC with Dr. David Miles. I can't remember what my weight was before but pre knife I weighed 364 pounds. We had a very strict program we had to stick to as Dr. Miles was trying to re established and reinstated a bariatric program at our local hospital after a very poor MD had botched it up pretty bad. We were all on our best behavior. I was one of the first few that were allow into the surgery line up and we all were doing our best for those who were to come after. No "last meals" for us! Dr Miles was and is an amazing doctor and my operation went without a hitch. I've always been lucky and have never had a bit of trouble since then. I'd heard such horror stories before and since. Ive been very lucky. I originally lost down to 157lbs then drifted back up to the 170's where I stayed for quite a while. (Several years). At that weight I learned to run, surf and my own personal goal, squat without falling over. (It's the little things!).
After moving to Alaska, my weight ballooned back up to over 240 and stayed there where I panicked quietly for a few years. At that point I started looking for some form of exercise where I wouldn't hurt or sweat. (Yuck!) I found YOGA!! That gift has brought my weight back down to my current of 133 pounds. It gave me back the willpower to return to my gastric bypass diet, small portions of thoughtful meals. I love it. I feel strong and in control for the first time! Even more than I did immediately after surgery. If anyone is looking for a huge help on their journey, I would suggest yoga. You don't have to be skinny or flexible to do it. Just willing!
I hope I can continue to stay healthy and strong. I wish there had been places like this all those years ago. As well as all the years since when I felt so alone. What a great community!!!