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Not sure what your diet is supposed to be 3 weeks out, but do NOT go off the diet. Make up whatever story you want, but don't "cheat". Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App

That last sentence could be confusing. I'll clarify it: It is easier for the body to convert muscle to sugar than it is to convert fat to sugar. So it will select unused muscle first. And, why does the body want to turn anything into sugar? The brain's only fuel is sugar (not fat or protein), and it needs a constant, steady supply. If you don't eat enough, the body will go looking! Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App

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My understanding of why exercise is important: The muscles store glycogen (sugar) for quick use. 1. If you don't exercise and eat less: the body starts mobilizing fat and muscle to fuel the body. Turns them into sugar in the blood, the muscles are still full of glycogen, so there is nowhere for the sugar to go, so it gets converted back into fat. 2. If you diet and exercise: The muscles use up their stores of glycogen, so the sugar in the blood has a place to go! Also, if the body is using its muscles, it won't be in a hurry to break them down to use for fuel. If the muscles aren't being used, it is easier for the body to convert muscle to sugar than fat, so it will select muscle first. Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App

I am in between doctors right now. Should have the new one in pkace in a couple months. Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App

Thanks! (haven't had surgery yet) I have been having some symptoms, but nothing too dramatic. (Upper abdominal pressure and oily stools) no pain. Wondered whether it could be gallbladder related. Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App

Yep! Sounds like a plan Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App

Did you say you ate a grape? It really is too early for any solids. It sounds unusual to vomit some liquid up hours after you drank it. Try to pay attention to how much stays down vs how much comes back up. (Measure your vomit, gross, I know... just keep a measuring cup with you to make the "deposit") Try different liquids to see what you can tolerate. Water down the Protein shake or juices. If you can't keep anything down except water, you really need to tell the doc.. but it helps to have specifics. Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App

No problem! I wish someone had laid it out like that for me. Scared the dickens outa us (for a long time!). We were like, 6 months! Seemed really long until I learned more about it. Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App

He had a ct scan looking for a hernia and it caught a picture of the lung. They followed it for a couple years. It "grew" to 4mm, then stopped. Reality is 2mm or 4mm might be the same size, depending on who is doing the measuring. There is no test that can tell what a pulmonary nodule IS until it gets to be about 1cm (10mm) in size. Even cancer doesn't grow THAT fast, so a 2mm nodule that is cancer takes a couple years to get to 1cm. BUT, like I said, more than 99% of these tiny nodules are NOT cancer. Something like 20% of the population have them. Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App

Oh ok. No biggie at all. Same as my husband's. Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App

CM or MM? There is a big difference. 5mm is 99% of the time nothing. 5cm is a bit concerning. Either way, prepare yourself for more tests. Docs like to follow them to see if they grow. Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App

How big was the nodule? My husband has a small nodule that is no big deal. They are very common. Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App

Oh, you poor thing! So glad you got to the hospital when you did! Sending quick recovery vibes your way!>>>> Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App

Wow! Sounds like it is working hope you feel better soon! Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App

Hypoglycemia IS scary and dangerous. I live with a diabetic that experiences it. I don't know if the bypass might make it worse, but seems like the mandatory protein/frequent meals might make it better! Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App

It really sounds like dumping... in that negative reinforcement will help keep your diet in line. Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App

Aaaammmmmmaaaazziinnggg! Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App

It is great if you don't have trouble drinking your water! food will feel differently. As for eating ahead of time, do NOT do it! Your life is on the line! Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App

How are you feeling this morning? Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App

Personally I would wean before surgery. Too many potential medications, hormone release during weight loss, malnutrition, etc. I nursed each of my kids for a year, then did me-stuff after weaning. Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App

Definitely talk to your doc. Count up how much sodium you are taking in in a day and report back... Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App

What are your biggest considerations/concerns? Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App

Just wondering... in the day or two before the pain started, did you fly anywhere? Go on a long car trip? Anything unusual? It would be nice to know if this is only a complication from the surgery, or a combination of factors. How long do you stay in the hospital? Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App

Wow, you have been through the wringer! Bet they'll get your vein the first time! Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App