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There are a lot of different options. Personally I like Under Armor for sports type compression. If you want something more discreet for under clothing, Spanx is a big name, but they aren't necessarily the best. I don't know who's best for that. Lookin' forward to other responses.

What seemed to help stop the cramping 3 weeks ago? You said you were constipated, and now you have diarrhea, so it sounds intestinal. What have your bathroom habits been over the last month?

Absolutely not true. I haven't had protein powder since trying it those first couple weeks postop (and trying it one more time 3 months post). My protein goal is 70g and I always get at least 65g. Blended tuna salad was actually good after all the milk and broth. I only had it a couple times since I preferred greek yogurt and cottage cheese..fewer dishes to wash! Lol! The sugar in the kefir IS a trade off. It'll knock you out of ketosis, but that kefir really will help you meet those protein goals. You don't have to be in ketosis to lose weight. Remember, the liquid diet isn't forever. Once you move to solids you can always go back onto a keto diet if you want. To me, those first two months are about healing, not weight loss, so I did what I had to to support that healing (i.e. meeting goals). And even with that outlook, I lost 30lbs the first 2 months.

Thanks for answering her, Missy. I didn't see she had asked. Congrats on your great A1c postop! That has got to feel good knowing you may not be diabetic anymore!

It depends on the surgeon. Some people on this board have gotten the surgery at your weight (But they started heavier). Most everyone has to go through a lengthy process that takes 3 months to a year to complete all the requirements, including a diet. So you should expect to lose some weight before the surgery. Welcome!

I agree.. a stricture could be getting started. Let your surgeon know what has been happening. Hopefully it's nothing... good luck!

My MIL had this done. She had a HUGE flap that was removed.. 30lbs! They did remove her bellybutton, but either way the scar will be similar. It'll be horizontal (probably will curve up some), right above the pubic hair. Hip to hip. The recovery is about 6 weeks, typically.

Excision means to be cut off Subcutaneous tissue means stuff that's under the skin Lipectomy means cutting out the fatty layer that is attached to the skin Infraumbilical means below the belly button. So basically they cut skin and fat, leaving the muscle underneath untouched. I assume your bellybutton won't be touched either.

Woo hoo!!! Congrats!!!!

Oh my, it's a sh*tty feeling, isn't it?

My doctor doesn't make predictions for his patients, so I have to go searching for statistics Even at 80%, it's not 100%. We see sooo many posts.. "how do I lose these last 20lbs?". I'm just mentally preparing for the scale to stop at 20-30lbs over ideal BMI. C'est la vie!

It's the luck of the draw. 65% is average, which means some lost less, others more. Personally I think it is that the surgery won't reset our set-points all the way down if we are more than 80-100lbs overweight. So the surgery can do x-amount, and the rest is up to us. Many of us get bored with the constant battle, and at some point the effort isn't worth the payoff, so we stop. It's not wrong, it just IS. And that's ok. The fat rats could lose it all and keep it off, but they never were double and triple their bodyweight.

Your plan sounds great!

Nope..2 weeks is correct. Her surgery was June 14th, and this post was made on June 29th. The only thing I can fathom is she dropped a lot of water weight. I would say possible scale error, but I think it was a doctor's scale both times. Either way, it's fabulous!

Ok, so let me get this straight. You had reached a low of 163, but regained 20lbs (now 183?). Did you regain on the 1200 calories? Or did you eat more for a while, and the nut says cut it back down? Were you exercising and gained anyway, or are you just now rejoining the gym?

Ok, so you want actual meal plans! Lol. Here's mine: 1. 1 cup milk 2. 4oz full fat cottage cheese 3. Fruit.. however much gives me 15g net carbs 4. 1oz nuts or seeds 5. 4oz non-starchy veggies 6. 4oz meat or fish 7. 1-2 eggs 8. 4oz starchy beans 9. 2 cups coconut water or 1 cup low sodium v8 I eat this schedule every day, but mix up the times. So it's a framework, but every day looks a bit different. I.E. dinner: salmon and green beans or hamburger patty and spinach. I get 1200-1300 calories a day, 70g protein, 60g carbs.

Congrats on deciding to finally do it! And you can! The best thing you can do for yourself is to make a chart of what you will eat for the day (meeting protein, carb, fat, and calorie requirements). Then eat the same thing every day. Since you work nights, plan for a meal and snack while you work ("lunch"). If you tell me your macro goals and any food aversions, I can help you come up with a plan.

They can try one and see how it goes. As long as it is mushy it might work. (The tough stem is a no-go, but the tender top might be ok). Starchy beans are also full of fiber but they squish down nice and smooth, so they usually work well.

For a questionnaire, it's D. I was gonna say for me, it's education. Learning about what we need vs what the foods provide. But preop when I wasn't paying attention, it was more A than anything else.

Blizair's plan is a good overview of how many of us eat through the day. Lots of little meals. Keep in mind he is a guy, so his protein needs are higher. As a 5'7 female, you likely don't need as much protein. (Follow your doc's plan on your specific goals). I'm a 5'7 female and my protein goal is set at 70g/day. (Has been since the beginning on liquids).

Bariatrics can be a good option for those with PCOS. A diet y'all may not have tried is a very low carb- ketogenic. Basically it is high fat, moderate protein, and 20g or less net carbs. It helps with insulin resistance. Can be undertaken with or without surgery.

Put barriers in place so you can't access those junk foods. Don't have them in the house at all. When you go shopping, make a list and stick to it. Put "blinders" on in the store and use all your willpower when you are there. If other people are bringing the chips into your house, have a heart to heart with them.

My hubby and I used to always go out to eat for our recreation. We are still in the process of figuring out new things to do together. Malls, movies, museums... possibly the gym, swimming, etc. Mostly we just sit around the house on our electronic devices (same as before).

Wow.. beef at 14 days out.. will wonders never cease. Lol. I was eating pureed split pea soup and that was difficult at first! But, as long as it's in your plan and working... Anyway, basically plan on eating 6 times a day, every 2-3 hours. In between you get your fluids. Personally I kept doing full liquids for a lot of "meals" since you don't have to wait to drink around them.. and the milk or broth counts as fluid too. As I was able to drink more at once..around 6 weeks postop... I moved away from liquid meals.

It might just be his policy to make sure you aren't diabetic. Good luck!