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Paultexas

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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    Paultexas got a reaction from southernbellair79 in Thirsty for water ALL the time!   
    Phew, Thank you.... if you were standing here I would hug you for that amazing news. Like everyone I so want this surgery to work that I do not want to jeopardise it at all. I suppose that is why I am nervous.
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    Paultexas got a reaction from Blue Door in It FINALLY happened   
    Congratulations, that is an awesome milestone. Keep at it.
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    Paultexas reacted to PatientEleventyBillion in Thirsty for water ALL the time!   
    When they reach that soft solid stage they might just be uncomfortable with the restriction they suddenly feel. One egg was more than enough from me when I transitioned.
    In regards to Water, I drink tons a day, but I can't gulp.. I can get away with one or two but if I go any more than that it starts making me feel sick. I used to absolutely chug water so this has probably been one of my biggest post-op changes.
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    Paultexas reacted to Joann454 in Thirsty for water ALL the time!   
    Lol! I feel you. I'm constantly wondering if I'm doing things right. I get so freaked out when I try something new and it doesn't bother my stomach. eggs seem to bother so many people. I can eat one easily. Scares me!
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    Paultexas reacted to MzCoffee in Welp! 1 week post-op tomorrow and it looks like I just had my emotional breakdown...   
    I had a really hard time getting enough calories or liquids during that first 1-2 week period as well. That plus the major shock that your body has undergone is enough to put anyone on an emotional roller coaster. I was exhausted as well. But now it's almost 8 weeks out and I have energy to burn, so it definitely takes time but gets better. Just give yourself some non-food TLC and extra self-compassion - you've been through a lot!
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    Paultexas reacted to Introversion in Need Help and Advice   
    You used the word "restrict" and I suspect that's the issue. Since you should no longer be on a diet, severe restriction of food needs to be done away with. The more you restrict, the more you crave. Restriction is a relic of the dieters' mentality.
    My dietitian did not have me restricting calories ever. I reached my goal weight and have maintained my 100+ pound weight loss.
    Here's the method to the madness: those who eat enough Protein will naturally keep their calories low and metabolic rate high without tracking or counting. Protein has a very high thermic effect and the body must devote considerable time and energy digesting it. This revs up the metabolism.
    I increased my calories incrementally. By 4 months out I was eating 1000 kcals. At 6 months I was up to 1200 kcals. By 9 months I ate 1500 kcals, and at 12 months out I was up to 1700-1800 kcals a day. I am now 2+ years out and maintain my 118-pound body on 2000 kcals daily, though I don't closely count.
    The incremental increases in food intake preserved my metabolic rate and I am reaping the rewards today. I eat about 120 grams of protein a day. I don't count carbs or fat grams.
    So my advice would be...1) stay off the scale for a few months; 2) consume 80+ grams of protein per day, preferably meats and eggs, and 3) gradually increase your food intake.
    Good luck to you! By the way, I'd lost 41 pounds at 4 months out. Not everyone is a rapid responder to bariatric surgery. What really matters is the long run, a.k.a. your ability to maintain the weight loss without regaining.

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