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Used to happen to me earlier on in what I’m guess was reactive or post prandial hypoglycemia. Now it only happens if it’s a sugar/carb item not properly paired with protein and fats, so essentially an unbalanced meal. It was like an extreme food coma. It can get better with time or figuring out the offending food.

I just passed my 5th anniversary of revision from VSG to RNY. It has been 100% worth it for the relief from GERD alone and honestly the differences between the surgeries are not really the noticeable to me. I will not sugar coat the experience because thats not helpful. There was an adjustment period (2-3 months) in the beginning like fixing a stricture, figuring out the new fullness sensation and food tolerances but after that it has been mostly smooth sailing. I also didn’t want RNY from the beginning because of the reworking of the intestines which is why I chose VSG. But I already removed 80 % of my stomach so what’s a little crisscross applesauce 🤣 But honestly if I had a Time Machine and knew GERD was my future (never had it before VSG) I would have outright went with RNY. Good Luck in advance and I’m hoping for your relief from GERD.

Congratulations! This is really an amazing transformation 🏆

Congratulations so far and can I quietly say that a 12 week preop diet is wild?!?! The generic gym culture I have noticed is either people completely ignoring you because they are focused, regulars greeting each other and friends that work out together. I have not seen anyone overly social lately (positive or negative). In specialized settings (crossfit, yoga, Pilates, etc) it may be different but it seems gym culture corrected itself and is much more welcoming.

You have a very nice face (before and after) 😍

I Agree with @Arabesque, It’s possibly reflux related.

I think you should consider listening to your provider. If you are trying to change your relationship with food, try to follow through with the steps/plans you create to do this. It is probably very hard but I hope you are successful.

Congratulations !!!!

Turkey Meat ball sub w/ basil oil

Ooooo very nice! When my children were young I used a large slow cooker almost daily. I would set up the meal in the morning before we left and return home to dinner being ready. It had the option for warming or auto off after the timer ran out (instead of keeping it in warm mode) That was very helpful if we were returning later than expected. It was wonderful. Now I have a tiny one that I’ve never used and probably never will 🤣.

Looking Good!!!

That’s too bad 😢 I can’t imagine it was more that 100 cals since it’s a sugar free ice cream.

I mostly sew on an as needed basis so In the last year I made: my youngest daughter’s prom dress, 2 satin bias skirts, a wedding dress prototype (just to maintain my skills, no one is getting married 🤡), a month ago I bought a linen dress that was a perfect fit except I didn’t like the neck or arm hole placement so I altered those (I probably won’t even wear it this year) and just today I had to repair a hockey jersey. So not too much sewing 🤣

Thank you! It was a good one 🤣

I didn’t know what they were either. I just assume everyone has more foodie knowledge than me and I’m just trying to play catch up 🤣 Oh and great tips! I always have trouble with substitute flours and sugars in baked goods. This winter I may return to baking again. Thanks

Bias cut midi satin skirt I made almost a year ago, this is the first time I’m wearing it.

I went out for a late coffee/tea with BF and got a Tarta de Santiago. I really like the flavors and almond flour consistency. Now I want to learn how to make it with a sugar substitute because I can only have a few bites before I have to stop.

I’m glad I’m not the only one trying viral dishes 🤣

It happened to me the in first year after my revision, but now after 5 yrs it’s more of an aversion because I completely avoid rich creamy sauces and soups.

Marry Me Salmon. https://gypsyplate.com/marry-me-salmon/ This was a hit with the family and reminded me that sometimes cooking is an act of love (because it was a multi step meal and I just want to air-fry everything now)

OMG! Have sooooo much fun. My BF plays them at some point during EVERY road trip 🤣

I am a huge fan of these new meds because: they work and it’s moving the research of obesity forward instead of continuing to moralizing it. For our population, it’s not clear whether or not this a life long commitment because there are no current trials for this. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1155/2022/6820377 (section 2.9. Potential Roles of GLP-1 RA on Prevention of Perioperative and Postoperative Complications of Bariatric Surgical Individual) https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(19)30157-3/abstract GRAVITAS Trial from 2016-2018

If only it was this simple! The exciting thing about the new anti obesity medication is the renewed efforts into researching the causes and solutions to obesity. We now know that some of these complex processes are beyond our control.

Super exciting ! What show are you seeing?

Happy (21st) Birthday @Arabesque 😍