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1. I’ve confirmed with my team that taking laxatives long term is not an issue. 2. Absolutely! I have a “normal” appetite. I can get really hungry but also I can wait to eat better than before surgery so this is a huge improvement. Also there are exciting new medicines on the market (and in trials for weight loss) that targets appetite suppression (wegovy, ozempic and mounjaro) so there’s more hope. 3. Yes. A million times yes. It was hard for me to see the finished product of what I worked for until I had plastic surgery. That route is not *necessary* or even desirable for everyone, but it is a solution for those who want to explore it. Good luck and never give up ❤️

This is my ideal type of soup!!!

Congratulations!

VSG was easier than a C-section (to me).

In Canada! You are hard core

Lunch date with my daughter so the bathroom stall series continues 🤣 I’m trying to figure out how to keep the crop tops going during autumn and into winter, Wish me luck!

Congratulations!

This color looks really good on you 😍

It’s professional quality for sure ❤️

Three years ago I was revised from VSG to RNY for GERD. I’m very pleased that I am still GERD free and no new problems (let’s hope it stays that way) Everything feels very normal now and I can barely feel any major difference from VSG let alone life prior to WLS. I know it’s different but I’ve settled in. I moved early 2021 so I’m establishing care with a new bariatric practice for continued yearly monitoring/testing. I don’t see a lot of revision postings by anyone as far out as I am, so if anyone is out there please let all know how it’s going and if anyone has questions feel free to ask ❤️

The antibiotics restrictions after either WLS, was that ever explained? Adding this for posterity: I don’t know how many people know this but D-Mannose is absolutely amazing for catching and stopping UTIs early. This product was recommended to me by a naturopath merchant many years ago and it has never let me down.

How is everyone’s autumn/spring going so far?

Perfect because I had more meals with beets. I’m taking my family along for the ride and no one is happy 🤣 Spiced ground lamb, couscous and marinated beet salad

The diet is pretty much the same pre and post op but you may find you have new intolerances. Bright side is my GERD hasn’t returned! The restriction however is different (IMHO). I can still achieve that fresh sleeve restriction but only when eating very dense and drier proteins. Otherwise the restriction is different for me. It feels like a boredom with eating then a lower stomach fullness. It may be down to the individual level what it feels like. I hope more people comment on this thread so you can get a variety of answers. Good luck!

A chicken wrap at a burger chain: before and after (I did not eat the salad because there was enough salad on on the wrap)

Finally wearing something that’s not black again and I match a bathroom 😅

Congratulations!!!

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Is this the second program you have consulted @Nepenthe44? Is there any program anywhere that you think would be a better fit for you?

Another option might be to find a different practice especially if you are uncomfortable with the directions and information. If you are having a hard time being complaint now, it may be worse after surgery if you need more guidance but won’t trust a word the dietitian says. Good luck!

Vegetarian bowl: romaine, chana masala (Trinidadian style) and goat cheese beet salad

The vegan child made vegan lasagna that I forgot to post (It fell apart during serving) I didn’t eat any but everyone else loved it. She used daiya shreds and nutritional yeast to mimic cheese flavor.

Pretty amazing progress so far, Congratulations!

I agree! I think people really care more about if the food was good enough by your standards. I used to help an uncle cater events. He was always concerned if people like the food. At the end of the event, he would check the garbage and barely touched items and know what was a hit or miss.

I would take the food (that I actually wanted) with the explanation that I was saving it for later. No one questioned that decision because everyone takes leftovers from social events.