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It's a % of your EBW (excess body weight) so say 65-70% of your EBW is the average expected loss in perfect conditions. Some will lose a lot more , some a lot less Caution: it's definitely a curve and people will end up on all points of it depending upon MANY MANY MANY factors and ultimately your body will decide where you land Safe Journey!

Way to go!!!

It's case by case unfortunately. I've heard people with severe reflux insisting on VSG over RNY and reflux was cured, I've heard people with no history of GERD developing it out of the blue, I've heard people in the clear for years and years only to develop it later and now need the revision with no weight regain problems (all tales from my team) Generally if GERD is an issue a surgeon will suggest RNY and depending on the outcome of testing it may be the only option. But if all things are equal the decision will be yours, you have to decide if you want the possibility of another surgery if the need arises.

Pain levels are completely subjective... The hospital will try and manage your pain from awaking, let them. Ask for more time in house if your insurance will cover it. Make sure you feel well enough to go home alone or you'll end up going back.

It's always an IF day for me lol, Fasted from 1230 am to 330 pm so short fast, BUT there was a gym trip in there so yay! Finished eating at 7pm because I'm full & interested in trying the earlier IF eating window. I had protein coffee (modified IF), water, teas, protein bar (after work out/break the fast but too sweet so only 3/4 then tossed it) ,so I got 2 boiled eggs and plain peanuts (much better) and for dinner ~2oz of sweet and sour chicken and a cauliflower floret. I'm stuffed. Kind bar 9g protein 187.5 cals, boiled eggs 14g protein 140 cals, peanuts 9g protein 270 cals, premier shake 22.5g protein 120 cals, chicken & vegetables ~10g protein ~ 200 cals, half and half 4g protein 80 cal Well over 60g protein, ~1100 cal Logging here first, then MFP.

Last night my Bariatric group had an award ceremony to honor all the patients, families and the team. We listened to the stories of a lot of people, cried a ton and even my mild manned meek surgeon spoke (rare, very rare) I was too nervous to get up and speak this year, my first event, but next year I will. So I'll leave my story of appreciation here. Please leave yours also. Jan '17 started having A LOT of vision issues, basically going blind, big problem for an artist/photographer/human. Went to Opthalmologist and she saw extreme swelling on optic nerve, sent me to ER, confirmed somewhat rare neurological condition that would require meds , 3 neurosurgeries and weight loss. Couldn't believe it I was healthy obese lol, vegan etc. Just lost 30lbs on my own, Fooling myself... At my wits end and after 3 different neurosurgeon consults I was not confident I would be any better after brain surgery. I cried alot & I decided weight loss because what's the since in still risking developing more issues later, but they stressed that it had to be alot and fast. Lightbulb. Same day, same day went to info session for my surgeon. Decided that day to do it. Dr. Mehul Trivedi. Told him my story, he told me his, said it could be done, did it before. He was right. I'm not totally fine, probably will never be, my fault, staying so heavy for so long, cautionary tale, but I don't think I'll get worse. I'm so thankful to the Creator for the advancements in modern medicine and those who can execute it properly. This practice won a 2018 Women's choice award, they make you feel like family, you'll see the PA, Tyler (increadibly amazing) and NUT, Beth (absolutely amazing) more than the surgeon but that's because he's Always in surgery. I'm cool with that. The first time I saw the Mona Lisa it was on a "farewell to my sight tour" the last time it was "I'll see you again". Grateful.

Currently have blurry vision ... From tears

Essentially what these surgeries do is limit capacity, intake, absorption. You won't want I eat everything all the time. If you work to unlearn some bad habits, learn some good ones, have a decent balance / good momentum you'll do great. And what everyone else said is gold.

Yay!

I may need to get off my high horse and stop turning guys down...

I'm flexible...

Protein goals...

Two things I gave up that I still bewail are sparkling water (Voss, and Saratoga are literally the best) and movie theater popcorn. I miss sparkling water...

Forget your food log can we see your date...

That was a McProtein

You said mentors... I'm crying into my tea Guess I'm headed to the gym 😓

Alright first off, cute name, 💟 Second do it for WHATEVER REASON you want to do it for. To be healthier, wear heels again, see your grandchildren, make your ex mad, ride a rollercoaster, have a baby, wear bodycon dresses, climb a mountain, etc. I sincerely think all reasons are valid/important/worthy don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Your life, your journey, your way! Last, rain causes growth... CONGRATS!

It was so nice you had to post it ... Thrice 😎

We all need to get a room, in Cambodia...

This is sneaky and deceptive but... You could always say the food was terrible, so you couldn't eat it, or you recently developed IBS, or say nothing looks good so you'll just order soup/salad/coffee/tea... Or the other end is say something's so great you *force* everyone to try it and oops look at that, not much left on your plate...(what I do) When out with my family in large groups they like to play "now everyone pass your plate to the left" so much fun! No cares if I eat a ton, more for everyone else to try It gets easier, eventually And if the conversation is engaging no one cares what you're eating...

That would have shut my day down... Straight back to bed lol

I'm usually good but last night I ate at 1230am lol so I'll be hydrating til tomorrow hahahahaha we're in this together!

Can I just share that... yesterday, while still sick, I placed 26 oz of water w/ceremonial grade matcha ($) in the freezer to get cold while I showered. Got dressed, I was cute too, opened the freezer, it spilled ALL. OVER. ME. This was the day I almost gave up IF. LOL. but I cleaned it , showered again, drank tea. Went about my day. I finally feel better.

Hey! I don't own a scale, I'm a rebel lol, so I weigh at doctor's appointments. I decided to try IF to focus on water/fluid consumption and slow down hunger, not weight loss. So far so good, it does seem to work the longer you do it (for me anyway). Also apparently it has a lot of benefits I was unaware of at the time I began. My weight is the same, my body is different. I think I'm losing fat. But I really really love the fact that it broke me out of this horrible feeding pattern I created for myself after surgery, now I'm hydrating most of the day.

I think the worst posts are the people who are obviously trolling... Who has that kind of time? Why not troll Facebook instead?