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French toast donut but it was too sweet and fatty 😩

Hi! You may find that your energy will ebb and flow for a while. That’s pretty normal. The tired weak feeling should get better in time, the further out from surgery you are. Some reasons you may feel this way are lack of (metabolism assisting) vitamins like the B’s and not enough hydration. Hydration goes a little deeper that just the right amount of liquids, you also need electrolytes. The PPI’s (Proton Pump Inhibitors) are prescribed for a few month. It takes time for the surgical inflammation to go away. Confirm with your surgeon how long they expect you to stay on them. It’s only been three weeks since surgery, things should get better gradually. Good Luck ❤️

I’m super hungry before my cycle. I also can get very nauseous during it. I’m assuming it’s hormone related.

Transfer addictions are a consideration. Some minor ones are just very expensive hobbies you always wanted to do (the serious ones can be alcohol etc) You may become fixated on new clothes, specialty equipment or even eyelash extensions 🤫

This sound like fun!

Unless testing has confirmed it, don’t assume you’ve stretched your stomach. [B-side rant] My view (although no asked 😂) : If it were any other surgery like knee, hip or even a heart valve replacement no one would bat an eyelash if you needed extra time to adjust or if it needed to be repaired again. There would be no guilt or shame associated because it would be understood that you can’t stop yourself from using it or the wear associated with its use. But when it comes to weight loss surgery it seems like you get one chance to have it go perfect and then everything is your fault if it doesn’t. I have no clue where this ideas come from but I don’t think it helps us at all especially because it doesn’t seem to work like that with almost anything else in life. Please be kind to yourself ❤️

Don’t fret! After RNY, the remnant stomach is usually left in its original place. The abdominal cavity is packed pretty tightly so nothing is just floating - unlike VSG where a some space is made by removal of part of the stomach. (Reenactment of my original VSG below )

IMHO ... For someone who has been successful this seems like a lot of extra grief to switch over the way you measure your food. If it were me, I would talk to my team again and tell them I need help with this specific issues because it’s confusing. Good Luck ❤️

We’re doing OOTD mishaps now! Great because I got paint on my favorite leggings. Luckily I only wear them indoors so I can just ignore it 😂

Maple glazed turkey burger salad! before and after Usually turkey burgers are very dry (to me) but somehow this came out very juicy so I might add this into rotation permanently

If you have the chance check out the research on fasting times and efficacy. 12 hrs may not be enough. I used to do 16 hrs min and the results were A LOT slower at that point than at 20 hrs of fasting (OMAD) Good Luck with your appointment, I hope that it provides some help ❤️

If you haven’t tried Intermittent Fasting, I highly recommend trying that first. You may see a reduction of weight and hunger immediately and it doesn’t cost a thing or require a prescription ❤️

Ketones, your body will metabolize all the extra fat it can for energy

This one’s for you @ms.sss I think this is the last time I’m making it since I’m out of bananas 😂 I have been trying to combat my food waste lately by completely finishing items or not buying them at all 😩

155 is not that heavy... but in the US I have results of: Metformin https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23147210/ https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/020357s037s039,021202s021s023lbl.pdf Topiramate https://www.topamax.com/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3793374/ Saxenda https://www.saxenda.com/about-saxenda/how-it-works.html https://www.pharmaceutical-technology.com/features/saxenda-profiling-the-first-nhs-weight-loss-drug-for-a-decade/ *Please conduct your own research as the weightloss benefits of these meds my not last if you stop taking them and sometimes the side effects are not worth it

Ok. I did this (with another brand). And it does work, but be prepared for the giant sweetener cloud that may happen when you remove the lid of whatever appliance you use.

You will likely need much less than you think especially if you are having surgery close to home. If you are traveling over an hour for surgery you may need more that one change of clothes, pillows for the ride/flight. My all time favorite suggestion: body wipes. You will have a lot of people touching you over the course of your time at the hospital but you will not be able to bathe.

I think this show maybe responsible. Before WLS I didn’t know I qualified/insurance would cover it because I wasn’t 600+ lbs 😔

Likely got us all in the same position 😩but I was super curious about eating after WLS and wanted to see what realistic long term food would be like post op

This thread is still pretty live because we like food 😂

Maple glazed lamb burger w/ cucumber & matzah (commercial)

Nope, no fair. I don’t see a leftover pastry anywhere in sight 😂

❤️ My Sincere Condolences ❤️

You’re right about maple syrup 🔥 It’s so good... when it’s homemade, the store bought version is essentially a very large cracker. It’s the equivalent to store bought vs bakery fresh Its similar to roti but without any leavening agents so it needs to be cooked right (made thin and fast: hot griddle, crepe maker, tandoori oven 😂)