GreenTealael
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In the past battles against obesity, patients often heard the advice to simply increase exercise. Now researchers are actually quantifying the amount of exercise needed to prevent (and possibly reverse) the disease according to genetic risk factors. Thoughts? Comments? https://news.vumc.org/2024/03/27/higher-genetic-obesity-risk-exercise-harder/ https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2816822
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How can I possibly live like this?
GreenTealael replied to lolyschmoney's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
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Like weight loss before and after photos but of your new diet ! I'm especially interested in before and after meal photos (take a pic at the point you feel restriction) but it can be of recipe substitutions, your refrigerator/pantry/shopping cart/etc VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167
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Food Before and After Photos
GreenTealael replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I also had no clue it was called yum cha! -
Food Before and After Photos
GreenTealael replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
At least it remains special this way! -
Add brown sugar to your tomato sauce to make the overall flavor even richer.
GreenTealael replied to Rabella Rob's topic in Soft (stage 3)
Scratch made or premade sauce? -
Food Before and After Photos
GreenTealael replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Today I went on a date to a tea shop and found an amazing quengzhou milk oolong. Very very happy. I decided to make lunch at home instead of dining out (I really wanted to make this tea 😂) Penne Arrabbiata (not mine) and vegetable gyoza w/dipping sauce (mine) -
I've lost half of the weight towards my goal!!
GreenTealael replied to ChunkCat's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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One year milestone… ready for plastics!
GreenTealael replied to Sigh's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
So many great tips out on the internet, the one I found most helpful is not to prematurely rush recovery with the goal of getting back to normal as soon as possible. The other is to be very specific with your surgeon about your expectations and make sure they align. Especially if you get to chat again during preop. For instance instead of saying I just want my loose skin gone, it’s helpful to say I want to be as flat/tight/contoured as possible. -
Food Before and After Photos
GreenTealael replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Southern Indian Chole Batura (my favorite), What’s everyone’s favorite regional food? -
Congratulations and speedy recovery ❤️
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Just me, myself, and I
GreenTealael replied to SleeveToBypass2023's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Absolutely gorgeous every in step of the journey ❤️ -
Food Before and After Photos
GreenTealael replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Very colorful salads 😍 -
Food Before and After Photos
GreenTealael replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
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Food Before and After Photos
GreenTealael replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Roasted chicken, mashed potatoes and peas. I’ve switched from buying premade rotisserie chicken to scratch made and everyone agrees it’s much better. -
Endoscopic Gastroplasty 3 months out only lost 12 pounds
GreenTealael replied to beeant's topic in Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Forum
The only encouragement I can offer is that the GLP-1 meds work well. Check your insurance coverage. If it doesn’t cover Mounjaro, request Zepbound (same med-different market, diabetes vs obesity) and down load the coupon. Alternatively don’t forget to check out the new GLP-1 section here on this site. -
What does a typical day of eating and acitivity look like to you?
GreenTealael replied to AmberFL's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Disclaimer: I don’t have slippery slope foods, so this may not work for you. I am a person who can have anything in moderation. Not everyone can do this and I fully acknowledge and never suggest this especially for people in the beginning. It just doesn’t work for everyone. Yes I eat cookies. But my cookie path is very narrow. I don’t like soft, iced, stuffed, loaded or kitchen sink cookies. I like biscuits, wafers and thins, etc. As for bread, I knew very early that I would not give it up completely. I do eat regular types (baguettes, ciabattas, bagels, croissants, etc) but often low or zero carb breads for balance. Also to be noted, I maintain a higher weight. It’s the trade off. -
So funny! Congratulations on your progress ❤️
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I can fixate on a food/drink for a few weeks/months then almost never eat it again. It’s challenging so I try to switch things up before I get to that point. Since you have a narrow palette at the moment, I would suggest logging/tracking your meals to make sure you are not missing any important micronutrients. If you have access to your dietitian or nutritionist, ask them for help to balance your meals. p.s. I use an airfryer for most meals because it’s more convenient.
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What does a typical day of eating and acitivity look like to you?
GreenTealael replied to AmberFL's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
6+ years post op: I have a routine. I always starting and ending my day with a cup of tea. Everything in between depends on how hungry I am, however it is mostly liquids. For instance I didn’t eat today until 6pm because I was busy, so I won’t reach my protein goal (I usually do) but I will still easily reach hydration goal. Typical snacks are fat/carbs: nuts, cheese, fruit, cookies, chocolates Typical meals are mostly protein/carb combos: -breakfast sandwiches (egg/bread) -cold salads (egg, chicken, salmon/ vegetables/crackers) -meat and potatoes (chicken, lamb, turkey/ mashed/baked/fried) -soup -
Food Before and After Photos
GreenTealael replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Brunch date. Milk oolong tea (SF) and a Cinnamon roll, probably 1000 cals but I ate one bite before I decided it was a terrible choice (so much sugar) and didn’t eat anymore. -
Semaglutide and cardiovascular problems
GreenTealael replied to GreenTealael's topic in Weight Loss Medications & Popular Diets
I don’t know. That would take more research to figure out because the SELECT Trial was conducted on the basis of participants being 45 or older, having preexisting cardiovascular disease and a BMI of at least 27 but no diabetes (link 1&3) However some of the improved cardiovascular metrics occurred before significant weight loss (link 2 explains). Interestingly, on Novonordisk’s website under their R&D pipeline (link 4) Semaglutide is not listed (yet) as being in trial for cardiovascular disease as a primary treatment. If anyone else has more info please chime in! https://www.novonordisk.com/news-and-media/news-and-ir-materials/news-details.html?id=166301 https://www.tctmd.com/news/full-select-results-affirm-cv-risk-reduction-semaglutide-nondiabetics https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2307563 https://www.novonordisk.com/science-and-technology/r-d-pipeline.html -
Semaglutide and cardiovascular problems
GreenTealael posted a topic in Weight Loss Medications & Popular Diets
Expansion on the use of Semaglutide: “The popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, which has helped millions of Americans shed pounds, can now be used to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attacks and other serious cardiovascular problems in patients who are overweight or who have obesity, federal regulators said Friday. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a label change requested by drugmaker Novo Nordisk that expands the use of semaglutide. The decision was based on the results of a study that found that Wegovy cut the risk of serious heart problems — including heart attack, stroke and heart-related deaths. Higher-weight patients with heart disease but not diabetes were 20% less likely to experience those problems compared with patients who took placebo, or dummy shots, the study found.” https://www.npr.org/2024/03/08/1237133257/fda-approves-wegovy-heart-attack-stroke-risk#:~:text=Hourly News-,Wegovy approved to lessen heart attack%2C stroke risk in overweight,have obesity%2C the FDA said. -
One year milestone… ready for plastics!
GreenTealael replied to Sigh's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Congratulations! What are we having done? -
Pre-Surgery Bucket List
GreenTealael replied to Bypass2Freedom's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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