GreenTealael
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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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What you should know about WLS they don't tell you
GreenTealael replied to BlondePatriotInCDA's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
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What you should know about WLS they don't tell you
GreenTealael replied to BlondePatriotInCDA's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I used to be top heavy but now I’m bottom heavy! This is in part due to plastics but some is definitely just the way my body decided to redistribute fat because it started before plastics. -
I’m glad I’m not the only one that feels like this shifts the blame back to the patient’s lack of commitment to exercise!
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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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What you should know about WLS they don't tell you
GreenTealael replied to BlondePatriotInCDA's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
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What you should know about WLS they don't tell you
GreenTealael replied to BlondePatriotInCDA's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I should have said immediately after losing a lot of excess weight vs when your weight settles. I think immediately post WLS my skin was thinner (in certain areas) but over time it feels thicker again. -
What you should know about WLS they don't tell you
GreenTealael replied to BlondePatriotInCDA's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Something I didn’t expect were the changes to body composition post op (not the planned body modifications of plastic surgery) I was surprised to see that my body didn’t look the same each year post op. How and where I carried weight fluctuated each year. -
Food Before and After Photos
GreenTealael replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
My kid made a large batch of Turkey burgers and I’m the only one eating them 🧐 At least they’re good! I ate about 70% of this but logged the whole meal -
How can I possibly live like this?
GreenTealael replied to lolyschmoney's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Have you spoken with your surgeon about this yet? What did they say? -
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 ❤️