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GeTnBackuP

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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    GeTnBackuP got a reaction from Aries331 in Post Surgery Tastebuds Changes: tell me yours   
    Ok so I keep reading about taste preferences changing after surgery- something you once loved to eat or drink and now cannot stand even the thought of it post op. Science can't explain it. Tell us your experience with this strange phenomenon....
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    GeTnBackuP got a reaction from The New Kel in HOLIDAY CHALLENGE TIME!! LET'S DO THIS!   
    SD: 10/31/17
    CW: 200.2
    11/15/17
    (Dammit, the thought of Thanksgiving is scaring me)
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    GeTnBackuP got a reaction from lindabalseca in HOLIDAY CHALLENGE TIME!! LET'S DO THIS!   
    Thanks for this- I think 10 pounds is reasonable and would put me in the middle of none and some I'm OK with that.
    I'll go home tonight, weigh myself and post....
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    GeTnBackuP got a reaction from lindabalseca in HOLIDAY CHALLENGE TIME!! LET'S DO THIS!   
    Superseding a goal is always good!! YES!!
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    GeTnBackuP got a reaction from crazycatlady9 in 200 Pounds & Under Slevers out There   
    I’m 5’ 2” and my heaviest weight was 223 at the end of August. I had huge fat pockets
    at/behind my knees and it was so heavy feeling, my knees hurt constantly with all that weight straining them. I have severe sleep apnea, high cholesterol and pre-diabetic.
    My surgery was 10/31 and my weight was 211. I am down to 202 today.
    I went back to work after a week and even though I packed puréed lunch, I totally forget to eat during the day. I just don’t get hungry! I was extremely tired when I got home so I’m resolved to using a timer to get my food down. I’m lucky to get two Premier Protein shakes down but those with eggs, Beans and the Ricotta Bake, I’m hoping to get my Protein up. Definitely easier on the weekend when I’m still relaxing to heal up!
    Stay the course all, we got this!!!
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    GeTnBackuP got a reaction from Biddy zz 🏳️🌈 in Binge eating treatment b4 RNYGB   
    Thank you and looking forward to your shares- there obviously are many of us that struggle with food addictions and obsessions!



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    GeTnBackuP got a reaction from crazycatlady9 in 200 Pounds & Under Slevers out There   
    I’m 5’ 2” and my heaviest weight was 223 at the end of August. I had huge fat pockets
    at/behind my knees and it was so heavy feeling, my knees hurt constantly with all that weight straining them. I have severe sleep apnea, high cholesterol and pre-diabetic.
    My surgery was 10/31 and my weight was 211. I am down to 202 today.
    I went back to work after a week and even though I packed puréed lunch, I totally forget to eat during the day. I just don’t get hungry! I was extremely tired when I got home so I’m resolved to using a timer to get my food down. I’m lucky to get two Premier Protein shakes down but those with eggs, Beans and the Ricotta Bake, I’m hoping to get my Protein up. Definitely easier on the weekend when I’m still relaxing to heal up!
    Stay the course all, we got this!!!
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    GeTnBackuP got a reaction from crazycatlady9 in 200 Pounds & Under Slevers out There   
    I’m 5’ 2” and my heaviest weight was 223 at the end of August. I had huge fat pockets
    at/behind my knees and it was so heavy feeling, my knees hurt constantly with all that weight straining them. I have severe sleep apnea, high cholesterol and pre-diabetic.
    My surgery was 10/31 and my weight was 211. I am down to 202 today.
    I went back to work after a week and even though I packed puréed lunch, I totally forget to eat during the day. I just don’t get hungry! I was extremely tired when I got home so I’m resolved to using a timer to get my food down. I’m lucky to get two Premier Protein shakes down but those with eggs, Beans and the Ricotta Bake, I’m hoping to get my Protein up. Definitely easier on the weekend when I’m still relaxing to heal up!
    Stay the course all, we got this!!!
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    GeTnBackuP reacted to KateBruin in BEST body weight scale?   
    I love my greater goods scale I bought off Amazon. It tracks weight, BMI, muscle mass, bone density, body fat, and Water content. It’s Bluetooth connected so it automatically logs in my app. Obviously the BMI, muscle mass, etc might not be 100% accurate but I enjoy it because even though my weight loss has really reallllly slowed, I’ve put on significant muscle mass.

    I also measure myself occasionally since I find that to be a better way to tell how my body has changed.



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    GeTnBackuP reacted to Sosewsue61 in Why am I not losing weight?   
    To the OP, you ask for advice, are given sound advice and refute what is said from an experienced 'sleever'.
    I understand you want to follow your surgeon's plan, then don't question your situation when you are following the plan.
    I agree that 100gr of carbs, even good carbs are going to slow down the weight loss. The majority of veteran sleevers while losing aimed for 20-50 a day. But not 50 in the beginning. If you eat 3oz of Protein, you will maybe get an ounce of green Beans in which is 4 carbs and that is about it - you will feel restriction. Cottage cheese has a few carbs - 4oz has 8gr and 12gr of protein.
    Your body will use the food you ate for fuel first, always and if you have been even slightly insulin resistant it won't burn the fat stores unless there is no food fuel for hours. Protein heats up the metabolism and makes the body work harder to burn fuel, carbs are easy quick fuel takes very little effort.
    I am sure your surgeon is a good surgeon, but everyone is different in how their body reacts to food fuel. I cannot eat much fruit and lose weight, when Weight Watchers started allowing up to 5 fruits a day without counting points - SLAM - I lost maybe a half pound a week and gained on some weeks. Non starchy vegetables do not have the same effect - but WW swore it wasn't the fruit. As soon as I went back to an older plan and backed off on fruit - maybe one a day or none, then I could have better losses.
    So the advice is to experiment and track what and how much, use a scale and a free app like Baritastic, myfitnesspal, or Lose It. Play around with the numbers, one size does not fit all. And good luck, we want everyone to win at this.
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    GeTnBackuP reacted to The New Kel in HOLIDAY CHALLENGE TIME!! LET'S DO THIS!   
    It's great to see everyone participating! I am trying to figure out how to edit my original post to add the link to the spreadsheet. Stay tuned, I'll get there somehow!
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    GeTnBackuP got a reaction from The New Kel in HOLIDAY CHALLENGE TIME!! LET'S DO THIS!   
    SD: 10/31/17
    CW: 202
    Goal:192
    November 11
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    GeTnBackuP reacted to Berry78 in Daily Menu Thread for the Wk 11.05.17-11.11.17   
    Applebees steak and bean Soup
    Chik fil a grilled chicken patty
    6oz cottage cheese
    5oz sweet potato
    4oz beets
    1 cup 2% milk
    750 cals. 70g prot.
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    GeTnBackuP got a reaction from Nataliesmom in This is a pro choice topic, so please if this offends don’t read.   
    This must be a heartbreaking decision for you. I had an abortion due to extenuating circumstances in my life at the time so I understand this is never an easy choice to make. Stay strong and steady knowing this will be done as the best decision for you and your family. I support you too! xoxox
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    GeTnBackuP reacted to Danny Paul in 200 Pounds & Under Slevers out There   
    I'm sure you'll give the grand kids a run for the money. Always remember, have faith in the program but most of all have faith in yourself.
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    GeTnBackuP reacted to BigViffer in Vet Search   
    Most of us vets that were fairly prolific in the past just aren't wanted by the new members the past year and a half. When putting out fact, not feelings, brands you as a bully or insensitive, the incentive to contribute diminishes. More and more it appears as though people are more concerned with feelings and popularity rather than actually living better.
    I think the straw that broke the back was the marshmallow peeps conversation. There are very few topics that I bother commenting in anymore. People are just not worth the time to type out the information.
    Oh, and the vets that are gone aren't coming back even if they wanted to. They were banned. Some with good reason though.
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    GeTnBackuP reacted to FLLyssa in Vet Search   
    Curious what other forums you use, I am almost 3 years out and feel the same.

    Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using BariatricPal mobile app

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    GeTnBackuP reacted to summerset in Vet Search   
    Hopefully not. The last thing this site needs are local bariatric heroes with a know-it-all-attitude that are all about people needing to "wear their big girl panties" when dealing out their so-called "tough love" and behave like crybabies themselves when someone dares to talk back in the same manner.
    However, if you're really missing them quite a few can be found at Obesity Help.
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    GeTnBackuP reacted to Sosewsue61 in 12 days post op & STARVING!!!   
    Take a deep breath. Calm down. food isn't disappearing from your life forever, you will have many more healthier thanksgivings to come. Pretend it's next thanksgiving and you are wearing designer jeans and a great shirt - are you going to care about the food then? NO a big fat NO!!!!
    Are you truly hungry? Or is just the sight and smell of food making you think you want food? Is your stomach gnawing - it could be acid reflux. Can you contact your bariatric team or your NUT? Do you have a support group that meets anywhere?
    I like Isopure ready-made drinks - they are tart rather than sweet shakes, or Protein Water 20. Everyone's surgeon has a different program. Just follow the one you were given. You are healing and this part takes time. Go binge watch something on netflix when people are eating or take a walk, call a friend, get a pedicure, anything....paint by number
    Hang in there.
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    GeTnBackuP reacted to DaleCruse in Just approved but not excited anymore   
    I hear you. You *might* have vagus nerve problems, but you might not. Does that mean you shouldn't have the surgery? Let me ask another question: You *might* get hit by a car crossing the street. Does that mean you shouldn't leave the house? No matter what we do, there are risks. Even doing nothing has risks, especially when it comes to our bodies.
    In your plea, I hear fear talking. It's time to tell fear to STFU. Good luck!
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    GeTnBackuP got a reaction from Nataliesmom in This is a pro choice topic, so please if this offends don’t read.   
    This must be a heartbreaking decision for you. I had an abortion due to extenuating circumstances in my life at the time so I understand this is never an easy choice to make. Stay strong and steady knowing this will be done as the best decision for you and your family. I support you too! xoxox
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    GeTnBackuP reacted to Healthy_life2 in BEST body weight scale?   
    Name brand is beurer. I don't remember the model
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    GeTnBackuP reacted to Healthy_life2 in BEST body weight scale?   
    All scales are off a few pounds. I upgraded to a scale that has more bells and whistles. Got it at bed bath and beyond. It gives, weight, body fat, muscle mass, Water weight and bone density.
    I admit, I bit scale crazy. I'm trying to weigh myself each week not everyday.
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    GeTnBackuP got a reaction from lindabalseca in HOLIDAY CHALLENGE TIME!! LET'S DO THIS!   
    Superseding a goal is always good!! YES!!
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    GeTnBackuP got a reaction from lindabalseca in HOLIDAY CHALLENGE TIME!! LET'S DO THIS!   
    Thanks for this- I think 10 pounds is reasonable and would put me in the middle of none and some I'm OK with that.
    I'll go home tonight, weigh myself and post....

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