GradyCat
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I can't remember scientifically why it's important to focus on protein, but my surgeon and nutritionist tell me to eat my protein first before anything else.
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One Year After Surgery 2/20/19
GradyCat replied to Mbeasley's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Good job! Way to go! -
You really should follow your doctor's orders for whatever he/she has recommended. Your stomach needs time to heal.
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DIdn't lose weight
GradyCat replied to GotItDoneInHarlem's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes, the purpose wasn't for you to lose weight but to shrink your liver. You'll be fine. -
No artificial sweeteners at all, huh? That's a tough one. Good luck. I hope people here can help you.
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Swimming - 3.5 weeks after sleeve op
GradyCat replied to Miles in the UK's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
As long as your incisions are completely sealed, it should be okay. I think I remember the doc saying 3 weeks post-op was okay. -
Woot-Woot! Way to go! Good job!
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Surgery was yesterday, rough first day/night :(
GradyCat replied to newchange16's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
That first night post-op was miserable with the nausea. By the time I got home, though, I was fine. I never had any pain. Glad you're doing okay. -
What's something you wish you had known before losing all the weight?
GradyCat replied to BoredFatGirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I wish I had known how many foods my stomach wouldn't tolerate anymore and that food wouldn't be fun, just fuel, going forward. -
I get the dizzy thing sometimes but not the sick thing.
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Feeling Discouraged
GradyCat replied to TheAngryMeow's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Call every day until you get an answer. -
I'm one year post-op, 55 years old, and finding it very hard to lose any additional weight and I even gained 3 lbs during the holidays. Go back to 800 calories a day eating, get some exercise, act like you're starting all over again, like a pouch re-set diet, there's plenty on the internet about that. Good luck. Don't give up hope.
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Tried of not being able to go!
GradyCat replied to 50Startingover's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Magnesium Citrate. But this has been way too long for you to go without pooping. Call your doctor. -
Maxing out my 700 calories for the day and still hungry
GradyCat replied to Isabelmonster's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That sounds normal to start getting hungry. Sounds like you've got a good handle on it. Stick with the program. -
Pre-op Shopping list
GradyCat replied to Pansypicker's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Premade protein drinks (GNC Lean Shake). sugar-free pudding, sugar-free popsicles, chicken noodle soup (drain the noodles out), applesauce, sugar-free jello, Gatorade (zero sugar), sugar-free crystal light water additive -
Weight loss Timetable/Stall
GradyCat replied to MrsSnapBack's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Stalls happen about this time post-op, so it's frustrating but completely normal. Push through it by sticking with the program. -
Onederland! What a great feeling!
GradyCat replied to kristieshannon's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Onederland is a wonderful place to be! Congrats! -
I didn't have the liquid diet pre-op, my surgeon had a different practice of reducing calories to < 1500/day. Post-surgery, I was on liquid diet 2 1/2 weeks but started soft foods about 10 days in.
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I've learned so much from these forums. I thought lap bands were like a 9-12 month thing. I didn't know they were long-term.
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Just because you CAN doesn't necessarily mean you SHOULD. I'm 14 months out and still can't eat bread. I tried eating fajitas today with the tortilla and my stomach doesn't tolerate soft doughy bread since surgery.
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Awaiting approval
GradyCat replied to stricksleeved's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Good luck with the approval process. -
Just finished 1st week of liquid diet
GradyCat replied to ThatDudeCK's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Each doctor has slightly different guidelines. Do whatever your doctor told you to do. -
Have you talked to the nutritionist at your surgeon's office? Maybe you need to add some calories.
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Of course not, why not think of yourself thin and healthy?
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You're too young to have a turkey neck. 😁
