GradyCat
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Lean Cuisine & Healthy Choice Meals
GradyCat replied to HealthyLifeStyle's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
I like Atkins with meat dishes, fewer carbs. -
My stomach will only let me eat about a forkful of pasta or rice
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Oh man, that sucks. Take care.
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Insurance Denied- Weight Gain
GradyCat replied to TwinMom2020's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Knowing that other things count as "liquids" helps. Sugar-free jello, sugar-free popsicles, gatorade Zero, etc. -
Protein supplement struggle
GradyCat replied to Cherié H's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I still like drinking protein drinks 2 years post-op. Pre-made GNC chocolate. -
Sleeve surgery in 5 days! I am ready to Roll!!
GradyCat replied to Tim C's topic in Food and Nutrition
Best wishes and keep us posted on your progress. -
Cool Sculpting
GradyCat replied to HealthyLifeStyle's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's crazy expensive "per area" and requires multiple treatments "per area." I'm skeptical that something could be that easy or else everybody would be doing it. But that's just no two cents worth of opinion. -
Everybody's body is different. You are lucky to be unique! 😀
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Sugar Free/fake sweeteners drinks
GradyCat replied to HealthyLifeStyle's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I rely heavily on artificial flavors and sweeteners. I haven't found a dislike/distaste of them yet. -
Thinking about a revision in NC
GradyCat replied to sandrap31's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Good luck with your research and decision. -
My guess is that it was the chicken. Two years post-sleeve and I still can't eat steak or pork chops (meat is too dense) or dense chicken without getting the foamies.
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That's a tenuous position to be in. Thanks for sharing.
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Woot-Woot! Way to go!
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Fear of surgery and after life
GradyCat replied to MilaU's topic in Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum
I don't think those things are NEVER allowed, just to be used in moderation and with caution. Like @catwoman7 I've been to Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, Xian, Bangkok and a few more cities in Asia and didn't have to worry about the food being too spicy. There were other options. And now two years post-op I can eat spicy food without any issues. -
Pooping all the time now!
GradyCat replied to HealthyLifeStyle's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I just go the one time a day, regular, like mid-morning between breakfast and lunch -
Major Hair Loss
GradyCat replied to HealthyLifeStyle's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mine didn't come back but it stopped losing a lot. I tried Nioxin and Rogaine and everything without success. -
Curious... How long before you could eat your first piece of pizza?
GradyCat replied to FINFAN3DP's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
About 6 months. I can eat one slice now at 2 years post-op but I really just stick to the toppings and no crust now. -
Slow (maybe sore?) Loser
GradyCat replied to ANewJourneyAwaits's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Two pounds in a week is GREAT! Take it! Take it! -
Did you have to pay anything with insurance?
GradyCat replied to Chantrella's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I knew BEFORE the surgery, by the pre-op date. I had to pay 25% up front on the day of surgery before they'd let me have the surgery (to the hospital, not the surgeon). You could call your insurance company to see if they can give you your Out-of-Pocket remaining balance estimate based on pending claims. -
First Meeting March 2, 2021 Ft Campbell ky
GradyCat replied to Traciefromcadiz's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello fellow Kentuckian! I'm in Louisville. I'm not sure what your surgeon's office does, each program is slightly different, but I'm guessing it's starting with a weight loss program for a certain # of months, approval from insurance company, pre-op testing, and surgery. -
Hey, that's good progress, 5 pounds in a month. Way to go! Keep up the good work and good luck on your WLS journey.
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Glad you came through the surgery well and are home and resting. Good luck on your WLS journey.
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Did you have to pay anything with insurance?
GradyCat replied to Chantrella's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My deductible was met, but I still had an out-of-pocket maximum to meet, which was $1200. -
How many calories per day?
GradyCat replied to Moon2408's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sounds right on track. 600-800 is the standard, with the focus on protein. -
Almost six months post op
GradyCat replied to perfektlynrml's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Yeah, meats are hard. I'm two years post-op and I still can't eat dense meat like steak or pork chops. Good idea giving up the mac and cheese cups/probably not one of the best choices. Concentrate on getting in your protein. You've GOT THIS!
