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kc892020

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    kc892020 got a reaction from yayaxclaro in Starbucks Coffee or Latte's   
    https://www.amazon.com/Torani-Sugar-White-Chocolate-64-Ounce/dp/B000IEXK6E
    This is my favorite sub for white chocolate. I find the sauce to be a much superior sub than the Syrup when it comes to coffees. What I like to do is order a skinny iced or hot plain latte then when I get home, add the sauce to it. Then it's literally the same thing only sugar free.
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    kc892020 got a reaction from learn2cook in Does Nioxin help with hair loss   
    I never tried Nioxin. Personally, time is the only thing that worked for my Hair loss. And I tried everything-shampoos, Biotin, etc. Don't get discouraged! It is only temporary and it will grow back.
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    kc892020 got a reaction from Jillian K8 in The Plant-Based Bariatric: Can It Be Done?   
    Hello everyone!
    Its been quite a long time since I've utilized this site, but I'm itching to get people's opinions on something. Lately, I've been stewing on becoming plant-based, or at least, mostly plant-based. Can this be done as someone who's had WLS? Would it be difficult to meet Protein goals? Has anyone on here tried it, or does it?
    There's a good possibility this question has already been asked on here before, and I just can't find it. But I am curious. Any thoughts on this are appreciated! Thank you.
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    kc892020 reacted to Smanky in The Plant-Based Bariatric: Can It Be Done?   
    This is the US website for MyProtein https://us.myprotein.com/ranges/myvegan/products.list - scroll down to the "Clear Vegan Isolate". That's Protein water, and you guys actually get flavours we don't!
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    kc892020 reacted to Smanky in The Plant-Based Bariatric: Can It Be Done?   
    Lifestyle issues: none. I went vegetarian back in 1989, and have been vegan for about 7 years now. Likewise my partner. I've always been a supplement taker, so I've never been anemic or had any issues (outside of eating too much junk food and carbs, of course, leading me here!). Post-op, my labs have been consistently good, so even with the malabsorbtion factor, I've been able to nourish myself well. The only thing any blood test has found was 8 weeks ago when I landed in hospital after a bike accident and the labs showed I was low in magnesium. So I've been taking a mag supplement since then which is fixing that.
    Never a whisper of kidney stones.
    It's tough recommending any Protein Drinks since I'm in Australia and we don't have access to the same brands as you guys over there. The best protein water I've found that's both tasty and not absolutely drowning in stevia is MyProtein's Clear Vegan Protein. I know you can get that one internationally. It's not as much protein per serve as a shake (it's 10g per serve), but since I have to drink a couple of litres of water a day anyway, getting 3 of those in means I've got over half my daily minimum protein intake plus water, so I love the double-up. Other vegan protein waters with higher protein counts that I've tried have either been too cloyingly sweet or just straight up revolting. The MyProtein one is like drinking cordial. Minus the sugar. The Apple & Elderflower flavour is the bomb.
    Also: vegan protein will absorb as well as non-vegan. I promise it's a myth that you can't get enough protein from plants. Plenty of vegan athletes and body builders can attest! 💪
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    kc892020 reacted to SuziDavis in The Plant-Based Bariatric: Can It Be Done?   
    One of my favorite Protein powders is vegan... there are so many options at this point, it's definitely doable.
    But for real, the French Toast and chocolate Frost from this link are sooo good.
    https://1stphorm.com/collections/protein/products/vegan-power-pro?variant=39919579660374
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    kc892020 reacted to qtdoll in The Plant-Based Bariatric: Can It Be Done?   
    I am not plant based but I do eat nice amount of vegetarian substitutes for red meats! they still have a nice amount of Protein. I like the brand Morning Star (I think some of the items are vegetarian & not vegan however)
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    kc892020 reacted to Smanky in The Plant-Based Bariatric: Can It Be Done?   
    Hi, certified vegan bypasser here! 🤓 It's totally doable, and I've had no issues at all hitting my Protein goals both with and without vegan protein Water. The protein water has been a big help, but honestly, even if I wasn't vegan I'd still be using the protein water as there are days when I just want to eat vegetables and don't want to deal with heavy seitans.
    Speaking of, seitan (wheat meat/faux meats) are the best source of high protein I've found. The best ones can be sourced from good Chinese grocers in the freezer section. If you have a Trader Joes or Wholefoods near you, I expect they'd have a great vegan section. Some examples of the protein counts in the seitans I have access to:
    Chinese supermarket Not Pork 100g serve = 165 cal, 21g protein
    Chinese supermarket Not Duck 100g serve = 150 cal, 19g protein
    Princess G brand "Crispy G" 100g serve = 266 cal, 17g protein
    Sayur Not Pork 100g serve = 155 cal, 21g protein

    Lamyong is another great faux meat brand. But if you can't source good faux meats, good old tofu comes through:

    Firm Tofu (½ cup/126g) = 181 cal, 21.8g protein

    Marinate that tofu in something delicious, and fry it up with some asian greens!

    Some mung bean pastas are high in protein. Not the nicest wheat Pasta substitute, but with a nice tangy Tomato sauce and a little vegan Parmesan, it's acceptable. Also check the nutritional info on the back of Gardein products, I think they're pretty easy to find.

    Soy milk has about 8g of protein per serve, so that's another way of slipping some extra protein in, especially if you can tolerate Protein Shakes. Protein fortified soy milk (10g per serve) in a plant based Protein Shake gives me a whopping 40g of protein in one go, so again, on days when I'm just craving vegetables, I can do a shake for Breakfast and a protein water or two throughout the day and easily hit my goals.

    Some vegetables are also higher in protein, like edamame, but I honestly just stick with protein water and seitans, as that's what I enjoy.

    Hope that helps!
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    kc892020 reacted to Tomo in The Plant-Based Bariatric: Can It Be Done?   
    From what I read, as long as you get your Protein and Iron in, there is no problem being on a plant-based diet. It may be more difficult to reach your protein and iron goals but as long as you are committed to reaching those goals, you will be fine. Tofu, tempeh, Beans and lentils... Etc. And maybe add vegan Protein Powder.

    Also, I'm a fan of taking full blood tests every 6 months to ever year to make sure I am not deficient since I don't eat a lot of meat myself. Definitely talk to your doctor about it though.
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    kc892020 reacted to SpartanMaker in The Plant-Based Bariatric: Can It Be Done?   
    There's actually a entire forum dedicated to this topic. It doesn't see a ton of traffic, but there are definitely folks doing this:
    https://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/1101-vegetarian-or-vegan-eating/
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    kc892020 got a reaction from Cara_luvnlite in Need Recipes? Just ask!   
    OK, it looks like I got a variety of answers here, so here's what I'm going to do: I'm going to compile everything I've got and make a document out of it. When it's done, I post it here. Thank you for your responses and cooperation!
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    kc892020 got a reaction from TRAVELRN in Breakup Because I Had WLS   
    No, he definitely wasn't the right guy for me at all. I'm happy to hear you found a wonderful and supportive man. Stories like yours give me hope!
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    kc892020 got a reaction from TRAVELRN in Breakup Because I Had WLS   
    No, he definitely wasn't the right guy for me at all. I'm happy to hear you found a wonderful and supportive man. Stories like yours give me hope!
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    kc892020 got a reaction from GreenTealael in Need Recipes? Just ask!   
    That's easy! Even my non-bariatric friends love this recipe. Enjoy!
    2.25 cups of almond flour
    .5 cups of sweetener of choice (I use Monk Fruit sweetener)
    1 tsp of baking soda
    4 eggs (you're vegan, so I'd recommend Bob's Red Mill Egg Replacer...I've used it before and it's amazing)
    1 tsp of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
    .25 cups of milk substitute
    Preheat the oven to 350. Grease a 12-count donut pan and set aside. Mix the ingredients together and pour into a plastic ziplock bag. Cut one corner of the bag and squeeze out batter into the donut pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Remove and let cool before transferring to cooling racks.
    Frosting:
    There's actually a couple of things you can do here, depending on what kind of donuts you like. Are you a glazed donut person? Frosting? Jelly? Cinnamon sugar or powdered? I like using the standard recipe for Cool Whip frosting made with sugar free Cool Whip and sugar free pudding mix. But... I just realized that's neither Kosher or vegan. Let me know. :)

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    kc892020 got a reaction from darrijade in Back To The Basics   
    Yes...but here's the catch: you have to eat "bariatric-friendly" versions of your favorite junk foods. Think cauliflower Pizza Crust with low-sugar sauce and turkey pepperoni, donuts and Cookies made with almond flour and Monk Fruit sweetener, Mac and cheese made with macaroni from the Great Low Carb bread Co. and low-fat cheese sauce, sugar-free cool whip on a crustless sugar-free pumpkin pie slice, etc. The good news is there's a surprisingly large number of already-made foods available such as "Oreos" made by Catalina Crunch, "potato chips" made by Quest or Kay's, etc.
    If you do your homework, you don't ever have to eat anything bad for you ever again.
    Good luck! You'll do great.
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    kc892020 got a reaction from Arabesque in Bad eating habits   
    The first thing to do is ask yourself, what are my triggers? Then work to resolve them. What makes you get off of your plan? Find out what your triggers are, then resolve to get back to your plan.
    If it's cravings that are driving you mad, try and find bariatric friendly versions of your favorite junk foods. Just make sure to measure out your portions. There's nearly a bariatric friendly version of just about any food these days, many of which taste just as good as "the real thing."
    Good luck! You've got this! ❤️
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    kc892020 got a reaction from GreenTealael in Need Recipes? Just ask!   
    Hi everyone! I just wanted to say if anyone is need of recipes, I'm full of them. I know this time of year can be a nightmare for those of us who have had bariatric surgery, and I wanted to let you know if you need help, I'm here! I've got recipes for all sorts of bariatric-friendly holiday foods: pumpkin pie, cauliflower stuffing, Cookies, donuts, delicious drinks, etc. Yes, you CAN enjoy the tastes of the season if you've had bariatric surgery!
    NOTE: Please let me know of food allergies.
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    kc892020 got a reaction from darrijade in Back To The Basics   
    Yes...but here's the catch: you have to eat "bariatric-friendly" versions of your favorite junk foods. Think cauliflower Pizza Crust with low-sugar sauce and turkey pepperoni, donuts and Cookies made with almond flour and Monk Fruit sweetener, Mac and cheese made with macaroni from the Great Low Carb bread Co. and low-fat cheese sauce, sugar-free cool whip on a crustless sugar-free pumpkin pie slice, etc. The good news is there's a surprisingly large number of already-made foods available such as "Oreos" made by Catalina Crunch, "potato chips" made by Quest or Kay's, etc.
    If you do your homework, you don't ever have to eat anything bad for you ever again.
    Good luck! You'll do great.
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    kc892020 got a reaction from Arabesque in Bad eating habits   
    The first thing to do is ask yourself, what are my triggers? Then work to resolve them. What makes you get off of your plan? Find out what your triggers are, then resolve to get back to your plan.
    If it's cravings that are driving you mad, try and find bariatric friendly versions of your favorite junk foods. Just make sure to measure out your portions. There's nearly a bariatric friendly version of just about any food these days, many of which taste just as good as "the real thing."
    Good luck! You've got this! ❤️
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    kc892020 got a reaction from darrijade in Back To The Basics   
    Yes...but here's the catch: you have to eat "bariatric-friendly" versions of your favorite junk foods. Think cauliflower Pizza Crust with low-sugar sauce and turkey pepperoni, donuts and Cookies made with almond flour and Monk Fruit sweetener, Mac and cheese made with macaroni from the Great Low Carb bread Co. and low-fat cheese sauce, sugar-free cool whip on a crustless sugar-free pumpkin pie slice, etc. The good news is there's a surprisingly large number of already-made foods available such as "Oreos" made by Catalina Crunch, "potato chips" made by Quest or Kay's, etc.
    If you do your homework, you don't ever have to eat anything bad for you ever again.
    Good luck! You'll do great.
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    kc892020 reacted to mary77450 in Breakup Because I Had WLS   
    Wow. Good riddance I say. My husband lost 70 lbs taking a weekly injectible for diabetes before I had my surgery. I know he wanted me to lose weight too. I had the sleeve in Dec 2019, and lost 104 lbs in 12 months and am maintaining that weight eating and drinking what I want but in tiny portions. I eat healthier than I used to, but I definitely still eat things on occasion that I did not eat in the first year at all, and I had no alcohol for the first 12 months. I am lucky like that, he was very supportive and even did the shake diet with me in the beginning. He's a great cook and it was my love of his good cooking and my liking to eat that got me to 304 lbs in the first place. I ate it all willingly, but he cooks healthier for me now. After 30 years I can't imagine my life with out him. That guy wasn't the right one for you, be glad he helped you see that before he broke your heart or it cost you money.
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    kc892020 reacted to kc892020 in Can We Talk About...Birth Control?   
    Hello to everyone and a very big thank you to all of you for taking the time to respond.
    Unfortunately, the guy I was seeing broke it off with me and I never had to worry about bc in the first place (sorry if TMI). It was a pretty upsetting breakup. But at least thanks to all of your input, I have some ideas for the future, if anyone special ever does come along.
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    kc892020 reacted to ShoppGirl in Can We Talk About...Birth Control?   
    You got me at prevents some menopausal symptoms. Sounds like I may be making a switch from the pill.
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    kc892020 reacted to blackcatsandbaddecisions in Can We Talk About...Birth Control?   
    Mirena IUD here and I love it. Stopped periods (until hormone dump from 120 lb loss kinda threw that out the window) but now it’s evening back out to no periods again.

    I’ll be up for a new one in a few years and I’ll def be getting it. I hated the daily pills so much and I was forever forgetting them.
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    kc892020 reacted to Numbheart in Can We Talk About...Birth Control?   
    Mirena IUD here too

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