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I had my sleeve done in June 2020 and have lost 173lbs. I’m pretty much at my bottom now and have the loose skin around my belly, inner thighs, and arms. Just trying to get advice on the best routines to help reduce this without plastic surgery. Appreciate any advice

What are the specifics for insurance to cover any plastic surgery? I started at 334 and am currently 161, and have excess skin around my belly, inner thighs, and arms. Haven’t really approached the idea as I just “assumed” that would be an out of pocket expense

The link isn’t working unfortunately

I had the sleeve done on June 29th, 2020. My starting weight was 334, and I am down to 173 as of this morning. I still drink my premier shakes every morning and maintain a high protein diet. I still have issues keeping certain foods down, though, and I need to figure out what I can eat without them coming back up. I can go and get 4 pieces of fatty tuna sushi on rice and be perfectly fine but have a bite or 2 of pasta, and I am in the toilet a few minutes later. Any tips on trying to incorporate more food into my diet? To be totally honest, I am afraid of getting too much of the carbs and gaining weight back. Also, I am having some loose skin, any tips on anyone that has been able to help that without spending a fortune on surgery? Thanks for any advice

I use Zipfizz every morning in my water. I was told multiple times that it would not absorb properly, and every time I would prove them wrong in my labs. Plus, it tastes good and is a change from just water.

Wish there was a way for insurance to cover that. If you don't mind me asking, what was the cost to have it removed?

So what is the true amount of time you should wait. I hate staring at my pool and seeing the family in there without being able to join them. I had my sleeve done June 26th and all my wounds seem healed pretty much. Just want to get in the pool

Yep just 1 scoop.

Started using those Zipfizz B12 powders in my water and it’s a nice boost of energy.

I put Genepro in my Powerade Zero bottle. Mixes better at room temp though. Take a sip, add powder and shake well. Throw some ice cubes and you have a tasty 30g protein drink

I have a real bad relationship with chips, but I found the Quest protein chips and they are amazing. They have like 4g of carbs and 20g of protein and come in many different flavors...mostly found on amazon. Quest also has protein cookies which are pretty good as well and may help with your sweet tooth

I’m from the area but had mine in June

Well it’s been 6 weeks for me. My doctor had said up to 3 months and that just doesn’t seem right. All of my wounds seem sealed

I decided to buy the Bariatric Fusion multivitamins in the orange cream flavor, but I can’t seem to stand the taste of those any longer. Anyone have suggestions for one that taste good or if there are some that are easy to swallow? I used the Fusion ones so I only had to worry about the B12, so any help would be appreciated.

Do you need to take anything else?? I see the patches have Calcium and Vitamin D3, as well as B12. Let me know thanks

What else do you take to cover the other nutrients we need??

Would the Question Protein Chips be ok to eat? They have 4g of carbs and 19g of protein. Would help with that chip craving

I can’t seem to stand the taste of the Bariatric Fusion Orange anymore. I bought them for the simple fact I would only need to buy B12. Any suggestions for ones that taste good??

Where you getting the Built bars from?? I can’t seem to find them anywhere

I started at about 1500 after my sleeve and every week I go further. I am a month out and I am doing 7k a day now. It’s very hot, but it’s worth it. Just gradually increase your steps

Thanks I ordered it

So I had my surgery June 26th, and just past my 3rd week and only lost 1 pound. I am walking every day and have progressed up to 5k steps a day and not losing. I am in my puree phase and my typical day is a half an avocado, Greek yogurt, and tuna mashed. My snacks are a SF popsicle, SF jello, or unsweetened apple sauce. After surgery I was not able to drink the premier shakes as they induced nausea so I have been using an unflavored protein powder and mixing in a Zero powerade and water with crystal light. Not sure what I may be doing wrong and this Friday I start my soft food phase and not sure what my menu will be yet. Any help would be appreciated

The link doesn’t work for the Buffalo Chicken purée if you have the recipe it would be helpful

The link doesn’t work for the Buffalo Chicken purée if you have the recipe it would be helpful

I am down 21 pounds from the day I came home though. Just this last week was when I only lost 1