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FutureSkyDiver

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    FutureSkyDiver got a reaction from GreenTealael in Phentermine??   
    Appetite and hunger are two different things, so the fact that you have no hunger pangs since surgery isn’t really relevant. Phentermine suppresses appetite, not hunger—not real hunger. It will help control your head hunger, which is good.

    I haven’t taken it since surgery, but when I took it pre-op, I gained all the weight I lost on it right back shortly after stopping.
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    FutureSkyDiver got a reaction from Arabesque in Exercise after surgery   
    I’d stick with walking until you talk to your surgeon. You have major internal trauma from surgery and you do not want to hurt yourself trying to do too much, too soon.

    for reference, my surgeon said I could swim and ride a bike after four weeks, if I did it at an easy pace. Running, weight lifting, and other strenuous activity had to wait until after six weeks.
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    FutureSkyDiver got a reaction from badgirl814 in Adding protein drinks   
    Keep in mind the body can only absorb and utilize about 30g of Protein at a time.

    I personally like Fairlife nutritional plan, which has 30g of protein. They have several flavors and are thicker than others like premier, which I find watery and overly sweet. I get mine at Sam’s.
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    FutureSkyDiver got a reaction from Sue swapping over in What if   
    Once you reach your goal weight, if you are happy, you enter maintenance phase. You eat a few more calories to support your body. You should have a dietitian/nutritionist on your team who can help you decide what the appropriate number of calories is for weight loss, maintenance, etc. No one can really give you a number, because we are each different in our height, age, body composition, activity level, etc.

    Good luck with your surgery.
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    FutureSkyDiver got a reaction from STLoser in Husband refuses to drop me off or pick me up from the hospital. Now what?   
    Ask him if he remembers his wedding vows. Mine had a bit about in sickness and health. Obesity is a chronic disease. Medical professionals have provided you a treatment plan for your disease. Would he balk at supporting you in your chemo treatments if the disease you had was cancer?
    If he doesn’t come around, I’d suggest part of your pre-op preparations should be therapy for you and consulting a divorce lawyer. You don’t even have to say anything to him, but at least prepare yourself for the worst case scenario.
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    FutureSkyDiver got a reaction from STLoser in Husband refuses to drop me off or pick me up from the hospital. Now what?   
    Ask him if he remembers his wedding vows. Mine had a bit about in sickness and health. Obesity is a chronic disease. Medical professionals have provided you a treatment plan for your disease. Would he balk at supporting you in your chemo treatments if the disease you had was cancer?
    If he doesn’t come around, I’d suggest part of your pre-op preparations should be therapy for you and consulting a divorce lawyer. You don’t even have to say anything to him, but at least prepare yourself for the worst case scenario.
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    FutureSkyDiver got a reaction from STLoser in Husband refuses to drop me off or pick me up from the hospital. Now what?   
    Ask him if he remembers his wedding vows. Mine had a bit about in sickness and health. Obesity is a chronic disease. Medical professionals have provided you a treatment plan for your disease. Would he balk at supporting you in your chemo treatments if the disease you had was cancer?
    If he doesn’t come around, I’d suggest part of your pre-op preparations should be therapy for you and consulting a divorce lawyer. You don’t even have to say anything to him, but at least prepare yourself for the worst case scenario.
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    FutureSkyDiver got a reaction from catwoman7 in Please Help, Advice Needed!   
    I found this article an interesting explanation of the three week stall.

    https://www.sagebariatric.com/what-you-can-do-about-weight-loss-stalls/
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    FutureSkyDiver got a reaction from catwoman7 in Please Help, Advice Needed!   
    I found this article an interesting explanation of the three week stall.

    https://www.sagebariatric.com/what-you-can-do-about-weight-loss-stalls/
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    FutureSkyDiver got a reaction from catwoman7 in 15-year-old with a BMI about 40. ESG   
    What does he say? Is he ready to lose weight? Does he think he needs to lose weight? Because if he isn’t ready yet, there is absolutely no point in having this surgery, if you can find a surgeon to do it. This is A LOT of work and if you don’t want to do that work, you’ll find ways around the sleeve or pouch.
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    FutureSkyDiver got a reaction from catwoman7 in 15-year-old with a BMI about 40. ESG   
    What does he say? Is he ready to lose weight? Does he think he needs to lose weight? Because if he isn’t ready yet, there is absolutely no point in having this surgery, if you can find a surgeon to do it. This is A LOT of work and if you don’t want to do that work, you’ll find ways around the sleeve or pouch.
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    FutureSkyDiver got a reaction from Arabesque in 4 days post op   
    I seem to be the opposite. I watched cooking shows during my recovery period. For some reason, it helped me. That, and the fact that 95% of the food advertised in commercials does not tempt me at all.
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    FutureSkyDiver reacted to SarahMae in Discomfort when eating or drinking.   
    Okay I just did, and Yep, worked like a dream. I can’t believe I’m 37 and learning how to sip Water 😂😂😂
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    FutureSkyDiver got a reaction from Jessica Williams in Liquid phase 10 days post op   
    This is fairly in line with what I experienced. Some days are going to be better than others. liquids definitely pass through the stomach/pouch faster than do solid foods (which you wouldn't yet be eating if you were on my plan, yours may be different). I'd read you cannot stretch your pouch, it is just the perception of stretching as you compare the early days intake capacity (when you are very swollen) with later intake (when you aren't swollen) and think it stretched. Swelling can last quite a long time, months at least. You won't feel fullness for a while, especially on liquids, your nerves are still healing.
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    FutureSkyDiver got a reaction from summerseeker in What are you looking forward to ?   
    I look forward to being able to get on a plane without the need to take Xanax to control my anxiety over how uncomfortable I am going to be for the duration of the flight (I do a lot of international flying, so we are talking 8+ hours sometimes). And no bruised hips from the arm rests!
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    FutureSkyDiver got a reaction from MCinTX in Weight Gain 5 Days Following Surgery   
    You’re still full of fluids from surgery.
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    FutureSkyDiver reacted to Newlife2021 in September Surgery Scheduled at Blossom Bariatrics, Las Vegas   
    Thank you so very much for taking the time to share this with me! You have no idea how this information helped lift a weight. 🤗 I am currently at a BMI of 54 and still loosing weight. Thanks for pointing out that my stats were not showing everything. I will be updating that today. Yes, the picture is of me currently.
    I will be doing 2 Protein Shake meals and one Protein and non-starchy vegetable. This is what the surgeon has requested I start a month out from surgery.
    Thank you so much again for reaching out and sharing. I am wishing you a wonderful new lifestyle journey with amazing results!
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    FutureSkyDiver got a reaction from Newlife2021 in September Surgery Scheduled at Blossom Bariatrics, Las Vegas   
    I can't speak for everyone, but given the bariatric community is composed of mainly obese to morbidly obese individuals, even if undiagnosed, I would bet the vast majority of people have some sort of fatty liver, liver disease, NASH, etc. My surgeon said virtually as much at one of our appointments.
    I also asked her about whether she would abort the surgery if my liver was too fatty (she would), but she said that she had no worries about me, because I'd been losing weight prior to surgery (which it looks like you are), I did the pre-op liquid diet for 10 days (sounds like you are going to do at least some length of liquid diet), and she said generally people who have livers too fatty to actually do surgery have BMIs in the 60s. You don't have your stats listed, but assuming that is you in your profile picture, it doesn't seem that you are in that category.
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    FutureSkyDiver got a reaction from GreenTealael in Best way to lose weight after vsg   
    Follow the plan given to you by your surgeon or nutritionist/dietitian. If you didn’t get one, find a bariatric nutritionist/dietitian and get a plan. Post-op nutrition is tricky because you need to get in Protein, Vitamins, and minerals essential to life, but you can’t eat very much. The foods must be nutrient dense and are often very different from what you were eating pre-op.
    For me, 500cal a day was not enough post-op, I kept getting dizzy when I ate that little.
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    FutureSkyDiver got a reaction from Arabesque in Sneezing a stupid amount.   
    Some people have a sneeze as their "full signal". Pay attention to when you are sneezing and see if it correlates to when you eat. It might be your signal too. Better than mine, which is a belch.
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    FutureSkyDiver got a reaction from summerseeker in What are you looking forward to ?   
    I look forward to being able to get on a plane without the need to take Xanax to control my anxiety over how uncomfortable I am going to be for the duration of the flight (I do a lot of international flying, so we are talking 8+ hours sometimes). And no bruised hips from the arm rests!
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    FutureSkyDiver got a reaction from GreenTealael in Dizzy when I stand up   
    I was getting dizzy when I stood up and I finally worked it down to not getting enough calories. I upped my calories about 100-200 a day and the dizziness has been significantly reduced. Still happens every once in a while, but I find that it happens when I haven’t eaten in a while.
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    FutureSkyDiver got a reaction from GreenTealael in It’s been a year!! Before and after pics (weight loss surgery)   
    Great Job! Looking good!
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    FutureSkyDiver got a reaction from Arabesque in Sneezing a stupid amount.   
    Some people have a sneeze as their "full signal". Pay attention to when you are sneezing and see if it correlates to when you eat. It might be your signal too. Better than mine, which is a belch.
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    FutureSkyDiver got a reaction from summerseeker in What are you looking forward to ?   
    I look forward to being able to get on a plane without the need to take Xanax to control my anxiety over how uncomfortable I am going to be for the duration of the flight (I do a lot of international flying, so we are talking 8+ hours sometimes). And no bruised hips from the arm rests!

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