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k. i did ultra low carb (<25 NET g per day), aimed to get 60g protein per day and just let the fat fall where it may that kept me under a certain calorie level. I have no idea what diet that would called. maybe calorie-restricted-modified-Atkins-2?? ...but im going to say this (and i know there will be opposing positions to it!): beyond the initial drop in weight when going low-carb, in MY experience, macro makeup has little influence on long-term weight loss than calorie deficit does. try different tactics, and find out what works for YOU. not everyone will respond the same way to a particular "diet". Good Luck! ❤️
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There's also such a thing as not eating enough calories. It's possible that you're burning too many calories for what you're taking in, so your body is just hanging onto everything it can get. Burning 1600 calories a day and only getting 70 grams of protein, might not be enough. If you add weights, yes, you might gain weight. But, you'll lose fat and you'll get smaller.
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I am meeting all of my protein goals, most days I meet my water. I get about 70-100 grams of protein a day and very little carbs. I am concerned if I do strength training, I will gain even more although its muscle and I know muscle is good. I just cant wrap my head around the fact that I am burning alot more than I am intaking...... and its not moving.
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Are you tracking every single thing that you eat or drink? Calories can easily sneak up on us - one yummy cup of coffee can blow the whole day. What types of foods are you eating? Are you eating mostly protein? Are you getting enough protein? Are you portioning your plate? Eating all of your protein first, then the veggies, then lastly the carbs? Are you hitting your hydration goals? What kind of exercise are you doing? You said you burn around 1600 calories a day. Are you lifting weights? If not, you might want to add some strength training to your routine. You have some hormonal issues that could definitely be an obstacle. But, I wouldn't give up. The hormones will get figured out, eventually. And all the work you're putting in now, will set you up for a healthier way of living when they do get figured out.
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Able to eat without a probably 2 weeks post op
Jeanniebug replied to victoria0322's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I just started purees, yesterday. But, I had zero restriction with fluids. I can drink water and protein shakes pretty quickly. I could be wrong, but I think potatoes are slider foods. That would explain why you can eat them without much restriction. Maybe try something higher in protein, like cottage cheese. I'm about 2.5 weeks post-op gastric bypass and I can eat 1/4 cup of egg salad (egg, mayo, mustard, salt, onion powder). I can probably only eat about 1/8 cup of ricotta bake - my stomach starts to hurt - I assume it's the acid in the spaghetti sauce. Most people have restriction after surgery, but not everyone does. That's why it's so important for us to learn healthy habits. I got a 30-second sand timer to use between bites of food. And I also eat with baby spoons, to make sure I take smaller bites. Eventually, I do feel full, but not before I stop eating. Just like before surgery, my satiety cues are delayed. Because I can't rely on my body to tell me that I need to stop, I have to be very careful about measuring out my food. My nutritionist says I should be eating between 1/4 and 1/2 cup over the next 2 weeks, so that's what I'm doing. -
Protein powder - Smaller scoop?
SleeveToBypass2023 replied to ttdish's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I use Optimum protein powder (24g protein, 1 not too big scooper) and Rule 1 protein powder (25g protein, 1 scoop, medium sized scooper). Lots of awesome flavors. Optimum is 100% whey protein and Rule 1 is 100% Isolate and Hydrolysate protein. -
I do what is considered bariatric keto. Low carbs, high protein, moderate healthy fats (higher amount than carb amount but less than protein amount). My body responded to keto really well before surgery but not well after. My body didn't like the bariatric diet at all. But a happy medium (bariatric keto) seems to be right where my body is happy and responds well. You just have to make sure you do HEALTHY fats, not tons of eggs, bacon, sausage, etc every day. And all the diets require very low to no sugar. I also gave up caffeine, which was the hardest part of all of it.
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September surgery buddies!!
Hope4NewMe replied to Slwhurst's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow, sorry for all you have had to go through! Glad they found the cause though and hopefully it'll be smooth sailing from now on. I'm glad they finally fixed your problem and that all looks well now. Enjoy the soft food and hopefully no more hospital time, take care! Hopefully more water will help you feel better. I have found that warm fluids are easier to drink. I change my flavors around because I get bored more easily now but I started off with decaf coffee and used my protein shake as the creamer which was 2 for 1 at least for my team. Some teams don't count anything with protein in it as a liquid but mine does. Then I switched to tea because it was fall and I love the decaf cinnamon and apple flavor but there are so many tea flavors, I can change all the time. I also did get some sugar free lemonade in different fruit flavors for when I want a cool drink too. Just having options make me drink better because I'm not dreading it as much but I have found that I can't do cold drinks anymore. Hopefully you find something that works for you. Good luck! -
November 2022 Surgery Buddies
CFRS replied to Crystal Leifheit's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Welcome - I'm pretty new also. I'm right in the middle of my 2 week liquid diet and it's been ok - I thought it was going to be the absolute worst, but it hasn't been... I think I was finally fed up enough to do whatever it takes. The tools that saved me are an immersion blender, a little bullet blender, and a stir tool (it's a milk frother for coffee, but I don't froth things ) My food staples have been Fairlife 0% fat milk, protein powers (mostly chocolate and vanilla), PB2 powdered peanut butter, blended soup so no chunks (Bean with bacon, cream of chicken, and I made some butternut squash soup), Bare Bones bone broth, sugar free popsicles, Premier clear protein. Most you can order on Amazon. You can do it! -
September surgery buddies!!
Garfield1987 replied to Slwhurst's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Pre the exhaustion zap I was working out between 30 min to an hr depending on how much time I had. 30 minute peloton class + 30 min of strength, stretching, walking, yoga- whatever I felt like at the moment. Then boom. Could barely get out of bed. I asked the surgeon abt the protein yesterday after reading your comment and he said to actually try to increase it… I guess I have to figure out what is the sweet spot for me. They did liquids and banana bag in the ER. My new water goal is 80-100 oz. I was averaging 50 or so bc it makes me really nauseous. Will be trying some flavor packets and see if that helps. @leo thanks for the suggestion! I will look into this one. So glad to have this community. -
November 2022 Surgery Buddies
KimA-GA replied to Crystal Leifheit's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
i bought the fruity pebble protein powder and one scoop in the morning that made me feel like i had a naughty bowl of fruity pebbles in the morning without the sugar or high calories… satisfied me greatly. -
There is a thing called "bariatric keto" which is basically Atkins in that it is higher protein than current keto fads call for, but Atkins is "old school" while keto is "in" and what people want to do if they are keeping up with current fads - so they label it appropriately. But, I wouldn't compare a bariatric diet (which is basically maintenance level protein and then whatever else to fill in the minimal caloric requirement one has,) to keto, or Atkins, though one can use them if so inclined, but neither is all that sustainable long term, and that is what you should be striving for. Think in terms of what your diet should be in five or ten years - if that's keto or Atkins for you, great, but there's no compelling reason that it should be either. It can be vegetarian or vegan if that floats your boat, and that will work just as well.
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Actually I’d say it’s more Atkins than Keto, though both advocate high fat, low carb. The difference is Atkins recommends higher protein & also healthy carbs in maintenance. Keto doesn’t. Keto also is quite restrictive in choice of vegetables & fruit while Atkins has more options. It may be best not to try to define your post surgery diet as anything other than your post surgery diet as prescribed by your surgeon & dietician. We all get too stuck on labels. Generally, your post surgery diet is high protein, low carb, low fat, low sugar while losing. Starches like rice,bread, pasta & potatoes are not recommended for a couple of reasons. Unused starch quickly turns into fat. Rice, pasta & bread swell in the tummy leaving less room for you to eat protein & more nutritious food choices (i.e. vegetables). They often sit heavily in your tummy as well making you unable to eat what you need as well. They are considered higher processed carbs too. Many successfully reintroduce them or variations of them in maintenance. No one ‘diet’ works for everyone & many aren’t sustainable in the long term. That’s one of the reasons we always failed in the past. Work out a way of eating (not a ‘diet’) that works for you, your body (health), your lifestyle, allows you maintain & is sustainable & allows some flexibility if needed. It may take elements of a few different ways of eating. I don’t consider myself on a diet. This is just what I eat.
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Over a year post-op. I did get my sweet tolerance back, but it's very touchy. Doesn't take much at all to make me feel sick. I prefer "barely sweet" to "proper sweet", and sugar-free to both of those. Still detest protein shakes though - never got that back. Cannot eat coconut-based dairy alternatives post-bypass. Coconut milk/cream is just waaaaaay too rich for me now. Makes me ill. No dumping. I'm pretty careful with the foods that can typically cause it. Occasional mild foamies. If I eat or drink too much I get very burpy and uncomfortable.
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September surgery buddies!!
SpartanMaker replied to Slwhurst's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm curious how much you're exercising? This may sound counter-intuitive, but, getting regular exercise may actually help you have more energy. Also, I think you'd be better off getting a bit less protein and more water. Dehydration can really sap your energy, but 70-90 grams of protein may be more than you really need at this point? -
Bottom line, no. Keto is a high fat, moderate protein, low carb diet. Post-surgical diets vary a lot, but almost all of them emphasize protein first. Most also emphasize low fat and low to moderate carbs. In maintenance, lots of folks eat a more normal diet, eating a balance of protein, fats and carbs.
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September surgery buddies!!
Leo segovia replied to Slwhurst's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey I am also with low energy. I set up fitness tracker to help me view my nutrition and calories. It does help educate me and keep me on track. I m also on a higher amount of protein. I make a large shake with 4 scoops. It gives me 104 g of protein. And drink it as I need to during the day. Once I switched to this one I feel better energy and no guilt because no sugar. Hope this helps. It works for me. But double check with your nutritionist. Best wishes and keep healthy. -
I am going to try to have just turkey with a bit of gravy & a small portion of ham. I still want to keep my protein intake high! I'm only being 1mo out means I don't have much space for the fun carbs yet. buuuut I do hope to find a bit of space for some pie later in the night!
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September surgery buddies!!
qtdoll replied to Slwhurst's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
sigh. I was in the hospital for 4 days. I swore I wasn't going to be one of those people who had to go to the ER bc I've been getting all of my fluids, protein, vitamins, etc but one of my medications made my blood pressure shockingly low. I couldn't even stand up & walk without almost passing out. dad had to call 911 to take me to a local hospital. All that work just for a medication to set me back. Plus the hospital food was NOT great in terms of protein. They served a lot of ground beef dishes which was a shock to my system. Back home now & gonna get back on track -
Stalls are common and normal. It takes a while for your body to adjust and your set-point to change. Be diligent in weighing and measuring. Eye-balling quantities just does not work. Weighing, measuring, and recording keeps you honest. If you have not already done so, get some bariatric cookbooks or look up bariatric recipes online so that your meals are not boring and repetitive. You might try cutting out all high carb items such as bread and other things made with flour, white potatoes, rice, processed foods, and anything made with sugar. Avoid protein bars and processed "protein snacks"--they are CANDY to your body and will trigger you to eat more. In the almost two years since I started in the bariatric program I have encountered stalls frequently. The worst one lasted for over three months. My best advice is to stay off the scale, no matter how tempting it is. Check the scale just once a month. Contra-intuitively, sometimes it takes eating MORE for a few days to help reset your set-point. Measure yourself instead: neck, upper arm, bust, chest below bust, waist, hips, thighs. Record the measurements in an app or diary. You'll see losses even if the pounds are sticking. You'll also see your clothes fitting differently or need to replace them with smaller sizes. My second tip is to shop at thrift stores! I've gone down from size 30-32 (4x) to 18-20 (1-2x). Who can afford retail with that many size changes?!
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1-week post op; feeling all over the place
MyDogsLoveMe replied to KRod6's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Just an update: just got done with my post op appointment with the surgeon and he says the clear protein water counts as liquids as does the isopure and water. I've been doing my best to meet the requirements without using these in my liquids! I've been exceeding the requirements! Scared but excited. -
Current recommendations vary a bit, but most suggest that to lose weight and prevent re-gain, 250 to 300 minutes of moderate physical activity per week are needed. Of that, at least 150 to 180 should be aerobic activities such as brisk walking, running, swimming or bicycling. Moderate by the way, is defined as attaining a heart rate of 50-70% of your max heart rate. The easiest way to estimate you maximum heart rate is to subtract your age from 220. For example, if you are 50, your max heart rate would be 170, so 50% to 70% of that would be 85 to 119 BPM. In addition to the aerobic activities, strength training should be included. The recommendation would be to perform 2-3 sessions per week for 30-60 minutes. Detailed recommendations are beyond the scope of what I can add here. For beginners, bodyweight training would be my recommendation. Doing so you'll be at a much lower risk of injury and IMO, bodyweight training should be the foundation of all other strength training. Google "bodyweight training for beginners" and you should see some recommendations. Just make sure the website is from a reputable source. there are lots of "fads" out there and some of them could be harmful. The reason strength training is so critical is that muscle is significantly more metabolically active than fat. By gaining muscle, you'll actually increase your overall metabolic rate, meaning you'll burn more calories even when you're not exercising. This means you'll be better able to lose weight or maintain weight at a higher overall number of calories than you would otherwise. In addition, strength training can help you age gracefully by reducing the risk of osteoporosis, improving mental acuity, improving balance and physical functioning, and helping manage pain. Finally, in addition to the aerobic and strength training recommendation, I also think it's a good idea to participate in functional fitness that helps improve balance, coordination, and flexibility. There are lots of options here, but yoga and tai chi are good choices if you need recommendations.
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Able to drink and eat normal 2 weeks Post Op
Saxons replied to victoria0322's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am nearly 5 years out, and I still can't drink a protein shake in less than a half hour. 🙃 I remember the day after my surgery, I had a barium swallow to test for leaks, assess the size of my stomach etc etc. Did your surgeon do that test? -
Able to drink and eat like normal?
kcuster83 replied to victoria0322's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had no problems hitting my fluid goals just a few days after surgery. Starting hitting my protein goals within about a week and a half. I always measured my food so I knew I wasn't eating too much and ate VERY slow to be safe. Your stomach is still healing, the nerves have been cut so don't push it even if you can. You won't have full sensation until your stomach heals. -
Food after sleeve surgery
Beantownposse replied to Beantownposse's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I 100% agree you shoukd listen to your doctors without question. I jist did it because I was jot getting any protein. Please listen to your doctors and the plan they have for you.
