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Do your docs test your resting metabolic rate for you? Mine does- I breathed into a machine foe a little over 10 minutes and with that information he was able to tell me approximately how many calories I burn in a day (with no additional exercise). We did it before surgery and at six weeks. The first time it recorded that my metabolism is very high. That surprised me considering I am so overweight, but when I look back at how many calories I normally took in, maybe not so surprising. Anyway, at six weeks I had lost 37 pounds and my metabolism was still in the " high" range, but had dropped some since the beginning. He wants me to start getting some type of regular exercise in so that my metabolism will stop slowing and hopefully stay steady, and in theory, let me continue to have a pretty good rate of weight loss. I'm just curious what others' experience is with this type of testing.

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My doc had me breathe in the tube, too- I think it came out to 2835 pre-op? I haven't had it re-tested since surgery though. I was shocked when I saw the number.

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I am happy to hear that your DR. does this as a standard practice. The surgical center where I go has it available but they do not make it a part of the regular protocol. I am a big fan of having as much scientific information as we can in order to make better decisions for our nutrition and exercise needs.

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I didn't even know that test existed. It's something I really want to look into. Thanks for the info.

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you have to have it done here before your operation im having my test next week im dreading it

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you have to have it done here before your operation im having my test next week im dreading it

Why dread it? It's EASY and painless. And it's great information to have!

Mine tested very high both before surgery and at goal. I'm having a hard time taking in enough calories to maintain, believe it or not.

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im an astmatic so

Why dread it? It's EASY and painless. And it's great information to have!

Mine tested very high both before surgery and at goal. I'm having a hard time taking in enough calories to maintain, believe it or not.

im an asthmatic so id ne just worried they will say no to the operation

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I have asthma& I dont think they will cancel your surgery because of it. It can only help yiur asthma in the long tub

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Long run not tub(:

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Don't dread it, knowledge is power! And I'm also asthmatic and was sleeved Dec. 3rd. It's not hard breathing, it's just natural breathing at rest (sitting in a chair).

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Mine tested at 1750 is that hi or low numbers anyone?

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Mine tested at 1750 is that hi or low numbers anyone?

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When I get home- I will get my paperwork and I will let you know!

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