Apple Watch - As Tool for Sleevers

[RaginCajun 177]

Hi All!

I was one of the lucky ones who was able to get Apple watch in first wave of shipments arriving on 24-April.

So, I have had it and been using it since then.

Wanted to start a thread to solicit input and experiences on best way to use it in support of VSG.

For me, I love the Utility watch face where I can use a timer set to 30 mins to keep up with when I can drink after feeding.

My two most useful apps are Bariatric Timer and Lose IT. Both available in ITunes App Store. These are not Apple Watch apps per se, they use the Apple Watch extensions to enable the App on the Apple Watch to be useful, without having to touch iPhone or iPad.

BariatricTimer lets me set reminders for eating and drinking before/after. Altho, to be honest the app isn't that intuitive and the relationship between the timers doesn't make sense. And, hey, don't use icons like 'Donut' and 'Wine Glass' when the purpose of your app is to support Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery folk.

Lose IT allows me to keep up with my caloric intake, and track daily intake of Protein, fat, and carbs. So great to set it up in Glances on the Apple Watch and have it available in seconds at a glance, without having to pick up my iPhone.

If you have an Apple Watch, please share how you are using it in your journey!

-RC-

[Knitchic 97]

Love this thread! I hope to have mine before surgery. My sister has one and loves it!

[Court3625 12]

I also got my Apple watch in the first wave of shipments. I absolutely love it! I was sleeved two weeks ago. I've not really been using the watch related to eating or drinking. But, I started going back to the gym on my 4th day post-op. I use the watch to monitor my heart rate, calories, and activity achieved. I really try to get all three rings!

[tssiemer 85]

I've been looking into an app called Bariatric IQ. I don't have an apple watch but hope to for my birthday in October or Christmas. I still have 6 months of supervised weight loss til my surgery. For that I use My Fitness Pal. I had bought an app for $10 called Fitday because I could add things from the website on my computer when I'm at work but there's so many bug I just can't even.

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[amazon 579]

I got mine the end of June. I use it every day. Absolutely love it! I mainly use the fitness app for tracking my steps and my exercises (running, biking, etc) - it nicely works with MFP :-)

My Fitbit was on its way out, so it was a sweet upgrade.