Jester posted a comment 4 years, 10 months ago
I'm appreciate you brought up fiber when you noted "Without these...

Jester posted a discussion topic 5 years, 2 months ago

My personal experience with WLS was that the weight loss phase was really quite easy. There were some physical challenges with my new anatomy, etc, but the actual dropping of weight happened quickly and somewhat effortlessly for me. My fear was alway


Jester posted a discussion topic 5 years, 3 months ago

Surgical Weight Loss May Slow Cellular Aging

"Among patients with poor cardiac health, gastri


Jester posted a discussion topic 5 years, 11 months ago

I know the standard bariatric diet is protein, protein, protein, perhaps with a small side of non-starchy vegetables, but I'm curious as to why that is.

I understand protein is requred for healing, but once a patient has healed, what is the mai


Jester posted a discussion topic 6 years, 1 month ago

I'm really just here to vent. I had an endoscopy and colonoscopy on friday as I was passing a sizable portion of blood for few days (yeah, that's scary thing). The good news is, it's nothing terribly serious, just an ulcer. Doctor isn't too worried,


Jester posted a discussion topic 6 years, 4 months ago

I'm currently 19 months post-RNY and have been maintaining around 152lbs for the last 10 months. Recently I had a couple of weeks where I was traveling and was less rigid about weighing/measuring my portions. I still ate basically on plan, but was a


Jester posted a discussion topic 6 years, 6 months ago

Thought I would share my latest DEXA Scan for those of you who were interested. It's been 6 months since my last scan, and my weight has been quite consistent (1.2lbs heavier this time than last). However, my BF% is up some, which is alright as it wa


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Jester posted a discussion topic 6 years, 6 months ago

I am 18 months post-op RNY and yesterday I experienced an intestinal obstruction. I just wanted to share the experience in case anyone else finds themselves with these signs and symptoms. It can be life threatening, so please don't mess aroun


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Jester posted a discussion topic 6 years, 7 months ago

Ok, so there is a lot of conversation that occurs about how amazing sex is after surgery and the corresponding weight loss. I'm wondering if anyone else is experiencing the opposite?

I am a 43 year old male that has always had a normal to high


Jester posted a discussion topic 6 years, 8 months ago

I eat quite a bit of oatmeal now that I'm in maintenance. In fact, steel-cut oats are the only grain I generally consume. However, when I eat oatmeal I tend to add some Splenda, and I try and keep my use of artificial sweeteners to a minimum. I also


Jester posted a discussion topic 6 years, 8 months ago


Context: I had surgery on 3/21/2016. I've lost about 180lbs and have been in maintenance since early December, 2016.

I'm really pleased that I've been able to "weather" the last month, as it has been the most challenging so far in my


Jester posted a discussion topic 6 years, 8 months ago

Quick context: I am 15 months post-op, went from 333 to ~152. Been in maintenance for the last 6 months. My weight has been stable, bouncing about 3-5 lbs in either direction.

Yesterday, I run into my boss in the hall (I do not see my boss o


Jester posted a discussion topic 6 years, 9 months ago

I am about 15 months post-op, and just recently I have been starting to accept the fact that I'm thin. I'm no longer startled to catch my reflection in a mirror, and I don't think "there are no way these pants are going to fit" every time I get dresse


Jester posted a discussion topic 6 years, 10 months ago

Holy cow, this was amazing! Here is the ingredient list if you're debating rather to click on the link:

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil

Jester posted a discussion topic 6 years, 10 months ago

There is an hour long Naked Truth with Dr. Matthew Weiner on YouTube if you're i


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Jester posted a discussion topic 6 years, 12 months ago

So I got an updated DEXA Scan today. The last one was six months ago, and I have been in maintenance for 3 of those 6 months. First to recap the weight loss over the last year (or so):

HW: 333 / BMI 50.6 (2/9/2016)


Jester posted a discussion topic 6 years, 12 months ago

Wow. It's really hard to believe it has already been a year, and at the same time it's hard to comprehend how much has changed for me in the last year. Let's start with the stats:


HW: 333 (2/9/2016 - the day


Jester posted a discussion topic 7 years ago

I am 11 months out from my RNY and can tolerate most healthy foods; however from time to time I really struggle with ground meats (I know, right, these are often some of the first meats tolerated by many patients).  Anyway last night I sat down to a di


Jester posted a discussion topic 7 years, 1 month ago

 

This happened a couple of weeks ago, but I forgot to share!

 

So I'm out at the grocery store just minding my own business when this somewhat older gentleman in a motorized scooter comes up behind me.  Keep in mind this is a c


Jester posted a discussion topic 7 years, 1 month ago

Of all the new recipes I have made over the last year, this is by far one of the very best.  The flavor is out of this world.  I substitute cauliflower rice for the basmati rice.

 

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