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In my pre-op phase (for 1 year) I followed a keto diet of low carb, high fat, moderate protein and lost about 80 lbs. I really enjoyed it as it really helped with my type II diabetes and I was able to lower my insulin intake. I am 6 weeks post op and

I am 5 weeks post op and I am concerned I am hungry more than I should be. I have been measuring my food and a typical meal/snack is about 3-4 ounces (1/3 cup to 1/2 cup). I confirmed with the Bariatric surgeons nurse that this is the right amount of f

Hi everyone! I am excited to share that at my 3 week po doctor's appointment I have lost 31 lbs since RNY surgery on 6/22/17!! I feel so good and am having no complications. I am disappointed that the doctor would not release me to swim in the pool y

I woke up to go to the bathroom and decided to weigh for the first time since my one week follow up with the nurse last Friday which I weigh 468. I decided to go ahead and weigh and I weighed 458 pounds which is a 13 pounds lost since surgery June 22n

Thursday was RNY surgery and I was released from the hospital Saturday afternoon and I am doing fantastic. I was so afraid that there would be extreme pain and complications but so far everything is just wonderful. I have not been upset at my stomach o

Did you find it easier to drink the clear protein drinks over the protein shakes (premier)? Was pudding or yogurt to thick to handle or were you able to? I have been told to stick to clear liquids and stay away from pudding and yogurt... just want to

Five months ago I was at a crossroads as the bariatric surgeon I was using had a maximum weight limit for gastric bypass surgery of 350 lbs. My highest weight was 625 lbs and I am currently at 478 lbs. So I've lost a lot of weight but it has taken me

How often and how much do you take a day?  Just curious to know what everyone else is doing with Miralax for constipation.  

Thanks!

When I was scheduling my Psych appointment I was told I would be with the Psychiatrist for 45 minutes and then take a test for another 45 min.  A "TEST", what is that all about?  Is it a pass/fail type of test?  Has anyone not passed it and had it keep

What a long Thursday, headed out at 8:30 am to St Louis, arrived home at 7:30 pm. Had some fog and mist and then rain making for some very cautious driving, watching out for everyone else.

A few weeks ago I posted that I was at a crossroads and not knowing which direction to go... I was considering moving to Arkansas to live with my son in order to get RNY surgery.  I really did not ...

A few weeks ago I posted that I was at a crossroads and not knowing which direction to go... I was considering moving to Arkansas to live with my son in order to get RNY surgery.  I really did not want to move but I knew I needed to have this surgery t

My first blog post was about being at crossroads and not knowing which direction to go... one road is in Missouri where I now live and the other road leads to Arkansas where my son lives.  Why am I at the crossroads now you might ask...  My current bar

I am wanting to start working on new habits prior to WLS... example: not drinking 30 min before/after eating, chewing well, portion control, etc.  What I would like is your input as to what you would suggest for daily nutritional values for total calor

I'm going to attend the Bariatric seminar for a Bariatric surgery group in Little Rock, AR at Baptist Hospital on Friday, Dec 2nd.  I am concerned that I will not think of something that is important to ask.  If you could go back to that seminar what w