Had breast and arm lift at the beginning of January. About 1 week on pain meds, mainly for the arms. Could probably done Tylenol for the last 2. Took 3 weeks off from work, but worked half time...
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Had breast and arm lift at the beginning of January. About 1 week on pain meds, mainly for the arms. Could probably done Tylenol for the last 2. Took 3 weeks off from work, but worked half time...
I was almost 60 when I had mine. I also understand that it's now covered by medicare which kicks in for most at age 65.
Welcome. I don't know about your case, but I had that procedure at the same time as my gastric sleeve.
leesooim, thanks for sharing the comment about the 20% reduction. That is right where I ended up (calories per day) based on trial and error. I stay between 1200 & 1300 per day and have been...
Congratulations on your success. I am 16 months out and am being monitored to keep my weight from getting too low. I still focus on high protein foods and eat them first. Typical day is 1/2 cup...
I too have been having trouble stopping the weight loss. niamh offers good advice about adding more fats and oils. I am really worried about adding too many carbs so have moved away from fat-free...
A lot of good advice here. Here's what worked for me.
(1) 70 - 80 grams of protein each day:I'm vegetarian so I use a lot of yogurt, cottage cheese, string cheese, tofu, soy products, protein...
Great advice from Mila. My nutritionist gave similar advice when I moved to maintenance about 1 month ago. Regular instead of low fat cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese. Cooking with a little bit of...
It depends on the individual. These were no-no's until I reached goal. Now I continue to avoid bread, pasta and rice because I know they are triggers for me; they will ignite my appetite. Some...
Congrats, what an accomplishment. I just reached goal and am struggling to add more calories to my diet. Met with my nutritionist who advised to go for more calories without increasing the volume...
Congrats! You look great and your self-confidence is showing through that smile. Hope everything works out for you.
You're in good hands with Dr. Greene and his team. I was pleased with my experience at Shady Grove, they are very caring and it's nice to have staff that is trained to care for bariatric patients. ...
Had my 1 year checkup today and the PA told me to "stop losing weight" (LOL). Starting this journey has been one of the hardest things I've ever done. I'm so grateful that I had a wonderful surgeon...
If you're on a high protein, low carb diet you could be experiencing the effects of ketosis - a very good thing. At 8 months out I'm still following a high protein, low carb eating plan and the...
I'm also a vegetarian. My doctor does not permit the beans until I get to goal, too many carbs. I eat egg beaters (the real thing has always given me heartburn), cottage cheese, greek yogurt,...
I had surgery on a Monday, on was off pain meds during the day by Wednesday and at night by the weekend (you should be off of the pain meds before you drive). Here were my reasons:
1) I was on all...
I took off a full 2 weeks though I did spend about 3-4 hours a day during the second week working from home, but I could take a break whenever I needed to. 1 week off would have definitely been too...
Stevia (truvia) is another natural sweetener with negligible calories.
My initial diet is much the same as camodaisy. Only when I reach my goal will I be able to add modest amounts of fruit and complex carbs (whole grain breads and pastas, brown rice). Although carbs...
I agree with "yankegal", my instructions are to avoid drinking for 15 min. before and 30 min. after a meal. I'm at the end of my 5th week and eat about 2 - 2.5 ounces (measured not weight) at each...
Seems we all have a lot of goals in common:)
Achieved my first one already - off the diabetes meds
Then-
not have to move the seat back to get in and out of the car
walk a 5K and then a 10K...
I can never find my favorite Crystal Light flavors in the stores so I buy from Amazon.com
to JoyESS1: I've been following this forum and another and the concensus seems to be that your protein intake should be somewhere between 70 and 100 grams per pay. I have not seen anyone post a...
I would strongly advise that you call National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE. Verbal and emotional abuse IS domestic abuse; as damaging as physical abuse. They will be able to provide...
Feeling good! Only took pain meds at night for about 4 nights. Getting in my liquids and protein, no nausea. Have started walking on my treadmill and can do .7 miles in 20 minutes. That's a bit...