Once I got on my feet and started moving a bit, I found I had tons of energy. My surgical team explained it to me this way.
Say, your body needs 2000 calories per day to sustain life. If you're...
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Once I got on my feet and started moving a bit, I found I had tons of energy. My surgical team explained it to me this way.
Say, your body needs 2000 calories per day to sustain life. If you're...
I used the unflavored powder in just about everything.
Water between meals is paramount. You can't metabolize fat without sufficient water.
After that protein comes first along with your vitamins. You need the protein to heal from surgery.
After...
Getting ready to go meet Ken at the book store, maybe we'll some some other people here? If not, that's ok...another time!
Eggs are my friends. They are the glue for many a meal. :)
And we look forward to following your story! Be sure to write! Congratulations on your new journey!
Always nice to hear that someone else is starting the journey. It's fun to watch them progress! Ask us if you have any questions! Welcome!
Congratulations! That's fantastic! But maybe try eating well once in a while? :P No backsliding!
Hi Roberta.
It's never ever too late. Stretching your pouch would require eating enough to make you feel uncomfortably sick at every meal for several weeks. Your stomach will increase in volume as...
The only good answer there is "it depends, everyone is different." What it WILL do is make it so your body sends you a very clear signal when it is FULL. It's not magical though, you have to be...
It varies from person to person. It took me about 3 weeks to feel good enough to go back to work. You'll be ok though! One thing I noticed is that when I started taking longer walks outside I started...
Congratulations! You'll do great! It's hard...it's definitely hard...but it's worth it! You can do it!
Welcome! This is a good place to chat and ask question. Good luck with your changes!
Because change is hard, especially hard if your current situation makes it difficult both mentally and physically to get going. The surgery jump-starts your weight loss and fixes a slew of problems...
Did they give you a book or schedule or guide to help you plan your recovery? Do you have a local doctor you can go to for help? Your GP should be aware of the changes you've made and be happy to see...
...but it's good that you're trying to learn what full feels like! Keep paying attention to those feelings. Eat / drink slowly and learn the messages, even if they are very faint right now. Like Seth...
You have to take a close and honest look at yourself. How much and how often are you eating? What's the quality of the food you eat? Are you more active than before? Start there, then think about...
Welcome Brian, love the Hedgehog.
If you click on anyone else's ladder it should take you to *your* ladder page. Then tick off the box marked "show in my signature" to have it start appearing....
Welcome and good luck! Be calm, listen to your docs instructions and follow the plan. You'll be fine!
Yes I would. If you asked me 1 week after surgery, I would have said no (I had a complication) but now a year later. Absolutey YES. It was worth it.
Don't beat yourself up, but be careful. If you make a habit of it, you could get careless and gulp down something that *does* cause a problem. Just remind yourself that it's a progression, and it's...
Good luck! You'll be fine, but if you post anything within the first 24 hours post-op you're being silly. REST. SLEEP. HEAL. :P
It's normal to be scared and nervous about anything that *might* go wrong...but you should try to focus on how much better you'll be after you make this change. The pros outweigh the cons for sure!...
You'll do fine deary. Just be sure to visit here and let us know how you're doing. Make sure you read everything your doctors gives you and follow their instructions closely. Water, protein and...
It can take up to two years for your skins natural elasticity to tighten up any loose skin. The amount it tightens up has to do mainly with your age and how much excess you have. Save up for the...