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What are the basic rules following RNY surgery that help you the most?

Posted by joyb1975 @joyb1975, Apr 30 7:17am

Initially lost 150lbs and kept it off until the last year. Id like to lose the 30lbs that Ive gained.
Joining the YMCA this weekend and need to get back on track with eating more healthy and watching portion size.
What are the basic rules following RNY surgery that helps you the most?

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Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | Apr 30 9:00am

@joyb1975
Great topic, and timely. My surgery was in 2013, and I had a revision this year. Sort of like starting over. This week, I had my yearly recheck with endocrinology at Mayo. Part of the ZOOM call was an educational presentation to remind us of important things to keep doing.

Here are a few topics they covered:
• 30-30-30 Rule, no fluids 30 min prior to meal. 30 min to eat, no fluids 30 min after
• 64 oz fluids
• 60 to 80 grams of protein
• Vitamins and Supplements - this varies per person, best to check with your provider
• Exercise, resistance, stretching, cardio, and daily activity. Again, everyone is different. If not active, start slowly.
• Emphasized journalling - food and exercise - I have never been good at that
• Snacking vs Grazing - Snacking is planned and for a purpose (hungry), while grazing is usually unplanned and characterized by continuous, mindless eating.
• Support - via friends, family, or support groups (like Connect)

Good for you for joining the Y. I wish there were one in my town. After the Zoom call, my one focus area going forward will be more exercise. I am active, but do not do any strength or cardio exercise. Maybe now that the weather is getting nice, my goal is to get out and do more walking.

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joyb1975 | @joyb1975 | Apr 30 9:33am
In reply to @roch "@joyb1975 Great topic, and timely. My surgery was in 2013, and I had a revision this..." + (show)
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@joyb1975
Great topic, and timely. My surgery was in 2013, and I had a revision this year. Sort of like starting over. This week, I had my yearly recheck with endocrinology at Mayo. Part of the ZOOM call was an educational presentation to remind us of important things to keep doing.

Here are a few topics they covered:
• 30-30-30 Rule, no fluids 30 min prior to meal. 30 min to eat, no fluids 30 min after
• 64 oz fluids
• 60 to 80 grams of protein
• Vitamins and Supplements - this varies per person, best to check with your provider
• Exercise, resistance, stretching, cardio, and daily activity. Again, everyone is different. If not active, start slowly.
• Emphasized journalling - food and exercise - I have never been good at that
• Snacking vs Grazing - Snacking is planned and for a purpose (hungry), while grazing is usually unplanned and characterized by continuous, mindless eating.
• Support - via friends, family, or support groups (like Connect)

Good for you for joining the Y. I wish there were one in my town. After the Zoom call, my one focus area going forward will be more exercise. I am active, but do not do any strength or cardio exercise. Maybe now that the weather is getting nice, my goal is to get out and do more walking.

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@roch
Thank you the tips! Definitely a good reminder. I have been drinking fluids with food. Before and after. Im Definitely going to use a lot of the suggestions. Good luck to you and thanks again!

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Apr 30 10:00am
In reply to @roch "@joyb1975 Great topic, and timely. My surgery was in 2013, and I had a revision this..." + (show)
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@joyb1975
Great topic, and timely. My surgery was in 2013, and I had a revision this year. Sort of like starting over. This week, I had my yearly recheck with endocrinology at Mayo. Part of the ZOOM call was an educational presentation to remind us of important things to keep doing.

Here are a few topics they covered:
• 30-30-30 Rule, no fluids 30 min prior to meal. 30 min to eat, no fluids 30 min after
• 64 oz fluids
• 60 to 80 grams of protein
• Vitamins and Supplements - this varies per person, best to check with your provider
• Exercise, resistance, stretching, cardio, and daily activity. Again, everyone is different. If not active, start slowly.
• Emphasized journalling - food and exercise - I have never been good at that
• Snacking vs Grazing - Snacking is planned and for a purpose (hungry), while grazing is usually unplanned and characterized by continuous, mindless eating.
• Support - via friends, family, or support groups (like Connect)

Good for you for joining the Y. I wish there were one in my town. After the Zoom call, my one focus area going forward will be more exercise. I am active, but do not do any strength or cardio exercise. Maybe now that the weather is getting nice, my goal is to get out and do more walking.

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@roch - will you explain more about the 30-30-30 Rule and its purpose?

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Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | Apr 30 3:32pm
In reply to @lisalucier "@roch - will you explain more about the 30-30-30 Rule and its purpose?" + (show)
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@roch - will you explain more about the 30-30-30 Rule and its purpose?

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@lisalucier
I have the 30-30-30 explained in a few ways. Net is, you do not want to flush your food through the system. With just food (no liquid), it will pass through the GI tract (stomach/pouch) more slowly and absorb more nutrition. And if you drink fluids after eating, you may over fuill pouch and feel uncomfortable.

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