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I've tried many, many different brand and found some that agree with me, and some that don't. I once was told that if the total carbs in a Protein bar aren't more than double the protein listed, then it's safe. It's not great for you, but better than some of the other bars. I have found that if you're lucky enough to live in the Kroger grocery store areas, that they have been having a weekly sale on Protein Bars, in thier health type food area of the store. They pick a few brands or styles and sell them 10 for $10. That's not too bad at all. Of course check the total carb to protein ratio to see if any worth buying that week. They normally change ads on Tues or Wed for the week.

I had the single incision VSG. But it wasn't single.....hahhaa I had a Q-ball incision also. A tiny cut that had a tube going in where they were able to put in pain meds directly at the site inside. It was less to take care of with the one 2inch glued shut and the small healing incision than 5 or more. I'm sure inside my stomach muscles were split open rather wide to put all the insturments inside. Lots of "learning" when healing with not using my stomach muscles, but rather glad i had it with only one incision.

Try them all, that look good. The advice i was given was if the Total Carbs is double or more than the protien, don't eat it (got too many carbs). In Texas we have Kroger that has multiple brands always on sale 10 bars for $10, so i get to try multiple brands and flavors.

A friend turned me on to Snow Cone places that had sugar free flavors. The place near me had 4 aweful tasing SF flavors, but the one near her had around 20 SF flavors. Grape is growing on me.

Day 2 is bad.....and slowly gets better after that, as long as you don't push things too hard (and you'll know it quickly). You might have a few small set backs, but take it easy for the rest of that day (no using stomach muscles) and it will be better again by the next day.

When i'm not eating, i'm waiting my allotted time to drink again, and back and forth all day long....exhausting trying to get in all my protein and liquids. Protein bars help boost things and do go down really easy compared to some foods.

I did protein shakes for 2 weeks and lost about 20 lbs.

I wouldn't mention Mexico, cause alot of people freak out. Just say you're on a diet or you've already eaten. It works

I know that they can re-size a gastric bypass pouch from inside, never heard about a sleeve from the inside.

I was told to expect 2-3 days. I had my surgery on Monday mid afternoon and was discharged around 9-10 pm on wednesday.

Try Dr. Sherman Yu or Scarborough in the med ctr area. They use different hospitals depending on insurance or cash.

You may stall for a couple days....stay off the scale. Maybe once a week, weigh. Your body is getting used to what you did to it, what you're putting into it and how much exercise you're getting. Eat what works, just carefully.

I was walking SLOWLY about a mile on day 6 (carrying a bottle of water). DON'T get bored and try to do alot more than you should. 3.0 mph and 2.5-3.0 elevation on the treadmill on day 12-13....ohhhh i needed the liquid lortab that night. Just take your time and everthing will get easier.

I'm "trying" to use bariatric advantage chewable vitamins and i get extremely nauseated every time i try them. I do Celebrate brand calcium (chocolate brownie) and it works for me. The chewable calcium tabs caused the same effect (nausea). Any ideas for vitamins that won't cause nausea so much? liquid, chewable, etc???

Ok, they did most of the work on that side. When i walk (especially on the treadmill with it up some) and when i lean forward alot. I'm 3 weeks post op and wondering when everyone's pain finally stopped?? I know doing too much will zap me, just ready to do more :thumbup: