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One plan that worked for me was to ask for the to go container up front when the meal is served. Then and transfer all but my allotted portion to the take out container, and eat what is left on the plate. They may look at your strange, but it is your dinner anad your right to get what you want. I don't do well with lettuce, so I order salads without the lettuce.... yes, don't let them tell you they can't do it!

Banish that from your memory along with the "F" word. We are or have been obese, but "F" is derogatory!!!

Want it more than anything... do chores to keep your head out of the game!

If you were used a coffee you may be in caffeine withdrawal. Add some sugar free coffee syrup to your shakes.

Walk as much as you can... sound a bit like residual gas, and be sure to get in plenty of protein. It takes some longer to recover after surgery than others, I think you are fine and your doc will know for sure next week.

Enjoy it while it lasts... hunger will come back before you know it and you will need that will power!

The gas pains get better with time. Congratulations on the surgery. Walk, walk, walk, and make sure you get your fluids in.

For the newly banded, take a deep breath and relax. is all uncharted territory for you, but we have all been there and we are here to say it does get better. Walk as much as you are able, swing your arms. Heating pad on top of shoulders, all these help. And please limit the heavy duty pain killers, they don't help the gas and can easily cause constipation to further your woes. It will get better... just relax and try not to stress about everything. Best Wishes

Sounds like you are not eating enough solid protein. Could also be vitamin deficiency. Have you PCP do a complete blood work up and definitely see a Nutritionist to help plan better food choices.

Def call the surgeon.

love the chocolate splendor. The regular choc is good, but the splendor is better. Vanilla good, strawberry - OK, unflavored great in soups or OJ.

chicken salad, green beans, greek yogurt,

I agree with all of the above.

I agree... the first step is to see your surgeon and go from there. Don't worry about problems that may not exist. Paying for your own treatments may help you stay motivated.

Take it day by day. Percocet will not help gas and may cause constipation which make the tummy feel worse. Liquid tylenol should help. Try Gasx as well. The best thing for the surgery gas is walking and swinging your arms. This too shall pass. Welcome to the journey!

It is very unlikely unless you have the co-morbidties like Diabetes, High blood pressure, Heart disease, Sleep apnea, etc. But look for a doctor that accepts a payment plan if you are really committed to this surgery.

It took me more like 3 weeks to get halfway normal. Your body is healing from major surgery. It takes time.

I agree... if you got it use it! That's what it is for!

Get My fitness pal and log all your food and let it count for you! Stick to portion sizes on the cruise and you will do fine. Enjoy your trip!

You can see a significant difference in your pictures. Get back on track and keep with it!

Moist chicken, tiny bites, and chew, chew, chew. Otherwise I have problems too.

Soda water works for many.

I used the bariatric advangtage chocolate chewables until I could swallow the calcium citrate minis.

congratulations and I agree with your decision to wait until this school year is out. Best wishes! Come back and let us know how you are doing post surgery.

Anyone here will be happy to respond to your questions either in the open forum or via PM.