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I was 224 pounds with a BMI of exactly 40, no comorbidies, and Aetna covered the surgery.

Grammie, I did got to the site. I printed the list of high protein foods, it's a great resource. Thanks again!

Thanks for the link NewGrammie!

Thanks for the explanation between a slider and a trigger. An excellent reminder!

No it doesn't have to be something that melts, and you were right the first time, it is a food that doesn't fill you up. For me it is Cheez Its and I'm starting to the the Oh Yeah protein bars are a slider for me. Bummer, but really lean protein fills me up the best.

I bought the Unjury protein chicken broth. It really helped to "eat" it at night so I felt like I was having a savory meal. It also gave me a chance to have something other than a sweet protein drink. I also added decaf instant coffee to my chocolate protein drinks to take the sweet edge off.

My experience is the same as COSleeveDude. I can drink, but not gulp. Too large of drinks cause me to be a little uncomfortable, but it passes quickly.

I have experienced this twice. Once after I ate "moist" bbq brisket; the other time after eating a full sugar slushie. Both times it was a great reminder to stop eating things I shouldn't. The results were extreme diarrhea and cramping for a couple of hours. I was really uncomfortable. It can happen with the sleeve, but I think it is from eating very high sugar or very high fat in foods. I'm back on the bandwagon, no "moist" bbq...

You can and you will!

I use one scoop of Chike (chocolate) and one scoop of Click. It is just the right amount of sweet/coffee/caffeine/protein.

I've been off track too, my surgery date was March 6. Today I cut out the carbs (again) and ate sensibly. I also got 20 mins on the elliptical, first time in forever. I really haven't exercised at all since surgery. Over the past few days, I've been thinking long and hard about where I am. I've lost 45 pounds, and I look "normal" and feel fabulous! But, I didn't go to all that effort to stop here. I decided that I was on a liquid diet for a week prior to surgery and two weeks after, I CAN start over, drop the bad carbs, and exercise a little because I now have experience with RESULTS that I have never experienced before. So, I don't know how it will turn out, but I am in the same place you are and today I pulled up my bootstraps...you can too! I'll say a prayer that we both find our motivation to go the distance!

Please don't get discouraged...the weight will drop off. I have been a slow loser, but seriously still faster than anything else I've tried! Stay encouraged!

I wouldn't change a thing! I am so happy with my progress, but I have learned at 6 months post op that carbs are still bad for me and they mess up my hormones. I wish I wouldn't have let the carb-creep happen so quickly. I wish I had made this decision 10-15 years ago.

I've highlighted mine three times and I am 6 months post op. I had a bit of hair loss, but nothing noticeable to others.

IMO, there is no reason to tell his boss all of the details; it really isn't relevant. In fact, my own boss didn't want to know what kind of surgery I was having when I took time off. Your husband should just say that you are having surgery. That's it!