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Do you really have to have a BMI of 50? My MBI was 39.7. I have lots of co-morbidities: high bp, wacky cholesterol, stage 3, kidney disease, sleep apnea and gerd. I want the sleeve not bypass.

Because I was told caffeinated drinks can dehydrate you, I stopped immediately after that 1st nut visit. I love the celestial seasonings caffeine free teas. I buy regular decaf tea to make my iced tea; since I don't like sweetened, it works for me. My daughter adds lemonade sugar free mix to the iced tea.

My nut said 20 times.

I have 5 kitties and a rottweiler (birds and fish too) and I love when Molly ( my black cat) tries to get under the door. She loves to chase paper, so I wad up the toilet paper wrapper and shove it under the door, so I can go potty in peace.

My nutritionist mentioned adding the yogurt to dry Italian dressing. Thank you for the chart. I am really gonna use it. You might also try the Bariatric Foodie website.

Sounds really good! Going to try it with low fat greek yogurt.

I've always liked the salmon burgers; just bought the mahi mahi on Saturday. But, the chicken burgers at Sam's are out of this world. I use the whole grain buns; I have a wheat allergy.

I am glad we can use the juicer. I got mine for Christmas from my daughter and i LOVE carrot juice.

We can't have NSAIDS after surgery? YIKES!!! I am allergic to most drugs and alleve is the only thing that works.

Wow! Thank you; I would've never thought to strain the drinks to get rid of the unmixed powder. I am sorta afraid to use the blender because of the "foam"; will it give me gas? Should I like..make it and let it settle in the fridge for a couple of hours?

The EAS Advantage RTD comes in 2 packages the 17 gr protein gives you like 24 cartons; but the 20 gr protein I think gives you 18 cartons. I get mine at Sam's. I also like the premium from Costco - it has 30 gr protein.

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Does anyone have an idea how long to wait before having a mammogram after surgery? Looks like my surgery will be in early November and my yearly mammogram is usually the week after Christmas.

I bought a half gallon bottle and keep refilling my glass; since I am supposed to do 80 oz of water I add a 16 oz bottle. I make tea and diet drink from 4c from the half gallon bottle ( pour 16 oz in a cup and add the powder ).

Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought I was the only one who thought Chike was terrible. I like the premier shakes; ordered unjury, the synthax nectar and I love the Permalene - bodacious berry.

I am in stage 3 kidney disease. I am so glad to read what you wrote. When I had my blood work done, the nephrologist said my protein was fine, but my calcium was up a little and suggested I give up the yogurt for a while. I have lactose intolerance ( so, no real milk products ). So, I gave up the yogurt and only taking calcium supplements, and the test was fine this time.

I am being treated for bi-polar. The psych evaluation went smoothly. She said if I was stable on my meds, it was ok with her, but to make sure the psychiatrist adjusts the dosage as I lose weight.

what is arnica? does it require a RX?

do they want a copy of your weight loss - what you ate and how much you exercised? I had to do a listing of everything I ate for 3 days and 1 had to be a weekend day. Then there was a 5 page questionnaire - allergies, likes & dislikes, etc. that was all pre-Nut.

I have high bp ;and my "good cholesterol" is not good; sleep apnea and pre-diabetic; forgot - stage 3 kidney disease - I'm sure hoping this is enough. My BMI is 36 and I have 100 pounds to lose.

H ave had IBS since I was 24. There are soooo many vegetables that upset my colon. I also have given up milk, soy and wheat products.

Mab, we drink Fruit 2 0 ; it has no calories and does not contain aspertame. Costco and BJ's sell another brand, but for the life of me, I can't remember the name. I have half-timers - half the time I forget and the other half I just don't remember.

have you tried the no cal flavored waters? I like them better than making my own sometimes.

I have Cigna also. Just completed my 6 month supervised diet. They may have changed it to 3 months, but I already went to the other 5 classes - Cigna only pays for the first 3 anyway. I am just taking one day at a time; trying to change my eating habits beforehand.

Red Lobster is one of a few restaurants that have special meals for WLS people. My daughter worked there and told me. I am happy