Doreykn

That is also a lot of sugar! I use ice in the blender too... makes for a better shake. Try sugar free pudding mix, (but not to much) for flavorings.

I lost the cushion in my butt... now I have a bony butt. Hurts to sit on the floor & play Barbie's with my grand daughter, so I sit on a pillow! But at least I can get on the floor & back up now! Yay for NSV's!!!!

I was on Prevacid for 90 days after surgery...

I swear by the Biotin.. it takes about a good month of using it regular, but it did stop my hair loss. & with a shorter hair style, it's less noticeable.

Congratulations!!!

That was one of my first NSV's that I noticed! Isn't that a GREAT feeling? Congrats!

If I get to feeling hungry & I don't want to graze all day, I drink more water...

Make sure you check the sugar content if you try the Special K ones...

If you have a hard time swallowing a capsule, open it & put it in a spoonful of applesauce. Worked for me, just open it slowly.

I usually order grilled chicken. I ALWAYS take 1/2 to 3/4 home. If it's a restaurant that has breakfast all day, I will order scrambled eggs w/ rye toast! Soup is always a good stand by for me too. Just have to choose wisely from the menu... (I don't order from the kids meals as they are full of sodium & starchy & fried foods...)

I know I couldn't wait...my health was more important than "WHAT MEDICINE MIGHT" come up with in the future. My dr was getting ready to put me on insulin! Here it is 14 months later & I'm off the meds! Glad I didn't think of "what if" !!!

Keep up the good work. One thing I wished I had done... was to take my measurements!

Walking is the best thing for the gas... Walk, walk, walk! Incisions of any kind, take time to heal. In time, you will feel so much better! About the 2 week mark, I started to feel the best, tired, but better! Over a year now & I have so much more energy... Good luck on your journey!

All I'm going to say is... this was the best decision I ever made for MYSELF!!!

You can purchase Body Fortress @ other stores, CVS carries it as does Meijer. It just costs more at the other stores.

I have been using Body Fortress Vanilla & Chocolate for over a year. It's affordable & to me, doesn't taste too bad! I put it in my coffee in the morning, just have to mix well & I use it in shakes. If you're making shakes, it's best if blended with ice. I buy it @ Walmart it's under $15.00 for a 2 lb tub!

I was on a liquid diet for 10 days before surgery. Clear liquids for 1 week after, then went to full liquids for 1 week, then pureed foods for 1 week then soft foods for 1 week then regular food. It is hard, but so worth it!

I started out at 250 lbs @ 5'3" and a pant size 20-22 and tops 1X to 2X. I'm now 154-160 (varies every day). And I now wear a size 10-12. and a med to large top. Everyone is different. Bones, muscle & age play a big role in our sizes.

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After surgery you will have gas...walking does help it out. When I finally relieved my gas in the hospital, I didn't think it was gonna stop! I was in the bathroom & I thank GOD I was in a private room. I laughed so hard & I thought it was never gonna end. But once I finished, I felt soooo much better!

Thank you all... When & if I can post the pics from the shoot, I will.

I had a photo shoot for The Henry Ford Bariatric Center today! So excited, can't wait to see the pictures!!!

Have you tried www.myfitnesspal.com to help you track food intake & exercise? It works great!

Walmart has cheaper but decent belts & you can try on in the store. All clothing runs different. Don't let one belt get you down... You are doing Great!!!

I had 4 holes & 1 incision where they removed the stomach.