ChicagoRose

Yes I believe this was a Dr. Oz breakthrough on the Oprah show....fantastic!! And for women, is better and better as well Good luck =)

Hubby needs to be on board. he needs to know that this is super important to you and that you are not at the end of the road quite yet. If he isn't up to watching the baby when you go work out, do you have any other family or friends who would? Also some workout centers do start taking infants about that age. Good luck to you!!

My bloating lasted about 7 days and just went away on it's own after a LOT of walking around and keeping busy. I didn't have a hernia repair so I don't know about that part. Good luck =)

1...an Exercise specialist is available through my bariatric center and is available for reference. 2....look online, there are A LOT of recourses and online personal trainers and personal training apps. 3.....WALK and do some strength in the arms...that's really where to start. Good luck =)

Tell me about it!! I gorged on junk food yesterday giving myself a "day off" and feel like absolute crap today...yuck!! Back on track for us both =)

If you are on the fence about having the surgery....just do it! I debated it myself and wish I had done it much sooner than I did. Life is going to keep on going regardless of what you do today. I just found out someone my age (35ish) has been diagnosed with Cancer and it's breaking my heart. Life is short. Yes there is a risk of complications with any weight loss surgery, but you can also get hit by a bus in five years. Sorry this topic is so cryptic I'm just in a really emotional state this week and am reminded of how fragile life is and how happy I am that I took the risk because when it's your time, it's your time. Happy November my friends. There is much to be Thankful for.

In that case, yes they are awesome! I like to make a stirfry with canned chicken (because it's so moist) and my favorite veggies with some light soy sauce =) That is how I have liked them best.

Gummies really aren't ideal for lap band patients because if it gets stuck it can't disolve easily. Also I was told my my Nut that bariatric vitamins are no different than non-bariatric vitamins, just a marketing thing. I take one children's chewable from Costco (Kirkland) and one vitamin is a serving for an adult. You will be able to mash it to dust after surgery and take it with your fluids if you take bites of it, that's what I did. The jar is huge and cheap.

No stupid questions on this website! Most surgeons do stich the port so that it will not flip, that is why the scar is the largest at the port site. However, there are several people on this site that will say their port did flip for one reason or another, I think it's just your personal physiology and how your surgeon did the sutures.

I'm an elementary teacher and I took two weeks. My surgeon said average was one week but basically how much I wanted he would sign me off for and I had the sick days to take two weeks. I'm glad I did. I would have been physically able to work after about 7 days but between being on liquids and all the gas and bloating I suffered with (no pain though) I'm glad I was able to walk around my house instead of walking around the halls of a school. I say if you have the days two weeks will be perfect =)

Yep...so...I about did the first 5 days then dropped the ball completely. Just not for me!! Good luck to you! If you set your mind to it you can do it!!

My favorite mushie was also fat-free refried beans with cheese...and sometimes some pureed canned chicken mixed with taco sauce and a little low fat sour cream. Kinda like the inside of a burrito LOL Enjoy =)

Great Job!! I blog on blogspot because this website (although I love it) has proven to be unreliable. I have been trying to upload my 7 month all month and am already at 8 months now...frustrating!!

So you aren eating purees or you aren't? If you are eating purees, these are intended to be easy on your stomach while you heal and won't really make you full. I don't know if I would continue eating grapes though, I'm worried about those now and I'm 7 months out. For the best result make sure you follow your NUT directions as closely as possible!! Good luck =)

Great Job! On Monday I will be 7 months post op and didn't lose a lb this month (but didnt' gain one either)...I guess that's half the battle. DEFINITELY very hard to keep losing so regularly at my lower BMI but will keep trucking along that's for sure =) Good luck!!

Ugh you are not alone...I totally blew it yesterday despite all my planning to get back on it. The only thing to do is move on. Today I have been really good and go for my jog tonight!

Interesting...are these different than tofu shirataki noodles? What are they made from?

It took my husband about two year before he came around and finally it was his "okay" that got me going, as much as I know I have to do this for myself, I just needed to hear that word to really do it. Now that it is all said and done, he is so proud of my progress and loving the new bod It's not easy, you still have to work your butt off I will tell you that, but it's something I don't regret at all and am so happy I did this for me. Good luck =)

Thanks for sharing!! We all come from different backgrounds but we are all the same as well. And we are all here...and you got this! Keep up the good work =)

It is also determined at my appointments if I need a fill or not. Right now I'm at 2.5 in a 10cc band. The days I think I really need a fill I look back at my diet and remember that had I eaten on plan I wouldn't have been do damn hungry. Either that or I know I ate a ton of slider foods so really the band didn't come into play anyways. When I eat what I am supposed to (lean protein, then veggies, then starches.....in that order) I feel satisfied and just fine. It's all a mind game in my opinion!

I saw a recipe for "Spaghetti Squash Bolognese" and it looked fantastic...I am going to have to try this. Without the squash (or pasta) it's probably a lot like an Italian Chilli?

I have been a big fan of the Atkins Advantage and keep them around when I need a quick meal replacement.

That is quite the story and no one should have to go through what you did. I know that gall bladder removal is very common when there is a significant weight loss is a short amount of time, for any weight loss surgery. That being said, is sounds like you yourself do not know definitively what caused the post gall bladder surgery problems, nor do your doctors. Hopefully you can move forward from this and continue to lose or maintain your way in a safe way. Good luck =)

First it was the 14th, then the 21st, now the 28th and still doesn't work today. Ugh, I know it's a luxury but technology sucks sometimes!!

I eat everything. I was also advised to stay away from corn, peas, and potatoes, and I don't typically eat a lot of those anyways, but when there is corn in something I like, I eat them just fine. Everything in moderation has been what's worked for me!