CBT

I really like the idea of returning to early food stages. Keep an eye to the type of foods that are triggering this behavior and remove them until you get clarity and control. Brave soul for reaching out! life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

I really like sweet tea, too; however, my surgeon said no caffine for four weeks and I followed her directions. I have always been a Water drinker. I developed a water aversion a couple weeks ago. Also, I really don't like crystal light, etc because I don't enjoy the flavor of artificial sweetener. I found Lifewater by Sobe and I love it!! Maybe you could shop around and work at it a bit so you train your mind and body early on to follow guidelines to a healthier you. Caffine is also a psychostimulant. It has effects on mood disorders as well as being diuretic, stimulating appetite, and potentially ulcerative. Caffine has direct action on receptors in the stomach. Be kind to your baby tummy :-) life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

How far post-op are you? life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

I have a wallet card from my doc. Asks if I can be allowed to eat reduced portions or order off children's menu. Otherwise states I've had a complex bariatric procedure. In case of ER call my surgeon at.... life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

My NUT says 64-96oz per day.... life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

Oh! My surgeon considers yogurt a liquid. Saved my sanity in those first two weeks :-) life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

You can mix Splenda brown sugar in the plain Fage... Nom nom nom life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

You might want to read up on gallbladder, gallstones and rapid weight gloss. life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

Lots of medications have a liquid form. life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

They make okay Popcicles. You have to keep them very cold, IMHO. life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

I bought mine from GNC. life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

Recent research from Harvard suggest too many typical Americans (not WLS patients) take ppi. They looked at alternatives. Their findings suggest an apple at lunch and an apple at dinner allowed a statistically significant number for patients to get off and stay off at 3 month follow up, their ppi. I do not remember the method (if they tapered off the ppi) life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

As for nursing, how old is your baby? Football hold? Can you swaddled still? I hope you can keep going. You'll feel better in a couple days. Maybe put a pad (like heating pad not turned on) between you and baby? life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

Found the answer: "Pain often is referred from the heart, lungs, gallbladder, liver, kidneys, and gastrointestinal system to the thoracic region since there is overlap of nerve distribution (8, 9)." I'm just healing still :-) life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

I am 4 weeks post op. I see the surgeon next week! life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

It's my muscles. I wonder if stuff is shifting because the internal structure has changed. I feel it the most when I've been active and tired. life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

Did a search and couldn't find the thread from June '12 about post op back pain? It's mid-back. Intermittent. Did you figure out why we sometimes get back pain? Did any one ask their doc about this? I think mine's related to fatigue...I don't have history of back problems. No other pain. Thanks! life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

http://www.dsfacts.com/weight-loss-stall-or-plateau.html It's all here. The entire 10 pounds. Relax life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

No! Don't sabotage yourself. You're situational suffering is temporary. Smoking is not going to help you feel or be stronger. If anything, there are greater risks of further complicating your recovery and life. Try to find better coping that will leave you feeling powerful. Make something gor someone you live. Don't smoke. You don't need anything more to work through. life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

No issues here :-) life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

You can eat lots of savory Soups. Just add a scoop of unflavored protien. At about seven days out I puréed lentil Soup. Thinned it. It was exactly the opposite if sweet! life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

Skinny Cow fudge bar! life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

Check your blood pressure. life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX