Fiddleman

Thanks for all the good seafood options!

Milk and beef were both an issue for me post sleeve until about 6 months out. Now both are ok again.

Congratulations. Well done! Those are really impressive losses after 6 months post op. Do you have any advise for newer sleevers?

I went back to taking my 2 (small) citalopram tabs along with a mountain of other pills about 1 week after surgery. I am going to discuss with my doctor (again) how I think we should discontinue the antidepressant because I have not felt better about my place in this world more then I do now. The surgery has turned around my mental outlook and has really made me into a social person who wants to be around others. This is a galaxy away from the introvert, depressed personality I was just a year ago. I only continue to take them because I don't want the withdrawal symptoms ( some say it is really bad to even wean off them). But I digress. As the months go by following your surgery, it will get easier and easier to take larger and larger pills. I never went through the crush pill phase. Did not need to.

Do not know as not heard of Bjs before. Wish I could be more helpful. I get most of my post op grocery needs fulfilled at Costco.

Thanks! These look like a good fit nutritionally.

According to the label it is sweetened with sucralose.

Good point. I would like to eat as healthy as possible and still aim for high protein / low carb. I used to enjoy eating cliff bars. They are super good for moderate to hard hiking. I am just concerned about their calorie counts versus protein counts. They pack a lot of calories to just eat for an afternoon snack independent of activity such as run or hike.

What are the calorie and fat counts per serving?

Isn't that a great feeling to have? Keep up the good work and know that food choices will get better shortly for you.

Thanks! I thought that it was a great day to update the profile picture with the sun out.

Gman, you have been an inspiration for many of us in the last 6-12 months. You have done so well supporting others with your advice. And from one guy to another, ii think time treats you well. Keep on fighting the good fight.

Yup, very good for inner thighs.

What are some good protein bars for active folks who are near or at goal? I was a Trader Joes today and looked through their selection. The problem is that I do not really want to eat 250 - 320 calories for 20+ grams protein. My goal is to go high protein, low carb and reasonable carbs for a meal replacement protein bar (usually have 5-6 meals a day). I used to go for think thin bars pre surgery, but today the 270 calories for 1 bar seemed way too high. Not looking for a candy bar in disguise. I am aiming for under 200, perhaps 180 calories. My tastes are pretty open as i have never hated any protein bar in the past and i have tried quite a few in my heavier days. Go ahead and let me know what the options are based on your experiences.

You might consider desani drops. The pink lemonade and coconut/pineapple are really good and do not appear to have an aftertaste. Very refreshing! I also like the ocean spray packets.

Hey, great job on the 100 lb loss. Really awesome and inspirational!

At 8 months and have lost 99 % ( 100%?) excess weight according to the BMI chart. Most of it was lost in 7 months and have been about same weight for last month. Started at 360 and 180 today (+- a lb or two depending on day). Might try for 175 or 170, but think I am going to bulk up a bit from the cross fit work outs.

Sometimes drinking too much water will cause this stuck feeling in chest or left shoulder pains.