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Totally different things. Actigall is bile salts. Bile salts are what is causing my problems (too much of them). Your surgeon is trying to preserve your gall bladder function but mine is already gone. Update: The Questran wasn't working unless I took it three times a day, which meant a whisk lot of carbs in the form of juice. My doctor has asked me to try Colestipol granules instead. It is a little stronger so I can take it just once a day. It mixes better with liquid so I can take it with just half a cup of juice without it getting gluggy. The only negative is it tastes absolutely disgusting with orange juice. It's too bitter to take with plain Water. We have some sugar free ginger syrup that you are meant to add to water to flavor it and I have been using that. Just fine. I'm going to try tomato juice too. The colestipol has the same mechanism as Questran, just a slightly different medication. This one is the ken that comes in pills in the US, but for every packet of granules I use, I would have to take 4 pills. The good news is I have only had diarrhea once in the past several weeks.

You can choose either not to friend anyone, of to friend people but keep your diary and weight private.

Alex has reorganized the food and Nutrition forum to make it easier than ever to find information and recipes for whatever stage of your journey you are on, no matter what surgery you are having or had! Also make sure to check out the special sections for vegetarians, gluten free, and other special diets. We ask for your patience as we manually categorise existing recipes into the new categories. Please jump in and share new ones and use the Search function to find old favorites!

Name calling is not acceptable on these forums. Let's all take a breath.

I have mild lymphedema even after losing over 70 pounds. It doesn't bother my surgeon and doesn't cause me trouble. For instance I run 20+ km every week. I don't take a diuretic. Hope that helps!

You have nothing to be ashamed of. I am proud of you and I don't even know you. It takes courage to keep working to make yourself more healthy. There is a whole forum here for people with band to sleeve revisions. I know you will find even more support there. http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/394-band-to-gastric-sleeve-revisions/ All the best for your surgery.

I'm a sleever, but I did a lot of research on RNY as well. Not all RNYers dump with sugar, and for those who do, dumping tends to lessen or stop completely several years out. The no artificial sweetener is your own surgeon's rule, not a RNY (or sleeve) rule. Most sleevers and RNYers use artificial sweeteners at least sometimes. Different people react to carbonation in different ways. I have had a few sips of beer and coke and it didn't kill me, but made me feel very full and burpy. Not worth it to me.

Sleeved May 14 so 8 months this week. I've lost about 72 lbs and gone from super morbidly obese (BMI 43) to overweight (BMI 28 ). I would like to lose about 25 more and it's still coming off at about half a pound a week. I'm running about 20 km a week, added one elliptical workout a week and thinking about trying Zumba. I've gone from a 20w to a 12. I'm nearly 36 and last saw my current weight when I was 19. Also and probably most awesome, no type 2 diabetes since the surgery. I eat around 1000-1200 calories a day, at least 90 grams of protein and try to stay under 100 grams of carbs. I burn at least 1600 calories a week from exercise.

Most of us are on liquids the first two weeks. It might be a bit early for beans. What do your guidelines say? For what it's worth, I eat beans quite often and have since about 6 weeks out.

I've edited the title of your topic so that people can find it if they have the same question as you and do a search. I hope that's ok!

I've edited the title of your topic so that people can find it if they have the same question as you and do a search. I hope that's ok!

It's not really intestinal gas, but gas that is trapped under your diaphragm from the surgery. So it won't come out as a fart. If you feel uncomfortable, take a walk up the aisle and/or visit the toilet. Let the flight attendants know you recently had surgery and need to walk around to help your circulation (it is true). At the airport between flights, walk around as much as you can stand. I do tend to get some gas on long flights and always have. I just make my way to the toilet if I feel like it is going to be a big one.

I couldn't eat strawberries for a while. Felt like sandpaper in my tummy. It's fine now. I have not had anything else disagree with me. Others have said that some high-sugar or high-fat food gives them the runs. Some people get gas or cramps with spicy food, or reflux. I'm fine with spicy food.

Hi there. I don't have an opinion on this because my plan did not specifically call for sugar free food. I tend to think that if it is sugar free, it might contain a lot of chemicals. This thread is specifically for people to list off what foods they found helpful during the purée phase. You might find more people see your question if you post it to the Food and Nutrition forum as a new question. I can actually do that on your behalf if you would like. By the way an apple still has 15 grams of (natural) sugar. There is nothing wrong with an apple!

Chili is a great freezer food. Baked beans. Shredded. beef, pork, or chicken (barbecue style). Seasoned taco meat. Baked ricotta (see the recipe in the Recipes sub-forum of this forum). Crustless quiche or frittata. Not a freezer food but stir-fry will keep in the fridge a week if you put the part you aren't eating right into the fridge relight after cooking it. You can make all this kind of stuff on the weekend and be set for the week.

You are still less than a month out. What are you allowed to eat right now?

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By capsicums you mean sweet peppers? I had no idea they caused any issues for anyone!

Small curd has less liquid yep. It's not sweet. It's a little salty and not a strong flavor. So you can add fruit or savories or have it plain. You can get a small tub of it and try a few different ways. It is really high protein!

I'm not gluten free, but the sleeve "rules" mean that most of us don't eat many gluten-containing foods. I hardly ever eat bread or pasta for instance. Protein, vegetables, fruit, and dairy are my staples. Most gluten-free recipes are to modify gluten-y foods to be gluten free. You don't necessarily need to do that, since you probably don't need them anyway. If you are not celiac or do not have a diagnosed intolerance, then a little bit of gluten now and then will not hurt you. If you are trying to avoid all gluten ever, you will need to pay attention to things like ice cream, sauces, gravies, salad dressings as well as the things that obviously have wheat. So it just depends on what your goals are.

Besides the brand, you will have a choice of large or small curd. Try each and see which you like. I prefer large curd because it has more liquid in it. Lots of people prefer small curd though. I can't do fat free cottage cheese but low fat is fine to me. You can put sweet things in it like fruit, or you can add salt and pepper, or mix it with chopped tomatoes or put green onion in it. Try several ways to see if you have a preference. I definitely prefer savory but lots of people prefer sweet!

It was answered a few posts up in this same thread. in your profile settings under Notifications. You can't see your profile from the app so you need to log in to the website. After you are logged in, look at the top of the page and you will see your name. Click the gear next to it and click Settings.

By the way Lissa, I got your PM and tried to find you on Facebook but your name is too common. I think I could find you by your personal email address if you could send it to me. I don't know why I am hard to find on Facebook, I think you should be able to search for me by my email address.

I have heard good things about the day spa at the Sofitel in Brisbane. You could stay there and get the works. It is expensive though!! Then you could take her to the Brisbane Jazz Club at Kangaroo Point for a concert if she likes jazz or swing or blues (they have different things on, several nights a week). I like the idea of not making the day about food but about pampering yourselves. I am sure you know what I mean, the old me tends to look for the best restaurants etc. but speaking of restaurants, if your mum likes sushi or Japanese food, Sono at Wintergarden is very upscale and has lovely food and presentation. I love taking clients there. It is also perfect type of food for those of us with small appetites. I adore their sashimi and they bring it out on a bed of dry ice! Or if she is into tapas and cocktails, look into Lychee Lounge at West End. They have an amazing cocktail menu and it is a really nice atmosphere. Definitely dressy and you will need to book especially on a weekend. Great for people watching.

Me too. I get a thought that goes through my head like "ugh why am I still eating?" That's one of my signals to stop.