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That was what I was thinking... maybe I would not focus so much on the size of the food if I had fun making it look cute. haha

not sure if you have tried them but the Vitamin Water (zero) drinks have nice flavors.. you can mix the (unflavored) Protein powder in them and at least you will have something with more flavor than water. Can you do Soup with all the stuff strained out? Like vegetable beef or chicken noodle? The broth would alteast have a nice taste. Good Luck!! Let me know what you find that works! Oh and if you are going to mix Protein Powder into the soup broth quick tip. (mix it into room temperature water first) Heat up the soup, Then add the protein powder and water mix. It will keep it from curdling.

hope you feel better soon!! hang in there!! You made this change to open new vistas for yourself!!

I would also check with your nutritionist and surgeon. They may be able to recommend a laxative that would be a little easier on you.

Weight Loss Surgery. You have to love acronym attacks! hehe

I am with you.. the waiting is horrible. My husband and I finished all of our testing and are now at the hurry up and wait phase..

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My heart is with you.

This is a really good article that describes what an "Emotional Eater" is. www.wlslifestyles.com

I am with you the waiting is making me mental!!! I am hoping to schedule surgery before classes are back in session in August.

Not sure if you like spices but egg salad is really nice with the following added: (a pinch or to taste) Garlic powder Chili powder Lemon Pepper Grey Poupon Mustard (small amout it is strong) Hope that helps some. :thumbup1: I also love my little magic bullet blender because you can puree smaller items quickly with less mess than a large blender.

Thank you so much for posting about your experience! You are an inspiration to me!! It must feel fabulous to be down 100lbs total.

Good Luck! :thumbup1: Please post about your experience when you are able.

Great advice guys!! I also am stopping myself from making rash decisions about food. I used to think about food all the way home and drive by this restaurant and think OH I should go there.. or this one.. or or or... Now I have a plan for dinner before I leave work or even leave for work in the morning. If I know I have something I can change my behavior for the better. but Ouro is right you need to try to replace a bad habit with a good one. I am also trying to change how I FEEL about food and that is taking a lot of effort... it is worth it but, not having something on the way home should not have the power to upset me so much. I really have to focus and remember that food is nourishment. So I try to stop and ask myself.. "What do I need?" not "What do I want?" because I may want the extra piece of bread or pie but in the end do I need it?

definitely going to lock this little gem away for after surgery. Hotwings sounds amazing!! I LOVE SPICY FOOD! hehe I am really glad to see it may still be possible after surgery. That was one of my fears. hehe the spice is the life.

Glad you found it. nice pic!

Call your doctor! It never hurts to check. It sounds like acid to me but I am not a medical person hehe. I am just going from experience with old diet patterns. You might also want to keep the solids earlier in the day and try having a shake before bed so your tummy has more time without solid foods. Hope it gets better soon!! Sounds like a pain to deal with.

Try to appeal the decision... if you really want the sleeve surgery it may make a difference. It is really crazy that a procedure that is malabsorptive is covered but the sleeve isn't. Talk to your surgeon about writing an appeal if he is willing to help it will hold more weight with the committee. Good Luck!!! I am worried about the same thing.... *hug*

I know that you would like to have a biological child but there are sooooo many many many children that need a loving home. If you are not able to have a child maybe you can consider opening your home to one of these children. *hug*

Wishing you an effortless surgery! :thumbup1:

costco has premier Protein shakes for about $17.00 a case which is not a bad price. They are pretty good. I prefer them over the muscle milk light. (though they aren't bad either) It might be cheaper to go your own way. They also have chewable multi Vitamins (kirkland childrens) which are not bad. You can also try for some samples from Bariatric Advantage before investing a lot of money. I have found for myself that I cannot stomach chicken broth or bouillon. I have been using the premier shakes and vitaminzero Water. :svengo: This coupon is expired but it shows the premier shake box. :confused1: http://www.priceviewer.com/deal/manage/up/201005081273375436_3a4574c92a02b1067c9dd5f3c08fde43.jpg p.s. It gets easier each day on the liquid diet. The first couple days were really rough for me because I also gave up caffeine. You can do it!!! hell if I can do it, anyone can!

Congratulations!! That must feel incredible!! I hope to join you soon on the loser bench! :svengo:

Go Brian!!! I am cheering for you! @:svengo:@

yea I think I will opt out of the fist sized pills.. lol

The premier ones from Costco aren't bad. :001_tongue: Though after a week of 3 a day for the liquid diet I admit I am getting a little sick of them hehe.. Thank the gods for sugar free torani syrup.