StacyS

I've been having a lot of trouble with constipation so I desided to get some magnesium citrate to help speed things up. I didn't realize it's fizzy til I started to drink it. I'm only 4wks out and really need to take it...i tried Miralax but to no avail. Is it gonna kill me to actually drink it even though we are not supposed to have carbination??? I NEED RELIEF!!!!

I've been looking for Before and After photos in the gallery and simply have no idea how to find them? Can some of you please post before and after photos to this thread? The Gallery on here sux. Thanks, Stacy

Ok, ok... I've been a member for a while, am on the path to getting approved and will most likely have my surgery in late April or beginning of May, but I've been thinking and would like to some advice/help! I'm not really addicted to food, I dont obsess about food, I prepare my meals the night before work and only eat what I bring. I rarely eat out and almost always cook. Since I'm "pre-op" and have been paying attention to my eating habits, I have noticed that I eat even when I'm not hungry. For example, 11a rolled around and I went to get my lunch out of the fridge and I wasnt even hungry. As a matter of fact, I wasnt hungry yesterday either when it was lunch time. And so, here I go, eating my lunch (today was grilled chicken salad w/oil and balsamic vinegar) and I ate the entire thing- and I wasnt even hungry to begin with. Day in and Day out, I eat when I'm not even hungry and actually never even experience "hunger" at all. It's like I watch the clock and it says it's time to eat, so I eat. My fear is that I will do this even after I have the sleeve done and will somehow over eat all time. You see, I was raised old school where there were people starving in China and therefore I HAD to eat everything on my plate before I could leave the table. I still have that same mentality even though I know it's wrong (thanks Grampa!). So, please, how will the sleeve actually tell me not to eat anymore than 2-4oz?? Can someone please tell me that this will NOT be an issue for me after surgery? Or do I need to seek "professional help"???

I was just wondering if anyone has had their upper arms done? I'm not at goal yet but I KNOW once I get there my arms will need a lot of work and would like to see before/after pics of yours, and advice....

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I was just wondering if anyone has tried these Miracle Noodles??? Are they good or a waste of money?? http://www.miraclenoodle.com/variety-sampler.html

I was just wandering through the internet and stumbled upon these noodles and was wondering if anyone has ever tried these??? Are they good? http://www.miraclenoodle.com/variety-sampler.html

The Syntrax nectar is like fruit juice. It's not thick and heavy like other Protein drinks. Since this one is mixed with Water, it's thin and actually refreshing! I love drinking it on a hot day! I usually drink mine after a workout and it's really great. I'm very anxious to see my doctor tomorrow! I'm on Zofran for the nausea and Pepsid (or something of the like- prescribed) but it's just not working. I was really good at 4wks and was able to eat fairly well then I got a serious cold and regressed. Ever since then I've been battling this nausea! It's terrible. I'm only able to eat soup! Anything I have to chew makes me wanna vomit. Even the sight of food sometimes makes my stomach upset.

I love it! You can get them in like 15 different flavors and they dont have an after taste! What I did was go to www.mybariatricpantry.com and ordered the sample pack for like $13. Then I tried all of them and ordered the big tub of the one I liked best. I've already gone through 2 tubs and will be ordering another soon.

I use Sytrax Nectar protein. It's a protein you mix with water. I use 2 scoops to give me 46g of protein in 20oz of water. Somedays I manage my 80g which is required by my Dr and sometimes I only get the 46g in. It's hit or miss for me. It all depends on my nausea level.

WOW!! Look how skinny you are!! OMG, I'm so happy for you (and a bit jealous!) You look so much younger!! Congrats to you!!

Alright, Alright... i know it's really early but I just wanted to show you all what 40lbs has done!! I'm 2 months out and dropped 40lbs! You can definatly see it in my face and belly!! I'm so happy with my sleeve and I just cant wait to see what I look like next month!!

I'm 10wks out and still get nauseous!! Just thinking about food makes me want to hurl... Like you, I could go all day without eating and me totally happy! The thought of food, cooking food, looking at food all make me nauseous. I'm going to see my surgeon on Thurs for my check up. He's already prescribed me Zofran and a PPI but they dont seem to work at all. Not even refried Beans are working, nor are Protein shakes. Some days I'm able to force myself to eat about 1oz of food and other days I'm not able to get anything down. And as far as the chew, chew, chew thing goes.... the more I chew the more nauseous I get! Does this happen to anyone else??? If I chew too long I have to spit it out and can't eat another bite!! It's very frustrating!

Check you out!! You're looking fabulous!! Keep up the good work and continue to take the pics! It's the only way we can really "see" the changes in us!!

Thank you all so much!! I've dropped a few sizes, especially in my waste! My thunder thighs are another story.... along with my gianormous arms! But i'm working on them! I was wearing a tight 18 and now I'm back into my 14s! My XL shirts are getting too big too. I'm very happy with my sleeve!! I've started working out again and love going to the pool to do laps!! BUT, I still have a long way to go.. I tried to show my kids how to do a kart-wheel last night and I was lucky to keep my wrists locked before I buckled and fell down on my legs! I'm still too out of shape for kart-wheels!! LOL

Yes, eventually you will be able to get all of your Protein from food alone, but that wont be for a long time! You HAVE to get your protein in somehow! Trust me, the nectar drinks dont have that bad flavor and it's not like drinking a Protein Drink.... it's more like drinking crystal light or flavored water! Another option would be to buy the unjury protein mix and mix it in your Jello (make it from scratch and add the protein to the mix), add it to your Soups, etc... At this early stage, you dont really have much choice.