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I struggled with eggs from the beginning and even at 4 months out. I find that if I put some steak sauce on a scrambled egg it slides down easier.

I have some social events this summer and looking for some good choices for drinks. I tried beer about a month ago and it was too carbonated for me. I am almost 4 months post-op. Thanks!

I have been practicing yoga on and off for over 10 years. Just before my surgery I was taking 4 classes a week. Yoga has always been a great stress reliever for me. I also find I can build the best strength through yoga practice. I am 3 months out of surgery and feeling pretty good. I did two restorative yoga classes this weekend and my stomach is on fire! I am worried about my abdominal wall muscles. Am I damaging them? Does anyone have experience with starting yoga again after surgery? Thanks!

Being overweight was keeping my relationship from moving forward for years. Once I decided to have surgery, I felt there may be hope for finally getting married and feeling attractive again. Since surgery, my BF has been more distant than ever. I am starting to think I just need to focus on myself and maybe all that I wanted over the years (to get married to him) may not be what I want after all. I can tell you the only focus I have is to get this weight off. Who knows how our relationship will turn out but for once it is about ME and what I WANT to happen. It's kind of empowering to have choice when you don't have the extra weight as an excuse for being treated unfairly.

i too was concerned about returning after 7 weeks off. My surgeon told me to accept the compliments and just keep repeating "thanks I feel great". It seems to work to ward off the attention and questions so far.

I bought two books and have not used either one.

I had one incision below the breast zone that was really bothered by my bra. I wore camisole tanks for at least two weeks which didn't matter because I was home and it was winter so I could wear bulky sweaters.

You will do great! I just had my 6 week check up today and feel fantastic having lost 33 pounds. You will have obstacles but they are all worth it. Best of Luck!

I crushed and drank an Ambien 3 days out of surgery and had no problems, just a great night sleep

I feel the same way. I spent a ton on Matrix 5.0 and Syntrax. So far, the only thing I can get down is Muscle Milk. I am 6 weeks out.

Hi! I also am at 5 weeks and wondering what you are eating. I am still home from work. I feel okay but do not have much energy to eat or do anything. How do you find the energy? Thanks!

I went through the same thing. I worried constantly about my protein. At four weeks out, I get about half of what I am supposed to but I feel fine. I don't stress about it anymore because it's not good for me. I drink fluids all day and focus on feeling better not how much I ate or drank. I know this sounds like I am not following my dr's directions but you can go crazy thinking about it all day long. Drink what you can, go for a walk and catch up on your shows. Part of this journey is to slow down and take care of you!

Thanks everyone for the advice. I have been steering clear of too much dairy and I backed off on my protein shakes. I think my body just needs to continue healing. I am eating soft foods for a few more days and then I can be on a regular diet. Right now, I am eating lots of meat and beans and drinking my water. I am not sure about any allergies, I just think I need to get used to which foods I can tolerate and which I can't. I started taking a gummy fiber which I believe is helping. Before surgery, I ate a ton of vegetables and salads so I am sure that fiber is what my body is looking for. The main thing I learned is to deal with the obstacles that comes with the journey! Good health to all!

I am 3 1/2 weeks post op and can't seem to eat anything without having cramping and diarrea after. I am keeping a food log to see if it is certain foods, but it does not matter what I eat. Even my protein shakes make me sick. Has this happened to anyone else? I can't leave the house and am feeling very frustrated. Thanks!