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Thanks for the advise. I know what I need to do life just caught up with me and I have to retrain my mind! blah blah blah etc etc! As long as I keep reading these messages and back to the support groups I will persevere!

Thank you both for the inspiration. My first step was recognizing the issue and now I am working on overcoming it. Just like everything else one day at a time. Both of your messages hit rght at home! Sabbatoge and winning. Stress and anxety that you do not realize you have. You are all the best and I will continue to read these posts! Thank you Thank you Thank you

Hello all, The journey has been wonderful. I have learned so much about myself and my body. Now that I have turned the corner and am able to eat almost anything, I find myself eating sugar and carbs again. HELP I need some support and suggestions as I know the carb road is a dirty world. I know that I have slowed down with the weight loss and that is ok I just need to figure out this carb addict thing and it frightens me a bit. Need to get control back. Thank you all for your comments

This will sound redundant - but you really need to walk walk walk. I was sleeeved on 5/7 and the journey is exciting and a learning experience. I had gas and constipation like crazy - but that has passed. Look at each week as your body healing from the surgery and you will be fine. Keep me posted. But walk, I found this out the hard way! You will be fine.........

Hang in there! I went thru the same thing. I got really creative with protein shakes, and yes - the shakes I liked before surgery - well I ended up getting rid of everything except "unjury". I put frozen pudding in it. I even got the flavored sugar free coffee creamers and used those. Each week something changes tho - 8 days after I was still mostly on shakes and broth. I made my own chicken broth and even flavored it with some teriyaki or soy. Good luck - it definately gets better and better and better. I am 32 days post op

UGH - can anyone out there give me some suggestions. I am 4 weeks post op - otherwise doing great by the extreme nausea is really driving me nuts. I constantly feel as tho I am going to get sick. Any advise it so greatly appreciated.

OK - the GAS went away after surgery and is back! What do I do? I sense that I am not even drinking Water right. I know this is just another fork in the road but I sincerely would like some feedback. Thanks all..................

I had my surgery in Mexico with Dr Garcia on 5/7 and have been following your posts. I have a question for you.....How do I contact you on this board personally?

I found that the protein shakes are the way to go. I freeze 1/2 of my skim milk & like the Unjury products. Tonight I will try the unflavored protein powder. The chocolate pudding sounds great.

Any actually tomorrow I head over to Polish Stoneware to pick up a few small dishes. Everyone needs to remember you eat with your eyes first

Great ideas Lisa. I am 6 days out of surgery and when I got home I started drinking my liquids from a very pretty red wine glass! Everything tastes better that way!

Having just returned from Tijuana I can tell you it was on the top 3 decisions I have ever made! Dr Garcia and his group is the best you will find. I had heard of other groups in Mexico and I can only say do your research. The 2 nights in the hospital and 2 nights at the hotel were perfect. My family is happy that I am home and there is NO NEED to worry about Tijuana with this group. Be smart don't do anything stupid like go out at night - as you would not do in your own country! I am happy to speak one on one with anyone - just send my a note.

How are you doing? I am May 7 !

Not surprised the US doctor went nuts on you. If they would smarten up along with the insurance companies they would keep us in the USA for surgery! I too am on my way to Mexico this weekend and not concerned at all. Take care of yourself!

The costco brand is good. I really like the vanilla flavor. I also ordered the "unjury" on line and the chocolate splendor taste just like choco milk or hot chocolate. Try to also mix some crystal light into the vanilla flavor. I am just 4 days away from surgery but have found the above two drinks the best. Good luck - I will be in your shoes soon!

This am was great and I was the inspiration nut. Now this afternoon I feel loaggy and bored! Shake and broth must not have mixed well. HHHHHHAAAAAAANNNNNNGGGGG in there - I am channeling good thoughts your way. Maybe I need a nap!

Very exciting to see - I have heard only the best and i arrive on 5/6 - this Sunday YAHOOOOOO.

Happy Anniversary!!!!

I understand your feelings completely. I am on the end of week 2 of the pre op diet and nervouse about the broth phase for 3 days. HOWEVER the fact that I celebrate each day I have succeeded on this 2 week journey gives me the umpf!! to keep going. Last night I was so sick of protein shakes that I just have chicken broth for dinner. the hot liquid and flavor change is all i needed. Don't drive yourself crazy - it goes by fast! Lots of luck. May 7 is my big day

I am on week two of the diet and it is Protein drinks now only. I have my ups and downs however the new beginning is just in sight!

I was only allowed - 2-3 protein shakes a day plus a lean protein and salad at dinner. days 14 -7 . day 7 - 3 only protein shakes up to 4 a day. sf jello or sf popsciles is wanted. this is day one of only protein shakes. i am still having my decaf coffe with skim milk. day 3,2,1 broth only - but my coordinator said any broth is ok. so heat up minestone soups and just strain the broth or any other soup you like and strain,. she mentioned some good teas also. if you want more let me know. I am sleeved 5/7 with Dr Garcia

With only one response it is easy to see that we all have different tastes! Keep the responses coming. Has anyone seen recipes to use with unflavored protein so far? Just planning ahead

OK Everyone out there---- We are all in the process of buying all the Protein shakes on the market. Lets help each other and post what we have liked and tollerated well. I know I am always looking for suggestions. LIKE - powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chocolate Supreme LIKE Pure Premium vanilla Has anyone tried a non flavored one yet. Think I will order the unjury unflavored. Thanks all. Continued success!

Soooo excited for you. I meet up with Dr Garcia on May 7. Best of luck to you. Keep me posted as I am sure we will both being going thru the same things! You just a few days sooner.

I am soooo excited for you. Happy Happy Day - Congratulations. I am 11 days away from the big day!