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You have to realize you are eating very little so you have less to come out. We are no longer eating the greasy food we were eating before surgery that acted like a lube to make things come out easier. With that saying I think I didn't have a good bowl movement till 3-4 weeks after surgery. Not because it wouldn't come out but because there was nothing to come out. At 8 moths out I am lucky I go every 2-3 days now.

I am one of the people that posted one of the so called "rude" comments (I am like the 3-4th person that posted). I am sorry but I am not going to sugar coat my answers to anyone. If I answer a question I am answering the question based off my own experiences, other peoples posts, and how I learn. I am going to tell people how I see it. I am sorry I didn't spend years of my life trying different weight loss pills and programs. then spend months getting everything done to have this surgery. I didn't spend a lot of money and go through a surgery to eat what made me fat before surgery. I don't see how people can do everything in their power to get healthy and then say f**k it I am going to eat this slice of greasy pizza or deep fried breaded chicken nuggets (pink slime). Why go back to old habits that made you the way you were before surgery? I don't know about everyone else but I go out of my way every day to stay away from things that I had before surgery. Before people start saying I never have anything nice to say or they never see me helping ill leave you with a thread I posted a month ago that has be pinned and has over 3,000 views. Its a list of free samples and discounts on protein supplements and vitamins. I contacted almost all of the links personally and even called 50% of them to get more information before posting them. http://www.verticals...g-free-samples/ I also have spoken at seminars and helped with support group meetings. I have posted recipes on the forums and even got voted best recipe at my hospitals protein party (brings in venders and people so people can taste protein products and recipes). I didn't sugar coat anything when I was speaking to 50+ people at the seminars and I was thanked just not by the people who were attending but also other speakers and the doctors that were there for being open and honest. So I am not sorry for my post. I am sorry that people find my opinion not to there liking. I won't change how I post because some people do need tough love and to hear it how it is.

If you know you shouldnt be eating something but you still eat it? You are doing it to yourself. If you cant help from not eating junk food and things you shouldnt what are people on the internet going to do? Say its ok when its not?

Quest bars are 180 calories 20g of protein. Also any protein drink will get you protein you are looking for.

Thanks for all the positive reviews. I have changed the recipe a bit to fit me a bit more. Added more veggies and such. I also use a bit more ground beef or ground chicken now.

Trying to add another coupon to the list but for some reason it wont let me edit my first post. So going to put it here for now 3 coupons for $1 off Body Fortress products (Wal-Mart brand) http://www.bodyfortress.com

I would wait at least 2 months to eat something like this. Yes its soft but it could be hard on your stomach. I didnt start making it till about the 3 month mark. But I also didnt come up with it till them.

I haven't heard from anyone since I got my samples. I delt with Herbalife a few years ago but didn't hear anything from them after a got the bar from them.

I am glad that this list has helped you. I hope more people see it and can help them find products they like with out spending to much money like I did. I ended up giving away over $300 worth of protein after surgery because my taste changed.

This one is already on the list. But thank you for trying to add to the list. It has helped a lot of people so far

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Added: http://www.bbvitamins.com/Welcome.aspx www.gotein.com/sampls_pack.html www.fitness-connection.com Thanks sylvynn

Add www.twinlab.com to the list Thanks Veruca Salt

Wow thats awesome. they sent you a lot of Protein Water.

Thanks. Most places have a limit of stuff they give out. Once they hit their max they stop for awhile. just try again in a few weeks and I bet hey have some more.

Free Quest Bar from GNC valid 8/21/13-8/28/13 http://imageshack.com/scaled/large/560/3voo.jpg Enjoy everyone!

Mine did this for almost 3 weeks. They thought was a clot and and tests done and was all clear. They said it could've just been a side effect from the anesthesia. I had the same thing with my right hand it was numb for about a week. I would talk to your doctor

So I am 7 months out and doing everything I can to fill out the extra skin that starting to show more and more. I am lifting weights 3 times a week to build muscle to fill up the extra skin but seems to not be working as much as I like. Does anyone use any types of creams or other things for extra skin?

Added Spartos Protein Water to the list Thanks saffikeagan for adding to the list

I love eating out. One meal turns into 3-4 meals. I am 7 months out

Thank you This link has been fixed

Added Boost Protein drinks and bars to the list. They sent me two $1 off coupons. Also Atkins sent me the starter kit with 3 bars and coupons. took about a week to get here.

I tell everyone. I am very open about the surgery. I see it a motivation. I don't want to fail because I know everyone is watching. Also I have to admit I enjoy the haters.

There is a running shoe place by me that has a treadmill with cameras. You run on it in bare feet and they can see your running still. Like mine I run on the outsides of my feet. They then were able to find me a pair of shoes that would go along with my running style. I bought a random pair from dicks and my knees would hurt after running. With the shoes I bought at this store after pairing me with a shoe that supports my running style no pain whatsoever. I am no able to run longer and farther now just because of the shoes.