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This is what is called the slimes or foamies. You get it if you eat too fast or too much. Some people also get it when their new stomach does not agree with this and they have developed an intolerance.

it depends on how well you follow your Dr & NUT's guidelines. Some people cheat on slider foods, and others don't. Each person is different.

You can find out for sure by doing the cottage cheese test, which is a valid test in the bariatric community... http://www.bsciresourcecenter.com/proddetail.php?prod=A4

I think it is in a cheese braid or cheese knot. Mine is eggs, cottage cheese, gatorade and popscicles. I do eat other stuff but I find myself crawling back or wanting these items almost every day. OOOO and coconut Water too.

They are about $20 bucks for RTD. Personally, I thought they were too sweet for me. I hope you have better luck

LOL! Ok go on laugh... I can take it

To a lot of people the surgery itself seems unconventional. In Egypt, this is unheard of... even diets are not as popular as one would think. Do your research and choose something that is right for you and your situation; which may not be what is popular in the UK.

Well, any healthy fats will do. Are you able to eat fish?

I had this when I got up and walked around and spoke to my Dr about it. She had to take me off of my BP meds. Are you on any BP meds? If so that may be the reason OR you may need to up your Water in take. Apparently Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor which acts with sodium. Once it binds it is flushed out by the kidneys. This makes a lot of sense to me because I was always very thirsty, so I started drink more electrolyte drinks. Once I stopped the Lisinopril the dizziness went away and the thirst did too. Also, some people on here have said that if the shake or wiggle their legs a few times before getting up then the dizziness goes away.

You look spectacular and confident! Hey does you ring still fit you?.. Mine is sliding off now

If people do have regrets it may be because they were not well informed of this surgery, they experienced a complication that they didn't expect, or they are not following their DR & NUT's orders and are not loosing a lot of weight. Some other things to think of is the mental aspect of the surgery. You will see others eating all sorts of things..... and you will most likely want to join them but you can't because of the phase you are in or you are too full from your Protein. Head hunger will mess with you. Use it to your advantage though, when others are eating and it is time to eat, eat with them. Bring your own protein friendly snack box. Remember you are no longer the person you used to be- you are in control. {{{hugs}}} & <3

Mine said 7/8 of my stomach is removed and it is as wide as his thumb! I can eat about 5 oz oz soft foods right now.

Well, I went in at 0800 and was out at 1000. From the time I was in the OR and breathing in the gas to the time I awoke in recovery it felt more like 3 hours. I kept asking what time it was and telling everyone I knew that I was in pain.

Get your surgery done without any expectations except for what YOUR dr. and NUT told you and take each day at a time. You will relearn how to eat and what to eat. When you drink fluids make sure you don't start sipping until the liquids is actually touching your lips to avoid added gas distress Good Luck on your journey! {{{hugs}}} & <3

Have you tried eating slower and chewing it until it is pulverized? Like taking 2 bites off of a baby/shrimp fork and then waiting about 5 minutes before you take the next bite?

Well, think of it like this. Their reactions to your upcoming surgery are out of love and concern for you. Could they have supported you in a better way? of course. Medical science has come a long way since the WLS first introduction in the 50's and with that their is new found knowledge of what to do. YOU are NOT that person and you have no idea what that medical person's underlying circumstances were. EVERYONE is different and this surgery affects each of us differently. Dr OZ said it best when he stated that the benefits of the surgery are far greater than the risks associated with obesity. http://www.doctoroz.com/episode/gastric-surgery-you-should-be-getting

I had a dream that I ate so much. It was like I was in National Lampoons Europen Vacaction, where Audrey dreams of eating food. You are not alone...

I had watermelon juice from Whole Foods market when I was at 2 weeks. It was good but there were plenty of white seeds in it.

I only tell people that I feel should know. I mean, I don't really care what others think of me or my decisions, but I don't want to be around people who have in the past belittled others- so THOSE are the people I avoid. They don't have a need to know. Your diet has changed You are eating much less and are more conscious about what you are eating You are/will be exercising more You are more focused on your health now All of these are or will be true for all of us and are very justifiable to anyone who hasn't had the surgery.

I agree with OTR. Don't focus on how much fats you are consuming according to the labels, but rather focus on the type of fats and stay with a certain protein to fat ratio

I almost forgot to advise you to NOT get tea bags. Many tea bags contain fannings.... essentially tea dust. This dust does not contain a lot of flavor or the caffeine. Buy loose leaf tea and steep it in a tea ball for the best taste and quality.

The b12 provides a lot of energy. If you want straight caffeine I would suggest maybe going a more natural herbal route like matcha. Someone mentioned black tea, but you will find there are hundreds are varieties of tea out there. Irish Breakfast (like English breakfast) is very high on the caffeine scale and like espresso. Look for the brands by Taylors of Harrogate or Twinnings if you can't find the former. http://www.englishteastore.com/brands-taylors.html?gclid=CMfzrb30pLcCFWQ6QgodWDAAbg

I have done that before too! I love it. If you get the mico muffin pan and make a batch of this you could make meatball sized moat loafs and whatever is left over could be used your spaghetti and "meatballs".

Charming, I agree with you. I prefer

^ that is exactly what I said! a few people on here went out and got the double stuff cookie by Nectar. They said it tastes like oreos dipped in milk. That might be my next buy...