DonRodolfo

I have a friend who does raw (as did her husband while I was alive) and they seemed to be sold on the health benefits. I've tried it preop, it's okay, but I can't imagine it as a primary source of nutrition postop. One of my surgeons keeps reminding me "we're meat eaters now, can't eat like we used to". I hope that helped.

I've been struggling for a few years with my energy level which sometimes is in the dirt. I've had a recent sleep study and my CPAP setting is where it should be. I was diagnosed with Low-T but it is being treated and a recent test shows my testosterone level is where it should be. I started going back to the gym recently (4 - 6 times per week, easy treadmill) and I my energy level is a little better but I'm struggling for motivation to even get to the gym these days. For the past few months, I've mostly eaten a lot healthier than I have been. I started looking into antidepressants. With the help of Welbutrin (low-dose) I was able to quit nicotine almost 7 years ago. I tolerated it well. I'm wondering if this is my next step to help my energy level. Anyone here seen their energy level get better with the help of antidepressants?

You were sleeved a week before me. I had pizza for the first time a few weeks ago. It was the smallest meat eaters they had. I was able to eat the toppings off two slices and one of the crusts. I got it out of my system and probably won't have pizza again for awhile to come. We're supposed to eat Protein first and I try to stick to that.

It was clear to me that Molly was directing what she said to the obnoxious poster.

:lol:

Hey pretty lady! I am flattered by your attention but I just cannot compete with BigCountryAbs. I'm old and flabby and bald. He's young, stacked, and is fit enough to satisfy your appetite all night long. (Keep after him though, I think he's just trying to make you work for it. )

:lol: :lol: x 10 BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

LIKE!

Reminder:

I do and that's why I try to limit taking days off between workouts. Anything more than 2 days and i have to drag myself to the gym. Today my body is really sore. Instead of taking a day off, I'm just going to walk casually on the treadmill for about an hour. I'll probably take tomorrow off but it's scheduled not just "I don't wanna go".

:lol: :lol: OMG hilarious!

How many inches have you lost from your neck/waist/hips?

We all want to see that scale move. Have to ask: how far out are you and how much time are you using to determine that you're not losing?

Not a stupid question at all - load up with music and audiobooks and don't forget to bring your charger!

This post isn't crazy at all - it's brilliant actually. When I lived in Japan I tried squatting and you are absolutely right. I'd never heard of a squatting platform until you mentioned it above, I'm shopping now!

My surgeon tried to take me off of my PPI right after surgery but I got terrible heartburn about a week later. Just a few days ago I let myself run out just to see if I still needed it, the heartburn was persistent and woke me up in the middle of the night for a few nights. I had to get it refilled and looks like I'll have to take it for the rest of my life. Small price to pay I think.

I don't think you're crazy - I'd say hold onto those feelings but keep them to yourself. Being disgusted with bad food isn't a bad thing!

Care Credit pays for surgery in Mexico?

Why did you join a gym? What do you expect to get out of it? What kind of physical activity do you enjoy, if any?

Get a sample or try some from a friend. I threw away the better part of a tub of the ON strawberry banana because it was awful.

I currently go to two regularly, could be three depending on how the one tomorrow goes! Here is a list I posted of all the ones in the DFW area: http://www.verticals...rt-groups-list/ I go to the one at Methodist Hospital (corner of Beckley and Colorado), the one run by Kevin Levin (THINspiration) in Plano, and looking at After the Cut which meets tomorrow morning. I've been invited by friends to several other ones in Plano which I'm considering (one of those friends goes to four different groups regularly every month ).

A combo of lite mayo (1 part) and fat-free yogurt (2 parts) - it's quite yummy!

Glad to help! If you're interested, the app I use is called "Tom's Multi Timer Free" - I don't know if it's made for iPhone as I have an android but it's been incredibly helpful! Right now, I have two timers set up - one for timing between meals and another for timing how soon I can have Water after eating.