DonRodolfo

My doctor wants you to be using your CPAP for at least two weeks prior to surgery. I guess I can see why, it does take some adjustment. Everything will work out for you even if you have to wait longer than you wanted to.

The NUT visits are good! Great place to ask questions from a professional. I also *HIGHLY* suggest getting involved with support groups as soon as you can. Many times a NUT will be there and possibly WLS-knowledgeable medical staff. At my last one there were two RNs, both former WLS patients.

The NUT visits are good! Great place to ask questions from a professional. I also *HIGHLY* suggest getting involved with support groups as soon as you can. Many times a NUT will be there and possibly WLS-knowledgeable medical staff. At my last one there were two RNs, both former WLS patients.

30g carbs is pretty high.

I've been doing injections for almost a year - DEFINTELY cheaper AND better. And if I can learn to get over the fear of injecting myself ANYONE can!

I was told to never take it again after surgery.

Welcome!

Looks like he didn't love you - his loss! Don't fret - soon the ones who appreciate you for being you will be lining up to dance with you.

In the end, you gotta do it for you. You deserve the best and you certainly deserve the best quality of life for yourself. Taking care of yourself first will reap the benefits you want. I wouldn't go through this for anyone but me. If it gets me that look from an attractive lady or two at the mall, I certainly won't complain!

I was told never again after surgery.

The first GNC I went to made me a free sample. I don't know if all GNCs do this, but it can't hurt to ask.

If you haven't already, work on taking smaller bites and chewing each bite 20-30 times each. What'll happen is that you'll eat slower and feel full before you finish your plate (vs the other way around) or you'll get tired of eating before the plate is empty. Eating slower has caused me to not eat at much at each meal and is helping me lose weight. I've lost 30 pounds pre-op.

Wait - what? For which protein shake is a scoop only a half a scoop?

I also teamed my DigiFit with myfitnesspal - works for me!

Sorry, being moody and snappy sometimes comes with the package . Give him time for the treatment to do its thing. In the meantime, you have us here to lean on.

Hang in there and if he's resistant keep reminding him of the benefits he'll see once he starts treatment (which we're hoping will deliver benefits to you as well!). Let us know how it goes.

I'll warn you in advance - they can be a little tart! I let my coworker sample some and he added Water and thought they were not bad at all.

They're pretty gross. Have you tried these? https://www1.bariatricadvantage.com/catalog/group/77102/

Myfitnesspal works for me. It also keeps track of Water consumed and exercise you've done.

I fear this happening to me after I have my surgery. Someone here mentioned an app for Android called "Eat Slower", I plan to lean on it heavily.

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?

Not so much but that doesn't mean your hubby would have the same symptoms that I did.

If you're talking about the "Yes Whey" answers are yes and yes. I wouldn't recommend the "New Whey" at all.

http://bjsbariatrics.com/product/synSamplePack.html

I got them there as well and had them in only a few days.