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That's why I decided it was nobody's business except my immediate family (hubby and 2 older kids). I applaud those who have been open, because the c*#p you have to deal with is so obnoxious. People can be so ignorant and hurtful. I'm sure my sister would have been the worst LOL.

I'm at 5 1/2 weeks too. I've really taken to fish. Tuna salad is so easy and there are Bumble Bee Light Tuna kits at the store that are great and easy to take with you. Be brave and stay away from fast food. It's a downfall for me. Can you get down beef jerky yet? I've tried a little, chewing it really, really well, and it went down fine. Do you like Mexican food? Beans with salsa are great for you (just watch out for the lard-heavy refried beans at restaurants, you can get cans of fat-free refried beans at the store, (or try Ranchero beans at restaurants). Get some shredded low fat Cheddar or Mexican cheese to sprinkle on your beans, add some hot sauce and yum!

Great job! It's hard to get cut like that, lots of work.

All I can think of is why spoil delicious fresh OJ with protein powder LOL.

A couple of things to keep in mind: First, your tastes could change. I had all my "good" Protein powders picked out presurgery and now can't stand any of them. Second, make sure your protein source is protein isolate because otherwise your body won't absorb all the protein listed on the label. It can be whey isolate, soy isolate, etc. Last, make sure your source is under 200 calories and provides at least 20 grams of protein. The most effective ones are well under 200 and provide 25 - 30 grams or more. Good luck! I hate Protein drinks

Doesn't it feel wonderful? Congrats to you!

Gonna try this. Anything to get protein shakes down!

Who knew you were such a hottie! Great job!

What you may be thinking is hunger could well be acid. Many people mistake it and find that omeprozole or other antacid helps tremendously. It gets better! Really! I think all of us went through some sort of period where we despaired and doubted ourselves. The first month is so hard. Have you tried sour things like buttermilk or unsweetened lowfat kiefer? Even plain nonfat milk will help you get protein in. Also, you may be eating too fast and that is causing your discomfort. Soft foods are so easy to take in quickly. I still have a battle every meal to eat tiny bites slowly. Try using a baby spoon and time yourself. Your insides are still swollen and healing now. Good luck!

I agree. However, I think a lot of heavier people think they are big boned when they aren't. For my $0.02 I suggest you pick a number in the middle and see how you like it once you get there. Personally, I have hit a thin weight a number of times in the past (I'm a yo-yo). I found that I look OK at 140, even better at 135, and terrific at 125-130. That's when I discovered that I'm not big boned

HW 235 Approval Weight 211 Surgery Weight 206 CW 186 Surgery 8/12/13 Height 5' 4 1/2" BTW, this is so weird. For years I NEVER told anyone my weight and here I am posting it along with everyone else in public. Love this forum.

GNC or Vitamin Shoppe, around $5 a bottle. Best to try it first before ordering a case online. It's great to have a break from the mainstream powders and shakes. Some people mix it with Crystal Light or G2 to improve the flavor.

Glue for me and it was great. The scars are minimal ever after only 5 weeks.

I used to love carbonated drinks like sparkling water, beer, kombucha. Now one tiny sip of carbonation makes me ill. I let them go flat then drink them, like flat diet gingerale. My kombucha won't go flat, though, too many little microbes keeping it happy.

Personally I'm at 15 minutes before, but I wait an hour afterwards or I feel sick piling liquids on top of the solid food. For me, it doesn't run through at that point, it just comes back up (TMI).

I agree that PB can be a slider. But, as long as you are staying within your fat and carb limits it works for me. I have nut butter a couple of times a week (sunflower, almond or peanut - they have the highest protein of the butters I've found so far). Natural nut butters are so good for you (if you can limit yourself to a tablespoon LOL). Everything in moderation!

I just googled it and some people with the bypass have problems with peanut butter. Perhaps your nut is unaware of the more subtle differences between VSG and bypass nutrition.

No idea. I'm allowed peanut butter. No crunchy at this point (smooth only) but by 6 months crunchy is OK. PB2, a powdered peanut butter with much lower fat, is also a tasty treat. You might want to ask them their reasoning. My dr office is a Center of Excellence (not sure about Kaiser), so that might be something you could get clarification on.

I had beans starting week 3 and no problems. In fact, they continue to be one of my "safe" foods along with tuna and yogurt, that won't make me sick. They've got fiber, too, which is a good thing to get in with all the protein and few vegs during this time.

It gets better. Just hang in there. Try some ginger tea?

Wonderful! Keep at it! You are a rockstar!

Congratulations, you look wonderful and I bet you feel wonderful, too! great accomplishment!

Suggestion: more sex! The more often you have sex the smaller amount of ...er..."liquid" will be available. If you do it daily, it will only be a small amount that will fit nicely into your sleeve

Socorro here! I used Dr. Jorge Acosta in El Paso at the Del Sol Bariatric Center. Sleeved 8/12/13.

I have some ready to go for when I'm cleared, but haven't used them yet. Hopefully someone here has ideas. I think they are nutty tasting so you can sprinkle them on things (yogurt, casseroles).