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Ready to drink...Premier Protein (from Sam's) is my favorite. Powder...Gladiator (Strawberry and Chocolate) from Smoothie King is the only one I've found that blends easy and tastes great.

It is a miserable feeling (physically) to eat too much. Don't beat yourself up, you have been eating this way your whole life, it'll take time for your old habits to be broken. However, due to the consistency of the pie filling, I suspect you'll live....you'll just be miserable for some time. Sorry to make light of your situation, you've just made the same mistake 99% of your peers on this site have made. I made the same mistake when I was able to finally have cooked vegetables...ate too fast and too much. Spent the next hour doubled over, praying to throw it up! You need to portion your food, then stick to that amount. Eating your fill of yogurt is no biggie...you will not be able to do the same with more dense foods (which is a good thing!). I'm by no means a pro, only four months (and 80 lbs.) out...just lending my two cents. Good luck and again, don't beat yourself up...it takes time to adjust.

I had gout prior to surgery. Unfortunately, still have to take Allopurinol daily and Indometacin, as needed. I eat fish at least 3-4 times a week, but cannot say it has caused any issues. I make every attempt to take in 80-100 ozs. of water a day, so I think that probably helps to keep the uric acid in check and minimize flare-ups.

You're not doing this for other people...you're doing this for you! I couldn't agree more with gamergirl...my wife and I are each others' biggest cheerleaders (no pun intended)! Keep it going...very inspirational!

My wife and I eat them almost daily, with no issues (I'm almost 15 weeks post op and she is 6 weeks out). She initially had problems with fluid intake, but the fine shaved ice from the snowballs has been no problem.

Half way in 2 1/2 mos...Congratulations!

I went back to work after 1 week, but it really depends on the type of work.

I worked out tonight...or so I thought, until I read your post! LOL Wow, talk about inspiring...keep it up!

How do you really feel?! LOL Fantastic/inspirational post! Congratulations!

Good video clip as to why you shouldn't drink for 30 minutes, after eating.

Awesome progress!

I was afraid something was wrong...3 days post op and I was drinking as much as I wanted! LOL I even posted on here about it...found out I wasn't alone. Some can drink as much as they want, others cannot, nothing to worry about, just drink at a pace that is comfortable for you.

Yep, the one in the belly button was nasty lookin' for a few weeks.

Awesome progress!

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~ Dr. Seuss

LOL It'll get easier...not sure the temptation ever goes away...just gets more tolerable. I am 10 weeks post op and had a decent sized salad tonight too!

I've been able to eat cold cereal since week 6 and oatmeal since week 3 (10 weeks now). Special K has a High Protein version that is great and 10 grams of protein per serving.

You did far better than most would've done! Went to ACME last week...couldn't resist, had to have a few char-broiled ersters!

I had the same fear...liquids were no problem 2 days post op. I just knew something was wrong! LOL Even tolerated pureed foods quite well. It wasn't until I started on mushy foods that I felt somewhat restricted. Now (10 weeks out), I can still handle liquids just fine, but 4-5 ounces of anything of substance is my limit...which is a good thing!

Awesome results in such a short period of time! Way to go!

Unfortunately, I have yet to find an unflavored protein that doesn't have an unpleasant aftertaste!

Second night, but it was a bit uncomfortable...got better each night....after a week, it was no problem.

My wife was sleeved Monday 07/08 and hasn't taken her diabetes medicine (metformin?) since Tuesday, per her doctor. Her blood sugar level has gone down each day...92, 90 and 87 today.

Your husband sounds like a really sweet, compassionate, supportive guy...borderline Saint! I suspect his attempts to motivate you were misconstrued as abrasive/insensitive...possibly due to your drug-induced state of consciousness. In fact, you should stop watching "The Real Trashwives of Wherever" and go give him a big hug for being so loving!

Awesome! You get one chance at life...live it!