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I'm not a big juice fan, but I'm out of the country and beverages here are not very good. Has anyone tried juice? I'm a year out.

I'm a little over a year out and yep, everyone is different. I was not given any restrictions, period. I have kind of learned by trial and error. I do make sure I get in my protein and I try and watch my calories. I wok out 3 days a week and walk the other days. For me, when I get hungry and I do get hungry. I start feeling kind of sick and have a little pin in the pouch. As soon as I eat something it goes away. Now for me, I have to just stop myself. I don't feel full until after I've eaten too much. If I do eat too much or eat something that my tummy doesn't like, I have to head for the potty

I think she was old hippie gal and I haven't seen her on here since someone decided to bawl her out for something she ate. That, in my opinion is shameful. Everyone is going to " stub their toe" from time to time so to speak. Clearly none of us are diet gurus or we wouldn't have needed this surgery in the first place. It's a shame that she quit or had to change her name on here because of one person who just couldn't keep her opinion to herself.

Danifoxpt and Cecilia RN, At the risk of sounding like a smart alec, I might respond to the " how much have you lost this week " question by saying, "I'll tell you, if you tell me". That might shut em up! As for the secretary who wants to know about riding your bike to work...a rather to the point reply would be, " why do you care about my transportatio? Are you looking to buy a bike and that's why you want to know about mine?" Or even better..."would you like to start meeting me for a bike ride? We could ride to work together! It would help with thoseounds you've gained recently"'. That should shut her up, and fast. A little bitchy I know, but it seems to me that most people just say what they think without one thought to everybody else. You might give it a try.

Gosh, I hate to sound stupid, but what is a carnita?

What is German meatloaf and how do you make it?

I can eat an entire single serve container. I'm 11 months out.

.,,,,and that ladies and gentlemen is why I don't tell what I eat or how much I have lost this week. There will always be someone who feels called upon to point out our mistakes, like we don't already know. I don't need it. It's my business. I'll support you in this, because we all need to befriend each other. I don't point out poor choices as I have made quite a few, and so has everyone else. It happens. Just be supportive and kind and realize we are all still learning. My Dr. Allows lots of things other surgeons don't. It's not the same for everybody.

It's been around for probably close to 20 years. It's out in generic form now, thank heavens. I have a blood disorder and without this med I would have died years ago. Yes, even on Coumadin I clotted. The manufacturer and my hematologist say it should be given in the lower abdomen, which is what I have done for over 17 years, but like all things follow your Dr's. instructions as he will be the one to deal with any issues.

That's a wee bit frightening. My surgery was open. I was cut from between my boobs to my belly button, and since then I have had that incision opened up twice. The injection was given by another nurse in the same area. If you google Lovenox, it will tell you to give it in your lower abdomen and nowhere else.

Ok. I HAVE to jump in here. First of all, I am retired, but I am a Registered Nurse. Secondly, I have been on Lovenox injections nightly for 17 years. Yes, that's right, seventeen years. I have Never taken it anywhere but my lower abdomen, and if you give it correctly it really is not painful. Also I should add that you should NEVER inject this anywhere other than the lower abdomen at least 1 inch away from your belly button.

It looks good! I'll have to check my store for that. . THANK YOU

Good golly! I'm craving a McDonald's ice cream cone. I won't do it, but for some silly reason, I'm craving it.

I had it happen in the hospital a day or two after my surgery. My surgery was not laparoscopic so I was in for a couple of days. They gave me sugar free Jello and a Sugar free Popsicle and it brought it up enough that I was ok. I know it seems weird, but it worked. Hope that helps.

If you're concerned about pressure or pain with or on your incisions, try this. Lay on your sides facing each other and put your legs in a scissors type position. He'll slide right in with no problems. This also works good if either one of you has back pain issues. There won't be any pressure on your back or incisions this way. I've tried to stay out of these conversations as I'm no young kid anymore, but sometimes a little experience in these matters can help. I hope this helped.

Are you on MFP.?

Hi kiddo! How ya doing? I'm losing extremely slow. I've lost 82 in the10 months. I'm still at 200, I've had to have my abdomen opened up twice to have some hernias repaired. I may never get to 160, and that's ok if I don't. I got rid of the diabetes, so I'm happier than I was!

I should know this, but can't remember. I had an open hernia repair last Wednesday. The day before surgery I weighed 201. Today I weighed 210. There is NO WAY I could have gained. I'm eating a lot less post surgery. Grant it, I'm not moving much, but this is depressing. This was my second open surgery since February 5 of this year. This is beginning to take a mental and physical toll on this old gal.

I think your 80 lb loss in 3 months is amazing! I've lost 82 but my surgery was 5/1/12

Could also be low sodium, or heaven forbid a blood clot. I think you should see your doctor. At least call and make him aware.

What name or manufacturer does it say on the package?

Not only is that nasty, it's ridiculous. If they want it badly enough to put it in their mouth, then why not a bite or two swallowed and be done? Again, moderation verses deprivation. You know at some point the spitters might just pig out on what they are craving and spitting.