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It will pass just follow what your doctor says and get your Protein in don't rush it. I'm 4 weeks post op and still have to eat just for protein not Becuse I'm hungry. The old pouch still makes noise and wants food but the new pouch wants nothing. Walk it helps and sip sip sip Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

It makes me sad to know there are people out there that think their more entitled to something than anyone else. Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

We would all want to kick ass but best to let the Police Handel it. Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Hope you get approved Everyone deserves a second chance to be health it does not matter if you only need to lose a100 lb or 300. Anyone that has tried to lose weight mows how hard it is . Good luck hope you get approved Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

I get mine from BJs there Barkley & Jenson brand they contain the same thing as Flinstons chewables cost a lot less and have 300 tablets per container Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Listen to your doctor. They all do it different I had to do 1 week liquid diet Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Call the police Hell they would have to be called to protect the babysitter from. Me leave my kids like that shes going to get a old fashion Ass whooping Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

That's the part that sucks the most. Not like they can't call you and say something. Good luck I'm sure everything will be just fine Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Keep sipping its hard in the beginning . Add Jello sugar free Popsicle . Try cristal light or any sugar free drink mix with Water. Just keep sipping it gets easer. My doctor says 2 oz every 15 min Good luck Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Tuesday I tried a small bit of pork chewed really well it went down hard sat heavy the pain was unbelievable. Walking did not help sat in pain for like a hour and a half. The next day I felt like crap my pouch hurt I was tired wore out no energy and no poop in 3 days. I was happy today I felt better I pooped . So from now on I do what the doctor says and not cheat. 2 more weeks of purée and then soft food. Think I will take my time and do it right. Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Anyone can post in the men's room. I find the powder room funny.good luck to all new comers Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

No I did not use insulin befor surgery. The doctor wanted me on insulin but my job as a truck driver say no. I should say that I'm on no diabetic Med's right now and my sugars run from 120 - 180 depending on what I eat. Befor it was 230-300 with Med's. Just wanted them to be lower and the doctors don't seem to be worried right now so maybe I shouldn't. I use to take 14 Med's a day now I'm down to 2 a Vitamin and a acid reducer. So I should be happy Right Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

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At 430 the best thing you can do for your self is WLS. It will take time for you to lose the weight but you will and lighten the load on your foot so you can heal better. You have come to a great Fourm with lots of very smart people that are going though the steps to surgery or have gone though it and are now on the loseing side. There is always room for more here. Any questions just ask somebody here will answer them for you. Good luck Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Blue cross blue shield should cover it they approved me for it then the doctor changed his plan and went with RNY and BCBS covered that to Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Applebee's will let you order a smaller portion from their menu at a reduced price. Or at least the one near me does. Haven't been out to eat but 1 time. Not a lot I can eat yet only being 4 weeks post- op. just figured if we went out order regular menu and take home what's left for Breakfast, lunch & dinner the next day Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

In my Reserch I found that Sleeving was done on extremely over weight people and people that had less then 100 lb to lose. My doctor wanted me to go with the sleeve but changed his mind after the Endocopy was done and I needed to have the RNY done. Still don't understand why but I trusted my doctor and went with what he wanted . Sorry you will be leaving. Just remember we will always be here if you need us Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Welcome your going to love it here Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Wish I could get a hold on my blood sugars . Almost 4 weeks post op and they are still running around 130 - 180 good there steady bad there still not normal. I only use insulin when I go to bed and they are above 150. out side that I'm off all my Med's whoop whoop Doctors don't seem to be worried. I am Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Foodporn .com is so funny set up like a real porn site (so I'm told) check it out Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Yes this will be one of the hardest things you will do. After this the rest will be downhill. Stick to it don't cheat no matter what. Do what the doctors say You can do it Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Congrats on being home. Just do what your doctor says and everything will be fine. Take it ez for the first day or to but still walk walk walk it does help And don't forget to sip Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Welcome your goning to love it here Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

If on purée grind up well Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

I. Can not take credit for any of these recipes they just sound good The web is full of recipes No-Noodle Lasagna This recipe is suitable for the pureed food stage. Ingredients: Low fat ricotta cheese Spaghetti sauce (look for sugar free sauce) Grated parmesan cheese Directions: Put two tablespoons of ricotta cheese in a bowl. Top with one tablespoon of spaghetti sauce and one tablespoon of grated parmesan cheese. Microwave for three minutes. Variation: One you progress to the soft stage, you can add cooked ground beef to the lasagna if you like. Refried Bean Delight This recipe is suitable for both the pureed stage and the soft stage. Ingredients: Fat free refried Beans Salsa Shredded cheddar cheese Directions: Put two tablespoons of refried beans in a bowl. Top with one teaspoon of salsa and one tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese. Microwave for three minutes. Cheese and Veggie Casserole This is suitable for the soft stage, but not for the pureed stage. Ingredients: Two cups of cottage cheese Half cup of shredded cheese (whichever type of cheese you prefer - I like it with grated parmesan) wo eggs (or the equivalent of Egg Beaters) One bag of frozen vegetables (broccoli is good, or broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots) Directions: Mix all ingredients in a casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. One cup equals one serving, although you may need to eat less than that, depending on how much food fills you up at this stage. Tomato Crab Soup Ingredients * 3 cups tomato juice * 12 ounces evaporated milk * 1-2 small onions * ½ teaspoon basil * 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes * 3 tablespoons flour * ¼ teaspoon old bay seasoning * 3 tablespoons olive oil * ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce * 1 teaspoon Splenda sweetener * 10 ounces lump crab meat * ¼ teaspoon thyme * 1 clove garlic * Salt and pepper - as per taste Directions Chop onion and garlic into fine pieces. Heat olive oil in a deep bottomed cooking pan and fry the onion and garlic for 8-10 minutes. When they become transparent, put in the flour and stir for a minute or two. Pour in the milk, tomato juice, red pepper flakes, sweetener, thyme, basil, salt, pepper and old bay seasoning and continue to stir. Cook in a high to medium flame. When the mixture starts boiling, turn the flame to low. Simmer for at least 15 minutes, but do not forget to stir in between. Stir in the crab meat and switch off the flame. Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12