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The bad news is there is a high rate of separation after WLS not all of it is the WLS patient fault. Spouse don't want change they think that when we get thin we wont want our spouses any more. Or the spouse get jealous of what we have done and won't change with us. Can't they see we do this Becuse we love them and our kids and just want to be healthy for them. Sorry for your problem you have gone though a lot and to have to deal with spouse that is afraid. Yes afraid . I'm no marriage counsellor and don't know what to tell you but hope it al works out if not. You will be slim and hot and ready for what ever comes along next. I have posted here before if I wasnt married this would be a great please to meet hot skinny chicks. ( don't tell my wife I said that) LOL Any time you need to vent just let it out we this Fourm is here for you PS nice weight loss keep it up Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Cauliflower pizza crust Makes 4 individual pizzas or 1 large one 2 eggs 2 cups mozzarella cheese 2 cups riced cauliflower ( great the cauliflower with a cheese grater) 2 cloves garic minced 1/4 cup basil fresh or what ever herbs you like Pizza toppings 1 cup marinara sauce. (1/4 cup per pizza) 1-2 cups mozzarella cheese And what ever veggies or meat you want Preheat oven to 450 degrees Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper spray with non- stick spray In a medium bowl combine riced cauliflower,basil or your herbs,eggs,mozzarella. Divide into 4 equal amounts and press evenly on the parchment paper Bake crust at 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes Remove cookie sheet from oven and add Pizza toppings Place back in oven till cheese is melted about 5-10 minutes. As we tell out kids steam is a hint that it may be hot ENJOY It's not bad and taste just like pizza we made 1 large pizza for the whole family but you may want to do small ones that's up to you don't know how well they will freeze will be trying that with the leftovers tonight You won't eat a whole pizza but here are the nutritional stuff per 4 individual pizzas 310 calories, 13 carbs and 31 g of Protein total fat 16g Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Wow sorry for your loss. Nobody should have to go though watching their child die in front of them, but she knew you were there and may have given her some comfort in the end. Now you sound like a strong woman and are back on track. Stay strong and we are here for you Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Your problem has come up at support group meeting . What I'm told is your pouch will hold about 2-3 oz of food ver time your pouch will grow to hold about a cup of food. The slower you eat and the longer you take to eat the more you should be able to get in. So as time goes by 2-3 oz at times will grow to be 3-4 or 4-5 oz. but not all the time I feel,this way at times and have to stop my self from eating to much Becuse it takes 20 min for your pouch to send the signal to your brain that you are full. And if you over eat it will stretch your new pouch and hurt like hell. So to make a logs answer short there is nothing wrong with your eating. As far as your legs go are you walking to much after surgery and it still happens today my knees hurt when I walk to much. But it is still a good idea to talk to your doctor about your legs Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

The liquid diet part is just the warm up for what's coming. Just kidding. By the time my surgery date came I was so tired of Jello and liquids and then had to be on them for 2 weeks after surgery. 9 more day will fly by good luck on your surgery you will be fine Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Sounds like you are headed in the right direction all ready Congrats on the surgery date you will be just fine Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Welcome any question just ask Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

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I got the same thing from my nutritionist they want you to spread it out all day long not in one sitting. And would like you to get it from food not by drinking it or eating protein bars. They are good for when you can't have a meal not instead of Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Yes use Splenda you can use sugar free creamer to If you can put up with the taste. As far as calorie count I could never get in enough calories to worrie about. sF pudding has like 80 cals per 1/2 cup don't hold me to that. liquid diet is the worst part after surgery it gets EZ you won't want to eat food will make you sick, but your brain will tell you to eat DON'T Listen to it and your old pouch will grumble at times to really loud it funny to hear it when your talking to friends and it start. Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

You may take tums for a short time ( what doc said) but need to talk to your doctor before you come down with a ulcer. They are not fun I'm going though a ulcer right now and they hurt like hell. Or over the counter Prilosec Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

For me I needed to lose 120 pounds to be at doctor recommended hight and weight scale for my age group as of today I have lost 61 lbs 46 lbs from date of surgery and 15 before surgery. Doctor says we should shot for 165 but may not be health at that weight may have to stop around 175-180 depending on how much I work out and build muscle at gym. Good luck Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

I went though the same thing you are going though. After researching them all and going to gastric support group meetings and listing to the people there I went with the by pass. If your still in doubt see if there is a group support meeting around you ask your doctor he would know. There you can meet other people that are going though and have gone though WLS and can answer any of your questions. Good luck on your new Journy Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

How about Carnation instant breakfast no sugar added in powder form mix with skim milk 26 g protein 150 cal. I found to be the best tasting one Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

I know the feeling doesn't it feel good. And on top of that don't you feel better have more get up and go I do. Keep it up it's nice to hear from the guys every now and then Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Egg and 1slice of turkey bacon decaf tea. Then off to the gym Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

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sugar free Jello sugar free puddin any sugar free Popsicle chicken or beef broth tea or black coffee Water. Good luck on your surgery you will be just fine Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Better already some Med's can be wonderful. Big change in just a few days Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Yes you can eat prime rib 2-3 oz at a time. In that picture it would take you 10 meals to get though it all and that's just the meat. And we wonder how we got over weight. Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

If your looking for protein bars how about pure protein bars around 200 cal 20 g protein and around 6 g sugar Or Quest bars at GNC 26 g protein 2-3 carbs no sugar added Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Sara lee makes whole wheat bread that's only 45 cal a slice and 10 carbs very light and taste is not bad at all. We make pizza pockets out of it and goes over really well with the kids. Now if they could just make it glutin free We also make cauliflower pizza check it out on pintrest along with crust less pizza Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Ok I know I'm strange but I wanted a picture of the last time I would ever abuse food. Kind of a reminder of how I use to eat. Today just licking that prime rib will fill my up Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

John my trainer has told me about cross fit and said when I'm in better shape he wants me to give it a try. My leg that is cant do nothing with 9 sthiches and a brand new plate in my leg. Been researching cross fit and sounds painful if not done right. Hay if old people can do it so can I Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12