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I tried decaf with sugar free hazelnut creamer at about 3 weeks and it just wasn't good. So I tried sugar free french vanilla. No good. Just doesn't taste right to me anymore. I did try a half caf skinny iced mocha and it didn't taste good either. I'll still try coffee from time to time because I loved it so much preop. Now my taste is all about black tea and herbal teas - yum!

They have protein? Maybe ground up would be ok but I'm only 8 weeks out so am avoiding anything seedy. They can get stuck in the staple lines of the pouch.

losing fat causes a release of estrogen so this is likely to cause acne. with my skin which is sensitive, just using a gentle soap once a day or twice if needed and not wearing makeup to cover it up seems to be the best thing. once i start loading the skin up on drying products it gets worse. also just watch your diet which could cause it and drink an extra few servings of Water which should really help as well. if it continues and appears to be cystic acne, contact your doctor and they may be able to prescribe something for it.

Kiwi is very right. Sometimes it can be easy to watch all of your friends eat pizza or whatever in front of you and sometimes it just sucks. Sometimes you will just feel like you are missing out. But you gotta just ride it out and think positively. Another thing that I know is sometimes required for patients is 'plan B'. This is what you will do when you are not able to use all of your old coping mechanisms like smoking, drinking, eating, etc when you are stressed, having cravings, bored, or depressed. You will be much more successful to have a contingency and healthier coping skills. Luckily, cleaning has turned into one of my biggest ones which is kindof a win-win! Also it has been nice to keep little crafty projects handy for those nights when I'm bored and miss snacking.

Let us know how everything went! Prayers and fingers crossed that you will be feeling much better soon!

Ok - here is a watered down science lesson but I promise it will make sense... Serotonin is the chemical that your brain either doesn't recognize well or you don't have enough of when you are depressed. Serotonin is partially made from cholesterol. After RNY your cholesterol levels will likely drop which means your Serotonin levels will also drop. Which means you are prone to depression after RNY. But this doesn't mean you are definitely going to be depressed. It just means you will have to diligently take your medications and communicate with your doctor if you feel the need to adjust your medications. If you see a pyschiatrist for meds, they will be aware of this. If you see your PCP then maybe this would be a good time to get on board with someone with more expertise in this area. Your surgeon has likely been down this road many times so I wouldn't worry too much. It does sound like you are being proactive which is great and an indicator of success!

If you mean out of your bloodstream, then it would only take a day or two max. If you mean how long will the tiny capillaries throughout your body to start becoming more elastic and healthier, then it will take time and supplements will not speed that up.

They think I have an ulcer so am having an EGD. I'll let ya know if it is that. Hope you are feeling better.

Welcome to your new home! I can say this is by far one of the most supportive group of people I've ever come across. Everyone has such different yet similar experiences. It's great to bounce questions off such a varied group of people. And if you are anything like me, it helps me from talking about rny non stop to my friends and family that (even if they are supportive) just don't quite understand what we are going through. And you are less than one month away from surgery!!!

Lebim, I just have to say thank you so much for all of your advice! This has all been so very helpful and after all the wonderful passion tea reviews I can't wait to try it! Lol be prepared for lots more questions when the peppermint mocha arrives Thanks again!

Wendy's chilli goes down easily for me. Poached eggs or soft scrambled with a little turkey sausage and cheese. Cottage cheese. Not too many things I'm comfortable with either but those work well.

I never announced it on facebook or posted about it but my friends and family and many coworkers know. Just a funny little warning (well maybe not that funny) but a friend at work didn't tell anyone but me and everyone thought he was anorexic or bullemic because of all the time in the bathroom when food gets stuck/dumping and rapid weight loss!

Yay congrats! You are another step closer and this makes it official!!

Yay congrats!!

I tried a bite of a chilli dog no roll and it was great! Also did half of a flat diet Pepsi and two French fries with lots of vinegar - the best! I stayed away from sweets and veggies bc I just can't handle them yet. But that's awesome for those that got a chance to try some of their old favorites. I bet it felt nice to feel more normal. There was one party though that didn't have a single thing I could try and it wasn't too bad but did bother me a little. Mmmm I could kill for some of my georgia family's Sunday dinner right now. I would totally try a bite of smoke ribs, fried chicken, greens and cornbread stuffing this very second if it were in front of me!

Welcome! Everyone here is so nice and there are people from phase (just thinking to several years out!). Try not to beat yourself up too much over the diet. It is very important but don't defeat yourself if you slip a little. Just get on track ASAP! This preop phase seems like its long but it goes so quick. And the best thing about the app? It's always 'open'!

You can try to chew carefully but if something gets stuck you will be sorry. Tuna, egg, chicken and seafood salads are easy to purée and taste the same. They helped me alot. Also pureed crab cakes minus breadcrumbs before they were baked. Did my purees more like a paste than liquid.

I added baby beef to tomatoe soup. It was ok. Really was craving fruit so I did apples and cherries and it was good!

Ahhh they were always reliable when I needed a cute outfit for any occasion. At least soon we can go to many more stores!

Congrats Dee!! I can't wait until I can wear my jeans tucked into knee high boots and not look ridiculous. Not this year but next!!

A liter of water weighs 2.2 lbs so you are just retaining water most likely. I wouldn't weigh yourself until after your period and just watch your sodium and eat what you normally are allowed right now.

My friends were playing beer pong yesterday and I couldn't play! And I still haven't found any thing to help with my constant thirst. Nothing is refreshing!

Completely right there with ya. Especially this weekend, there were all kinds of yummy meats, fruits, veggies, and sweets that were calling my name at cookouts and I couldn't have any...couldn't have a beer or cocktail, and none of the drinks were sugar free and non carbonated! Got stuck with tap Water And here I am watching food network and now craving Mexican food and fried southern food. Going to the grocery store sucks because it's so full of thinks that make me sick. I can't go out to lunch with my friends during our lunch break because they do Arby's or Subway and I just don't feel like paying $5 for a few bites of something. Today I was complaining of needing to throw up and my daughter said "mom you always say you need to throw up." Well I guess I feel like that most of the day every day. I know this is pessimistic. On the bright side I am saving a ton of money on fast food and am healthier (well maybe b/c I keep forgetting my vitamins). I don't think I will feel better about this until I'm not in plus size clothing and eating 2 bites of low carb per meal. I think it's time to hit up the support group.

Ooh I live near Hershey so I'm gonna have to get tons of them. Love peppermint patties! Would be nice to keep at work too. There is always junk there!

How do you deal with your chocolate cravings? The protein shakes and bars just didn't do it. I found that Silk Light Chocolate Soy Milk has been the best... Just can't handle more than 1/2 cup at a time.