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Definitely sounds like a stricture. Maybe try going back to liquids until your appt? Good luck!

At first everything needed to be salty and spicy. Beans and hot sauce were great. But now I'm sick of Splenda, sour, and salty or spicy. I miss fruits an veggies so bad and nothing is refreshing. Thinking about trying babyfood fruit ice cold.

Thanks I'll give this a try. Tried protein blitz and isopure and couldn't stand them!

I pulled the cheese off a slice and it was saucy so it satisfied my craving.

I drove at one week but it was difficult. I felt a lot of pulling in my abs and it was definitely uncomfortable. All that was gone after driving for a few days.

Tuna makes me sick now and I can do meatless chilli but I'm sick of it. Now that I think of it most foods make me nauseous.

I'm 8 weeks out from surgery and having trouble introducing new foods. Apparently in now lactose intolerant. I can handle cheese but not yogurt or milk. Also meats don't sit very well with me either. Fruits and veggies hurt my pouch and shakes make me gag now. I've been eating mostly eggs, beans, and cheese every day and getting so sick of it! Any suggestions? Also we eat almost every meal away from home... So grab and go is the best for us!

I was on each stage for two weeks. It sucked!

I went home the next day. Pain wasn't an issue and I was sooo ready to sleep uninterrupted for more than an hour!

Honestly I didn't use half the things I bought. The sippy cups just didn't work and I felt stupid. But the. Any spoons were great - I still use them. sugar free ice pops and

I have the berries n cream, vanilla, choc, choc pb powders and the Swiss chocolate ready to drink. I like them all but some have 250 calories so beware!

Some eggs are great. Others aren't. Hard boiled eggs don't go down well at all. Neither do fried or over cooked scrambled eggs. Softly cooked scrambled egg and poached are great! They are a great source of protein!!

Thanks! I think one of the challenges will be having to pack lunches for both kids everyday and have them not get sick of gf sandwiches. I will check out that blog thanks!

Wow that's amazing! How are the babies?

There is a post here for taco soup which was good and easy but mine came out more like a chili. http://www.rnytalk.com/topic/281-taco-soup/page__hl__%2Btaco+%2Bsoup Homemade soups are really much easier than you think - and lots healthier! Basically you could make a good chicken soup by browning some chicken pieces, adding onion, garlic, some carrots and celery and broth. You could do the same thing with veggies but add tomatoes and green beans and beef if wanted. If you don't want to do all that, low sodium soup would be a good option but just remember things like low sodium soup and lunch meats are still actually high so shouldn't be done every day! Good luck with cutting breads out, I would kill for some bread right now!

I don't have experience with this but I've seen sample appeal letters online. Hopefully you can find some that suit your needs. Also I'm sure your surgeon has experience with this and should be able to write an appeal also. Good luck!

I always recommend apps if you have a smartphone. I used livestrong and my last cigarette. They both have different ways of keeping you accountable and motivated. I love seeing how much money I have saved. Also even though it had nicotine, the patch did help to quit - just for a few days. Also identifying triggers (for me, drinking, hanging out with other smokers) and avoiding them really helped. This meant I couldn't even go to some family members homes for a month or two. It's hard definitely. But it's also possible. You guys can do it!

They definitely aren't worth it...and if you give in you will probably get sick and be full of regret. You deserve better than that! As you are able to eat more, hopefully your cravings will subside. I've found that spicy foods for some reason really help with my take out cravings (and hot sauce is sugar free!) And since my nutritionist says no raw fruits yet, baby food fruit is a good way to limit your portions of fruit. Good luck, this will pass.

awesome! where did you get it?

I'm so excited for you! Congrats and can't wait to welcome you to "our side" aka the losers bench We are here for ya and keep us updated

Do you like soups? Right there would give you an almost endless possibility. Salads? I love cobb salad with egg, bacon and blue cheese or taco salad - could eat that almost any day. How about tuna, chicken, or egg salad? I like throwing those precooked meatballs in a little container with some sauce and cheese then heat for easy low carb lunch. Also a one egg/egg beater omelette with the precooked turkey sausage crumbles and low fat cheddar are yummy. Do you have access to a fridge or microwave or must it be something that you can just pack in a lunch bag?

I really feel for you Mami. Dee is right, you are a valued member here. I couldn't imagine the forums without you. When I started reading the forums a few months ago, you really stood out as someone who was dedicated to the process, successful with surgery, and caring for others. I'm sure others would agree. We love you! It's hard to do, but please have faith that this is part of your plan. Stay strong and think of the great examples you are setting for your children by doing the right thing when times get tough. Wish I could help somehow but you are in my prayers. Hope things take a turn for the better soon. <3

That's awesome! You will totally be there by December! I think the card is a good idea. Lots of people send thank you or holiday cards to their surgeon. And it's appreciated! I'm so jello you are going to shock him!

There is always HUD or section 8. Some are in better parts. Some private agencies will help subsidize your rent. There are also energy assistance programs. Your assistance office may not have all of them so start googling. Also lots of churches will help you get situated with utility deposits. Also there are places like angelfood ministries that sell you discounted food- and you can buy them with food stamps. Bad credit will affect your ability to get approved for an apartment but not disqualify you. I know all this bc I left an abusive relationship 8 years ago with my kids and only clothing and diapers. We found a nice landlady and explained the situation. I just told her that I would always pay rent first bc eviction with 2 kids was not an option and that was also why credit cards weren't paid - bc rent was and she gave us a chance - and we still live there! You can do it, just get organized and have a plan.