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Positive thoughts and good luck! Don't forget to ask all the questions you need to! Surgiversary 07/24/12 Sent from my iPhone.

Paramedic in me jumps out so I apologize I can't help it. That being said I am assuming you arnt having any chest pain or shortness of breath. If you are call an ambulance. If your having calf pain on top of that let me slap you while u call the ambulance. Now assuming you don't have that... I had a piece of salmon get stuck like that and it created a sharp pain lower half of my sternum and created instant saliva production. I didn't throw up but it did last about 8 minutes. I did take a few small sips of Water. Hope this helps Surgiversary 07/24/12 Sent from my iPhone.

Un digested fats can be dumped to feces and will present as an orange oily slick in the water of the toilet. If your really concerned you can call your surgeon but is fairly common with weight loss pills that are out now that block fat absorption. Hope this helps Surgiversary 07/24/12 Sent from my iPhone.

I'm congrats!!!! I can't wait to be in the same boat! Surgiversary 07/24/12 Sent from my iPhone.

It's kind of weird but what has helped me is going out. We went to ruby Tuesday's today and I just had a side of mashed potatoes but more importantly I got to socialize. I have found that while I do miss food, I was more afraid of missing the social aspect that come along with it. I miss food too but at the same time I have learned to love the food I am eatting. Just have to learn to adapt and get thru the missing some of the other food issues. Remember though, your doing this for health. And with it comes some sacrifice, but you can get thru this. Surgiversary 07/24/12 Sent from my iPhone.

Never a stupid or dumb question Remember that the key to weight loss is pretty much a simple math equation decreased intake increased output. This just means that you take in less calories and burn more calories resulting in a net loss. Just performing everyday functions your body burns calories. After surgery most people struggle to get in even 800-1000 calories a day and on liquids your probably only getting 400 or so. This means your burning more calories than your taking in so you "burn fat". Your body begins to burn your fat stores for energy. This is where your fat goes . Unfortunately at first you will also lose some muscle as your burning too much too fast but dont worry!! Just get your Protein in. Hope this answered your question Surgiversary 07/24/12 Sent from my iPhone.

Good luck guys!! Surgiversary 07/24/12 Sent from my iPhone.

Great idea jen! This tasted amazing! Surgiversary 07/24/12 Sent from my iPhone.

Just made these and omg they are good!! Purée up the ingredients super well and for me I just cut off the sides so no real chewing! Was amazing thanks for another hit jen! Ohh and the best part it's got crab meat and egg so Protein rich! Surgiversary 07/24/12 Sent from my iPhone.

I too bought a Kurig and enjoy the decaf celestial teas and decaf donut house as well as the decaf Starbucks kcups! Amazing options and the Kurig became one of my favorite appliances lol Surgiversary 07/24/12 Sent from my iPhone.

I take pretty normal swallows but not huge about 2 a minute just no gulping and am 2 weeks po Surgiversary 07/24/12 Sent from my iPhone.

Same here no drain. Surgiversary 07/24/12 Sent from my iPhone.

I just have not been hungry yet. It's interesting but I should ask about the milk thing. What, am I supposed to just eat dry cereal. I will ask on Friday. Surgiversary 07/24/12 Sent from my iPhone.

Mmmmmm sex Surgiversary 07/24/12 Sent from my iPhone.

Congratulations! It sounds like you are an inspiration to us all! I enjoy reading your posts and am excited to see that you are so positive! Surgiversary 07/24/12 Sent from my iPhone.

I have to agree with losingitforme. Remember that without enough Protein (remember your essential amino acids) your not able to function. Your body will literally start starving and storing and burning muscle (you don't want this!). You have to get the protein intake up no matter what. Get some egg beaters do whatever you need but get some protein!! And call your nutritionist! Your healthcare team is there for you! Utilize them! They will be excited your using them and do will you! Surgiversary 07/24/12 Sent from my iPhone.

Again I am with DLCoggin! Your starting a journey that will Change everything! I am 2 weeks post op and down 30 lbs! Your gonna be here soon and while like with any journey there are speed bumps, hills if you will, you will come out a better, happier and mOre importantly healthier person. Never forget where you've been, always remember where your going! Hang in there girl, your time is comming!! Surgiversary 07/24/12 Sent from my iPhone.

Though lebim turned me onto the passion teas at Starbucks! These are great when it's hot and your shopping Surgiversary 07/24/12 Sent from my iPhone.

I'm with ya! Surgiversary 07/24/12 Sent from my iPhone.

I love the stuff lol! Jenneliza turned me on to the canned crab meat it's usually by the tuna and it is amazing as well! You can make crab cakes or whatever with it but I just mix it with a little mayo and yumm! Surgiversary 07/24/12 Sent from my iPhone.

Thanks my3stars Surgiversary 07/24/12 Sent from my iPhone.

Mr pouchy loves them. No diarrhea or dumping yet. I'm fact Bms normal formed. It is a little weird hearing how other people's surgeons say no to have some of this stuff and I wonder if mine is having me do something I shouldn't . I just want to be successful and make this work but get scared when I see people surprised at what I eatting. I have a post op apt on the 10th and will bring up some of these concerns and see what's said. I know that every pouch and every surgeon is different. For instance week 5 I am supposed to be eatting more Fiber rich cereals, oatmeal and pretty normal diet to include deli meats and from the sounds of it others may be waiting forever to get into some of that. I guess thru my research it's exactly what Lori posted, as long as its low fat, no sugar and low calorie and I tolerate it well then it is a sustainable eatting habit for long term weight loss and maintenance. I hope the rest of you are doing well!!

Which totals out to less than 1/3 cup for each so less than I am supposed to eat