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Campka: poopoo's? If so sometime the lactose may bother you.

Good for you. You and I could be leg doubles. So frustrating....

We are praying and here to support you! You can get through this!!! :-).

Aayers: yep. In the Beaver area.

I have a friend who pup it I in stuffed shells and the like before heating but I'm afraid too.

Welcome!!! This is an awesome place. Look for the fitness pal threads. A lot of us use it. I'm worm2872. Good luck!!!

There is a thread in preop that is for all dec surgeries. Good stuff there and a great support group. Welcome and good luck!!

You can eventually have alcohol but I recommend reading a new report from UPMC hospital out if Pittsburgh. http://www.upmc.com/media/NewsReleases/2012/Pages/Weight-loss-Surgery-Alcohol-Use.aspx

Hi and welcome!!! Great place here!! The waiting is the hard part. I think we've all had the dreaded clerical errors. Once you are approved the rest is a blur. It goes so quick. Hang in there!!

Rockin Jess: Only thing I can say is don't push it. That will make it worse. I know you feel guilty right now but you have to heal and just remind hubby about how important this is for you. It will all pass. Everyday the pain gets better and you can do more. Just try to relax now. Hugs!!

Hang in there... It gets easier with the food. The first few days I started at my hubby like the dogs do. He had a PBJ and I really wanted it. Every day it gets easier. Glad you are home!!

Any no calorie or low (light crystal light or g2 low cal) is ok. Just not carbonation.

Lisa: focus on water, in some form, for hydration. It's the most important right now. I really didn't start protein until over a week out. I had complications also and a second surgery. So far so good. Hang in there. It does get better. :-).

Shannalee: I'm so sorry to hear this. My knees were one reason I started this journey. The one thing I can say is that you can lose weight without exercise. However, I would look into water classes or chair exercises to help with the process. There are DVDs for folks who really can't stand to work out. Anything helps. :-). I wish you the best of luck.

I think you can resubmit with no issues. They will want to know why. My approval had a six month window.

I was thinking that in the grocery store on Thursday. So much stuff. Ill save some money this year!!

Eli: hi and welcome. I'm less than two weeks out but I understand. The last few drinks of shakes gag me. Tried some soup now I'm a bit nauseated. I want crackers. Lol. I don't really have head hunger but I'm realizing I'm totally addicted to food. It's so sad. The hormones make me want to stress eat but I am not hungry. Nor do I really care to eat. Everyone says it gets better. We have to wait it out I guess.

First week I wasn't really focused on protein mainly fluids. I'm almost two weeks out now and I'm up to about 60 grams a day but that's a struggle. The fluids have been ok since I am mainly on protein drinks. No other way to hit that number. Hang in there.

Wow!! 150. That's so amazing

Annie: how wonderful for you!! That's a big success!!

Shemmy: I'm so sorry to hear that! Mine was a but rough too. Prayers for you and keep us posted.

Don't think we can do fruit yet but I have used SF seedless strawberry jam in my yogurt and cream of wheat. I also added a little Splenda to the CoW. I just haven't been eating other stuff beside protein shakes because you can't get the protein in. Unflavored in stuff makes me gag. Torani SF syrups are awesome as well. They help mask some of the protein shake taste.

Hey guys, for the greasy hormonal hair, I tried some dry shampoo yesterday morning and it helped tremendously!!!!

Welcome! I'm so glad you found a way to do it state side. :-) good luck

I guess my issue is I like my food hot and 140 degrees is not that hot and it gets cold fast. I guess I'm just complaining. I tried it in yogurt but I can taste it. Maybe it will work in something like Wendy's chili.