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My 10 day stall is finally over!! I broke down and had a shake yesterday along with some other protein filled meals, and woke up to a 3 lb loss!!! I've been trying to do this without shakes but it's apparent that I can't. I celebrated by walking a mile this morning!

Oh don't feel too bad. I did the same thing! My nut said that as long as my pouch was handling it well and I'm not getting sick from it, then it's ok. She said to just be sure to continue doing everything in moderation and get in my fluids and protein. Eventually that's where you'll be headed anyway, so if you can handle it already, that's great! If you can, check in with your own nut to make sure that's ok.

Oh good idea! That reminds me how much I enjoyed clam chowder before. Time to try it again! And for those struggling to find something different to eat, try The World According to Eggface. I always come away with some great food ideas from her!

Campbells would've been better but I was thinking the veggies in it would be nice. I should run my food by you from now on Hippie Gal! You always have better ideas! Lol

I just tried some progresso chicken noodle without the noodles and it did not digest at all. Has anyone else had any problems with chicken?

I've found that if I don't mix in a full scoop you can't taste it at all. I mix it in everything before I cook it. Soups, yogurt, even eggs before I scramble! Just portion out how many scoops you want per day and add it little by little to everything you consume throughout the day until you run out for the day! Hope this helps!

That was my first thought before I made it, but my pre-surgical me wanted that hashbrown to soak up the yolk lol gotta find a way to shut her up!

I decided to get a little fancy and try an egg over easy with a thin slice of ham on top of half of a hashbrown. I knew it was a bad idea but I prayed so very hard over it and had already made up my mind that I wouldn't even try to eat the whole thing. I got about 4 bites in before the dumping started! I know it was the hashbrown, that was the only "new" thing. Oh well, lesson learned!

Thank you!!! I'm blushing now! Lol

I'm so scared of that happening that I'll be crushing my pills for another month, just in case! Did you finally get some relief?

That reminds me, at Christmas my aunt had a ham and turkey tray with cheese and wheat crackers that she picked up at the grocery store. I think that would make a great snack that will last a good while. I just hope it wasn't too expensive!

Striiv looks great! Unfortunately I can't get it on my android and my iPhone is too outdated for it have fun with it, though!

Praying for my twin Jodi! How's your bp? I know when mine got too low I fainted a LOT. I sincerely hope it's not anything worse. Keep us updated!

I just got this article in my email. I haven't read it yet but it gives tips on getting in all that water! Hope it's helpful to someone! http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/p=1014

The yucky mouth thing cones from ketosis. Your body is burning it's fat reserves which causes the gross mouth thing. It's temp. Sammie I'm in the exact same situation. I sleep so much that it's hard to get enough of anything in. I just realized today that I'm starving myself! I have no desire to consume anything though. Looking forward to hearing what your dr says. I'm so sorry to hear about the possibility of another surgery (sorry forgot your name!) I'll be praying for you! Oh and any word on the wipes? What are they for??

I've started crocheting. In the 4 weeks since surgery I made 2 hats, 2 scarves, 2 head bands and now I'm working on a totebag! Gotta love YouTube for tutorials!

Hippie Gal you look great! Glad you're feeling as well as you look. I've had bm issues from the beginning because of the pain meds. My dr suggested a hot toddy of 1-2 oz milk of magnesia, 1 oz of prune or apple juice, warm it up and then down it like a shot! Works every time!

I weigh every time I step foot in the bathroom, no matter the reason! And I write it all down, too! It's a great food replacement therapy I think lol my brother is in pharmaceutical sales and is getting me one of those fancy digital one like at the dr's office. I can't wait!!!

I'm in the same boat. I sleep a LOT so it's hard to consume anything when I'm uncondious. I'm 3 weeks out too and I barely get in 24oz of fluids and hardly any protein. I just get tired of putting stuff in my mouth when I'm awake. Heh... imagine that!

Dr Says this pain is normal. Apparently it's my belly fat pulling on my internal sutures. He suggested I use a binder to hold everything in place while I heal. In the meantime he gave me more pain meds. The reason why I didn't feel the pain before was because I wasn't moving as much as I am now. Thank God it's not a hernia! Got to see my nut while I was there and she ok'd me for stage 3 foods. Hope everyone is having a good day!

I see my dr in the am. Praying he has some sort of cure for this pain in my tummy. I seriously don't think the er dr knew what she was talking about. All I do is sleep off the pain meds, eat Wendy's chili and drink. But I'm only getting about 16 oz in and I know that's no bueno. Still can't believe they didn't give me an iv either! Anyway, praying for Lisa and Southern and anyone else still having difficulties. May you all be filled with Gods comfort while your drs do their thing!

Sounds to me like you could use some relaxation. Maybe a nice bath or shower followed by some pretty smelling lotion would do you quite well after those long days at work!

Just got home from the ER. Apparently I have a "bruised belly" underneath my belly fat (Dr's exact words) that has become inflamed. No clue how I got it, although she said it looked like I'd been hit or kicked, or in an accident or something. Nothing of the sort has happened to me, so I'm still clueless. I have an apt with my surgeon on Thurs so I'll follow up with him and see what he says. In the meantime, she gave me PILLS for pain relief after I specifically told her I cannot digest them... sigh... that's what I get for going to the ER on New Years Eve. Can't wait to see my own dr.