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I went to the dermatologist a couple months ago because I just couldn't stand it. She has me using two lotions. One is called duac and he other is aczone. It's made a huge difference already. I was getting nasty deep cystic acne constantly after surgery and now my face is back to normal.

I was a banded sugarholic. I am now a RNY that dumps severely. I've only had enough sugar a few times to trigger it and only once when the dumping was severe. It only takes one severe episode of dumping for you to realize you are very much allergic to sugar post op.

Me too! I thought I was the only one It is right there in black and white. I may still get plastic surgery one day on my own dime...or I may wait until my hubby or me gets a different job with different health coverage!

Finally hit 70 pounds down this morning! I am about 6 pounds behind "schedule" but I am okay with that. I had a stall for like 3 weeks that made me nuts, but the scale seems to be moving along again. It is hard to believe that I have just under 20 pounds to lose to make it back to Onederland!

I made the BEST Greek yogurt dessert dish that is packed with protein: 12 Strawberries, chopped 2 single serve cups frozen Dole Blueberries 1 container Blackberries 1 tub sugar free cool whip 1 package sugar free Cheesecake pudding mix 2 cups Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I use Nectar brand) Mix the yogurt and pudding mix with a mixer until well combined. Add protein powder and mix again. Blend in the cool whip. Carefully stir in the fruit. That's it! I can eat 4 oz of this as a meal so the macronutrients are for a 4 oz serving: 111 calories, 2.5 grams fat, 15.5 carbs (4.6 grams sugar), 6.7 grams protein. Next time I make it I am going to try doubling the protein powder. It would make the protein go up to 13.4. Then I could have it more as a "meal" and less as a "treat". It really tastes fantastic and has helped kick my craving for something sweet!

I eat beef jerky all the time. Just make sure you are getting in enough water because the sodium content of beef jerky is typically very high! Also, steer clear of any flavors with "sweet" in the title - they have sugar and could cause dumping as they do for me.

I've had terrible hair loss. Not so much that you can see my scalp, but I am getting about 5 times as much as I used to every day. I am 15 weeks out and this is the timeframe everyone warned me about with the hair loss. It will grow back. I am hoping that everyone is going to notice my weight loss and not my hair loss

Try mixing it with Tazo passion herbal tea. The two together are amazing!

Those were the rules when I was in the hospital but once I discharged I was told that I could drink water all day with no restrictions on quantity/time. Once I started eating mushy foods I had to start the 45 minute wait to drink again, but that was and is the only restriction. It is probably worth calling your doc's office and inquiring what the rules really are.

I am a Colorado Band to Bypass too! Congrats on the approval. My band was with Dr Snyder at Swedish in Englewood and my unbanding/bypass surgery was done by Dr Snyder at Rose in Denver.

Last night I had two slices of crispy bacon, 2 tablespoons of crunchy peanut butter, and 2 apple slices. It was divine and totally doc approved

I started using eMeals Low Carb for 2 to make meals for me and my hubby. The recipes are super healthy and there is more than enough for me and him since I can eat so little. It was worth the $20 for 3 months just to get a grasp on a new way of cooking. If you sign up use "DAVE" as a promo code and you should get a discount.

That sounds amazing!! Could you please post the recipe? I love all things buffalo and all things meatball

I just saw that Bariatric Advantage has RNY Prenatals on their site. I just started using their calcium chews and was checking on some prices and saw that they existed. Congrats to all of you!!

Contact your surgeon. It sounds like it could be a stricture. You would be a little early for one, but that doesn't mean it can't happen!