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Great article. Thank you, I loved it. And it's so true that we need adequate amounts of sleep and lower our daily stress. We must become number one and practice self care. I love Alex's bio because I have always referred to myself as a native New Yorker. I was born and raised there. Now I'm in he sunshine state but I will always be a New Yorker at heart. Thanks for these educational articles and I love your site.

You cannot wait till your next pcp appointment or even your Bariatric appointment. I don't know who you spoke to at your Bari clinic but if the person on the other end of the phone doesn't know what you are talking about why put your life in their hands. Blood cots are real, they are no joke and they can kill you. We had a friend die from one not Bari related but she died with her twins inside of her. Also, I had pain on the back of my knee and had three little balls form and it hurt so (this was prior to Bariatric surgery ) I took four aspirins and went to the ER and they told me I literally saved my own life. You can't wait with stuff like this. Good luck and get that checked out.

Hi! I haven't logged on here in quite a while but I did and had to reply to you. I totally get you and understand you. I feel exactly the same way but honestly I'm more worried about gaining or stretching my pouch then what I miss in my favorite foods in terms of volume. So, being that I had no will power prior to Rny, I know myself and my love of food so what I do religiously is section off what I will eat in smaller plate, weigh exactly five ounces of it, eat slowly and enjoy every morsel. I ace no choice. I have to serve myself off of the normal people's plate and I always ask for a small plate to use. This way I am eat and enjoy it without the worry, anxiety or guilt which usually ends up in me eating way more. Lol I have a scale to home and just bought myself a mini portable scale that I take with me. Don't see food as something you mourn and miss. Rather, make great yummy healthy choices that will taste good to you. Also, cook and make meals that are Bari friendly and yummy. Come to my fb page @bariatric Besties we share great flavorful recipes, love and support. Good luck.

The only thing I can say as an RnYer is that for sure, for sure, if and when I eat anything that doesn't agree w me or that I should eat, I will never ever eat that one thing again. Dumping syndrome is the biggest deterrent for me and it's not fun. Makes you realize this (eating or cheating) is not worth the torture. Plain truth. Straight facts. I can't have milk and I used to love milk and I won't even put it in coffee. Now you may not need that extreme situation but I had to be honest with myself and stop the madness. Lol. And because my Diabetes called for the RnY Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Brave is the one who chose this journey!

Hi Thanks again for recommending the baritastic app. It's my saving grace. I use it everyday religiously and it keeps count of everything. I don't know where I would be without it. Thanks a million. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Brave is the one who chose this journey!

You're welcome. Also, I forgot to mention the reason why I think depression goes away is because the sugars now regulate themselves , your more stable and I was less moody. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Brave is the one who chose this journey!

Hi. It was hard for us all. Don't worry. Take it one day at a time. You can do it. Even if you slip and eat a bit just start again and try another day. It's hard because obviously you still have the same stomach and same hunger. After your surgery you won't have the same amount of hunger and it will be easier. Also, you won't eat the same volume of food. If I can do it anyone can. I was a foodie and a mini cupcake girl. Lol All my hubby every brought home was pizza. So, I been there done that. Now, my new pouch is a total Diva. I don't even recognize myself when I hear myself order food at a restaurant. Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Brave is the one who chose this journey!

Hi. So, I can only speak for myself and I would say yes. Everything changes and it gets better. Now I was depressed but because I had joint pain, was bed ridden and very isolated. After surgery even though I was weak and healing, I was noticing I was "up" and more sociable. It all factors in to why you were depressed in the first place. Lots of other people say they get depressed because they miss food. I didn't. I think that you have to change your own mindset and why in the world would I miss the exact thing that was killing me and worsening my diabetes? It's all focus and perspective. But if you truly are depressed and it's not just that your gloomy, get to a psychologist and get it treated. Depression is nothing to ignore and through time gets worse. Get the support you need. As for me, I told everyone about my surgery and got a lo of help and support. That helped me immensely to keep me on my toes and know I have to stay accountable. Good luck and let me know how you feel. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Brave is the one who chose this journey!

Baritastic is the best. It calculates your Protein, food, Water and Vitamins. Look it up it will be your saving grace. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Brave is the one who chose this journey!

I am 30 days out and yes I do feel hunger too but later in the day and night which I think is bad but as long as you stick with measuring your food each and every time, you should be okay and still lose. No more than four ounces at a time and that's including your Protein and veggies when you get to the sort solid stage. I do feel full at four ounces and at five I have over done it. Some days you will be less hungry. Don't worry about it. I am Diabetic type 2 and if I'm low I can get hungry and if it's high I can get hungry so lots of factors come into play. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Brave is the one who chose this journey!

Thank you all so very much for all the great advice. I appreciate it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Brave is the one who chose this journey!

Thanks. I remember seeing it in Publix and yes Walmart is where I dread going. We live near big vacations spots so there are always thousands of tourists who have never seen a Walmart in their life who just bombard the store and want everything. Me, I just want fair life. Hee hee. I can't stand the crowds. Have great day. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Brave is the one who chose this journey!

Awesome. Thanks so much. I really appreciate it. am going to get it today. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Brave is the one who chose this journey!

Hello, so I have had a funny reaction to milk. Not a full blown lactose intolerance that sends me to the br or anything and not a full blown dumping syndrome either. But when I drink milk I get super bloated, the burps, and an unwell feeling. I have to walk it off, my arms get all weak, I get listless and then have to lay down because if I remember I think my head hurts a bit. Maybe I drank too much or too fast who knows but would you guys say that's lactose intolerance? Also, I have noticed my sugar is now running high again in the a.m. And since I was super insulin resistant before surgery, I am thinking to lay off the milk. They want me to have three Dairys per day but my guess is the sugar in that milk is causing all of this mess. Any advice is helpful. Thank you in advance. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Brave is the one who chose this journey!

Sorry I did not see your post it questions and I had not responded. I don't know why I am not getting notified on the app. Anyway, I hope by now you're feeling better. You're still healing and I too get the weakness from time to time. I asked my team and they said up my protein even more than the 60 grams. I can barely do that. So Gene pro is an unflavored protein at 3O grams per tablespoon. Get it and add it to anything. Feel better and yes we can be surgery sisters. ???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Brave is the one who chose this journey!