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I also got badly backed up. One day I took a dose of Miralax... The next day I took two stool softeners... By lunchtime that second day, I was cleaned out. Now trying to stay regular with daily Benefiber. Good luck! I know, it's miserable.

Which is better to start with? I really don't even know where to begin. I'm 8 weeks post op, and have roughly 200 lbs to lose. I am also getting started with walking. I want to do walking, and either start the bands or weights. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Wow! You are an amazing inspiration to me! What do you keep your calories/fat/carbs at per day? And what are you doing for exercise? Thanks!

I am 8 weeks post op, and down 37.8 pounds. I don't know if I should be happy or sad about this? I am only losing about 1-2 pounds per week now. I have a lot to lose... hoping for a total of 200 pounds. I'm getting around 600-700 calories per day, and trying to hit 80gm of protein. Any other suggestions?

I am 8 weeks post op and have pretty much those same goals/numbers. Lately I am getting the protein by still drinking two Premier Protein shakes per day. I also eat small meals... Cottage cheese, eggs, turkey, chicken, fish, yogurt, cheese sticks, veggies, etc. but those protein shakes are still really helpful since I can't eat much real food at a time. Another help is Quest bars. 20g of protein and I really like the taste of most of them. Don't have them everyday, but at least a couple per week.

I'm 7 weeks post op, and feel like I got hit by a bus today! Tired, achy, sore throat, post nasal, cough, etc... What can we take for a nasty cold? Or possibly the flu?

I see a lot of mentions of Trader Joes. I'm going there tonight, but it isn't close to home so I don't get there often. What are you favorites from Trader Joes?

I'm 6 weeks out and tolerating most solids pretty well. (Haven't tried any salads.). But I can only eat a tiny amount! I actually haven't eaten "out" since surgery and DH wants Applebees takeout tonight. Any suggestions on what to order?

Anyone ever tried this? Or something similar? I'm only 6 weeks out... Wondering if it's something we can try? https://www.p28foods.com/baked-goods/p28-high-protein-bread

I take an antacid med every morning since being sleeved, but if it still ever gets bad my surgeon recommends Gaviscon.

Walk, heating pad, gas x strip... Repeat. Good luck!

Pizza. Fried chicken. Soda. Burgers. Doritos. Basically, all the stuff that made me fat in the first place.

Please tell me what vitamins you take daily, during your first year post op! TIA!

I've been eating lots of refried beans! I will JUST be starting on solid foods... Just don't want to end up feeling icky. I really want to try some shrimp of some kind... Wonder if I should wait longer though...

Going to girls night, dinner and a movie on Saturday. We are going to Mexican (Azteca) for dinner. I'll be exactly 32 days post op, and tolerating most things well. Anyone have ideas of what to order? Or should I play safe and get soup, or beans and cheese??