BeagleLover

Goes to show you-- lots of people are ignorant, doctors too. How insulting! Glad you ditched him.

I buy non-fat plain yogurt, then add Sweet N' Low or stevia + vanilla extract or fruits.

Another solution would be to donate it to a shelter or the McDonald House, if there is one in your vicinity.

New whey sounds like a good option immediately post op since so many people have trouble drinking enough Fluid. Thanks for the info!

OMGGGGGG! I would have trouble putting up with that! Glad to hear you are taking the step forward to unburden yourself and get healthy!

FOTFL - Falling on the floor laughing!

Wow! Yeah, he sounds meticulous alright. Does he also have OCD? Why so stringent? You are meeting requirements for *insurance* purposes. I would like to see you go to a different very good surgeon who won't put up any B.S. roadblocks. Also, since when does a girlfriend "allow" you to have surgery?!

You can buy low or no fat PLAIN yogurt, then add Sweet N' Low or other non-sugar sweetener. Adding a little vanilla extract really makes it taste good!

I really identify with being tired of fighting the battle and that it's more manageable-- good to hear!

Thanks so much. Your post has given me so much hope that my weight will be in control for a change!

There's a really good book called "The Bariatric Foodie Guide to Perfect Protein Shakes"!

If you haven't already, why don't you check out the Gastric Sleeve Veteran's Forum! There is feedback from some people that have had their sleeve 3 and 4 years out.

I don't think about any of that; it's irrelevant to me /background chatter. I just know that this is what I need to do to be healthy.

I suggest you call the doctor's office.

Congrats!

From what I've read, it takes 3 - 7 days to turn the corner. I hope you feel better soon!

Let the kids ask... it doesn't mean you have to go. It can be a teaching moment, for example, how this or that is not healthy, and you can show them how to cook something similar that is much healthier!

Thank you for your healthy eating posts, this one and the "Iron Info"!

Best wishes!

Keep your options open.

Having pain 2 1/2 months out doesn't sound right! If I were in your shoes, I'd get a 2nd opinion from a different doctor.

It is best to have the surgery before you make the crossover from pre-diabetes to diabetes because that is the time when some of the pancreas islet cells die. The forum, Research and Statistics on Gastric Sleeve, will give you more info. I think it's very likely you will be cured of diabetes. From the research I've seen, one of the factors in a cure is how long you've had diabetes. you have a better chance if you've only had it for 4 years or less. Good luck! I'm hoping to get rid of it too!

Not a big deal in the large scheme of things. Tomorrow's another day!

FYI: May want to check them out as well as the hospitals they practice in: http://www.saludbc.gob.mx/?p=1656

I recommend a book, "The Bariatric Foodie Guide to Perfect Protein shakes."