Kelly827

I saw a hematologist while In the hospital for the surgery and he was the one who actually suggested the mini pill to me.

It's double checking what the recommended portion sizes are. I believe it's 1/4 cup for veggies and carbs but can someone remind me the ounces for meats please.

I am exercising and my stall has been about 2 weeks now. I'm only 7 weeks out so fasting and a pouch test are pretty much out of the question. I haven't been doing measurements but maybe I should start trying that when the scale isn't reflecting change.

A there anything I can do to jump start a stall besides wait it out? I'm getting in all of my protein and liquids but this stall feels like it has been forever long! Getting frustrated.

I also went on the BA site and got a compete sample pack. I am going to check the site and see if they off samples as well. Definitely don't want to spend money on something that tastes terrible and am stuck with it for a month.

Well I was cleared for salad at 6 weeks. I started with lettuce and meat. Every time I do a salad now I add a veggie to make sure I am still "good" to eat it. Now up to meat, lettuce, cheese and tomato.

My Dr office only sells the Carmel and chocolate peanut butter ones. I got the Carmel. MUCH better than the chewable wild cherry. Those were disgusting!

Thanks for the info. I switched to the Carmel chew bites today and going to research all the other suggestions to get the best deal with my next purchase. I appreciate all the help!

My thoughts exactly. I buy the BA multi vitamin already because it includes all the extra vitamin requirements for the day. It's a little pricey but then again I don't have to buy individual vitamins either to add to it. Just have to compare the price to the convenience.

My office sells the BA as well but not sure of the cost for the chews. I have to do the 500mg 3 times a day so will have to find out the price to see what is a better deal.

Thanks for the info. Will definitely look into it and compare prices. I have to take them 3 times a day so cheaper will be nicer for sure.

Why take 2 different brands?

The Carmel chews are the ones I wanted to switch to at my 6 week appt but my Dr office recommends I stay on the chewable (wild cherry) ones that taste like chalk till I am 3 months post op. They said something like they are worried the chew bites since they are like taffy are a choking hazard. Just can't understand if I am now cleared for regular food why they are so worried about me using a calcium chew. I really want to switch. Just wanted to see if anyone else was told the same.

Does anyone use the bariatric advantage calcium chew bites? If so how far out were you using them? I am now 6 weeks out using the chewable which I can't stand. I am being told by my Dr the chew bites are recommended for over 3 months out. Not sure if I can do another 6 weeks of the nasty chewable.

I've tried drinking slower and also adding some fruit to it thinking if it had a different taste I may be able to tolerate it a bit more. Not such luck.