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My surgeon has cleared sparkling Water but in moderation.

I used to buy a similar product from Safeway. It was spring Water with a hint of fruit essence; no sugar or sweeteners added. So it was just water with a touch of fruit flavor. They may have discontinued the Safeway brand, but I found a new product at Target last night. It's called Hint Water. It's water with a hint of fruit. The cherry sparkling water was one of my things to try last week. I've tried the cherry and spring apple flavor; they're great. I also have peach in my fridge. Looking forward to trying it tomorrow. https://www.drinkhint.com/#?offset=0&limit=40&includeUnavailable

I work an environment where there are many different cultures, and it's part of our office culture to Celebrate bi-weekly with some sort of food or potluck. For the most part, I decline going with my co-workers when we're celebrating someone's birthday; I avoid the pancake Thursdays or can walk away from the dozen donuts sitting on the counter. But, in spite of my self-control, there will be times when I will work in something outside of my usual routine. So, during an office meeting, if someone's passing around a bag of chips, I can keep passing it five out of six times. But maybe that sixth time, I take a chip or two to try. Or maybe I'll pick up a lumpia and take a bite. And at five months out, I'm driving past my favorite donut shop or declining BBQs because I know I'll be tempted. I'm not going to eat "perfectly" for the rest of my life, but I am learning to adjust. Sorry. I'm not familiar with that song. Good luck with your journey. I read where you said "mostly" stay away from fast food and junk. That reads--to me--that there's something you haven't avoided; or maybe something you've tried. I might be reading that wrong.

I'm about five days away from my five month post-op anniversary. In that time, I have struggled with finding foods that I like and can tolerate. My diet pretty much consists of chicken drummettes (hot wings), chicken tenders, chicken nuggets (yeah, the breaded kind!), baked fish, shrimp, and bacon. I eat a lot of cheese and yogurt. I can tolerate steamed vegetables like broccoli and green Beans. I supplement my Protein with an unflavored Protein powder in the Minute Maid Just 15 lemonades and fruit punches. I give myself two days per week to try something new. This week, it was today and yesterday. Anyway, I decided to try a Coke Zero. I took two sips and choked. Too bitter. Today, I tried a Coke Zero Cherry. I figured maybe I just needed a little flavor. Nope. I can't believe I'm saying this but it seems I no longer like the chemical taste of soda. It's hard to describe it but it just didn't taste natural. I guess I'm just used to lemonade. I've tried fries. Nope. Too chalky. I've tried potato chips. Sits too heavy. I do tolerate popcorn, but I can't tolerate most breads. Oh! I do love rice. In a way, it's a victory. I used to love these foods. I could eat a whole bag of chips by myself. But now, since they don't taste the same, I can seriously do without them. Anyway, I'm sure I'm not the only one who has given an old favorite a try. What about you? Any favorites that you loved that you cannot tolerate now?

The thing I've learned (being 4 months out) is that it also depends on how I sit. I never truly realized how much I slouched until after this surgery. If I'm slouching while eating, I can't much in. When I sit up straight, I am able to get food down.

256 lbs, but it's also my monthly cycle so I am not sure if there's water weight.

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I hate Isopure. It's too tart/acidic? for me.

About $3.00. Sent from my SM-G360T using the BariatricPal App

It's called ISOTECH 42. One bottle has 42 grams of Protein with 5 grams of carbs. It's cheaper than Isopure and tastes great. I have tried Grape and Fruit Punch. You can get them at Vitamin Shoppe. Sent from my SM-G360T using the BariatricPal App

You will have to find a bariatric center that has medical billing set-up otherwise the card will not go through. Not many of them have that, unless they have their billing company in the US. I was able to pay, then had my FSA reimburse me.

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Why no liquid? Milk of magnesium is a god-send. Two tablespoons and it will clear you out. There is a mint flavor. If no MoM, then try warm prune juice with a bit of miralax.

I really miss the days when I didn't notice my stomach. Every day over the last three weeks, I have dealt with a lot of acid. It makes me feel ill. Does it improve over time?

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