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Good luck @@wannaBthinsoon! It sounds like we have a very similar story. I wish you the best!

I had zero problems with varying heights on my history. My insurance never asked questions. I wouldn't sweat it.

I'm on lansoprazole

Hi @@florscents, I had my surgery in San Antonio! Things are going great for me. Hmu if you ever wanna share stories. I'm assuming by now your energy has come back.

I did and am now on an acid reducer for 2-3 months post.

Hi Kristen, good job on your progress so far! That's impressive. Also, best of luck to you on your journey.

Bene fiber and Metamucil have different active ingredients. I've been on a fiber supplement daily and it has helped.

I set a timer on my phone to go off every 3 minutes to remind me to take a sip of liquid. Early on this was the only way I could get close to the intake just to stay hydrated.

@@shmeyers, I had one of those on my larger incision and it eventually pushed out the remaining thread and healed up well. It felt a little sore and tender to the touch or when my shirt rubbed it. Unless it's getting heat, oozing, the redness starts spreading or you start running fever I think you're ok.

Best wishes!

Ikr?! I gotta get busy trying em all! I can finally start using my ninja

I actually got it off one of the threads on BP. http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/46651-200-protein-shake-recipes/

Just tried this recipe tonight. ???? it! pumpkin Protein shake This is a wonderfully decadent way to get in your protein! Spicy, creamy and icy-thick.…milkshakes never had it so good! 1/4 cup pumpkin puree 1 cup skim milk or soymilk 1 scoop vanilla Protein powder (such as Matrix Simply Vanilla) 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or 1/4 t. cinnamon, 1/8 t. cloves, 1/8 t. ginger) 2 tablespoons Splenda Granular 1/4 cup Cool Whip or NSA Vanilla yogurt 1 cup ice cubes Place pumpkin, milk, protein powder, spices, Splenda, cool whip or yogurt, and ice cubes in blender container; process until slushy. Makes one Meal Replacement serving.

Just today a car parked really close to my car and I was able to squeeze in anyway. Never would have happened before! I would have had to climb through the passenger seat.

Be cautious, the language in your insurance coverage can be very specific. I would definitely ask them and then get it in writing.

I still can't handle the froth my ninja or blender bottle create. Instead of blending i now stir my powder in. I use syntrax and it leaves no clumps and mixes almost instantly.

Everyone's tastes are different. Personally I like my shakes like I like my women, thick. However, after surgery I found that I couldn't handle the thicker shakes as they filled me up too quickly. If you like thinner shakes, more like flavored water, look for powders without gum additives (xanthan, cellulose guar) because these increase viscosity in liquids. Many excellent ones have been suggested here and I'm sure you'll find the right one for you.

We just have to keep persevering.

@@Peekboo, I totally understand. I can't wait but for me it's twoterville. May take me a while though.

Whoa, in my post it shows your old pic in your quote...

Nope, I'm on my iPad on the BP app and I see roughly from the waist up.

@@Peekboo, I like the new pic!

Jen, looks like tofu has roughly 10g of protein for half cup. May not be best choice. How about jerky? I'm thinking about using single serving packets to help meet my goals. I think one jack links packet has 22g.

Jen, how about turkey or tofu?

Hi @@laceykp, im sure you can find it lent of people here to help you along the way.