BLERDgirl

I seem to recall some restaurants or a particular chain honoring that but from what I remember if it's a franchise, it's up to the management of a particular restaurant to determine whether they want to honor that or not.

The one thing you will soon discover is that there are many different protocols for bariatric programs. Some doctors are very conservative and basically have patients following the same vitamin/supplement protocol as bypass patients. Some simply recommend a multivitamin. It's good to hear different opinions here on the forums but ultimately you need to follow the instructions you get from your doctor/nutritionist. These are the people you have entrusted with your care. They are the ones responsible for making sure you have regular bloodwork and recommend any adjustments. If you take any other supplements outside of what is recommended, they are the one should discuss and review that with. Develop good communication with them to make sure you are doing what's best for you.

So your advice is to punish herself to get back at a bunch of people on the internet she never met?

Buy one and try it. I found I prefer the powder but mix it with water. I'm allergic dyes & artificial sugars but a lot of people like these and as mentioned it does double duty in terms of water & protein

You are very early out. All of what you are experiencing is perfectly normal. Some of us do better doing things alone than others. This board can be a big source of support. Consider us your support group. If you continue to have difficulty sleeping call your doctor and see about getting something short term. Once you get enough rest it will be easier to handle the adjustments your body is making. Just keep sipping so you don't get dehydrated.

Why not give your nutritionist a call? Every program will have a different protocol.

It doesn't bother me because I know that unless I am using the very same scales that the manufacturer used my measurements won't be exact. I am a home cook that rarely follows a recipe so exact measurements never bothered me anyway. As for worrying about a single bite, nope not a worry as long as I am honest about when a bite turns into a small serving. Since nothing is perfect in this world anyway, I realize that there is a plus/minus on every single measurement there is.

It's just me and hubby right now (kids are grown. YAY!) and we eat out a lot. This has been the challenge for me, also. How do those of you who log handle that? I usually just "guestimate", but yes, it bothers me to no end. I log off and on, and if I can't do it accurately, then why do it at all? I love the UPC scan thing on MFP, because it's fool proof. A restaurant? Not so much.

Personally I would have edited the original post and then @ replied to a few of those who made the assumption. Everyone is different and I realize we live in the day & age of TL,DR but I always read the first post and at least skim through any thread before adding my 2 cents.

Yup, I did. I am a vegetarian and I missed my veggies. I started adding spinach to my smoothies in week 1. The best part is, it may help you not become constipated.

@@kimpossible67 - might be muscle. I decided early on I want to be strong, curvy and healthy. I don't just want to be skinny. If that means I have a slower weight loss, then so be it. I still want to have boobs and a booty when I reach goal. If I can have Michelle Obama arms I will be over the moon.

@@yoyolifechange11 - Do what you think is best for YOU! WLS is just a tool, you will have to watch what you eat and exercise. If you think this will help set you on that path, then go for it. However my concern is the treatment you are receiving. Shaming you for being less than perfect is not likely to change once you lose the weight. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if it shifted to something else. My recommendation is to work on YOU. Whether that needs to be with therapy, marriage counseling, WLS or any combination of that find out what makes YOU happy and healthy first. I was over 400lbs when I had my surgery . Guess what? I ALWAYS felt pretty! I just wanted to be a healthier me. Do not allow anyone to ever make you feel un-pretty! PS. - Don't confuse love with control.

I'm think it can depend on your bloodwork as well. I eat a LOT of yogurt so I don't need extra Probiotics. I also eat a lot of Beans and green veg so I don't need to add fiber to my diet. So far my bloodwork has been at or above recommended levels and I'm not only any other med besides the ZyrtecD so I have it pretty easy. It does become second nature, so even though it looks like a lot on paper, it really doesn't feel overwhelming at all.

I haven;t had this issue. Did they give you any recommendations on how to pull those levels up? I know bananas are high in potassium (but also high in sugar), as are coconut Water and gatorade which are both lower cal/sugar ways to get potassium. I think some leafy greens are good for potassium as well. Let me go google. Here ya go!

I was in that thread. Most comments weren't rude, but perhaps it would have been easier to nip that in the bud and clarify than create a separate post to complain. Most people here want to assist, but often people aren't clear enough in their initial post to enable us to help.

It could be from eating a bit much. I was one of those who could never finish the last 2 - 3 bites. Pushing it just lead to me being really uncomfortable. This is the relearning part. Don't feel obligated to eat those last few bites. I started off just trashing them, then I switched to cooking a bit less. Instead of a full cup make 3/4 of a cup. By the time you wait 30 mins to an hour to drink Water, your brain will have signaled the belly it is full.

It depends on how much you needed to lose overall and how close to goal you are now. Perhaps the doctor was asking if you are meeting all your Protein and Fluid goals. I make it a point to hit at a minimum 70gms of protein and to get in 64 ounce of fluid or more. For me most of my fluids come from Water and the rest from Protein shakes. I am vegetarian so it's easy for me to follow protein first then vegetables. I also work out 5 -6 times a week. I was sleeved 9/18 and have lost 75lbs. I think I''m probably average for weight loss. Keep in mind some people are slow losers, just like some are fast losers.

Part of it may be age. As we age out body reshapes itself a bit. As to whether to hold off buying clothes, I would say YES. Wait until you are at maintenance.

Let's see; I take a multi Vitamin AM/PM = 2 Calcium mid morning/mid evening = 2 D3 - AM = 1 Biotin (for hair) AM/PM = 2 Once a week I take sub-lingual B12 ( one dropper full) So that's 7 pills a day. I am 6 mths out. When I was discharged I was also taking colace (stool softener) for the first 30 days post-op. I was also took omeprazole(prilosec) for the first 5 mths post op. Even adding them in, that's only 9 pills a day, so I say the 10 - 15 is a bit of an exaggeration. However considering that many overweight people are taking various pills and potions for different ailments, I'd say that's a good tradeoff.

I have severe allergies and intolerance but they aren't related to the sleeve. I had them before surgery. Post op sleeve I have had no issues with food of any sort. I just had to use common sense, chew really, really slowly and well, and remember to separate my eating and drinking with a 30 minute window.

Hello MY BMI was a close to yours when I had surgery. It has been an incredibly easy process for me and definitely the best decision I have ever made! Stay the course! It's definitely worth it!

I started this process shortly after getting over an illness. It was then I realized I needed to have surgery not only to lose weight but to stop the cycle of losing 35 -50lbs, getting sick and regaining. I was at my highest weight, 414lbs. I never really lost any weight pre-op. DOS I think I was 412. I had surgery 9/18/14. To date I am down 75lbs. My next mini -goal is to lose another 40 lbs by June. That will put me out of the 300's. Again I am amazed at how insanely easy this has been for me.

Call your doctor. You probably need a good PPI and possibly something for nausea.

I've never heard of anyone having constipation on the pre-op diet, but definitely speak to your doctor about taking miralax now. You might also request a prescription for colace post-op. My doctor started me on that in the hospital. He put me on a 30 day dose. I had my first post-op BM 3 days after discharge. I've been regular ever since. 6 months out and I am pretty much as normal as I was pre-op.