no onions

It's your choice I would say -- based on your recovery and your Dr's recommendations though. Many programs would discourage it, mine included. In my case, that early, I wouldn't have even considered it and probably would have just thrown it away/given it away. I might eat a small piece of something like that today, but generally do not.

Yesterday I had naked buffalo chicken bites with some garlic roasted vegetables. Today... a Quest Cookies & Cream protein bar. No excuses, just in a hurry!

For me it was easier to just do the gummies. I like the vitafusion adult gummies and the kirkland signature adult gummies. They do have calories and carbs, but they were negligible in my mind.

I prefer Premiere Protein chocolate flavor. Sometimes I add PB2 and half a banana along with some ice and blend it. Generally I drink it plain. I've been drinking it for over a year now. Initially I liked the vanilla, but it became gross to me over time. I did not care for the strawberry flavor at all. It looks like the have Bananas & Cream and Caramel as new(er) flavors. I haven't tried those (or seen them to be honest).

This might be stupid, but I'm also 10 months out (just about) and my energy wasn't good the week before last. I came down with strep and some sort of unknown virus. I think my energy level had more to do with my body trying to fight of an illness. So, while I hope you're not getting sick or anything, that is what happened to me. My energy level is slowly returning to normal.

Hell, who would have thought - I am in onderland! I just hit 197lbs this morning. I'm not at goal weight or anything, but I told myself that I would post pictures here showing before WLS to now. I'm attempting to post some photos in the gallery. Some of the pics are pretty bad, but they are accurate. :-) http://www.bariatricpal.com/user/244434-no-onions/ http://www.bariatricpal.com/gallery/album/23630-my-photos/ This website and its members have been an amazing source of information and I hope to have more time to contribute here.

I ran 11 minutes on the treadmill without stopping. Unheard of. :-)

I can eat 1/2 a slice of toast with some Peanut Butter and have done it twice since surgery. Teeny tiny bites and over about 45 minutes. I hadn't considered it with cream cheese. And if that foul yeast spread was required, well, wouldn't be eating it ever again.

For your amusement: I've donated hundreds (not kidding) of articles of clothing now and each time I donate, I take a peek at what they have inside. The irony here is that I sometimes see things I like, that are way too big, and then realize, "oh, that's something that *I* donated last week." :-) I've been AWOL for a bit (sold house, bought house, busy with everything) and thought I would peek back in. Best of luck to everyone!

Concerning the constipation complaint, I've had it too. Miralax and Dulcolax never seemed to work very well for me. On a whim, I drank some straight up apple juice and had a bit of a harsh result. Now that I'm some weeks out, eating about 6 slices of apple, daily and with peel, seems to keep me in good shape. I know some cannot tolerate peels well. so consider a small amount to test and/or talk to your doc/nutritionist.

CW 258.8

I bought things from the JCPenney website. They always have sales/coupons. Clicking on the big and tall section will let you easily sort items by size.

Costco adult gummies here. Ok with my program.

It was explained to me by the nurse practitioner that it is normal for most most patients she sees. She said we often feel good the first week and then may over do it with bending, moving, etc. I went through something similar to what you've described and it lasted a couple of weeks. I also went in to see the Dr just to ease my mind. If you are feeling concerned, consider contacting your program. Good luck and speedy recovery.