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I starting taking insulin at night in January of this year, but have been diabetic since 2010. I started the program in March of this year, and had my surgery in June. I was 37 lbs pre-op and haven't had to take any meds or insulin since my surgery date. I have had two a1c tests since then, one three weeks ago, and I am still in the normal range and don't need to do anything. Good luck

When I am at my full point, my stomach will make noises and tighten. If I eat anything else once it happens, I don't feel well and my stomach hurts

quest protein bars or the small packs of beef/turkey jerky. Great snack that is filling and low cal and protein packed. Good luck

You can also try quest protein bars if you are feeling the need to chew. They have 20-21g of protein in each one and very low carb. Good luck on your journey and make sure if you buy protein powder, don't buy the big containers. For me, I cant handle the liquid post op

I think for most of us, relationships do change with the weight loss. My situation isn't as bad ad others, but I have noticed that my relationship with my significant other has changed since I had surgery. He was super supportive of me having the surgery, and even went to the pre-op classes and knew what I was going to be doing for the rest of my life, but somehow it didn't stick into his head after I had surgery. From the first day after surgery, he was already getting upset with me because I didn't want to share his drink, or even share his dinner with him ( he likes to share). He doesn't eat the healthiest, so most of the stuff he wants to share he cant have. Once I was able to eat solid foods again ( about 6 weeks) he is constantly arguing with me because I don't want to share what he is eating and he doesn't get it through his head that I cant eat that. So after all of that, our relationship has changed. I am not the same person I was 6 months ago, and I am almost certain that he is insecure and is scared that I am going to leave him. I have lost a significant amount of weight, dressing nicer and stepping up my game, getting noticed in public, and going to the gym a lot more than I did. At first I kept telling him that I am with him, however I am slowly noticing that I am drifting myself way from him. I am not doing it on purpose, but I am doing things to better myself and he is doing nothing to showing that he wants to do better, except for complain that I am doing too much. I am going out more with friends and being active because he doesn't want to. I finally had to tell myself, after being told by him that I am done losing weight, ( yea right! I still have more to go), that I am doing this for myself and he wants to go on this ride with me he can, and if not that is okay too. I kind of expected this to happen and if we stay together or not, I can say that I at least put an effort and am not upset if I lose him or not.

in the cabinets I have fat free vegetarian refried Beans, low calorie soups, broth ( which I cant stand since surgery), enchilada sauce, canned tuna Freezer I have turger burgers patties, salmon, boneless skinless chicken breasts. Fridge I have diet cran grape, cheese, sliced turkey ( from the deli, not packaged), zucchini, celery, tomatoes

I have always loved fish. I love making salmon. Its not a huge fishy taste because of what I put in it.I used lemon juice, garlic, onion powder. in the bottom of the pan I use a tiny bit of extra virgin olive oil and place the lemon juice in it..season each side. and cook for about4-5 min on each side.

Thank you for the heads up. I love these bars and haven't had any issues with them. I just bought one yesterday and ate it for Breakfast this morning and haven't had any issues yet. Lets hope for the best

http://5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html Read this link above, it gives you some helpful tools for the 5 day reset. Good luck

If you are having issues I would try the 5 day pouch reset first. First day Clear Liquids, 2nd day full liquids, 3rd day pureed, etc etc. I did 2 day reset on accident ( I was sick with the flu) and it helped me. I dropped 8 pds and feel my stomach smaller. Good luck

I had the same issue this past weekend. I have gone down from a 5x to 2x and a 32 pants to a 24. I went to the local Kmart this weekend and saw some 4x shirts that were totally cute and only 2.00 a piece, so I bought them. I also bought a pair of 4x capris because they were on clearance for 3.00. Went home and put them on to see how they fit and they were wayyy to big for me. I told myself now even though they were on clearance that I shouldnt buy them. Its a battle everyday because I still see the bigger girl in the mirror. I know this will go away with time.. I guess I have new pajamas now lol

The only thing that has made me dump so far are baby raw carrots. Worse thing ever. Not to give too much TMI, but its a bad feeling when you are throwing up carrot and you can still feel it in your throat afterwards.. NO BUENO!

I tried the BBQ ones and I didn't like them at all.. I love, on the other hand, the quest protein bars

Congrats Deana, are you going through Kaiser?

At week 4 I started doing water aerobics twice a week at my local gym. its a good workout, just had to hold my stomach the first week because halfway through it was uncomfortable

OMG Yes. I had mine placed in 2011, and never really had once since then. Since surgery, I have had one and its horrible. You get all the regular symptoms of cramping and bleeding and I was like well hello friend you have returned

If you had RNY, please be careful about eating raw carrots. I am 8 weeks out and that was the worse thing I could ever eat and my first dumping experience. I have gotten these veggies chips. They are vegan and very low carb. They are in a green page and say veggie chips: Kale, Spinach and Carrot. I found them at Sprouts, Safeway, and Winco. Good luck and just remember to chew chew chew

I would also try some Water and see. usually when something is stuck, it comes back up within 5 min. Or lay down for a big, that might help. Good luck

I agree with JamieLogical. I don't do the protein shakes and haven't been able to since surgery, but I do eat a protein bar for breakfast and try to get in a 8oz glass of skim or fat free milk a day. With those two, I am over 50% of my protein of the day, and manage to get the rest in with meats and veggies. I know it doesn't work for everyone, but I guess I was lucky that milk doesn't do anything to me.

I would also try Kmart. They have an online store that I believe goes up to that size. Good luck

I waited a week because the effects of the anesthia can be in your system for that long. I stopped taking pain medicine after day 3, but didn't feel my head was on straight until a week out

I am 7 weeks out of surgery and haven't noticed anything yet. I talked to my NUT and they said that it can happen, but not all the time, just depends on how your body handles everything. Make sure you take all your vitamins and get all your protein in.

she is out there waiting for you. Don't be lonely, we are all here to support you . When you aren't looking for someone, is when they will drop in your life. One forward step at at time

my pain in the hospital wasn't that bad, but of course I was under a lot of pain meds. I was really sick from the anethesia, so I was pretty bruised in the ribs from throwing up so much. I stopped taking the pain meds after day 3, which was the same day that I started getting relief from the gas in my stomach

I agree with the Jerky. I know some brands that have a small package that is only 70 calories and 11-15g of Protein. Great for on the on the go. String cheese is another good one. Good luck and safe travels