NeedaBreak4Me

I had surgery 6 days before you.. my stats are similar... my doc said i am on track too... are you a lower BMI like me? Sent from my SM-G925I using the BariatricPal App

If you take iron bisglycinate you will not experience black stools or any stomach upset, its a more readily absorbed type of iron...

Your sore throat/cough could be from the scope that they put down your throat to breathe or it could be acid reflux... i too had a itchy scratchy throat for a few days... if it doesn't pass in a week contact your physician. Are you struggling to breathe?

You have not gone number 2 in a week and you are wondering why you have gained 5 pounds! ... its 5 pounds of poop! .. try taking a stool softener to get that stuff out of your tummy.... I'm sure once you do, those 5 pounds will be gone.

Low Vitamin B12 and folate can cause bruising. You said you joined curves (gym).. it is also possible that you burst a blood vessel whilst working out. I wouldn't freak out, but call/see your doctor to be sure. Does the bruise hurt? When i was around 3 weeks out i discovered i had a huge bruise that wrapped around my stomach to my back... that freaked me out so bad, but it didn't hurt so i just left it, it went away after a bit.

I love edamame! I stir fry lightly with chilli and garlic.. totally yum I do buy cherry tomatoes and have them with sliced cucumber and philly cheese. I haven't tried curried egg on crackers before, might have to give that a try. I was thinking i would make some Protein balls on the weekend to keep in my drawer at work, i need some more "desk snacks" for when i am busy and haven't prepared anything suitable. Those chickpeas sound great! I usually have them plain, might try them that way, they look yum

Anytime, i really mean it.... we are here to help... i believe you can do this! Small changes make big differences if you stick to them ????

Also i would like to add.... i would advise that you give yourself a break, stop being so hard on yourself, be kind to yourself, your body, emotional and mental health. Stressing yourself out at this stage is not going to help you, it will only hinder your efforts to lose weight. Start slowly, making small changes to what you are eating, choose healthier options, slowly reduce your portion sizes, focus on eating good clean foods, meat, poultry, salads, veg etc.. stay away from that artifically processed stuff. Go for a 5 minute walk every day, increase it to 10 mins the following week, and keep increasing it until you get into a routine.... This is not a race, there is no finish line, making small changes do add up. Remember your health and well being is more important than that number on the scale. Keep at it, in time it will become easier... you can do this. Just remember not to let yourself fall into the cycle of self blame and depression as you do not want to go back to that place. We are here for you, to support and help you along... if you ever need to talk, feel free to drop us a line...

Ah okay, that explains it... wow 900 for meds?! Thats crazy.. It amazes me how much you guys pay for healthcare, its insane! Eg. for abilify here it is $38! I hope that your new med helps you, i hope that it helps you resolve all side effects that you were getting.

http://dailyburn.com/life/recipes/healthy-snack-hacks/ Mmmm some of these are good.. i like the frozen yoghurt berries... what a great idea for when you crave something sweet. I probably wouldn't do these recipes in a large volume, but one small serving would help satisfy cravings down the line

Some more ideas for high Protein "naughty foods" http://dailyburn.com/life/recipes/quick-easy-high-protein-snacks/

Hi all... I have been trying to get some ideas on things to have as Snacks as i have noticed my appetite is starting to increase now that i am further out. I have found the following website that has some good high Protein snacks. http://greatist.com/health/high-protein-snacks-portable What is your high protein snack? I am sick of the following: String cheese Deli meat nuts & seeds Some creative low cal ideas would be great!

Well... give it time, its harder at the beginning whilst your tummy is healing but things really start to improve once things have healed and you are on solids... give it 2-3 months...

Sorry if this comes across as ignorant or rude, but why do they have you on abilify in the first place? Abilify is an anti-psychotic or used for bipolar... i do not understand why they would prescribe it for depression.... did you have episodes during that time? If not, you might want to speak to your psych about something less "harsh" I know this is also off the topic.. but have you had thorough blood work done? Deficiency in some vitamins/minerals can also cause depression and mood disorders.

@@Katieisin The difference with the band and the sleeve is like chalk and cheese! I don't get any of the issues i had with the band... no pressure, aches, pains, getting stuck, having to avoid certain foods etc. It feels like a normal tummy, only smaller..... Initially as you are healing you do feel stuff, like Water being heavy or if you eat quickly there is a tightness, but once you learn how to manage your sleeve, it feels normal.