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What brand do you use?? Mine can't be cooked with and I too get sick of flavours and the texture pretty quickly. I would love to sneak it in soup or something.
I can and I will.
I'm using GENEPRO, and it's by far my favorite. I gave all my flavored powders away, because I can put the unflavored powder into anything plus I can use Stevia if I want something sweet instead of having sucralose which is in so many flavored powders.
*Edited to add: I don't cook with it per se, but I stir it into cooked foods. If your oatmeal or whatever is very warm, add the powder to a little milk or Water, stir with a fork, then stir that into the food.

My first NSV was when my back stopped hurting after losing the first 15 lbs. I'm now 2 months post op and down 40lbs and today I realized I can cross my legs again. YAY!
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My first NSV was when my back stopped hurting after losing the first 15 lbs. I'm now 2 months post op and down 40lbs and today I realized I can cross my legs again. YAY!
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My first NSV was when my back stopped hurting after losing the first 15 lbs. I'm now 2 months post op and down 40lbs and today I realized I can cross my legs again. YAY!
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My first NSV was when my back stopped hurting after losing the first 15 lbs. I'm now 2 months post op and down 40lbs and today I realized I can cross my legs again. YAY!
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My first NSV was when my back stopped hurting after losing the first 15 lbs. I'm now 2 months post op and down 40lbs and today I realized I can cross my legs again. YAY!
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I have been on a liquid diet for a total of 6 weeks with 2 weeks to go. I Have not cheated once, but I tell you when this is over I will run from popsicles.
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Just had my VSG yesterday. I was very pleasantly surprised at how little pain I experienced, especially considering I also had a hiatal hernia. I had no incision pain but a fair amount of gas pain, the intensity of which fluctuated throughout the day and night. Walking helped a LOT as did a couple dosages of Dilaudid and Zofran throughout the night. You may or may not feel up to walking when they tell you to start doing so but be sure to do it - the gas buildup will thank you.

I was eating up to 1200 at that stage. As long as the foods you are eating is Protein filled, you will lose. Now at five months out, I eat up to 1400 calories a day and still lose a steady 3lbs a week. My goal was to get above 1000 calories and stay there as soon as possible (which was about 4 weeks out for me ). I did not want to ruin my metabolism to the point where it is impossible to maintain long term.
My goal is to eat 1200-1400 a day currently, and when I've reached my goal weight I should be able to maintain in the 1800-2000 calorie range.

How was that inappropriate? Lol. I'm not the one hitting on people. I found it detrimental to the support group to have these two ladies in there sharing such personal info. Crazy.
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I had my surgery on June 1st and have lost 30 pounds so far for the month. Had my first appointment with my doctor since surgery yesterday. I am 5'2 1/2" , SW 254 CW 224. He was very proud of me, and told me I make him look good! ????
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Guess I have to ask. What is butter chicken?

I never had dumping syndrome, but yes to the discomfort and vomiting -although it isn't, at least for me, a full emptying of the stomach (only some was brought up) when I ate too much.
Here is an illustration of what happens when you overeat and have a VSG, that I found in a JAMA publication:

Omg, I could have written this post. Especially when you said most women who are plus size have a shopping addiction. How true is that and I've always felt that way. I haven't had my surgery yet (2 weeks!!), but what I've started doing is selling my cute plus size clothes and using that money to buy brand new clothes when my weight has leveled off. So far I've made $400 and I barely put a dent in my closet! Lol but that's an idea for you if your like me with all those cute plus size clothes laying around
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I'm going to be able to shop in my own closet for quite a while. I have everything from 12-18, M-XXL. Can't wait to wear some of my smaller stuff!!
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I really didn't do anything special. No weight tracking, no blogging, no journal, etc. In fact, I don't even remember when exactly when I hit goal. But my sister (who accompanied me to Mexico for surgery) made me send pictures so she could see my progress, since we live 1200 miles apart. I think I sent 3-4 pics during the first 9 months until I reached goal. So glad she had me do that or I'd have no record of my progress whatsoever.
But I do tell my tale on this and other forums, so if I looked back at my posts I could possibly piece together a blog of sorts.

Sleeved 5/3 and I'm dying to eat a salad. I will get to have salad again, right?
I've had no other food thoughts -- sugar? Who cares! Diet Coke? Diet what? Wine? Ok, well I'm looking forward to that, too, but seriously, everything else has been fine. I just need some crunch and some Caesar or balsamic vinaigrette!
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Also as a former cast member i thought y'all would like to know that anywhere on disney property if you have a dietary restriction or need all you have to do is let the staff know and the chefs will make you something if you need it so if you need a smaller portion or are allergic to something/have a gluten intolerance or need something cooked a certain way etc

Capri- your hospital pic looks like you want to kill the person with the camera ( hee hee)
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"Why Chew"
Gesundheit.

very proud
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Lookoing good.. I'm jealous!!! Lol.. Down 63 lbs in 2 months. I still have a long way to go..
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I wouldn't trip about that! I was able to eat 1 egg and cheese the very first day I was allowed! I'm now 4 months and can eat more. If that freaks others out? Oh well... it's a nice normal amount and that's what we are supposed to do! I've seen the people say "oh my! that's to much"
"I only eat a bite and I'm stuffed for days"
That's not me...
Now if you came here and said girl I can eat 1 whole layer cake then we would be talking problems!! But you are eating normal.

I'm 2.5 weeks post op and I was shocked when I kept finding myself cold. Before I seemed to always be hot and with little effort I broke out into sweats. I had terrible night sweats too and that hasn't happened at all. What a nice side effect.
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I was sleeved on 5/10. I've lost 13 lbs since surgery and 21 including pre-op diet. I've been stalled for a few days. Trying not to stress and just following my doctors instructions.
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