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I agree with almonds. Pistachios are amazing! I relied on Atkins protein bars when I went to a conference. Could you bring a lunch bag with a frozen thing to keep eggs or yogurt cold?

GNC has a huge selection of quest bars. Flavors I wasn't aware of. I've also been using the Atkins protein bars which are like a candy bar. They aren't as dense and heavy as Quest bars so I like that. With quest, they are tasty, but if I eat more than half, it feels like a rock in my tummy. I do like both of those, though.

I have this same problem. I went to lunch with friends this weekend during a conference. I had just gotten a Starbucks (skinny, skim milk, so yes it has calories but also protein). Anyways, while they are I just had my drink. They were asking me if I wanted their sushi and I just said, no, I'll just have my Starbucks. I tell people I eat 6 smaller meals per day, including nuts and protein bars/shakes and that I'm following a pretty strict food plan. I prefer to eat at home where I have total control. It's strange that the social piece changes after this surgery. I'm sure we will figure it out.

Just because you can does not mean you should. Eat small bites for 20 minutes and that's it. Re fried beans are pretty dense to me. I just wouldn't eat that much even if you can.

I use almond milk because of the high sugar in milk. A month or so ago I made an 8 oz protein shake with 1% milk and my tummy just didn't feel good after that. I should try again because then I wouldn't have to add the calories in the protein powder.

My surgery (RNY) was end of June so I hadn't had Starbucks since then. Previous to that I'd go get Venti sugary drinks 2-3 times per week Bc I hated my job at the time. I had a tall skinny mocha with almond milk (decaf). Wow. So yummy! I'm not sure if exact nutrition, but skinny mocha has 5 cal per pump and the almond milk ( which does have some sugar) so I estimate it has about 95 cal, 4 g fat, and 5 g sugar. I put in unflavored protein powder for 92 cal and 20 G protein. I don't cheat anywhere in my program and I still feel like this is ok. Once in a while, this is a meal. Thoughts?!?! Be honest!

It was hard for me at one of my jobs. I work prn and so I'm in different places. I really had to time things out, when to stop drinking so I could eat and when I could begin drinking again. Vitamins was also difficult at first at work. It's all worked out and it gets easier!

Just make sure gummies have at least 22 vitamins and minerals. You could also take the pills, depending how long ago your surgery was.

I take 10,000 of biotin per day and sometimes take 15,000. I use the shampoos and conditioners supposedly that help hair loss. I had thick hair and have lost a lot of hair. Like others said, not sure if biotin and all that is futile. I still do it but don't think it helps. I also get over 60 or 70 g of protein daily. Still. Falls. Out. I know it will grow back...

I didn't stop the journey, but I definitely had doubts. I had my first appointment with the surgeon in April and I was expecting quick turnarounds with insurance. After a month of not hearing if I was approved, stress at work, and just old habits, I went back to eating ice cream every night. I'm glad I stuck with it, though. I got back on track before surgery and lost 20 pounds before surgery at the end of June. There are so many times I think if I hadn't had this surgery, I'd eat that donut, or pizza, or cake, or Oreo....list goes on. I feel so much better now although I know I still have to work on this for the rest of my life. I am trying to work on myself now, as I know this will be long term. If I would've waited until my mind was right before surgery, I'd be getting fatter and more unhealthy. I'd never have had the surgery. Good luck

I'm pretty boring and can only eat around 1/4 cup too. I'm interested in what others say. I was doing a green smoothie for breakfast but I felt like I was drinking my day away and I felt hungrier throughout the day. Weird. So I'll have eggs for breakfast. If I do Greek yogurt (Oikos Triple Zero), I put flax or chia seeds in it and some fruit. Still a protein shake in there. Fish. Ground turkey (taco meat, in a simmer sauce). I need ideas too!

Mine started pretty soon with a little more ham normal but now at 3 months, a LOT comes out every time I wash and dry plus every time I run my hands through my hair I get a bunch out. My husband says, "wow, you weren't kidding about losing your hair," when he sees what I get out in the shower!

Quest protein bars are good! I got a sample pack online and they have them at target or sprouts too. Could you find other protein powders? I like Inspire protein powders from bariatriceating.com. Icannot stand the premier protein anymore.

Don't worry if the topic has been done before, most have!!😊 I like Inspire shakes from Bariatric Eating. Lots of flavors and relatively easy to mix. I also add spinach and fruit to those shakes, although not a lot at all. I used to enjoy Premier protein shakes but they have been sitting in my pantry for a couple of months now. I really only use Inspire.

RNY is still the Gold Standard for WLS. I work in healthcare so I believe in opting for a procedure that is the gold standard. I didn't have much heartburn before surgery, only sometimes, but didn't want to have to worry about that. I read about people revising from the sleeve to bypass. I didn't want to have to do that.