Orchids&Dragons

Maybe don't use this one on your dating profile? So happy to hear they could do everything laparoscopically and that you're having less pain than expected. What a bonus! And even being able to tuck in shirts - it's really about the little things, isn't it?

I get ya. I don't like the taste either, but I treat them like medicine. Otherwise, I'll never hit my protein goals. I've just ordered the Syntrax nectar variety pack to see if I like any of those flavors.

Every time I try to eat chia seeds, I end up looking like my teeth have fleas. What am I doing wrong?

Yep, doesn't matter how nutritional they are if you won't drink them! Which protein waters have you tried?

They're not a terrible choice, but low on the "bang for the buck" scale. At 160 calories, you can get 30 grams of protein from Premier Protein. Protein water can give you 15-20g of protein for 60-90 calories. But you have to experiment and see what you tolerate. That's the most important thing. The carb level isn't bad if you're not insulin-resistant. If you have insulin issues, most people keep carbs as low as humanly possible in the beginning.

Welcome to the forums. This is a very friendly and supportive community! Congrats on your successful surgery and hope you continue to recover well. Drinking will get easier as the swelling in your throat/stomach subsides. Right now, the water has to trickle through very small openings, but that will get better day by day. Best of luck on your journey!

I was 58. Have been overweight my entire life, a professional yo-yoer. Put on the last 50 pounds in the last 5 years when I became an accountant, so very sedentary at work. I've been fortunate that I didn't have any co-morbidities, so I wasn't eligible to do the surgery (insurance-wise) until the last year or so.

Have you checked out the Skinnytaste website? It's not bariatric-specific, but the foods are healthy and the recipes I've tried have been great! These are all foods the whole family can eat.

Do you blend them together or what? You gave me such a flashback with Jesus, Mary and Joseph. My grandmother always said that.

Welcome to the forums! This is a super friendly and supportive site!

NEW UPDATE: Frustr8's very sleepy today. Probably from nausea meds. They have had her up and walking and sipping fluids. So far, so good!

I read some of the comments at the bottom. Someone else had that problem, too. The recipe creator suggested that they cut the squash (or sweet potato in your case) smaller before roasting, in order to dry it out more.

I just realized the #1 assumption that ticks me off. The assumption that others are entitled to voice an opinion on my weight. They're entitled to the opinion, just don't assume that I want to hear it or will feel any need to act upon it. (Wide-world in general, not on threads here.)

Kinda helps to set the bar low, huh? LOL! Seriously, glad your progressing nicely!

How many calories?

Sadly, it's bound to slow down. You used to carry another whole person around piggyback all day. Now it's just you. Mine has slowed a lot, too. I've added in a couple of "meals" of fruit and veggies only and that seems to have made it pick up a bit. Sometimes that means I have to drink a protein shot at the end of the day, but I love my veggies! It takes me 2 sittings to eat a snack-size bag of sugar snap peas and grape tomatoes. But I had been eating snacks like Whisps because they have more protein, but they just make me crave more salty/crunchy. I don't need any help in that department.

25 should be nothing for you, Miss Superloser! Especially now that you're getting better with your water again!

No, it means you are normal! You will find that loads of us on the forums have struggled with the same issues. You can accomplish anything that you put first on your priority list. Welcome to the forums! You'll find this to be a very friendly, supportive place to share and learn. I think the more you learn ahead of time, the more successful you're likely to be. Don't think you have to do this alone. Best wishes on your surgery. As for your hunger - are you allowed jello on your liquid diet? (They're all different) If so, sf jello helps to give a bit of feeling of "fullness" that you won't get from regular liquids.

Awesome comparison! You sure do look amazing now! Congrats!

Congratulations! But, OMGosh, I just realized - I hit overweight last week and missed it! YEAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad your surgery is done. Hope you have a speedy recovery!

Yes, her surgery went well and she is doing fine so far.

Or how long the shelf life of Fairlife is before the expiration, too. I just bought some that expires in NOVEMBER!

Those look good!

Deli ham is a little higher in fat, but still quite low calorie. You should be able to enjoy some. Especially in the vast quantities we eat