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Wondering if this person is still on here? If so, send me a msg...your before and after pics are astonishing and I needed that encouragement! Thanks! Sent from my SM-G892U using BariatricPal mobile app

You are gorg-eo-us!!!!!! Sent from my SM-G892U using BariatricPal mobile app

Okay is that salmon on that salad...and beets? Omgoodness I'm gonna need that recipe. I freaking love beets. I can eat an entire can. Sometimes i crave them. Im a special one. Lol. You look marvelous...drippin in finesse! Sent from my SM-G892U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm so proud of you! Sent from my SM-G892U using BariatricPal mobile app

You're right Carla B. I wouldn't skip anything from the required supplements. I will check with my surgeon's office and my regular doc. I will let you know what they say. Thanks for your answer! Sent from my SM-G892U using BariatricPal mobile app

I love your screen name. My favorite so far. Sent from my SM-G892U using BariatricPal mobile app

I saw a bariatric multi on amazon that is a pill, only once daily. Anyone try it? Will my body absorb all the minerals in one dose? Trying to save money on supplements!!! Sent from my SM-G892U using BariatricPal mobile app

They should. Here's why: the cost of treating a malnourished, sick person is far greater than multivitamins. Sent from my SM-G892U using BariatricPal mobile app

I tried those. It's crazy but my insurance will be a $600 copay for the direct mail from the drug manufacturer but would only charge me $60 if I go through their mailing service. But, if I go with that, I dont get the vitamins with the nasal spray. Boo! Sent from my SM-G892U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi there! Has anyone had any luck with their insurance paying for vitamins or supplements after surgery? Sent from my SM-G892U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm open to getting help for my emotional food issues. But how? Where? Sent from my SM-G892U using BariatricPal mobile app

And... please tell me this: where do I even begin in working with my past issues with food? Sent from my SM-G892U using BariatricPal mobile app

Yes, they gave me the go-ahead to exercise after 2 weeks. I'm wondering if this was a bad idea? If I'm getting 500-600 calories a day and then burning 250 of them by treadmilling and incumbent bicycling, is this why im starvin marvin? Sent from my SM-G892U using BariatricPal mobile app

I am sooo with you Meg. I dont think the folks who say they're "just not hungry" or "force themselves to eat" realize I dont have head hunger! It's a real emptiness in my tummy that calls to me... feed me, I'm hungry. Accompanied by physical growls!!!!! I cant imagine not being hungry...I hoped the surgery would deliver the fullness in my tummy. It has not. Grrr. I wish others would be more understanding sometimes. I'm sorry you're struggling, but you are NOT alone. Sent from my SM-G892U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm a month post op. I have started going to the gym. Could this be why I am ravenously hungry? My pouch holds way more than 4 oz comfortably. Taking 30 mins to eat 4 ounces? No way! That's impossible to fathom. Hungry=eat. I'm really freaking struggling here. I've lost the high of the pain meds. Lost the high of food which is my only true best friend I have ever had. I wanna get high!! Or get full from yummy food!! SOMETHING. I'm losing it. Sent from my SM-G892U using BariatricPal mobile app

Sorry it took me so long to reply! I use "Genepro next generation protein". Amazon.com. expensive but so worth it. Sent from my SM-G892U using BariatricPal mobile app

Wowww. Good thing I'm married! Lol. I'm hitting the gym tomorrow. Thanks for the inspiration. Sent from my SM-G892U using BariatricPal mobile app

Omgoodness. That is absurd. My urologist appt is in a few hours, so I'm super glad I read your reply in time. I've never thought to filter my pee. How did you do that? And to have a done too large to pass is my fear, which apparently you now have to contend with. Yikes. I've heard of the procedure where they can blast it into smaller pieces with water waves or something. But then i'm like, um not on my tender stomach you wont! As far as the diet goes, I'm only 2 weeks post OP so I cant fathom corn. It seems as if treating kidney stones after wls is dangerous. I'm wondering WHY they dont include the risk of stones in the multitude of things to watch for after surgery. Considering that we are 200 percent more likely to develop it after wls than average people. I'll update you after my appt today. My heart goes out to you!!!! Sent from my SM-G892U using BariatricPal mobile app

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I have had those! They hurt. Also no head, but if you squeeze you get clear liquids followed by blood. Right? If so, have you tried "clindamycin phosphate topical gel"? Works wonders. I mean 2 days they are gone. Works for boils too. Here's a pic. This is lotion but it comes in a gel tube. Also super super cheap! Sent from my SM-G892U using BariatricPal mobile app

Surely it will catch up with them. That's what my mother always used to tell me when I complained about my skinny friends. [emoji13] Sent from my SM-G892U using BariatricPal mobile app

I am really loving the flavorless protein powder I bought. I put it in my water to kill 2 birds with one stone. Thank you for answering!!! Sent from my SM-G892U using BariatricPal mobile app

Pure retinoid? Do tell... Sent from my SM-G892U using BariatricPal mobile app

It was so sad to lose my best friend. She never rejected me, abandoned me, or bored me. She was delicious and exciting and she filled all the empty spaces in me. I had a huge, huge cry about losing her. (Food) So now I have to either replace her with many, many other activities or simply let her go. It's hard. I dont know if anyone else loved her as much as I. Sent from my SM-G892U using BariatricPal mobile app