GradyCat

Oh man, that sucks. Take care.

Knowing that other things count as "liquids" helps. Sugar-free jello, sugar-free popsicles, gatorade Zero, etc.

I still like drinking protein drinks 2 years post-op. Pre-made GNC chocolate.

Best wishes and keep us posted on your progress.

It's crazy expensive "per area" and requires multiple treatments "per area." I'm skeptical that something could be that easy or else everybody would be doing it. But that's just no two cents worth of opinion.

Everybody's body is different. You are lucky to be unique! ?

I rely heavily on artificial flavors and sweeteners. I haven't found a dislike/distaste of them yet.

Good luck with your research and decision.

My guess is that it was the chicken. Two years post-sleeve and I still can't eat steak or pork chops (meat is too dense) or dense chicken without getting the foamies.

That's a tenuous position to be in. Thanks for sharing.

Woot-Woot! Way to go!

I don't think those things are NEVER allowed, just to be used in moderation and with caution. Like @catwoman7 I've been to Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, Xian, Bangkok and a few more cities in Asia and didn't have to worry about the food being too spicy. There were other options. And now two years post-op I can eat spicy food without any issues.

I just go the one time a day, regular, like mid-morning between breakfast and lunch

Mine didn't come back but it stopped losing a lot. I tried Nioxin and Rogaine and everything without success.

About 6 months. I can eat one slice now at 2 years post-op but I really just stick to the toppings and no crust now.

Two pounds in a week is GREAT! Take it! Take it!

I knew BEFORE the surgery, by the pre-op date. I had to pay 25% up front on the day of surgery before they'd let me have the surgery (to the hospital, not the surgeon). You could call your insurance company to see if they can give you your Out-of-Pocket remaining balance estimate based on pending claims.

Hello fellow Kentuckian! I'm in Louisville. I'm not sure what your surgeon's office does, each program is slightly different, but I'm guessing it's starting with a weight loss program for a certain # of months, approval from insurance company, pre-op testing, and surgery.

Hey, that's good progress, 5 pounds in a month. Way to go! Keep up the good work and good luck on your WLS journey.

Glad you came through the surgery well and are home and resting. Good luck on your WLS journey.

My deductible was met, but I still had an out-of-pocket maximum to meet, which was $1200.

Sounds right on track. 600-800 is the standard, with the focus on protein.

Yeah, meats are hard. I'm two years post-op and I still can't eat dense meat like steak or pork chops. Good idea giving up the mac and cheese cups/probably not one of the best choices. Concentrate on getting in your protein. You've GOT THIS!

Yeah, those tv food ads initiate your "head hunger" to salivate over their food. And yes, you have to sip, sip, sip all day long to get your fluids in.

Yeah, it's probably a sign that you're putting too much in or it's the type of food your stomach isn't ready for. I still can't eat dense food like steak or pork chops.