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Mixing in some real peaches might just work. Thank You for the idea.

That is a great idea. I will try it. It will be much cheaper than buying all these other products.

I have lost a total of 77 lbs. I am still not happy with the way I look. Hubby keeps telling me that I look "so skinny", and starting to look "sickly". I actually try to avoid the mirror now, more than I did before the surgery. I think we are all so critical of ourselves, and the way we look. I am much healthier now, so that is what I try to focus on.

Salmon is one of my favorite foods. I couldn't eat it until almost 5 months out. The smell alone, made me feel sick. It gets better with time.

I recently tried the Bariatric Pal's Honey Nut Protein Cereal. I don't think I would waste my $$ on it again. It is expensive. $15 for 7 small envelopes.

Oh Thanks for the good idea. I will have to try this.

I was told that only water counted as water. Soup was counted as a meal. Protein drinks were also counted as meal, or snack.

I have not tried the flavored ones yet. I wish I knew of it in the beginning. I had a very difficult time with the shakes.

What is everyone eating for cold cereal? I am 6 months out, and sick of eating oatmeal. Not sure if I can eat regular cold cereal, or something else at this point. Of course, I wouldn't eat the crappy stuff.

I appreciate your review.

All plans are different. My docs told us/my class, not to drink alcohol after surgery. I am not a drinker, so it doesn't affect me.

That sound delish!! Where are you getting these recipes from? Some people say Pinterest, but I am not on that.

So I decided to try Jim Buddy's Protein Donut, from the Bariatric Pal Store. I got the cake batter flavor. I did not like it at all. I am so mad that I wasted $3 on it! It had a weird texture, and left an awful aftertaste in my mouth. I knew it wasn't going to be like a regular donut, but didn't expect it to be so bad.

My nutritionist told me the same thing. She said even though it has more protein in it, it is still processed, and not good for me. I just wanted to try it for myself. I am kind of glad I didn't like it, so I will never buy it again.

Its not just the texture of it, even though it was weird. It was the after taste worst of all.

I am not really one for experimenting with food too much. If I can buy it, I usually will to try it.

The protein cereal doesn't sound so good. I guess it will be oatmeal as usual. After surgery I don't like eggs too much. I have cooked them thinking I will eat them, and end up throwing them away. I am not, or ever been much of a yogurt eater. I am lactose intolerant, and have tried those, but I don't like it. I did end up buying the caramel flavored Fairlife Protein Shake (someone on here told me about it), and I do like that one. I have not tried the chocolate yet. Funny how our taste changes after surgery.

I hope it helps you. You too!

My doc told me to put ice on it, and it helped.

I had the same thing happen to me. It will go away. I had it for about a week or two after surgery. Mine was around the incision, but not on them. I would still ask the doc.

I got it from eating too much/taking one too many bites of food, because I didn't think I was eating enough protein. I should have just stopped when I felt full, but didn't. I started sweating profusely, feeling light headed, then had really bad cramps, followed by pooping my brains out. You would have thought I learned my lesson, but then did it again, and again. I also got it when I ate too many snacks at night. I have not done it now for about a week or so. I am 6 months out now, and at this point I believe I have learned my lesson.

This is MY support group. I like how everyone is very respectful of each other. We were all given different diets/plans to follow by our docs. Everyone seems willing to answer questions, and tell their stories, and it helps a lot.

It is so interesting to see that everyone's surgeon/plans are so very different.

I ate just about everything I could get my hands on before the surgery. I didn't have to lose any weight because I was 216lbs. The docs actually told me not to lose any weight. I had the surgery because I was diabetic. Now that I am 6 months out, I can't/don't want to eat any of those foods. I know they will make me sick. I actually don't miss them. I thought I missed/craved pasta, but have tried alternatives that are better for me, and I am able to enjoy them.

I just had my 6 month follow up, and this was one of my ?'s I had for the docs...to continue doing this? I was told by the nutritionist, and the doc that this will be the ongoing rule forever. Both said it had to do with digestion. Both also said that taking a "sip" of water right after eating is fine. Like if your throat feels dry, etc.