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I had my surgery in October of 2021 and lost 60-65 pounds. At about the 2 year mark my doctor wanted me to lose another 20-25 pounds and suggested a weight loss drug. I was unsure about it and took a year before I said OK, I'm interested. At that point I was told my my BMI was 37 (Morbidly Obese) and was too low. They couldn't prescribe unless I was up to a BMI of 43. Since then I have gained 20-25 pounds back. They keep setting me up with nutricianists, but that is not the problem. I know the right things to eat. It is the in between eating that is killing me...more of the habit stuff. I can't eat a full meal without feeling sick, but I can snack on **** all day. Anyone have advice on what I can do to turn it around. I'm coming up on my 4 years surgery anniversary and really can't afford to gain more weight. Any thought are appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!! DoC
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I have my surgery this Monday and am trying to get everything in the house before I go. I thought Carnation Instant Breakfast was supposed to be sugar free, but all I can find is No Sugar added. Is that what they mean? Thanks! Doc (but I'm not a doctor!)
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I go this Monday for the sleeve. Doctor said no caffeine so I have been drinking decaf for 6 months and it doesn't bother me. I'm figuring I can stay off the caffeine for the long haul...but who knows???????
