Pradice73

I eat my 3 one cup meals and sometimes crave a snack, to include something sweet. I have done the apples with a tad of caramel or Peanut Butter. tried the veggie pieces but i am BORED... help... what do you guys have for small Snacks that may help me out. I am going to the grocery store tomorrow and would like to pick up some new things to keep on hand. patty

I am officially one year out from my surgery and have taken off 71 lbs. Dr. Dietrick and his staff are great, very friendly and were available to answer any questions I had. I am ALWAYS full of questions. Dr. D does things a bit differently than some of the other doctors I researched like not just having clear broth or Clear liquids the first week after surgery. I got to have actual Protein shakes which helped keep my energy up so I could get up and walk around right away. If you have any questions please feel free to email me.

OK, so I may not even be in the right place but I am very happy to say that one year post-op (9/29/2008) I am down a total of 71 lbs. I visited my doctor and nutritionist yesterday and they are happy with my progress. I of course was hoping to loose 100 lbs they tell me that is how most people feel but it can vary. I did talk with the nutritionist and she gave me some other ideas to keep things fresh. I posted some new pics that are as current as this past saturday to show how i've changed over the last year. I am looking forward to the coming year and seeing further changes. My best wishes to all Patty

OK, thanks for the information. I do take a chewable vitamin with iron per my doctor but had seen a number of posts regarding this calcium stuff. I also prefer to get my nutrients through food as well. I am a milk drinker so I add some low fat milk to my diet as well as cheese.

My doctor never mentioned taking these but I see that others do. What is the purpose of these vitamins?

Did they just fax medical records over or did you actually have a 6 month supervised diet plan with a physician that is documented in notes? I had to have the 6 consecutive months documented and those had to be sent with the request for surgery.

Yes, I have to say that I like his straightforwardness. I know not everyone is comfortable with that but I prefer someone that puts it out there. At this point in my life I do not wanna be coddled. I told myself I would be honest about my eating habits and I do not expect to not make mistakes but I plan on being honest with myself about them.

I also am on soft foods now. I can pretty much have anything except sitting down to a hunk of meat. Which to be honest I am ok with at this point. I do not feel like I am missing anything.