Ken S.

Kitty
Isopure in plain Water is horrendous. I can’t wait to have my old chocolate Protein back!

I like Isopure unflavored. It was a lifesaver in my liquid phase. I put it in hot chocolate, Soups, you name it. I was never brave enough to try it with just Water though [emoji38]

Is the little X that you describe like the one below, but with a heart instead?

when i push the heart in reference to "like", a little X pops up and stays there

I Just checked the logs and you're receiving a ton of e-mails from us Please be sure to check your spam folder and make sure you're checking the correct e-mail address.

I'm trying to add my surgeon, but he is not currently in the directory:
Dr. Mohamed Dahman, practicing within Mercy Health owned hospitals in Cincinnati, OH
https://doctors.mercy.com/provider/Mohamed+I+Dahman/230433

Thank you

If possible, can you have your surgeon's practice manager email Ken@BariatricPal.com to get added to our surgeon directory?

Sorry all, I was brushing up on my Chinese!

Really though - I think we should have a good fix in place for this now. We'll monitor closely over the next few days and your reports/concerns are always welcome and very valuable, thank you!

Sorry all, I was brushing up on my Chinese!

Really though - I think we should have a good fix in place for this now. We'll monitor closely over the next few days and your reports/concerns are always welcome and very valuable, thank you!

Sorry all, I was brushing up on my Chinese!

Really though - I think we should have a good fix in place for this now. We'll monitor closely over the next few days and your reports/concerns are always welcome and very valuable, thank you!

Sorry all, I was brushing up on my Chinese!

Really though - I think we should have a good fix in place for this now. We'll monitor closely over the next few days and your reports/concerns are always welcome and very valuable, thank you!

Sorry all, I was brushing up on my Chinese!

Really though - I think we should have a good fix in place for this now. We'll monitor closely over the next few days and your reports/concerns are always welcome and very valuable, thank you!

Sorry all, I was brushing up on my Chinese!

Really though - I think we should have a good fix in place for this now. We'll monitor closely over the next few days and your reports/concerns are always welcome and very valuable, thank you!

If you click your username in the header, you'll see a "My Tickers" option there. Click that and you'll be directed to the tickers management area. I suspect, however, that you've located it as it appears that you have a surgery countdown ticker setup :-)

Thanksgiving represents the extremes of weight loss surgery. You get to experience the joy of family and friends, and some of your favorite foods, but it comes at a high cost to your health and weight loss. You have undoubtedly been overfull at times after your Thanksgiving dinner and may have even felt sick after weight loss surgery.
This year’s holiday offers a chance to redo Thanksgiving and to ace it. You can still have your favorite flavors, but enjoy them a little more responsibly. Here are a few recipe ideas and other tips for a healthy Thanksgiving.


Low-Carb Stuffing
Cut grease by skipping the loads of butter that go in stuffing, and by baking it alongside the turkey instead of in the bird. Slash carbs by skipping bread or rice, and subbing cauliflower or even eggplant. Here’s one idea for low-carb stuffing.
Sautee celery, onions, and turkey sausage in a small amount of oil. Add chopped cauliflower, walnuts, cranberries, poultry seasoning, and sage. Each serving has less than a quarter the carbs and saturated fat of regular bread and sausage stuffing.
You can also use the same base of onions and celery, and try:
Rice stuffing made with riced cauliflower instead of white rice Bread stuffing made with a mixture of low-carb, high-fiber bread and cauliflower Pecan stuffing made with apples and cranberries. Eggplant stuffing made with turnip, thyme, chicken broth, poultry seasoning, and an egg. Squash Casserole
After weight loss surgery, candied sweet potatoes won’t just make you gain weight. They can make you sick. Unless you want to spend the rest of the day in the bathroom, you may be better off with a sub. These ideas can help you cut the carbs in half and avoid added sugars.
Use butternut or acorn squash instead of sweet potatoes. Make it fluffier by whipping the cooked squash with egg whites before cooking. Use almond milk instead of butter for creaminess. Top with crumbled Moon Cheese for a more savory casserole, or cinnamon and crushed Cinnamon vanilla Protein Cereal for a sweeter casserole. Apple Pecan Pie Cup
What’s better than 1 slice of pie? Two slices! Better yet? Getting the flavors of two favorite pies, minus 1,000 calories and 100 grams of carbs. Here’s one way you can get your apple and pecan pie fix.
Chop or peel and spiralize apples. Stew them with cinnamon. Mix in chopped pecans. Serve crustless or over Maple Brown Sugar Protein Oatmeal mixed with a small amount of Water to make it crumbly. More Tips
Turkey is good! Have 3 ounces of skinless dark or white meat for under 150 calories, and 0 carbs. Add 10 calories with some deli mustard for flavor. Help yourself…to vegetables. With 15 calories per cup and a lot of chewing satisfaction, salad can be best if you can tolerate it. Otherwise, roasted vegetables such as green Beans, asparagus (watch the strings!), or turnips work nicely, too. Enjoy the company. The more you talk, the less you eat. Take advantage of conversation with rarely-seen relatives or friends to catch up, and eat less. Even if you are not close to them, they can help distract you from too much food. Protect yourself from leftovers. Send your guests home with a doggie bag so you are not stuck with leftovers. If you are a guest, politely refuse. If all else fails and you are stuck with the leftovers, throw them away if you fear they will make you overeat later. Plan a Friday morning workout. It can keep you motivated and make you remember that you are serious about weight loss. Thanksgiving is a challenge, but it is also an opportunity for you to excel and be proud of yourself. Take some time to make your game plan, and you can get through the meal with some delicious dishes and without an overly full stomach. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Time flies, and the summer certainly seemed to slip away for us at BariatricPal! Still, our busyness has been fun and productive, and we hope you feel the same way about your summer. Here is a newsletter that we hope will keep you centered and move you forward as we head into fall. You’ll find: • Weight Loss Surgery Journey Help Anytime, Anywhere
• Fall Flavors, WLS Style
• Looking Backwards and Forwards During Your WLS Journey Use this newsletter to get a handle on your weight loss surgery goals and strategies, and then launch into action! Get your meals prepped, lace up your walking shoes, and logon to the BariatricPal Forums on your computer or using the Android or iPhone app! Can’t wait to see you there!

Sincerely,
Alex Brecher
Founder, BariatricPal


Weight Loss Surgery Journey Help Anytime, Anywhere
Going through bariatric surgery, losing weight, and keeping it off is already a tall order; why would you even think about trying to go it alone? Rather than trying to go through the journey alone, you are probably better off figuring out what help you may need, and where you will find it. That way, the challenges you are sure to come across will be nothing more than little blips that you can overcome more quickly than if you were trying to face them on your own. Your Healthcare Team Obvious though it may seem, sometimes it is easy to forget, that your healthcare team is there…for your health. Your surgeon, primary care doctor, and specialists that you may have, such as an endocrinologist or cardiologist, can answer your health questions, and put you in touch with bariatric specialists, such as nutritionists and psychologists, when you need them. The People Around You People may be more willing and able to help than you realize. Look to family, friends, and even coworkers for help in your WLS journey success. They can help you in a variety of ways, both direct and indirect for your surgery and weight loss. • Your parents and neighbors can take care of the kids or drive them to their activities, especially right after surgery when you need to rest and/or cannot drive.
• Coworkers who are trying to lose weight or who work hard to lead healthy lifestyles can be supportive as you work to eat healthy, and could walk with you at lunch.
• Friends could agree to socialize while shopping, hiking, or crafting – not eating. BariatricPal Really! Talk about 24/7 support, and BariatricPal should come to mind. The forums are where to go for support from BariatricPal members. You can browse or come to ask specific questions. Find helpful WLS success tips in our WLS Magazine when you read articles on nutrition, exercise, head games, and more written by experts including nutritionists, psychologists, surgeons, and successful WLS patients. Get trusted reviews on surgeons in your area in our Surgeon Directory, and check out The BariatricPal Store for Protein Bars and shakes, bariatric supplements, great-tasting Entrees and Snacks, and more products that can make your journey easier.


Fall Flavors, WLS Style
The bounty of fall is in, with apples, pumpkin, and mushrooms making their presence known. With these and other nutritious choices in season, why did diet disasters such as apple pie, pumpkin pancakes, and mushroom dip become the culinary face of fall? Classic fall foods can put a damper on weight loss, but fall fare does not need to throw you off your diet, though. Here are a few ideas that can get you your fall fix while letting you hit your fall goals. Apples Crisp fall apples are so innocent, until they turn into apple pie a la mode, apple cobbler, and apple butter. You are far better off pairing these fiber-packed fruits with Peanut Butter Powder, which adds some low-fat, reduced-calorie Protein. Or, try great-tasting apple-flavored protein punches, without extra sugar in apples or baked goods, in the form of Protein Fruit Drinks, Apple Pie Protein Bars, and Cinnamon Apple Protein oatmeal. Check out our Apple-Flavored Collection! Cinnamon Nothing screams “autumn!” like cinnamon and spice, but the food industry takes the flavors to dangerous places. Cinnamon turns from a blood sugar-lowering agent into a sweetened flavor that brings too many calories and too much sugar and fat: think cinnamon latte, cinnamon French toast, and cinnamon Buns, for example. Get your fix instead from our Cinnamon-Flavored Protein Foods, such as Cinnamon Swirl Protein One Meal Replacement, Cinnamon vanilla and Cinnamon Crunch Protein Cereal, and Cinnamon Crunch and Oatmeal Cinnamon Raisin Protein Bars. They are low in carbs, and high in protein and flavor. Pumpkin, Chili, and More A piece of pumpkin bread or pumpkin muffin has about twice the sugars you need in a day, and hardly any pumpkin. A bowl of beefy chili can have your daily dose of saturated fat and sodium. Those creamed mushrooms may smell appetizing, but what if their rich sauce sends you to the bathroom with dumping syndrome? Don’t do it! You are better off going with Pumpkin Protein Muffins with 20 grams of protein, low-carb, protein-rich instant entrees such as Vegetable or Turkey Chili, and Creamy Mushroom Protein Soup or Meal Replacement. You will get the fall flavor, without the hit to your waistline. Check The BariatricPal Store for more fall flavors you love, with nutritionals you love, too. We have treats for every phase of the WLS diet, including liquid, pureeds, soft, and solid foods.


Looking Backwards and Forwards During Your WLS Journey
Bariatric surgery is a process, not an endpoint. Getting bariatric surgery, losing weight, and keeping it off are a lifelong journey. They require commitment and effort, and you might be best able to keep it up if you balance looking back with looking ahead. Backwards: Staying True to Yourself and Celebrating Achievements Your past may be behind you, but it shaped you and still affects you today. Remember who you were and the frustrated or other negative feelings you may have had before surgery or before you started considering surgery, and you may help yourself stay motivated to keep moving forward. You can also honor your past by marking milestones, such as weight loss markers, fitting into smaller clothes or other NSVs, and your surgiversaries. Forwards: Setting New Goals There is always something to achieve, and setting new goals will help you move forward. There are weight loss milestones on the way to goal weight and goal weight. Along the way and beyond, you can always set goals to improve fitness, try new activities, and keep growing as the result of your commitment to yourself and your health.

As always, we support whatever commitment you make to yourself and your health, and we are thrilled to be a part of your journey whenever you allow us to be. Good luck this fall in your Quest for health, and thanks for being a BariatricPal member!



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We hope this announcement finds you well. As the world’s largest online community dedicated to the gastric sleeve BariatricPal can provide valuable support and information along your weight loss journey. We’d like to take this opportunity to tell you that BariatricPal.com has another exciting way to help out our members pursue weight loss and health. It’s our very own Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve!



The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve!
That’s right! BariatricPal.com is not only a social network, but now also the source of the complete book called “The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve: Everything You Need to Know to Lose Weight and Live Well with the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy.” Author Alex Brecher is the founder of BariatricPal.com. He is a weight loss surgery patient who has successfully lost and kept off over 100 pounds, and he is committed to helping other weight loss surgery patients experience the same success. Co-author Natalie Stein is a nutritionist and weight loss specialist who provides expertise on the sleeve diet.

A Complete Guide to Life after the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
This unique book is one of the very few that are dedicated completely to the gastric sleeve. As the title says, it’s a big book that covers everything about the sleeve! It is a guide that you can use from before surgery to after you have reached your goal weight. These are just a few topics that are covered in the book.
How obesity can harm you and millions of others Why it’s so tough to lose weight without surgery The vertical sleeve gastrectomy procedure How the gastric sleeve works to help you lose weight Risks and benefits to decide whether the gastric sleeve is for you Choosing a surgeon and preparing for surgery. The postoperative follow-up care program The postoperative diet progression from liquids to solid foods. The vertical sleeve gastrectomy diet: healthy eating and weight control for life Starting and continuing an exercise program. Physical and psychological changes to expect as you lose weight How to build a can’t-fail support system BariatricPal.com and other resources for support and information. How Can You Get Your Copy?
The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve: Everything You Need to Know to Lose Weight and Live Well with the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy is available direct from BariatricPal.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks and Kobo. You can get a hard copy or download an electronic version for Kindle, Nook, iOS or Kobo. Check it out and spread the word!

BariatricPal.com Members Tell Their Stories in the Book!
The book doesn’t just have complete, understandable information about the vertical sleeve gastrectomy. It’s also a compilation of real-life member stories told in their own words. The book features BariatricPal.com members who were kind enough to share their stories with us and now with you! These members are some of BariatricPal.com’s most active ones, and you’ll probably meet them on the boards soon if you haven’t already!

Do You Want to Be in the Next Book?
If you didn’t get involved this time around but you might like to be featured in another book, please contact us. We’d love to hear from you and give you the scoop!

We’d love to hear your thoughts about the book! Let us know what you think when you check it out! We’re always delighted to hear from BariatricPal.com members and we want to know what we can do to help you along your journey. Thanks for your support up through now, and enjoy The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve!

Click on your username in the header of the website, and then click Account Settings. There, you'll see on the left side of the screen "Signature". If you click on that, you'll be able to edit your signature. Or, you can just click here.
Hopefully that works for you But, I do have a question....did you really find 20 different topics where users were attempting to edit their signature and couldn't locate it? Generally speaking, I find that our members are very willing to help newcomers and have seen a lot of questions asked that have been answered by the community - and we're very proud of that

Click on your username in the header of the website, and then click Account Settings. There, you'll see on the left side of the screen "Signature". If you click on that, you'll be able to edit your signature. Or, you can just click here.
Hopefully that works for you But, I do have a question....did you really find 20 different topics where users were attempting to edit their signature and couldn't locate it? Generally speaking, I find that our members are very willing to help newcomers and have seen a lot of questions asked that have been answered by the community - and we're very proud of that

Click on your username in the header of the website, and then click Account Settings. There, you'll see on the left side of the screen "Signature". If you click on that, you'll be able to edit your signature. Or, you can just click here.
Hopefully that works for you But, I do have a question....did you really find 20 different topics where users were attempting to edit their signature and couldn't locate it? Generally speaking, I find that our members are very willing to help newcomers and have seen a lot of questions asked that have been answered by the community - and we're very proud of that

Thanks for the responses :-) Would you mind sending in another response to help me test? Thanks in advance!

This is a test.

@njgal It would appear that sometime last night you or another person with access to your phone may have enabled a debugging feature within the BariatricPal App. Can you please check in Settings -> Advanced Options -> Ads Debug Mode and make sure that you haven't enabled that setting?
Thanks!

Thanks Ken! The debug feature waa turned off but I deleted the app, restarted my phone and reloaded the app and now it seems to work fine. Cheers!