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Yes, I eat them quite often. They have the consistency of al dente-like rice noodles. They are pretty tasteless on their own, they take on a bit of the flavour of whatever you add to them. I've eaten them with sauces on top, in Soups, part of salads, etc. They are VERY filling.

Here's one on this topic. I know there is a huge thread about 50+ WLS peeps here. You just have to search for it.
Welcome!

I'm over 65 and surgery is scheduled for early December...I'm already on a restricted diet for gout, so dealing with things I can't (shouldn't) eat is not new. However, Protein heavy food and Water is getting a little tiresome. Yes, I know it will be a permanent issue after the sleeve, but I love my veggies and fruit.
This step is drastic as we all know, but having been fat my whole life I'd like to see what it's like to be able to wear normal clothes, sit comfortably in a plane seat and not be greeted by friends as "Hey...big guy". Whatever my life expectancy is...I want that experience. Plus I'm tired of using a CPAP for my severe apnea.

I’m currently waiting to go back for RNY surgery. It’s almost time and I’m so nervous waiting but I know it’s going to be over before I realize it.

I’m headed to the Losers Bench to join you guys. Keep me in your prayers.

I was fat due to sweets as well. I like gourmet type sweets and pastries. Today, I do not eat those things, but rarely. I decided to only eat them on special occasions. I decided only on my immediate families bd's.
I hosted a baby shower 2 weeks ago and didn't eat the cake I purchased.
If it becomes a problem again I may have to reevaluate eating it.

I'm here. I hope I can commit, because I've done it 2x and didn't participate. I'm sorry🥺
I'm Barb and I had the vsg on 2-25. I'm coming up on 6bmonths post-op and have lost 73 pounds. My weight loss is moving very slow even though I should be losing more. I track my food and steps so I'm ok with that. I have had a few stalls and it gets worrisome.
I Would like to lose 8 pounds, but 5 would be great. Anything moving downward is a plus!
I weight 265 and my BMI is 42.1

@sherribear, you look so good! Cute pants too.

Okay so today is my 6 month surgiversary!!!!!

Omg, can’t believe it’s been 6 months

In celebration, decided to go back through my closet and try n items that have been too tight on me
These pants are size 12 Old Navy pixie cut pants. Picked them up at the consignment store 2 months ago bc they were only $6 and they were there NWT.
Today they fit me.
Size 12.

Omg, if someone had told me on February 6th, I’d be wearing pants like this today, I’d have had a better attitude when I woke up in the recovery room. 🤣🤣

I had surgery in February too. My weight loss is very slow, even though I should be losing more, I am not. I lost 5 pounds in June and 7.5 in July. Nothing this month, in fact I weigh the same as July 26th. I have to do something to kickstart my weight loss, because I still need to lose 87 pounds and if I only have lost 73, can you imagine how hard it will take to lose the rest? Hoping I will still lose till 18 months. Check out the app get 2 goal. At first I was way ahead of where I should be, now I'm barely hanging on to being ahead. Some people lose faster, but it is hard to not compare.
We will get there frou frou!

I was fat due to sweets as well. I like gourmet type sweets and pastries. Today, I do not eat those things, but rarely. I decided to only eat them on special occasions. I decided only on my immediate families bd's.
I hosted a baby shower 2 weeks ago and didn't eat the cake I purchased.
If it becomes a problem again I may have to reevaluate eating it.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-7327101/Weight-loss-jab-dubbed-exciting-obesity-treatment-helps-patients-lose-10lbs-month.html

Thoughts? Yes, I know the DailyMail is not exactly prime news source... but just for the basic overview. Maybe would be good for those with some weight regain later on post-op or in lieu of revision. I wonder how long the effects last... and clearly it doesn't have the "training benefits" of surgery. I also don't like how DailyMail put dumping syndrome as a disadvantage... I consider that an advantage and is an excellent negative reinforcement tool for those that get it.

You look very pretty! Congrats!!

Next week I’ll be 3 months post op, so I thought I’d make another update. I’m 70lbs down and loving the process. Photos are 1 day post op VS now 🤗

Lol. I feel you on the losing of hair.
I have an oily scalp and need to wash my hair every day. So, now it is becoming very dry and brittle. I am using the ogx Shampoo with Biotin and it makes it feel good, but still there is no shampoo I can use to extend having to wash my hair. Occasionally I will use the dry shampoo and go an extra day, but that makes my hair feel crunchy and dry.
I looked this stuff up and I am going to go get some tomorrow as well as the spray in conditioner. Hopefully, things will get better soon. 🤞🤪

And I am Just a little behind you at. 190⬇from 365+ , may NOT jog ( few 73 year olds do) but I can still smile😛and celebrate📍! And I Celebrate with you on your 5km and wish YOU many more such success!🚩

Thank you! Just came back from a 5km jog and am now down to 185.8lbs!!! Only 10.8 lbs to my goal weight of 175! 🙃 I believe I can go a bit further now, too. I will see! Eeeek!!! 😋

I ate a bit of the chicken and Beans. I didn't eat much. But, yes, I was all in on the quacamolie. I dug the chicken out and fed the rest to my dog. 🤪🤪
My restriction is tight.

One of the best things about my vsg is no guilt in not eating broccoli or asparagus stems anymore...I only make room for the best part now😆

Grass fed beef enchiladas with salsa verde, egg and avocado.

I ate a bit of the chicken and Beans. I didn't eat much. But, yes, I was all in on the quacamolie. I dug the chicken out and fed the rest to my dog. 🤪🤪
My restriction is tight.

I woke up this morning at 350lbs. Down 120lbs since my 10/8 surgery date. My lowest weight in over a decade.
I don't know who needs to hear this but keep plugging away, No matter how hard it gets. It's worth it, so keep pushing!