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My doctor didn't want to prescribe me something for nausea but I definitely need it I'm barely able to drink or anything and I don't want to get sick bc I'm not able to keep anything down [emoji53] I had a few sips of breath and a little cranberry juice as well as 2 sips of my protein drink which is extremely gross ugh I hope it gets better. Do you still have a lot of air in your stomach ? Mine is so puffy right now

I have PCOS. I'm 3 months post op and have lost 36 lbs. Before surgery, I hadn't had my menstrual cycle for 5 months..then, after surgery I got it. I've had it every month since surgery. One side effect of PCOS that has not slowed down though is the facial hair on the sides of my cheeks and where my chin/neck area is. It's not THAT bad, I've seen girls have it worse than me but that's a symptom that has not decreased. I've done 2 treatments of laser hair removal so far and it's decreased a tad...my next laser appointment is next week so we'll see how that helps it. (I was told birth control helps this side effect of pcos but I hated how I felt on bc so I don't want to go back on it)

hmmm, my thoughts on the reviews and being on their forum is that they should be pleased that we eat their foods and offer honest opinions. If it's good stuff then we'll say so and if it's not we'll say so and hopefully they'll listen and make improvements accordingly. Or not. It seems like a huge convenience and so far the actual product reviews on the Store page seem favorable so I'll give a few a try after I get to that phase post-op. I am happy to hear you are a BC survivor I've seen it first hand with loved ones, cancer sucks....and you now have me thinking more closely about the soy issue post-op- I'll check the ingredients. My body will essentially be fully flushed (for lack of a better technical term) in the immediate months after surgery and this is the perfect time for me to get WHOLE, good-for-me foods incorporated into my new lifestyle. That is the goal! Thanks for the "food" for thought....T

I hesitate to give a disappointing review of the BP products, especially since we're on their forum! I know I represent such a small percentage of the population, but I was totally psyched up to buy some of their soups and snacks/chips. I can't because I'm a hormone positive breast cancer survivor and the two rules my oncologist told me I must follow are: 1. Do not EVER eat soy. (it's a strong phytoestrogen food source) 2. Lose weight. He wrote the book on BC, so I figure I better follow his rules. Sadly, all of the soups and snacks I've found in the BP store have soy in them. There are probably exceptions, but I'm fairly bummed.

Ok, here's another hypothetical day of eating to get my protein in without using any, or using as little protein powder, bars, drinks as possible at 6 weeks with my plan. Goal: 1/4c Food per meal/snack; 74g Protein/day B: 1 lg egg + 1/8c 2% Daisy cottage cheese + 1oz Tillamook shredded cheddar (16g P) MS: 1/8c %F greek yogurt + 1/8c 2% Daisy cottage cheese + 1oz froz blueberries + 6g slivered almonds (7g P) L: 2oz canned Sam's chicken + 1/2tbsp Vlassic dill relish + 2tbps WF amazin chipotle mayo (10g P) AS: 1/4c refried beans + 1oz Tillamook shredded cheddar + 1tbsp salsa + 1tsp sour cream (10g P) D: 3oz basa filet + 1 lemon wedge (12g P) BS: 1/4c 2% Daisy cottage cheese + 12g Vitacost peanut butter powder + 10g protein powder (21g P) Daily Totals: 717cals; 76g Protein; 33g Fat; 26g Carb; 7g Fiber; 19g Net Carbs; 8g naturally occurring sugars

Hi y'all. I thought it would be fun to post a real or theoretical day of eating that allows you to get your protein in at the individual level you're at presently. So like, if you're eating 1/4c per meal and have a protein requirement of 60g of protein for the day--what are you eating. Likewise, if you have a 1/2c per meal allowance and an 80g of protein requirement--what do you eat. Maybe if we do enough of these posts they will be great references for people as they work their way up from the initial 1oz=1/8c per meal, all the way up to 1c=8oz per meal! I know it will sure help me. I'll start by giving a hypothetical example for me when I'm 6 weeks out--on a "good day". You can put everything you're eating, but really I'm just thinking to put the protein component only and if you have room to also eat some veggie and then higher glycemic carb, God bless you! (Oh the big goal is to get as much of your food from whole food sources rather than protein powders/bars/shakes etc.) Ok, let's play! Goal: 1/4c Food per meal/snack; 74g Protein/day B: 1 jumbo egg + 1 tsp unsalted KG butter (8g P) MS: 1/4c HEB 0%Fat Greek Yogurt + 1oz froz blueberries + 6g slivered almonds + 10g protein powder (15g P) L: 2oz stewed chicken thighs + 1tbsp salsa (14g P) AS: 1/8c homemade sf fluffernutter (peanut butter/marshmallow dip) + 5g protein powder + 1oz GS apple (10g P) D: 1/8c homemade 2Alarm chili + 1 tbsp pintos + 1 tbsp grated cheddar + 1 tbsp salsa + 1 tsp sour cream (17g P) BS: 1/4c 2% Daisy cottage cheese + 6g Vitacost peanut butter powder (10g P) Daily Totals: 670cals; 74g Protein; 30g Fat; 29g Carb; 11g Fiber; 18g Net Carbs; 10g naturally occurring sugars

The issue I have with coffee, as I sip it while I write this, is that we have to keep our water up. My doctor said the main reason they say no to coffee at first is bc of the whole water issue. I'm being so bad bc I need the caffeine, am in a total stall and I know it's bc my fluids are not even close to where they shld be. Not drinking out of a straw is killing me bc that's how I always got my water in-downing tons of water with one of those reusable cups with a straw. [emoji20] Sleeved 8/7 HW: 256 SW: 248 CW: 222 @ 7 weeks post op 5'7" GW: 150

The difference is the effect on blood sugar levels and insulin response. Whether that is why you avoid carbs or not is a personal preference. But that is why I, and many plans, don't count them. This is an article with plenty of peer reviewed scientific articles quoted, with the pubmed links included-- https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/sugar-alcohols-good-or-bad#section4 And here's a rather dense scientific peer reviewed article about the metabolic effects of xylitol- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3128359/ Interestingly the scientists have also shown links to positive effects on gut bacteria, bone density and collagen production! So, the science community quoted in this article doesn't think it's BS, they aren't marketing anything. Read, do research and make an informed decision. Or go by your surgical teams' plan... you trusted them to cut you open, trust their dietary advise over the advise of strangers on the internet.

This topic has come up before, but net carbs are BS. It was created to sell product during the low carb craze. It's marketing, nothing more. Total carbs are what counts.

From what I see on your link post is just what I thought. Ta disgruntled former employee. There is too much BS and you should be careful of saying things. Goodbye and thanks. I know now this is definitely propaganda. No need to answer because I am done.

Hi everyone- RNY May 17 makes 5 months in for me.I'm 5'4 sw 274 cw 221 gw 165. I get so discouraged bc I read the main post & OP mostly sleeves who started out same time w/ similar stats have lost tremendous amts of wt. I know everyone is diff but dag what's the deal..????[emoji19] Sent from my SM-G360T1 using BariatricPal mobile app

I really love my Bari family here. Last night really sucked for me. I ended up riding my elliptical and watching tv til it watched me. Everything u guys said was dead spot on but I’ll tell u something. When I’m in the throws of that misery and it’s got a hold on me like a newborn in a blanket, to shift my thoughts as y’all suggested is close to impossible. Luckily It typically hits me hardest at night and I can simply go to bed and eventually to sleep. Interestingly enough, I dream of eating my favorite food. As a therapist myself, I know that to get thru it is to go thru it. There’s no testimony without test. I also know how this is actually my second chance at bat (I had gastric bypass in 2008). It’s these facts about my journey that tell my body (motor functions) and deep in my heart that cheating is not an option. My food addicted Mind (my brains pleasure center), on the other hand is what screams in agony. It’s sometimes physically draining for me. Luckily my education has taught me to understand this and that to let it out as I did in that post helps release a small bit of the stress. The rest, for me, is to vicariously live the lives or to become enthralled in the happening of television characters. Luckily it’s worst at night and this practice just seems to work out. I hope this post helps someone who’s thinking about cheating on this journey. The battle between the “to do or not to do” is real. Everyday, every minute we beat that urge is a strike of accomplishment. ANYBODY that says we took the easy way out can kiss your ass for me too BC at the end of the day, only we as individuals know and live with our demons and what it takes to beat them. One day at a time.

I had my surgery one week ago. My BS has steadily risen and is now 311. The highest amount of carbs I have consumed is 74. I am frustrated and confused. No one said this could happen.

I did all the steps, seminar, all the classes, psych eval and got down to goal wt to be told I can't get scheduled for surgery until I stop breastfeeding and my milk is completely dried up! I feel like I wasted a bunch of gas and time. Why wasn't I told this months ago!? This process was just one day!!! I'm so f.....irritated! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Karleena, you haven't failed anything. You did everything right as you were told. Other people failed to do their part. If you happen to read this and what the other wonderful people here have also written, please just go and see the doctor again and clarify the diagnosis and paperwork even if it doesn't make sense this was not clarified before today. You have come so far and invested your money as well as emotions into all your this. I cannot imagine how it feels to have this BS thrown at you today. Please just go to the appointment with the GP and get clearance. After that you don't need to go back to him again if you wish not to after treating you this way. So sorry you are going through this nightmare.

I used to use MCT oil prior to surgery for energy. Post-op I have so much energy I do not need it. I have an almost full bottle I purchased after surgery that I have not used once I think. The first 6 months you should follow your bariatric plan. The stages and foods allowed are a prescription for healing and to lessen complications, after you are healed at 6 months you can do what you want. I used a keto calculator to create my macros, and I followed them very closely for a long time. A lot of the things that people that are not WLS patients do with keto are not necessary for WLS patients. The whole first year I had no physical hunger so I didn't have to do a lot of the popular tricks that people do. Like the whole purpose of bulletproof coffee is to extend your fast in the morning so you even up intermittent fasting, at least how it was originally intended by the Bulletproof guy Dave Aspey (been a fan of his for years). It is easy to fast for extended periods post-op WLS with no hunger. People online really bastardize the whole bulletproof coffee thing. If you are used to low carbing, life post-op WLS is not really much of a change at all. The only difference is smaller portions and you have to eat more often. A person that is used to being Keto adapted and knows what to expect has the advantage in the WLS world. It made most of it pretty easy for me, I wasn't whining about missing crackers and other crap I didn't eat before anyway. Bariatriceating is always trying to sell their BS shakes so I am not sure they are the best source. Their NO NO List is I used heavy cream in my coffee when I struggled to keep my calories up. Unlimited bacon as a no no is only because I don't have the room and can't meet my protein goals with it. I only use FULL FAT everything. The rest of it is fake and has additional carbs. Their ratios on how to eat are not Keto at all, they have carbs almost equal to protein and that is not keto whatsoever. I hate that website so much, ugh. Anyway... I set my macros goals by setting my protein goal first. My protein goal has been 120 grams a day, at first post-op it was 90, then I raised it to 120. My protein goal is based on my muscle mass. Here are my keto goals as they progressed. 2 months Post-Op 4 months Post-Op This is my current bare minimum calories for the day. I can lose like this but I can lose eating more calories also. This is my baseline to function without being dizzy or tired.

Orgain Grass Fed PROTEIN 140cal Low in sugars and fat 20 grams protein Flavor I've tried is Chocolate Fudge Very tasty next to other protein drinks and better for you (organic) I bought on Amazon.

Cant drink beer bc it hurts (to much gas) . I can get about 3oz of steak in. Think it depends on the person and the amount of time post op. BTW not worried about ever drinking beer again, thought I would miss it but haven't yet!

I hope you have no problems! I have BC/BS. I had United Healthcare for my band, but my work changed insurance after. BC/BS said my band was successful. I wrote an appeal letter listing out every reason why it wasn't and the decision was reversed.

I finally had the chance to get my hands on Real Good Pizza without having to order a case. I had a Supreme. I am a pizza snob so I fully admit my bias, and just is just my opinion which is entirely subjective. My opinion High in Calories - It is a mini pizza, think smaller than personal pan, but 260 calories for 1/2 a pizza, so a whole pizza is 520 calories. 1/2 a pizza is 135 grams, which is 4.7 ounces. It is really saucy and not dense at all. I was able to eat a whole pizza and I am not even full. I am kind of pissed right now because I blew a ton of calories on it and I could have had a pork chop for lunch instead and be full for a couple hours. Taste - It is okay as far as taste. The toppings and cheese are good, the sausage is really delicious. The sauce is almost flavorless and sucks. I had to put some pizza seasoning on it. Taste pay off for the value of the calories is a no from me. The taste/quality for the calorie cost is terrible. Texture- The texture is gross to me. There was little crispness even cooking it on a pizza stone. I imagine it is really terrible out of the microwave (which I was horrified to see a cooking option) Cost- I purchased this for 6.99 at Kroger. That puts this at roughly $11 a pound. Compare that to a pound of grass fed ground beef at $5.99 to 8.99 a pound, Pork chops at 2.99 to 6.69 a pound, etc. It is a fairly high cost item for 2 servings, putting it on par with a better cut of steak, like ribeye. Time - 27-30 minutes in the oven or 4.5 minutes in the microwave. I would never buy this again. It was okay to try one time. I make low carb pizza at home for less than 1/3 the cost and it tastes much better. It is over hyped honestly. I wouldn't even get this as an option to eat in the office or something. A bunless burger from some place like 5 Guys or Hardees is far more satisfying I want to punch everyone over hyping this on Facebook and Instagram.

I had a decaf latte made with low fat milk. Figured I'd get a little protein in with my coffee. I was about 4 weeks out when I had one. Took me a long time to get through it. I've been trying to incorporate more milk for both the calcium and protein. I knew I could stomach the milk bc I've been having my bariatric hot chocolate made with milk for the added benefits. Sleeved 8/7 HW: 256 SW: 248 CW: 222 @ 7 weeks post op 5'7" GW: 150

I am having band revision to gastric bypass on 11/07, removing the band and hopefully doing the bypass all in one surgery. I have BC/BS. I still had to go through nutrition classes, have cardiology clearance and have an upper GI done this go around, but did not have to go through psychiatric testing or the 6 months of weigh ins that I had to go through the first go around. Since your band was removed so long ago though, it's a possibility that your insurance will require you go through everything again. I know the bariatric program I am in said most of their requirements have to have been completed in the last year.

When does the pureed stage start? I'm only asking the question again BC the last person had a lap band and that's not what I had don't. I had the gastric sleeve done.

As hard as it had been to do this, I have not purchased a scale. I weigh in every few weeks at different doctor's appointments. It's kept me from getting obsessive, which I have done on the past. Sodium and PMS or even not enough protein or water can make such a difference with our weight. I'm trying not go get discouraged bc I'm almost 8 weeks out, down about 34 lbs (including liquid pre op), but my wedding ring is still tight?! Wtf?!!! I'm thinking I really need to up the water and dial down the sodium. Sleeved 8/7 HW: 256 SW: 248 CW: 222 @ 7 weeks post op 5'7" GW: 150

I have BC/BS Maine. I had to provide evidence of 6 consecutive months of attempted weight loss. I joined WW online, and did monthly weigh-ins at my primary Drs. Office. My program navigator submitted my primary drs. letter on a Tuesday, and had my insurance approval by that Friday. I was stunned, and relieved so quick. Sent from my SM-G925V using BariatricPal mobile app