I know diff drs have diff rules, and I've been allowing myself a few tiny bites of well chewed food and its not hurt physically (honestly I hoping my bowels get regular w soome solid foods). I'm 10 days opst op and supposed to be on liquids only, not even mmushies. I'm sure someone has and still been successful, but did anyone else progress their diet (w/o overeating or eating wrong) and if so how soon? And was it as bad as the drs say it is?

I'm not the one who's spewing it across the board.

There's an old saying: It's better to look a fool than open your mouth and remove all doubt.

You have removed all doubt.

I'm done responding to you. I have no tolerance' date=' respect, or time for rude clueless children.[/quote']

Is there any way to get her off of here. Most of the posts among everyone is very supportive. Yes people have been "blunt" but none rude and offensive as she...

I have found this page to be very helpful. Haven't been banded yet. Will be sometime the end of Oct but I hate reading the negative, rude, and offensive posts which I haven't come across (and I have read quite a few) yet until from this one individual.

Any way to remove or report these types f individuals???

Just wanted to go back to the Nutella, lol. It is 200 calories for 2 properly measured tablespoons. And only 3 grams of protein in that serving as well. I can't even keep that stuff in my house! It's dangerous! I want to eat it by the spoonful! What I have found that helps with my Nutella or sweet cravings in general, is PB2 powder. I like to sprinkle the chocolate PB2 on plain Greek yogurt or if I'm splurging that day I will put some on vanilla ice cream PB2 has way more protein and is only 45 calories for 2 tablespoons. Just had to share ))

DinaMarie, I have the PB2 at home as well. It's not Nutella but I guess it'll do in a pinch

You know what I notices today while walking by the Nutella? They have the nerve to say "made with skim milk!" on the front of it. Trying to trick us and shite.

My thoughts exactly Wallflower! I swear I cover my eyes and walk right by it and say "don't look!" Haha! It's so addicting. I used to love putting it on bananas or strawberries...sigh, those were the days PB2 isn't the same but its a decent fix!

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