I feel like almost every question that I answer on the forum ends with "but make sure you check with your surgeon and follow his or her advice." I know others do the same. So I propose a new VST acronym: YSMV, or Your Surgeon May Vary--a riff on YMMV, or Your Mileage May Vary. What do you guys think? We may collectively save hours upon hours, right?

I too am amazed at how different the plans are!!! Maybe YPMV for Your Plan May Vary?

I think ysmv and ypmv both have merit...

YSARDPMV--your surgeon's and registered dietitian's plan may vary (j/k)

I do like having "surgeon" in there, though, bc too many people want to DIY their plans based on what someone else's surgeon may have said or done or whether someone else was eating popcorn 2 hours after surgery (lol)...etc.

I want to face palm everytime I read a popcorn or soda thread lol

YBTIMV: "Your Bariatric Team's Instructions May Vary"

SAFTPAS: "Step Away From The Popcorn And Soda"

KCASO: "Keep Calm And Sleeve On!"

YBTIMV: "Your Bariatric Team's Instructions May Vary"

SAFTPAS: "Step Away From The Popcorn And Soda"

KCASO: "Keep Calm And Sleeve On!"

LOL! SAFTPAS is awesome! I did eat some popcorn when I was on vacation a couple of weeks ago. I was thinking of the guy who posted his pic with great weight loss and said "This is me after eating some popcorn." LOL! I am normally so regimented with my plan but let myself have a few "treats" during vacation.

I can see what a slippery slope it could be. I really didn't overdo it but was not as focused on Protein, had a couple of cocktails, a few boardwalk fries, and yes, popcorn. And some pizza, not much crust. Ugh. I did go swimming or walking every day. But at the end of the day, I gained 4 lbs, bc my body likes it when I am very regimented. :-) I got it back off already (quicker than a normal loss--about 1 week) but if I had stayed on plan, I would probably be down at least another pound or two. LL (lesson learned).