I actually had a "going away" party for my stomach. All the guests had to bring one of my favorite dishes. You will find after surgery that you really don't miss a lot of thise foods, at least I don't.

I use the 100% Egg Protein powder and love it! I usually just use ice and water alond with a 1/2 of banana.

Since my surgery I have not yet flown however I do find myself noticing how many heavy people there are and what their routines are. Boy, to think I used to do alot of the same things to "hide" the fat me.

I am no longer in women's sizes! I went shopping this weekend, before my pants fell off, and I am wearing a "normal" size 16! I am so excited!

As I'm sure you will hear from many of us, this is the best decision I ever made and would not change it for the world! I feel amazing and have not been sick, something I hear is very common with the band.

I cut my pills in half. Once I took the first half I would wait to make sure it stayed down and then take the other half. Remember that soon this will all be in the past and it does get better! Listen to your new tummy and follow your doctor's orders and your NUTS advise.

I have 2 questions: how often has this happened to the surgeon? What happens to the body without the spleen? If both questions are answered in a way you are comfortable with then proceed. Remember that with EVERY surgery there is a risk. How bad do you want this?

I'm 15 weeks out and always have beef jerky around. I usually buy mine from Costco. I buy the Prime Rib, a little pricey but worth it!

I was concerned too but after speaking with the Rep, in person, my NUT and my doctor everything is fine. They actually recommend taking the Nutrametrix in this manner.

I use 100% Egg Protein from the Vitamin Shoppe. If I double scoop my shake I'm getting 48g of protein at a time. Make them with water and 1/2 banana, only half as they are high in carbs, or alomond milk.

Spinning and lifting

Knowing you can't afford a trainer why not go in and ask the people at the gum to show you how to work the machines? My gym had the trainers do this so we learn the equipment correctly, and it's FREE! Once you are on the floor going over the machines then tell them what areas you wish to target, they will direct you to the best machines.
As for cardio check out the classes offered. I like taebo and spinning but they are not for everyone. See what's offered and try a couple, you'll find something. I wish my gym offered boxing! I have used Couch to 5k before to start running but I HATE running! The program is an app that uses interval training.
Good luck in finding the right program for you!

I'm so sorry that they said that! I'm surprised everytime I read something like this that the offended doesn't say something...FEEL EMPOWERED! Maybe it's just me but there is no way I would let that slide and I know none of my kids who are 11, 13 and 15 would either (nor would they say anything like that!).