Interesting...that seems awfully low compared to what the rest of us has posted. Maybe your insurance doesn't have to play the game...

I use Claritin for seasonal allergies as needed, Benadryl every night, and Zyrtec for pet allergies. My PCP says this an especially nasty allergy season and a lot of people are suffering right now as you are. 

Have you tried Allegra again? A lot of people have success with it after taking time off from it.

The only fruit flavored one I have found that I use are at Trader Joes. One is pomegranate, one is mixed berry. They are less than 15g of sugar I believe. Chobani, Oikos, etc. fruit ones are too high in sugar IMO.

I use the RTD Premier Protein drinks in Chocolate and Vanilla from Costco. I mix one with decaf coffee crystals and a flavored syrup every morning. YUM!

I just pulled out my bag and it does not actually recommend an amount of liquid on it. Some of the recipes on the bag recommend 8oz water, or 1 cup milk, or 8-12oz water. The bag I have is chocolate whey. I have never used the Orangcicle, so maybe it runs thinner? I'd like that, actually! I always used the vanilla flavor with some orange Crystal Light.

I agree sometimes little things creep in. My asthma flaring, though rare, seems to get me down when it does. I get irritated I am so fatigued from it and feel helpless laying in bed. But, I am on the mend, and keeping mindful of how I am feeling physically and mentally. Thanks as always for listening...it means a lot :)

This is a tough one - I am kind of messed up right now myself from being sick the last few days and tending to sleep later and stay up later. I try to get back on track when this happens with some melatonin or two Benadryl instead of the normal one I take each night. I think Lunesta is similar to melatonin. I only take half of one or I am too groggy the next day.

I may need to get some of that to use up the RTD vanilla shakes I have!

Did you use the whey or the egg?

I am a big fan of Jay Robb. They do seem a bit lighter to me. I prefer the egg because of no whey aftertaste. I always mix mine with water, so that probably lightens them a bit more, too.

I hope you are feeling better soon! I have been a bit down myself lately and I am wondering if it's the time of year, the weather, both, or just a normal up and down of this surgery. I also have been experiencing asthma and allergy flares lately so that is not helping either.

I am almost seven months out and only recently tried a bit of wine for the first time. I do not dump on sugar. I will likely stay away from liquor for quite some time, and the two sips of beer I have tried were awful so I won't be doing that any time soon either. 

Each surgeon has their own ideas and recommendations on alcohol. I recommend discussing with your surgeon and then ultimately the decision is up to you.

 Agreed - try eBay. I am making a ton selling my old clothes on there as we speak!

This is my typical day at almost seven months out:

B - egg whites, lean ham or Canadian bacon, some cheese and salsa OR a protein hot chocolate/coffee with chocolate protein (RTD or powder), instant decaf coffee, water and a SF Torani or DaVinci syrup - obsessed with Salted Caramel at the moment!

S - either a Greek yogurt with some SF jam or SF Torani syrup, or some Perky Turkey Jerky

L - usually a salad with grilled chicken (first) and a light dressing not high in carbs (sometimes I mix some ranch and a light fruit based dressing to cut the carbs)

S - almonds, more jerky, a medium apple or pumpkin seeds in the shell. Depends on what I have on hand at work usually

D -  typically a lean meat with a small amount of whole grain like quinoa or brown rice and some veggies. Often I skip the whole grain and just have a lean meat and veggies, like a chicken or shrimp stir-fry.

S - a SF popcicle or SF pudding. Sometimes I will have about half a cup of plain shredded wheat bite size if I am cravng carbs - it has a decent amount of fiber for the carbs. I may do a protein shake with SF syrup and ice if I am low on protein for the day.


I am getting at least 75g of protein a day, and keeping my carbs as close to 50g as possible. 

I did several last meals of foods I knew I would likely never eat again or not be able to eat for a very long time. It helped me prepare for the reality of what was coming. I don't really miss those foods. I did pasta, burgers, pizza, Mexican, etc. 

Many people are against last meals - but I think it depends on you. It was a fun way to let my attachment to food go. I spent many fun meals with friends and family in the "last meal" process. That's what I remember, not the food itself. 

I ate oven roasted chicken and turkey deli slices with cheese at one week post op.