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I have been traveling for work alot. i had about 5 weeks of work travel in a row and that really threw off my eating. i still ate low carb but i just didnt feel as in control as i do when i am at h...

I cant believe that it is only  7 weeks post op.  I must be counting wrong.  But every time i go back to the calendar i come up with 7. 7 weeks. Not sure i have ever lost 21 lbs in 7 weeks before. ...

I know it cant be me only. Every stage i move through, everything i try is just fine.  Soft foods, cheese, ricotta, pate, eggs,  (scrambled, soft boiled, chopped hard boiled) tuna (fork-mashed) , shredded chicken, turkey slice, ham slice, baked salmon,

Tell me I am not going crazy here. 

I am just shy of 3 weeks post op. I took a week off work , then worked from home this past week. Going in to the office tomorrow 

I seem to fade around 3 or 4 pm every single day   Sometimes

10 days post op here 

full liquids. Getting 90 G protein through shakes and minimum 64 oz water 

I had a lap band. I felt lap band restriction. I feel nothing like that now. No trouble drink inking. I drink quickly , but sip not gulp </

5 days post op 

i think I just hit that lull - the one that follows all the excitement of the upcoming surgery, the prep, the planning. Now post anesthesia and meds it's just kind of a flat feeling.  

Even in my booklet it said that moo

Great news. Surgery went well. Textbook they said. No complications a little scar tissue from band but it was the same surgeon who took it out. 

Some me points about yesterday for those waiting for surgery 

**They did a specia

Headed in tomorrow for surgery. Sticking close to home today with lots of clear fluids and a bottle of mag citrate. woo hoo.

Getting my bag ready for the hospital- vets- do you have any suggestions on what you wish you had?

So i was at whole foods this morning and picked up a few things. I thought oh- i better get some probiotics- given that I will receive  lots of antibiotics, and i thought too, with the bowel prep and clean out and then rearranging my insides that probi

...not including today!

For my March surgery buddies- post some of your prep on this string so we can learn from each other.

• have been having protein in my coffee for a few weeks now- it makes such a difference in my morning

Hi there

14 days to go.  I am trying to arrange school pick up/ child care/ etc for during my hospital stay.  The Dr. yesterday at pre op said it could be 1 day or it could be 2 days.  Honestly with my husband's work schedule  2 days is better

Planning to win at pre-op and recovery and life after weight loss. I have learned so much from so many of you posting here about your daily intake, hhow you made it through recovery, tips and tricks, Belga Hag has a very thorough story of her recovery

Hi

I was making dinner last night- (boneless skinless chicken, broccoli, cucumbers, carrots (raw) . I had this anxious feeling of- OMG i wont be able to eat broccoli or salad or raw veggies again.   I am okay with not eating the sweets, since i

my surgery is in 23 days. I have a 7 yo. Shockingly enough (totally bragging on myself here )  I have done an awesome job of not transferring my food issues to her. She eats when she is hungry , has a couple bites of chocolate and leaves the rest. Is a

Hi there

there must be a way to navigate the forums , besides search, so i dont have to bother everyone with all the newbie questions.

Are there any pinned posts or  Beginners folders that someone could point me to?

Specifically

Hi there! just got the call that i have my surgery date.  had a bit of an oh shit moment since i have been waiting for this since  Last summer. 

My nutritionist appt was in October so i am going to see her for a refresher , so i can r