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Endoscopy? - From the sound of my conversation with my surgeon he is planning on scheduling me for an endoscopy. At 10 weeks out I am still getting majority of my protein from shakes, and can't...

Need some friendly advice... - So I'm still struggling quite a bit with food, and at nine weeks out I'm not sure if what I'm eating is enough, or if I'm doing fine. I have an appointment with my surgeon next wee...

Has anyone experienced this? - Over the last ten days or so, I have been experiencing a tingling in my hands (never both at the same time), and then my thumb and pointer finger seems to stiffen on its own. It...

Food Increase with Exercise? - My roommate and I have just joined Planet Fitness (cant really argue with $10/month). I am excited to get more structured with my exercise routines and have good machines readil...

Health Wise Products - Has anyone tried any of the Health Wise products? Not sure what to make of them.  http://www.familybariatric.com/store/ Thanks for any feedback!

What's for lunch? - What's everyone having for lunch today? I'm getting off work early, so I can go have my lunch at home. Not sure what I want yet, so maybe I can be inspired by what you're having. ...

Taco Bell MISTAKE! - Forgot to bring my lunch to work for the first time, and opted to try the Taco Bell pintos and cheese since I've heard so many rave reviews here. Ordered it without cheese and only...

Sugar-Free Popsicles - What kind do you have? I never ate them post op, and I think they would be a nice option on days where my pouch isn't so happy. I'm just not sure what the best option is. Thanks...

Seafood Question - Hey all! Still away on vacation, but thought I would check in to get some advice on seafood. I am in Myrtle Beach, SC for one more day before going back to North Carolina. For our ...

Away we go! - Leaving tonight on my first vacation since surgery! Made sure to pack a weeks worth of vitamins, shaker bottle, and the To-Go packs of Syntrax. I'm still having a hard time with an...

Oh, it's going to be one of those days. - Everything and everyone is irritating me! It doesn't help that I have no energy, having trouble with food that isn't mushy, and breaking out all over. I'm literally an 80 year old,...

What's that on your face?! - Oh, it's PIMPLES!! I was prepared for the hormonal changes that were sure to come after surgery, but did they have to show themselves on my face?! Perhaps this is payback for being...

Update - So I saw my surgeon yesterday and spoke with him about my inability to keep food and sometimes liquids down. He explained that between 4 and 6 weeks is the time when our stoma is t...

So tired of... - Throwing up! This last week and a half has been horrible and the foods I had been eating are either coming right back up or I can only eat 1/3 of what I could manage two weeks ago....

Stricture Question - Hi all! Has anyone on here had a stricture? If so, can you describe your symptoms? I have been searching the Internet and all the information given is pretty vague. Thank you!

Pork Tenderloin - What is the best way to cook these? I have had them marinating for a while, and need to know a good oven temp / cook time. Suggestions? I know the slow cooker is good, but I nee...

Cant eat much... - So I am one month out as of today.. and I find that within the last week I am completely unable to eat very much. Just a few small bites and I am getting a feeling of pressure. ...

My emotions found me! - So, I am not a very emotional person. In fact, I pride myself on being level headed and having the ability to think clearly even in the most stressful of situations. In the last fe...

Easter = Eating... Yikes! - As I'm sure many of you have guessed by my name, I am Italian. And coming from a large Italian family, any reason to gather in large groups (and to eat large quantities I might add...

Up and out! - Had my first vomiting incident tonight. Barely got in a few bites of Greek yogurt, then I was overcome with a feeling that reminded me of needing to burp. Before I knew it I was on...

Dizziness Update - I posted last night that I had a dizzy spell, and woke up this morning to have another three within the first hour of being up (one while sitting). Like I said I have been getting ...

Dizzy... - Just to state, I am two weeks post-op. So this evening while preparing my delicious split pea soup for dinner, I had a dizzy spell. Not a head rush, but dizzy to the point where I ...

How much? - I know the answer to this question will vary per person, but, how many ounces should I be trying to eat for a meal while I'm in the puréed stage? I just had one ounce of fat free c...

As anyone tried.. - Dannon Light & Fit Greek yogurt? I'm starting the puréed stage and the nutrition looks great on it: Total Fat: 0 grams, Carbs: 9 grams, Protein: 12grams. I am most interested in th...