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TMI--yeast infections -  I know it's TMI, but I've had recurring yeast infections. I never had one until right before surgery, and since then, I've had two more instances. It's getting very annoying, and ...

Mid back discomfort? -  So, the last few days, I've noticed I'm having mid back discomfort. It's not terribly painful--just uncomfortable. Is it from my center of gravity shifting? I know my core muscles...

In between shoe sizes -  I have an event to go to tomorrow, and I just went shoe shopping. Booo! I'm in between shoe sizes. Pre-op, I wore a 9 1/2, sometimes in wide. Now that I'm losing weight, I'm more ...

Nauseous? - I was feeling great all day, but in the last few hours, I started feeling nauseous. I haven't had any nausea in a few weeks, but this just hit me out of no where. Initially, I thou...

Too much grazing today -  I just reviewed my day, and realized I've been grazing WAY too much today. I think I fell off my schedule because I had an Avon party to go to this afternoon, and didn't have any ...

Fruits and veggies--when did you try them? -  I'm cleared for a regular diet, and I'm doing well with getting protein in between food and shakes. I'd like to start adding fruit and/or veggies into my shakes or as a side to he...

I made it! -  I had my sister's baby shower today, and I survived! She had a great time, which was the most important thing.  I had half of a turkey sandwich from Panera, which is where the ...

Cleared for regular food! -  I had my appointment with my dietician today, and I've been OK'd to go back to a regular diet. Woo hoo! Of course, it's within reason, be sure I take it slow and take note of thin...

Shake, shake, shake... -  I'm curious as to what other sources of protein you used early out instead of shakes? I'm really burnt out on the sweetness, and unflavored works in a few things--not everything. ...

When did sugar bother you? -  I'm curious to know when sugar started bothering you?  I went to a support meeting the other day, and several people said nothing bothers them post-op (they're all 9 months+ ou...

Having a hard time with plain water -  I've noticed that I'm having a hard time with plain water since surgery. It doesn't matter if it's cold, room temperature or hot--if it's plain, I get a bit nauseous. I've been dr...

Fingers crossed! -  I'm going to try some almond butter and lightly toasted bread. It's on my list of things to try, so we'll see how it goes!! I've tried other things with no problem, except for ...

Can't sleep... -  I'm finding I'm having a hard time sleeping post-op. Some days it feels like I don't need any sleep whereas other days I have to nap in order to get by. What's going on? Is it fro...

New clothes! -  I just ordered some new clothes from Old Navy--woo hoo! My current pants are just falling off every time I walk down the hall. LOL I'm just surprised that it's happening so soon p...

Blech -  Well, my experiment with solid food this AM has not gone well. I added 1/2 c. of ripe raspberries to my morning shake, strained out the seeds and skin and enjoyed. Briefly.  I'...

Turkey and mozzarella roll-ups -  O M G  I can chew! Hooray! It took me about 50 minutes to eat two roll-ups, but damn, it was SO good. LOL  I definitely feel much more satisfied with that than the shakes, b...

Chili! - I am currently making a serious pot of chili, and I just want to dive into the pot. OK, not really, but I just cannot wait to try some solid food. LOL Soon, Grasshopper, soon.....

Omega 3-6-9 recommendations -  Prior to surgery, I was taking an Omega 3-6-9 fish and flax oil pill. I know as a post-op that I don't absorb as much of the fat as before, so is there a better Omega 3-6-9 to tak...

Soft foods--hooray! -  I'm starting soft foods on Tuesday, and was wondering what other people had at that stage? I have my own list, so just curious. My brain is on overdrive coming up with recipes. LO...

A not-so-fresh feeling...FEMININE ISSUES -  So, I'm curious if other women have developed more yeast infections post-op? I've never had them before a few weeks ago, and now I'm on my second one. Is it from the hormonal rele...

When did you start swimming? -  I'm curious as to when people started swimming post-op? 

I'm so looking forward to my poached egg next week -  It's the little things, really. I cannot wait to be done with protein shakes...ok, I know I won't be done with them, but at least trying to incorporate real foods again. I'm plann...

Still in Pain? -  I'm a week out, and I'm still in pain from my larger incision. The other ones are fine, but every time I make a big move (rolling over, move quickly, etc.), I get a sharp twinge t...

Just so excited! -  I may be doing a wedding cake for some friends who are getting married in October! I'm so jazzed because I haven't done any cake projects since I had my daughter, so this will be ...

It's a symphony in my belly! -  I'm just laughing at the gurgles and sounds coming from my belly! It's never been this vociferous, but I knew it would happen post-op. Just something funny to listen to...