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Why low carb? - I've noticed a lot of people saying that they eat low carb. Why is that? I'm not trying to start a debate or anything just curious. I could see how it would be a trigger for some p...

Wanting to stop losing weight - I'm about 20 months out and I'm at a point where I would like to stop losing weight. I've gone below my goal weight and it seems like my body wants to keep losing weight. I thou...

Should my stomach be this sensitive at 20months ou - So, I'm at the maintenance stage of my journey (yay!). I've lost 128 lbs since surgery. My stomach is still super sensitive and I'm wondering if anyone has similar issues.  ...

1 year progress pic! Goal weight reached! - This is one year of progress.  I had surgery May 8th 2012 and have lost 115lbs since last January.  I can't believe I actually did it!  I truly thought this process wouldn't wor...

Slow release calcium advice - I bought some slow release calcium at the store today.  It's Citrical 1200mg slow release tablets.  Are these ok to take?  Will they be absorbed ok with my new gastric mix up?  ...

Eating paleo? - What is your opinion on the paleo way of eating?  They eliminate dairy, which I'm not willing to do.  I rely alot of nonfat greek yogurt, string cheese and skim milk. I'm al...

Do people treat you differently now? - I work in a hospital and a few months before surgery I thought I would pay attention to how people treat me and compare it to when I've lost alot of weight. I've noticed a h...

Feeling guilty about losing weight? - Has anyone felt guilty about losing the weight?  I have always been the heavy one in the family.  My mom and sister have always been smaller than me.  I was the person in the fa...

Whole Multivitamins? - I'm 5mo post op and I was wondering if it's ok to swallow the multis whole.  I get the Costco brand ones.  For some reason swallowing my pills is making me really nauseous lately a...

Popcorn - Do you eat it? If so, how much?

Gallbladder sludge? - I've been having some cramping/mild pain in my gallbladder area.  I called the dr, he ordered labs and an ultrasound.  Apparently I have some sludge in the gallbladder.  He ordered...

Watermelon during meal - If you were to eat watermelon, grapes or some other watery fruit.. would you eat it at the beginning of a meal or last?  When I eat it last I always wonder if it's washing down all...

When recipes say protein powder... - When a recipe calls for protein powder, are they meaning an Unjury type powder or soy protein?  I was thinking about making the "fool yourself cookies" that was posted on here a fe...

Clothes shopped in the REGULAR size dept! - My daughter and I went shopping yesterday for school clothes and I decided to try on a couple tshirts in the regular sizes.  And they fit!  This opens up a whole new world to me!  ...

What does everyone think of Quinoa? - I love the stuff.  I've eaten it a few times post surgery and it seems to set good and keep me full for a long time.  When I make it, I mix in edemame, zuccini, onion, garlic, litt...

Onederland and halfway to goal! - Hopped on the scale and saw that I reached 194!  I can't remember the last time I was this weight.  Probably before I had my daughter, 13 years ago.  I'm halfway to goal weight.  I...

Watermelon? - I'm wondering how much watermelon I can have.  I'm almost 9wks out and am allowed 1/2c.  Do I measure it the same as regular food or could I have more since it has a ton of water?

Popcorn at 7wks post op? - Is popcorn ok to eat at 7wks out?  I love to eat popcorn and can't wait to start eating it.  If it's ok, how much can I eat?  The dr ok'd me for 1/2 of food.  But, half a cup of po...

Bad Breat - Alright... When the heck does the bad breath go away!!  I'm sick of it.  I've been sucking on mints (sugar free) like they are going out of style.  Is it because I'm eating mai...

Question about nutrition and calorie intake - I was thinking about this the other day.  If I was to eat the amount of calories before surgery as I do now (500-800cals), I would have felt horrible.  I would have been shakey and...

4wks post op. How much/often do you eat? - My nutritionist says I can eat 1/4 cup of food at a time. What does "at a time" mean? Every 2 hours? Every hour? 3 times a day? I asked her and she didn't really give me a straight...

New here - Hi all.  I've been reading this forum for a week or so and have decided to join in.  I had RNY surgery on May 8th 2012, so I'm almost 4 weeks post op (that went fast!).  I've lost ...