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SDenae
on 1/22/16 9:58 pm, edited 1/22/16 1:59 pm - Greenwood, IN
VSG on 09/23/15
Topic: RE: Multi-vitamin Powders - Experiences?

I haven't tried them, but several people on here swear by the patch vitamins from PatchMD.com. If you check the bottom of this page, there is usually an ad for them with a discount code on it. I've just started using them and the fewer pill thing is freeing, but I haven't had any labs done since I started. So, I can't say whether they're up to snuff or not.

Age: 40 | Height: 5'3" | HW: 245 | Program Start: 231 | SW: 208.5 | CW: 148.2 | GW: 130
M1: 15 M2: 15 M3: 6.7 M4: 10 M5: 6.6 M6: 3.3

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Steph Meat Hag
on 1/22/16 2:18 pm - Dallas , TX
VSG on 03/14/16 with
Topic: RE: Documentary "The Secrets of Sugar"

I wanted to say thank you for posting this.  I've been working with myself and partner about the amount of sugar I eat and my addictive like issue I have with it.  I started the video here at work but am going to watch this at home.  My fears about sugar do seem to be proving out to be a real issue that I'm concerned about.  

Age:40|Height: 5'9"|Lap Band 2/11/08 |Revision VSG 3/14/16

The cake is a lie, but Starbucks is not.

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JacobNalson
on 1/20/16 4:18 am
Topic: RE: Do You Plan Ahead?

It is always necessary to make weekly or monthly diets plan and follow it that is the best option for you to maintain your body weight. I am totally agree with such kind of meal planning.

NYMom222
on 1/19/16 9:49 pm
RNY on 07/23/14
Topic: RE: Pre-Op 2-week liquid diet protein smoothies- skim milk vs almond milk vs cashew milk

I wouldn't worry about calories while on the luquid diet... I would go with what you think tastes best. For me I find real milk more satisfying and have started to use the Fairlife as well.

 

Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014

Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16

#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets

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JudithJohnson
on 1/18/16 4:28 am
VSG on 12/03/15
Topic: RE: post op VSG soft foods

My soft foods were mainly low fat yoghurt and cottage cheese, soft/moist chicken and turkey, flakey fish, scrambled eggs, smooth peanut butter, low fat cheese, cooked veggies (except corn, celery or asparagus), unsweeted applesauce, unsweetened oatmeal, cream of wheat, and grits.

Judith, 46, surgery date  12/3/15

SW: 317 CW: 210 GW: 180

 

Donna L.
on 1/17/16 6:24 pm - Chicago, IL
Revision on 02/19/18
Topic: RE: Pre-Op 2-week liquid diet protein smoothies- skim milk vs almond milk vs cashew milk

I always find real milk the most tasty, but I use almond milk since its the lowest in calories.  Lately I've been just using water or unsweetened tea to make some of the Syntrax protein blends..  You can spend more and get the Fairlife milk if you want which has 1/2 the sugar/carbs and 2x the protein of normal skim milk.  

Another option is to spend more and get the Fairlife milk if you want which has 1/2 the sugar/carbs and 2x the protein of normal skim milk.  

I follow a ketogenic diet post-op. I also have a diagnosis of binge eating disorder. Feel free to ask me about either!

It is not that we have so little time but that we lose so much...the life we receive is not short but we make it so; we are not ill provided but use what we have wastefully. -- Seneca, On the Shortness of Life

Brandi Girl
on 1/17/16 10:45 am
WLS on 10/18/11
Topic: RE: unwanted weight gain and having severe time trying to lose. HELP!

Sorry to hear about your surgery and weight gain.  While I can't relate to a gain due to medical reasons (mine) is due to my own poor eating habits!  I can say that your plan for giving up carbs and sugar is a great idea! You may also want to check into the 5 day pouch test as well.  If your surgery was very recent I would really try to get in the protein as it also promotes healing.  Good for you for being determined to get the weight off again before it is much worse!  Best of luck

            

hlwillingham
on 1/17/16 9:55 am - Gaffney, SC
RNY on 02/15/16
Topic: Pre-Op 2-week liquid diet protein smoothies- skim milk vs almond milk vs cashew milk

I will be starting my 2 week liquid diet of the the powdered Physicians Protein/Proti-VLC Smoothies, the ones with the packet of smoothie bases and the separate flavor packet.  I have the choice of mixing them with skim milk, unsweetened almond milk, and unsweetened cashew milk.  I am wondering which one gives the best flavor and/or makes the shakes more tolerable.  

    

Biglady904
on 1/16/16 11:20 pm
Topic: My back hurts

I'm a 26 female I'm 6 feet 2 and I weigh 423 and my lower back hurts it's fine when sitting but when I bend over or start doing stuff it bugs but tonight it really hurts is it because I'm fat ?

beersforever
on 1/16/16 8:29 am - vancouver, wa
WLS on 06/10/13
Topic: unwanted weight gain and having severe time trying to lose. HELP!

Hello all, it's been quiet awhile since I was an active member of obesity help.com. Here's my issue. I was 125lb. for years after my surgery (which was about 4 years ago.), I recently had to have my gallbladder taken out due to that face that if I didnt it may have ruptured. Anyways, soon there after, I began to gain weight rather quickly. even though I was eating just the same as before.  Doctors cant explain why, although when I researched it, I found that the gallbladder was the organ than block fat. I went on ALLI, per my dr.'s choice, and it may helped me lose about 5lbs. I am 145, and am down an out as ever. What type of diet would be best suited for me to get my metabolism going and get these damn pounds off???? I need advice. I am determined now. I cant keep putting a diet on hold. I need, and want, to be 125 again. Even 130 would make me happy. I was thinking no carbs, no sugar, lots of protein, non fat milk for protein shakes, and plenty of water. Is that a good start? 

Hope anyone can give me ideas or atleast motivation.

Thanks for reading this,

Angelic

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