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NSV!!! - I am a nurse on a surgical floor. I have scrubs that I bought at my highest weight(380) but was able to wear at my presurgery weight of 343. I had bought a few newer pairs when ...

UGH..stall again? - I think I'm at another stall.  I have been the same weight the past four days. I can't help but weigh myself daily, I know its  a bad habit. I feel frustrated... This is an ...

Update on me :) - Well tomorrow I will be 5 weeks post op and all I can say is what a difference in how I feel compared to how I did at 1-2 weeks post op. Food wise things are going good, I a...

Agave? - Does anyone use Agave? If not what artificial sweeteners do you guys like? I'm guessing Agave is a big no no, I just liked that it was all natural! I'm thinking I just need ...

HELP! - I walked 3.2 miles this morning, started my shake and swallowed my iron pill.  I feel like it might be stuck?! I've been swallowing them whole since I had surgery.  The pill is ...

So FRUSTRATED!!!!!!!! - I am so damn frustrated its not even funny! I am hitting a plateau already at not even 3 weeks out! WHAT gives?! I have been the same weight for like the last 4-5 days! I am get...

Fluids and timing - Okay so my program states no drinking 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after a meal. I get 30 minutes after but why 30 minutes before? It makes it really difficult to get my fluids...

Cheese? - Is cheese a bad idea for snacks?  I can get organic sharp cheddar cheese in pretty easily. It was 7 grams of protein for 1 oz and I can easily get that in because it sort of mel...

Before and Now - This is a picture of me probably 40 pounds heavier and yesterday. Think I see a difference. :)   http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v95/Jamie-Sue/BeforeandAfter.jpg

Ground meat? - I am almost 3 weeks out and was wondering if anyone had tried ground meat at this stage?  I was going to try the baked ricotta dish that Shelly has on her blog and was thinking ...

I can do this - I want my kids lives to be as normal as possible. I am not going to change the things we do to accommodate me apart from going out to eat because it would be ridiculous at this poi...

Feeling blah today - I have felt completely exhausted all day. I also have had some heartburn feeling and a little nausea. I had a protein shake this morning and was just tired. Did my 2.5 mile walk...

Chicken - So tonight is going to be the night that I give chicken a go. I'm scared! I saw someone post something about using italian dsg in the crock pot so I bought zesty italian dsg and...

Feeling a little down today - My mom left today, she came down after I had surgery and has been with me since. I'm a single mother of a 9 and 7 year old so she was here to help with them and to help me as we...

How long between bites? - Just wondering how long I should be waiting between bites. I'm eating tilapia with plain Greek yogurt to keep it moist but I think I'm taking too long to eat. Last night I had chil...

So hard - Right now I am 12 days post op and my mom is in the kitchen cooking dinner for her and my kids. It smells so good. I want food. I will continue sipping my protein shake. "Sigh"

Special K Protein Water? - Has anyone had this and what do you think? I bought some and tried it today.  It is pretty good! 5 grams of protein for 16oz of water. It tastes just like pink lemonade. 

Pureed Foods? - When did everyone start pureed foods? I will be 2 wks post open on Wednesday and my NUT says I start then.  I am meeting with her next week.  Does that seem too soon?  Also...

Skim milk - I was under the impression that anything that I had to eat had to be 9 grams of sugar or less or else it could cause dumping syndrome. However, a cup of skim milk is 12 gms of s...

Another protein shake one - So I posted the forum about favorite protein shakes and I am just completely overwhelmed with options now! I have to figure something out though because I'm not liking the ones ...

Hungry? - So I am 9 days out as I'm sure most of you know, and I suddenly got hungry today?! I drank my protein shake and still feel a little hungry? What gives?  Is this bad? Also, ...

Hi All! - I just found this forum.  I had my RNY on October 24th.  Anyone else have theirs around that timeframe?  Jamie