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A foul affair - I have been using blender bottles to make my shakes and they l've started taking on odors. Does anyone know how to remove these odors? I've soaked it in bleach overnight, soaked i...

Deep Down Muscle Ache - I think I know I'm not getting enough protein. I can feel a general weakness and ache in my muscles as if my body is raiding my muscles for protein. Anyone else experience this? ...

Protein Powders - What is your chosen protein powder? Which one(s) don't you like? In terms of quality, taste, and price?

Question for all post op DSers - The prohibition against drinking and eating simultaneously following a DS. I understand it's to prevent taking up the limited space in our stomachs with liquid when were trying to...

Poll for the Vets - Post op. how high was your protein intake and how low was your carb intake for maximum weight loss?

Russell Stover Sugar Free - A well meaning friend (diabetic), "recommended" the Russell Stover sugar free line of products. He says they have almost zero carbs. Anyone have any insight into these products? ...

CarbQuick - Anyone have experience using carbquick?

Post Op Diabetes - I know from research that DS is a good operation for people that have diabetes. So good in fact that I heard some European countries are recommending it just for diabetes. That ...

OJ Anyone - I have the protein coffee down pat now but I truly miss my juices etc... Does anyone know of a juice substitute or low carb juice product or recipie to make a juice tasting protein...

Way too much harshness here... - I've noticed that some people on this board get personally offended when people don't simply get in line and follow their "advice". I mean I've read people getting downright mean ...

I'm a bad boy! - I am a miserable cuss of a son. My mom has become a hoarder and I can't take it anymore so I'm going back home. She refuses to clean her house and gets upset when anyone else does....

Palate Changes - Since my surgery my taste buds have changed. I can't stand bland unseasoned food. I even eat salt and vinegar almonds. I always liked savory foods so I normally went for well se...

Back to Basics - I'm not getting the results I want so I guess my plan to go raw is on hold and I wil have to go back to basics with mostly meat... Yuck but I will deal with it. Low carbs, doctor ...

RAW DSer! - I've reached my limit, I've had all I can stand and I can't stand no more! I am going Raw. As of now.

Back in the kitchen - I've decided I have to return to cooking in order to realize my goals. I will return to cooking next Monday. I think my first self cooked meal will be "crack slaw". Made with chic...

Just for the Open DSers. - Question: How long did it take you to be able to move without pain from the incision site? I mean bending etc... Why about the stiffness in the incision area, does it ever soften u...

Protein Coffee - Trying a process soon. I bought some instant coffee to use for protein coffee. I intend on making it tonight then putting it in the fridge and in a couple hours using it with the p...

Adventurous - I'm feeling adventurous today. For lunch I am having bulgogi (Korean BBQ beef). Went down and seems to be staying down. Yay! Cause I love Asian food is hate to think I had to give...

Easy Peasy. - I think I've figured out how to so this right. I can just follow the Atkins plan and use the products so as not to worry "so much" about carbs. Anyone else done this post DS? How...

Greek Yogurt Revisited - In the past I decried the foul taste of Greek yogurt. I bought some more today with the idea of giving it the old college try. I cautiously sampled it only to discover that it is ...

Sacrifices lol - Since the surgery I have learned the hard way that red meat no longer agree with me. Won't stay down long so ah well I guess that stuff is out. At least for now.

Spaghetti Squash - Anyone eating this alternative to pasta? How's the taste?

Do Over - It's amazing. After this surgery I feel changed, almost reborn. I am no longer willing to put up with other people's B.S. Maybe it's just me but this really is a new lease on li...

So far so good.... -  As most know I'm out and back to work on a limited basis.  The recovery is slow and day to day but I'm sure I will get there. First day back was strange, felt ok but worried about...

Back to work - Today is the test, I am returning to my 2nd job a nice easy driving job to see if I can handle it, oh yeah for the money too. Lol... Then in another month or so maybe the primary ...