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Eggs - So after almost 4 weeks I've hit my first nemesis - boiled eggs = discomfort filled by vomiting.  Since the middle do week 2 I've been able to tolerate scrambled eggs in the microw...

Vegetables - I'm wondering when people started eating raw or less than mushed vegetables post RNY.  I've been over cooking and mushing for a while now but wanting to start salad type items gree...

Protein bars - Someone posted asking about protein bars a week or so ago.  Since then 've been checking out some of the local offerings and found 2 that might be reasonable post RNY when you reac...

Free Premier protein to give away in Ottawa - I've moved passed the liquid stage and am clearly out my cupboards.  I have a full unopened case of vanilla and 15 out of 18 in a case of chocolate premier protein pre-mixed shakes...

Lupini beans anyone? - At the grocery store tonight I came across a can of Unico Lupini beans.  They have 3x the fiber and protein of almost any other bean.  A mere 1/2 cup has 22 g of protein and 13 g o...

Fiber - So almost wo weeks out and I've had another epiphany - fiber makes a world of difference!  My first week out I was eating soup regularly, particularly high fiber lentil soup and ev...

Not hungry vs. full - I'm ten days out and trying to figure out whether I'm "full" after I eat.  I have never been hungry post surgery but I also haven't had the sensation of being unable to take anothe...

Ketosis after RNY - So being the science minded gal that I am, I purchased keto sticks while on Optifast to make sure my liver was shrinking.  Opti shrinks your liver by putting you in a state of mild...

Looking for a soft spot on the bench - Had my surgery on Wednesday and was back home late this morning.  Seems they don't always tell you about all the things available in hospital e.g. Warn blankets, ear plugs, self se...

Gout on Opti? - So I have 4 days of Opti left to go and not finding it too bad except that I have developed got in my big toe.  I had this once before on Bernstein and was told to drink more water...

New Clothes - I know it is probably different for everyone, but I'm wondering how quickly people found they needed new clothes post-surgery.  For example, am I likely to need a new wardrobe when...

Question for fitbit, mysfit, vivofit, etc users -   So in preparation for surgery I've treated myself to the garmin vivofit.  I wanted a fully submersible tracker.  So far so good, except today I noticed the steps are not going u...

Small plates - So my Center recommends buying smaller plates, glasses, etc. to give the illusion of a full meal after surgery.  I'm wondering if anyone did this and if they found the smaller plat...

Gaining on Opti - So yesterday was my first full day of Opti and it wasn't as bad as I thought but this morning I am up two pounds from yesterday.  Wondering if this is normal.  I normally don't eat...

PATTS in Ottawa - Does anyone know roughly how far ahead of surgery the PATTs appointment will be in Ottawa?  My surgery is scheduled for July 16th and I am thinking of maybe taking some time off bu...

Broth -  I'm starting to clear out my cupboards and prepare for the Opti and post-surgery diet.  I don't normally eat broth and am wondering if anyone can recommend some brands they like. ...