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Great to hear Jules! I have started using the protein bars now....3 mths out from surgery. I have one everyday for breakfast while driving to work. Sam's Club has an awesome price and they sell many different brands. My favs right now are the Zone Bars. I still eat lots of cottage cheese...

Hi everyone....I haven't been on here for awhile, but it is because I am living life, and happy. I am down 48 pounds now :) I did struggle in the beginning, found it hard to eat the pureed foods, then the ground, never want to see an egg on my plate ever again....then I decided that I needed to...

Glad to hear you are home and doing well....my prayers are with you.

I would look online Laura, there are tons of recipes.

So glad to hear you are doing so much better!

He is threatening you with your own fears, let him see if he can find some other female to put up with his behavior. You need to be the strong one now, don't let him do this to you. I feel he is probably severely depressed and needs help. You cannot make him see anyone, but you can remove...

I made this today using a WW tortilla in a fry pan on top of the stove. I also used lean turkey sausage for the meat. I must say it was absolutely delicious! I used the smallest tortillas, and it was enough for 2 meals. Next time I may use the turkey pepperoni, and I was thinking some olives...

Thanks guys, I will try slathering on some lotion. Hmmmm, Bath and Body just popped into my head! I think a shopping trip is in order! And Tom-try painting them there nails! :rolleyes::p

I have a question regarding skin and nail changes. I have lost 30# at 5 wks postop and notice that my skin is very dry. I have about 80 ounces of fluids a day, so not sure why my skin is so dry. My finger nails....they are growing like crazy and are strong and beautiful. I have started painting...

Glad to hear you are doing so well otherwise! Keep up the good work, and remember we are here for you!

Welcome and good luck to you!

How are you doing? Feeling?

I will be 5 weeks postop this coming fri....I find myself drinking constantly all day, and have to set a timer for 30min before a meal and 30 after a meal. If I don't I just keep drinking. I am drinking about 80oz of fluids a day. For some reason since surgery I can't seem to get enough, and it...

When i return to work next week I plan on taking my own prepared meals so all i have to do is heat in a microwave if needed. I also plan on taking a jug of whatever I want to drink for that day and keeping it in the fridge at work so I can fill my covered glass w/straw when needed.

Will be thinking of you.......

I had an epidural for 3 days, PCA with fentanyl (which i didn't use), and then went to dilaudid oral pain meds. I had an open RNY, not a lap, but my pain was mostly discomfort. I was also up walking 3hrs after surgery. All I can say is move move move, the first time is the worst they say, but...

I also recommend the aloe vera gel, you can also get it at Walmart. Cooling the skin with a cool shower and then applying the aloe vera gel works wonders.

Your weight changes are not that significant, and as Pat mentioned, your initial weight is what is usually submitted to surgery. The insurance is also taking into consideration your medical conditions because of the weight. Don't worry to much, and good luck to you!

I am encouraged to drink at least one protein enriched drink a day. I was told by my dietician/nutritionist that there is no other way to get in 60-80 g of protein a day without it since our portions are so small. My meal plan also includes 3-8oz glasses of milk and/or yogurt everyday. I have...

The protein shots are pretty nasty tasting, BUT if you use them as part of the liquid for making sugar-jello for example they are much better. You can also make Popsicles with your jello too, not just jello. As far as the sugar goes....the whey protein powders also have sugar, some with sugar...