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Has anyone used plant based protein powder for protein requirements?? I have read reviews on it, but now of the reviews were from bariatric people. The reviews that I have read are all good and rate it 4 stars out 5. One scoop equals 17 grams of protein and usually mixed with unsweetened...

We all know that this battling of our weight is a half or maybe even more than half a mind game. I know that when my mind is in the right mode, battling over weight is so much easier. So now that I have had my WLS......I am in another war.....Brain against Stomach!! My brain is telling...

I had my two week check up and doctor is impressed on how well I am doing. I am ready to start trying foods. Tired of stuff, like protein shakes, jello, pudding, creamed soups, and cream of wheat. With gastric sleeve you are not suppose to advance to soft foods (eggs, ground meats, veggies...

I have had my surgery and it went very well. Although doctor had a challenge with my hiatal hernia. It had pulled my stomach up into diaphragm and twisted it. Doctor said he was excited when he saw it. I love my doctor. He was the best. I was in my room for about two hours and had a hard...

I have been on pre op liquid diet since January 1, 2013. Surgery is in two more days! Clear liquids and protein shakes. Tonight at midnight only clear liquids till midnight Monday, then nothing! Has anyone been so hungry that when feeding dogs/cats even their food looks good!!!! OMG....I...

I have not been around for a while but now that the holidays are behind me I will spend more time with all of you. Well...I have started my pre op liquids today. Okay...not too happy but I will make it. Our daughter just told me that she has been having contractions (she is expecting her...

I am losing it....there are so many things that I want to do and so little time. Why do I do this to myself???? I love the holidays and I get so many ideas as to what I want to do to decorating, gifts, food, exercise, food, exercise, food, and more food. I am trying so hard to keep from...

The holidays are upon us but Let's all celebrate the season with tradition not FOOD or DRINK! You might ask how......Hmmmm.... Let me think????? This is a toughy, but I am sure if we all put our heads together we can come up with some new family traditions or enhance our old traditions...

I have completed the process....psychosocial, insurance approval, orientation, exercise, medical clearance, surgeon consultation, met weight goal and the "Date". I will be having my gastric sleeve surgery on.......January 8, 2013. I start my liquid diet on .....January 1, 2013. I am...

I am pumped... Let's Pump It Up... All of us can do this... We don't have to run a marathon...Just start to move. Walk down the driveway, get a pedometer and challenge yourself to do a little bit better each day even if it is two more steps from yesterday. For those who are disable, there are...

Just to say.... "Happy Sweetest Day to All. Try to treat yourself with something real special for "YOU". Nothing to eat, but something to make you feel special. You deserve it. Sending Hugs

Okay I bought this new pedometer (Fitbit Ultra) one - two years ago. Saw it on the Doctors show and had to get it. Well, I got it out a week or so ago. Yes, it was still brand new in the package. I hooked it in to my computer and downloaded software. It was so simple and I have had so much...

I just love the Elm Creek series by Jennifer Chiaverini. I am starting Sylvia's Bridal Sampler is a 140 block sampler quilt quilt made by the characters in a novel, The Master Quilter, the sixth in the Elm Creek Quilts series.

I love watching old movies. My favorite old movie actor is Gary Cooper. Of course my favorite movie staring him is...Sergeant York and Friendly Persuasion. I have a friend who has on her bucket list ...to watch all the movies that won "Best Show" in the academies. The first movie...

I have noticed that some of you have had to take the pre-op liquid diet one to two weeks before surgery and some of you don't have to take it at all. Why the difference???

The day has come that I am embarking on a new journey....1 step at a time. I have been reading so many genuine helpful advise on the American Bariatics Support Group, that I had to join in. There are support groups being offered through my surgery center, but because of the distance and...