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More important in the first 2 mos then worrying about food calories and protein is maintain hydration. Make sure you drink minimum of 16 oz a day in first few mos. and work up to 24 and 36 and so forth

I know it is easy to get discouraged. My dr called me an hour before I was set to leave my house to tell me that my surgery had to be postponed. The pre-test found a growth near/on my lung. I had to ring out what it was and get it treated before being cleared for surgery. It added 2 mos to the...

Congrats. I ran into feeling very tired a lot too. My nutritionist suggested that I add fruit - which I did and it helped but it also triggered my sugar craving. Not good it is much harder to stop the sugar once it's started But fruit for most people doesn't trigger but adds some natural sugar...

It should work itself out. Be sure to drink your fluids and activity will help too so walk as much as possible. (I still find that jogging/walking loosens things up for me)

Increase exercise too it helps keep things moving

Ralph you have given such great support on this board. Remember take one day at a time take care of your health first it sounds like you are going through a lot stay positive I hope you checked with an atty before doing the reverse mortgage I have heard some scary things about them. Keep us...

I prefer stevia and there are many items with it in it now as sugar substitute esp in stores like whole foods

Wow you are doing great. 6 wks and 40lbs. I bet you are feeling better and finding that you are able to do more each day. I went to the beach today and didn't feel like I had to put the towel on top of me when people approached Keep up the good work

Oh good I am glad that Cheyenne responded already with my thought please call your surgeon something doesn't sound right. Also be sure you are eating/drinking in 1 ounce portions and sipping very slowly

You definitely do t want to get dehydrated. Call your surgeon and tell them what is happening

Am sure you are both recovering well but let us know how you are doing.

How are you doing?

What and where you loose weight is different for everyone Good luck with your prep it will come up quickly

Cream of wheat was good for me with added strawberry protein powder (some are concerned about carbs but in a 2 oz portion carbs is not a real concern or wasn't for me) Sugar free pudding with added protein powder was a treat Mild white fish tilapia was great too

My dr and dietician were not concerned about the carb part for the first few weeks after surgery. The primary goal was to stay hydrated.

Hi again. I would freeze little Popsicles of propel in ice cube trays. Small spoon was a huge help (I often pull them out still) to remind myself to eat small slow bites. You will be fine. I did wake up next day and had the "oh shit what have I done" moment but then calmly told myself "no don't...