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Hi, Melinda, I'm sorry you feel you must lie to your in-laws in order to avoid the pizza. In a perfect world, you'd be able to remind them that pizza isn't currently on the menu; please don't bring it. As to your friend's invitation -- remember that anything with cheese in it is likely to be...

Some posts are too relevant to be allowed to slip into obscurity simply because they've not been accessed in a while. This is one of them. What was your final straw? http://www.americanbariatrics.org/showthread.php/25-What-was-the-final-straw

. Hi, Cheryl, Welcome. You will find lots of support here. I don't understand. What, exactly, is the surgeon going to do? How will s/he "lengthen" your intestines? I work hard to stay well informed. I've not heard of this before and thank you for any information.

. Mine is kinda arbitrary. The last time I weighed something decent was so long ago, I barely remember it. I do remember worrying that I weighed too much and I was constantly dieting. I weighed 140 lb. At the time, the doctor was telling me I should weigh 100 lb. Not! I couldn't see it then...

It seems to me you shouldn't have to deal with these "head cravings" at such a high level. It's so hard on you! It's worth checking in with your counselor and see what s/he has to offer for "coping mechanisms." Please let us know what you find out.

40 oz of liquids a day isn't nearly enough to keep you from becoming dehydrated for long. And no protein? If you cannot have protein, what are you drinking besides water? And what is "creamy chicken soup"; what nutrients does it contain? I know protocols differ from one bariatric center to...

Hmmm. I dunno about "juicing" as such. Concentrates a lot of sugars into a small amount without any of the fiber to mitigate it. I bet "whole juicing" would be okay, though. You know, with a BlendTec or a Vita Mix. You put the veggies and some water into the blender and process it. You end up...

Okay, Peeps! Now we have two "high probability" times when you might expect to find someone in the Chat Room. 6:00 pm Pacific, 7:00 pm Mountain, 8:00 pm Central, 9:00 pm Eastern, 10:00 pm Atlantic and 10:00 pm Pacific, 11:00 Mountain, 12:00 am (midnight) Central, 1:00 am Eastern, 2:00 am...

Thanks, Pen. And, aren't you smart! You're right. Most starchy white food doesn't provide sufficient nutrition to justify the calories. There are a few, non-starchy, white foods that are worth adding to your food list. Just off the top of my head, although many are not traditionally referred...

. When you're ready to incorporate potatoes back into your diet, you want to be sure to use nonwaxy, or mealy, potatoes. You already know not to eat gummies (of any description, not even vitamins) because of their wax content. Waxy potatoes have an additional problem for wls foods -- sugar...

Which protein shakes have you been using? Are you mixing them with plain water, or something else? Maybe some of us could offer suggestions for some other brands or other flavors to try that might be more palatable for you.

What does your medical team have to say about this issue? Their involvement in your weight-loss success and your general well-being doesn't end with the surgery. They are also a vital part of your ongoing recovery. To continue to stay healthy, to continue your healing, to continue your weight...

Maybe we should set up two "high possibility" times. We have one: 8:00 pm Central. Let's set up another. We can always change them later if it seems like the thing to do. I know there are lots of night owls (or poor sleepers) here. Which would work better for you, Tom. Midnight Central, maybe...

. Hi, Guys, A little Bean-O should prevent gas from forming when you eat cauliflower and other cruciferous vegetables.

Don't be seduced by protein counts per drink in excess of 15g. Many nutritionists and medical professionals believe the body cannot make use of more than 15g of protein at any one time. More than 15g won't hurt you; you just won't get any (or much) additional benefit from it. Serious...

Hi, Sandie, Be sure to take everything into account. You say the label indicated 13g of sugars. What size serving is that for?

. Yay! So very glad to see you!!! I bet you're nap-nap-napping almost much as you're sip-sip-sipping. Go ahead on. It's good for you. Congratulations on this major step forward.

New link for the Medical Alert article. http://blog.laurenshope.com/medical-id-jewelry-blog/bid/50075/3-Reasons-Why-Gastric-Bypass-Patients-Should-Wear-a-Medical-Alert

. Looks like they've made some changes. I'd actually like to see this included in the articles here at this Forum. Thus far, I have been unsuccessful in making this happen. Try this...

All wls patients should carry at least a wallet card. Personally, I think a Medical Alert bracelet, necklace or anklet is better. Take a look at this article; it talks about why this is needed. It doesn't take very long to read and it's really important...