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My nutritionist says no booze at all for the first year other than virgin drinks that contain less than 5 grams of sugar. Moderation is still the rule.

Part of my problem is not getting enough daily protein, so I've increased it by a good bit. My Nutritionist is trying to figure out the rest of the problem, though, because nothing else has changed in my diet, and I'm getting plenty of water. I do take 3 medicines and have to wear a pain patch...

Thanks PJB. You offer good advice.

Kim - Thanks for your encouragement and advice. I've been beating myself to death, because I no longer am losing 5-6 pounds per week. I think I need to develop your attitude. It's a lot healthier than weighing myself every day (which I've been doing for the last week and a half). The weight...

Those are definitely words of encouragement to me. Everyone I know who's had the surgery has lost weight really fast. Then when I see how fast folks in the forum are also losing, it gets depressing. I'm like you. I've gotten to the point that I'm weighing myself every day which I know isn't...

Thanks to both of you for your advice. My husband says I'm probably turning fat into muscle, too, because I've been really working out hard. I'll try drinking more water. I retain a lot of fluid (take medicine for it), so maybe the water will help. I think my protein intake is okay, though...

Angie - You sound so enthusiastic, and I do hope you get to go on another cruise someday. It's been about 3 years since we've been on one. We purchased a new home a couple of years ago. All our money has been spent on projects around the home. It's done now, though, except a small bit of...

Thanks so much for the information. I've got to talk to my Nutritionist today, so I'll ask her about booze. It sounds like Scotch and water will work fine. I'll still miss my Vodka tonic's, though.

My husband and I have booked an 8-day cruise. We normally would have one to two mixed drinks each day. My beverage of choice has always been Vodka tonics. I know I no longer can have them (if for no other reason) due to the carbonation. Do any of you know of any kind of drink that I could...

Since January 21, I haven't lost weight but keep bouncing between 200 and 202 pounds. Sometimes I'll even weight myself first thing in the morning and weigh 202 - then weigh myself again mid afternoon and weight 200 (2 pounds less). I'm working out about 45 minutes each day on the treadmill...

I had gastric bypass surgery about 10 weeks ago and am in the process of introducing "normal" food into my diet. For some reason, I'm able to tolerate some new foods a few times. Then my body says "nope", I'm not going to let it stay down. I seem to get sick around 3 times per week. Is...

After trying several protein drinks that tasted awful, I discovered Iso 100 (non-gormiet variety). You purchase it at GNC or other vitamin stores. It's packed full of protein and tastes "exactly" like a chocolate drink. I'd almost given up on finding a protein drink that tasted good until I...

I want to thank everyone for your support and kind words. You'll never know how much they've meant to me. Tomorrow is my "big day". This past 2 weeks have been really nerve wracking. Yesterday, I went to the casino to relax and get my mind off the surgery. I hadn't been there for a couple...

Thanks for the advice. I'm going to take it.

As many times as I've gotten super glue on my fingers, if that's what they use, I should be fine. Thanks for the information.

I have a close friend who may have added to my sensitive mood right now. She has another close friend who had the surgery, ended up in ICU for over a year, plus had all kinds of complications that almost killed her. It's been over two years, and her friend is still in rehabilitation. My...

I did finally talk with him today. He says he was kidding me, so I explained to him that my weight isn't something to kid about and I didn't appreciate it. It hurt. I've forgiven him, but I'm still hurt. I'll just be glad to have the surgery over this coming Monday and get back home. It's...

My husband still hasn't apologized, yet, and I'm still too sensitive to the issue to talk with him. I feel like a total failure due to the fact that I'm having to resort to having gastric bypass in order to lose weight, and his words certainly didn't help. He's blown away any confidence I had...

I'm sitting here in tears, and I just got out of bed this morning. What a way to start the day!!! Your support is invaluable right now. I really need it. After the "event" yesterday, I was quiet the rest of the day. Although he apologized for his outburst, he hurt me deeply. After his...

My gastric bypass surgery is scheduled for this coming Monday. I was just having a conversation with my husband and he made the comment to me that "if I regained my weight, he was going to be really cuss word, cuss word". He's never talked to me in that manner. I'm totally crushed that he...