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Awesome Tiger and congratulations!!!!! :) WOOT WOOT, 17 days and a wake up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesomeness...

Tillie, add some protein powder to your daily liquids, sprinkle the unflavored on or in your fruit, broth, soup, etc. It makes all the difference in the world for energy and getting out of the plateau. My nutritionist gave me suggestions. I will have 2 reduced fat cheese sticks, add an ounce of...

I would talk to your surgeon about this.. I have no idea how lap band patients fair with these issues..

Following your surgeons and nutritionist guidelines, exercise, and lots of water.

They can be in any food, drink, seasoning, sauces, artificial butters, or other edible item you eat. This is why it is so important to read labels and ask questions when you are at restaurants.. As an example: my husband and I went to the market, I wanted some ready made lemon pepper seasoning...

My surgeon and his team made it very clear that aspirin without Carafate or similar pouch protection is a huge no-no for those of us who had an RNY / Gastric Bypass..... Talk to your surgeon, he may have a different protocol.

Sugar PROCESSED Dextrose Maltose Corn sweetener Corn syrup Syrup Fruit juice concentrate High-fructose corn syrup Glucose Fructose Honey Sorghum syrup Sorbitol Brown sugar Molasses Sucrose Lactose anhydrous dextrose brown sugar confectioner's powdered sugar corn syrup corn...

Yes you are on a special diet.... Make sure to notify folks that you need your meat / chicken/ pork / fish protein as well as fruits and veggies are to be season free / or dry just in case they use rubs / seasonings and such that contain any form of processed sugars. I am quiet sure you do not...

in order for it to be considered a liquid it is supposed to be clear such as popsicles. Anything milk is not considered a clear due to fat content... Milk is more of an emulsion type of liquid than it is a clear liquid.

LOL, Bathing suits, :) I bought one put it on and laughed at myself... Between my arms and thighs, if I flap hard enough I will take off like a flying fox... :) At this point if someone has something to say about all of my loose skin, I am going to ask them what major accomplishments they have...

Another alternative to Coffee is using chicory which is naturally an completely caffeine free.... I have been a fan of Chicory since childhood when my Grammy would make me a chicory café au lait in the mornings while we read the paper together. There are several sources on line and you may be...

You will do fine... Just keep in mind we are all unique and our perceptions are ours alone as well so we will experience things differently... Follow your surgeons protocols and you should do wonderfully.

I can tell you from my personal experience, in the beginning, cold liquids and ice will make you pouch feel very tight and uncomfortable. I am someone who always had iced beverages, just me. Right after my RNY I did so much better with room temperature / warm to hot liquids. The heat helped to...

I can share this about sugar and caffeine. My husband works in the medical industry, in a hospital. One of his co-workers and this persons wife both had WLS at the same time. The wife is currently hospitalized due to some seriously poor choices and decisions she made regarding her diet. The...

You may not be getting enough calories, carbs and protein in depending on just how much exercise your getting. Once I hit my 5 mile a day excursions, my surgeon and NUT increased my protein intake up to 100 to 120 grams a day(2 protein shakes on top of my food) + an additional serving of...

Each person is different and it can depend on what type of issues you may encounter as a result of previous surgeries, scarring, adhesions and such... I was up and walking in the recovery room within half an hour or so out of surgery. I had no pain, just nausea. Once I was in my room I was up...

This is also the time to start drinking water, lots of water between shakes... Practice sipping and get a control on gulping. Get a nice water bottle and keep it filled and at you side in reach from here on out... You will do awesome!!!!!! 8 Days and a wake up. :)

I had the RED Light epiphany sitting in a booth as well. I can now put 2 fists between the table and my tummy, :).. Doesn't that feel wonderful??? <3 I have a serious case of fat brain as well. My therapist and group leader have both said it can take up to 2 years before your brain catches up...

Laura Leigh like you my belly is taking its sweet time, which is fine with me. My surgeon said once it goes it will be gone very quickly. You may also want to look at Compression / Spandex Athletic wear such as Pants and shorts which will last several sizes. You can find them at Target, Wal...

2 Day before surgery I had just over 12 inches cut off mine. My hair in the past did not do well after anesthesia so I figured I'd get a step up on it before the hair loss, brittleness and crispiness set in from the anesthesia.. I can say my hair is in better shape now structurally than it has...