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For me that is also the hard part. I find that emotions have a lot to do with it too and I have tosit down and ask myself why are you carving these things, are you bored, lonesome, hungry, or just have a taste for something? Once I discover and admit to the reason I can do something about...

Bama Baby, I would go with the nutritionist rather than the doc (which for me is unusual). Our Nutritionist said to add up your protien for the day and add a shake if needed. I have a band and sometimes all I can get down in the morning is a shake. My shakes made with skim milk are only 180-190...

Angie, Not just the things you eat are in your BM's. There are digestive juices and bile added to all of that. As long as they are NOT black and tarry or green and runny or bloody I don't think you have anything to worry about. But again I could be all wet. I tend more toward constipation which...

Becca, I am not completely positive but 60 Grams of protein sounds like it is not enough. Also your caloric intake isn't enough either. Your body tells you that it isn't getting what it needs. You are too active for such low caloric and protein intake. If you talk to your center (nutritionist)...

Hi Carol, When that happens to me I sip clear liquids for about three or four hours after vomiting. I have some hot tea which seems to help. I have been eating scrambled eggs since about six weeks after surgery and now they make me sick so I had to stop them. Also, if things are too cold I tend...

Angee, No matter what anyone else thinks about you having surgery please remember that only you can make the decision to get healthy. I experienced some family members who seemed opposed at first but once my mind was made up they changed their tune and now it's like so glad you decided to go...

Best to ask, but sudafed does come in liquid form so I am assuming it would be OK. If not sudafed they have other decongestants that come in liquids. Do ask as soon as you can. I use a pill cutter for many of my meds as it is the size of the pill that bothers my band. I am not supposed to take...

Janet, You can go to FAQ and find out to post a picture/avatar. Also there is section under forums on how to use the features. Joy

I will follow the recommendations of my surgeon and wait approximately two years after reaching goal before I decide. I have to admit that it does cross my mind and the number of problems it causes will be the deciding factor. I don't really care about having it done at my age but if problems...

Hi Janet, 30 pounds in 28 days or thereabout is pretty good. Maybe his body is trying to catch up and is in a protective mode. I think your hubby will start exercising when he feels a bit stronger. It might be be a bit early to exercise heavily.

I like a mix of the two with a short educational program, question and answer period, with the support group either before during or after. I have found those to be the most helpful. They have pretty good speakers at ours. They liven ours up with samples (shakes and pieces of protein bars for...

Hi fuww, Every center is a bit different. Also it depends on insurance company requirements. Most start with a referral from their primary care physician. Then the next step is to attend a Bariatric Seminar usually offered by the hospital or center you will be using. Then if it is required...

I have not been allowed to drink Soda since I had surgery. It just isn't allowed. My fluids come with iced tea, hot tea, crystal lite and decaf coffee and of course my shakes because water makes me sick. I have never liked drinking water and only drink it when I need to complete my fluids for...

I don't know the answer, I just know that it is hard for me to belch at times although it doesn't seem to be causing any major problems. It happens when I eat too much or drink too fast and then I pay for it because it hurts.

Ask at your center. with the band that I have they said regular diet after six weeks so I am still in the process of learning what I can and cannot tolerate. I barely tolerate things in the morning and have to wait until later in the day for things like protein bars. Still have problems with...

That is soooooo funny. I was surprised by my hip bones which I can now feel. And, would you believe I almost have a waist again. My hernia gets in the way though. Congrats on finding your ribs!

Dragonfly, It is extremely likely that the steroids have stopped your weight loss for a bit. They are notorious for making you retain fluids and wt gain is a side effect I believe. The pharmacy should have given you a sheet with side effects. You won't be on them forever since it is an ear...

Hi Dick, Welcome to the forum and welcome to getting healthy. Follow your program as outlined by your bariatric center and you will proceed on this journey. Good luck and remember there are many here who have already been through it and they are a wealth of information. If you have any...

I use a chewable fiber laxative. Can't stand metamucil. Benefiber can be added to any drink and not change the flavor but I haven't tried it yet as the chewable ones work fine for me. Any time you use a fiber laxative you have to be sure and drink your fluids.

My center prefers that I only weigh at the center since I go monthly but I weigh daily first thing in the morning and only write it down once a week on Saturday. Weight Watchers only recommended once a week when I used to do that.