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I hate to see this. I would never trust them, never. but we are going to see this, it's a money making business. it means we need to let any new people on this site know how important it is to find the best doctor possible!

you ate all of that?

I started back on my regular exercise at 5 weeks. it took a few weeks before I was exercising at full strength. I walked all the time from the 1st day. I would have really freaked if I didn't keep walking!

always trust the info from your doc!

I have had plantar fasciitis(terrible heal pain) for many years. Gone!! the usual evening swelling is gone too, I had forgotten about it!?? Oh the wonder of weight loss

REST, REST, REST ..... your body will let you know when it can do more!! you just had surgery! make sure you are drinking (sipping in those first few days) lots of water.

Are you taking a good vitamin? I have recently started taking a liquid vit by Nature's Plus "Source of Life Gold". I feel so good and have energy like never before! I also take a liquid calcium by a company called Tropical Oasis - tastes good and has great amt of citrate calcium. I take a 1/2 T. twice a day. my doc wants me to take 1200 mg. Dr Oz was talking about how complex carbs help with brain function and energy. maybe that would help.

I weigh myself at the club. same scale, usually the same time of day; once a week.

that's how my doc did it too!

doesn't sound like much but in the beginning I didn't want to eat. I made myself eat and sip lots of water all day long. don't forget the water. I was worried about dehydration. the first weeks are surreal since we eat so little, before you know it you will be on full liquids. be sure to get a good whey protein powder - it will provide lots of needed protein. plus many of them taste good! Eat as much as you feel comfortable with, at this point you won't be gaining anything.

people say the silliest things. Take the complement and run!!! 150 sounds great keep up the good work!

I used a pill crusher too. but I also called my primary doc to get a liquid form of one of my meds. I take liquid vitamins and calcium citrate/magnesium too.

my doc has me lay over a pillow, then I put my head up (like a a sit up). it must flex the spot where the port is - easy peasy!! didn't hurt done in nothing flat. he does not miss the spot, no pain.

Welcome! I did a lot of doctor office running but it was worth it. try to be patient with all the "stuff" that seems silly, it's all for the end result. you will read lots of informative posts here. keep positive and ask, ask, ask questions. the more you know the more successful you will be!

you are a very trusting, honest person to share so much! best of luck, go for it. I have been depressed off ad on for many years. since surgery I have started to eliminate my meds. (with docs blessing!). I feel pretty good. I also have SAD so I use a full spectrum light to keep level.

I still occasionally have a whey Protein shake. I use Jay Robb chocolate(tastes so good), with 8 oz. milk 200 calories, 0 carbs, & 32 grams of protein. sometimes I add some plain greek yogurt and fruit(raspberries). even more protein and tastes so good, it is the consistency of a heavy milk shake. I cut the amt. of milk. this is a great Breakfast on the days I am trying to cut fat and/or carbs. I never snack in between meals.

call the doc. I also had hernia repair - no problems at all now, thank God! you have cut caffeine out haven't you?

I agree try something without milk, you might not be able to handle that right now this too shall pass!

I am 2 months post op so no I don't eat all the stuff I used to. part of the reason I don't is that is brings back old behavior - bad behavior for me. I used to graze quite a bit all day, I never realized how much I was eating! I know "are U kidding". I do not eat anything in between meals now. I drink lots and lots of Water. I've changed over to tea( caffeine free or low caffeine). I put Protein first always. keep track of the daily total. I am trying to think differently now. Eat to live instead of live to eat. Instead of rewarding with a food item, I try clothes or movie, a book anything else. i don't want to think like I used to. For me I have to keep reminding myself, "it's only food, it's not that important".

Way too high Sugar alcohol amount is 27 grams ; Carbs 32 grams(full day= less than 68 grams). You do sound very busy but try to find a better brand. Sorry if this sounds real bossy. We never read all the ingredients before, we have to now! How about a hard boiled egg, piece of chicken(3- 4oz.), greek yogurt with fresh fruit. Think protein, keep carbs low. Eat complex carbs.

Can you let someone know how disrespectfully she treated you? She will be an important part of your recovery, I really like mine, she's extremely supportive. she tells me the truth but in a better manner! Don't let someone treat you that way. don't act the same way to her, we are better than that!

I had acid reflux for many years. when I had my band surgery they repaired a hiatal hernia that was the cause. I have no problems now - none. stopped taking all meds to lessen the problem. many of us have a hiatal hernia.

ALL THE TIME!!!

I did alright on Christmas Eve but ate some cookies on Christmas Day. It seemed to restart the sugar addiction! Lot's of cravings, for anything and everything. Over this weekend I only drank protein drinks and yogurt. I drank lots of water. Yesterday I ate a very light breakfast and early light dinner. I feel back on track again. I do not want to mess up all the good work I have done. I was terrified to weigh myself at the club this am but it was good! Whew, hopefully a lesson learned for me. Get back on the wagon, keep posting, don't give up. We have to live each day - one at a time. I want to add, I have never done so well before - never. I have tried many many times to lose weight and was never this successful. My brain seems to be in the right place now. I thank the Lord Jesus, my band and this forum. I really appreciate the feedback!

So funny when people who are not 100 lbs overweight tell us what we should do. I have only told a few people. We don't need to open our whole life to the world! We all know how much work it takes to make this work, it's not a miracle. It has been the best decision I have ever made for myself. I was borderline diabetic, on meds. for depression, cholesterol, had pain in my knees... the list goes on. I feel 100% better and am getting rid of these problems. I ( & I know a lot of you) want to be healthy. I want to ride a bike and swim (where people see me). I don't want to feel self conscious all the time about how I look. Go for it, life is so much better! We know what a big decision this is, we are overweight - not stupid!!!!!