Patienlywtng on my Curves

These were my saving grace for pre-op diet as I had to have my shakes made with water. They mixed easily and tasted really good. I used the Cappacino and Chocolate Truffle together for a morning shake. Great combo. I mixed 2 others as well, but can't remember now.

Thanks Ladies, I actually went to Vitamin Shoppe yesterday and got gome. I will check Puritan's Pride for my next refill.

You are not alone in this... I too was unable to get all liquids and Proteins in. I did the best I could and am still doing the same. I am6 weeks out today and it wasn't until last week that I was able to get all required quantities in. Please don't strew and do the best you can. Try variety and temps. Set a plan for yourself and try to stick with it. It will get better.

I understand I was bored with a capital B as well. The day after my 1 week post op appt., I drove to the support meeting. I didn't do much more unless I absolutely had to go out. I was very weak. No pain meds had been taken since the Saturday before so I was good.

For my program that would be my puréed stage!

Like most after post-op, I was having difficulty getting my Water in. The taste of water didn't change for me, but I just could not manage getting more than a bottle of water in initially. I finally got a little better adding flavoring, but I really wanted pure water to ensure that my system was flushed and no UTI's would occur. Last week I ran out of the bottled water that I had and decided to change it up. This change has made a huge...Huge....HUGE difference for me. I changed the brand I was using now I'm up to 3 bottled waters each day (up from 1 1/2 per day), with no problem drinking. I say this is a tremendous victory for me. So my suggestion to you, if you are struggling and like me just didn't want the added flavors (Crystal Light, etc). Try a different brand and see if that helps. ***Nothing beats a failure...but a try***

Happy Birthday to all of us!!! Whoo Hooo Satchel ElPaso73 Desert19 We must share how we celebrated. I can tell you now my day will be boring....haha

I don't have issues with either flavor, but if you have Torani flavored sugar free syrups try those as welll.

My surgeon suggests no popcorn until after 6 mos. out for that reason. He actually had a patient who was further out that he had to go in a get the kernel out. I figure that I will wait. I've waite

You too Satchel! Thank you!

Yes my day is the 17th.

I am still on liquids until week 9. The carbs I mentioned would be in the creamed soups, diluted juice or protein shakes.

We started WW at work program. I went until the week before my surgery. It is what helped me to lose Pre-op! I will return soon. I'm glad it was mentioned they don't like theirs of WLS. I was not going to mention it anyway at work!

Satchel, I was the same way directly after surgery! Brushing more often per day. That feeling stopped when I was able to get some carbs in. But it really was annoying!

I had issues when starting protien, but I'm drinking the Premier Protein shakes. They are what agree with me. I ordered the Unjury because I had it presurgery...they just didn't agree with me early on and I haven't tried them again. The unflavored...what did you use it in? I did put a little in my soup once, wasn't bad, but was unsure of how to keep the temp at 140 degrees so it wouldn't clump. I also did the isopure, but I put a packet of Crystal Light in and it was really tasty. I stopped drinking because it was causing a little reflux, but other than that, if you can try again try w/ CL. I am still on liquids until week 9...yep you read right. but I can have creamed soups as well so I do 1/4 cup 2 times a day. Have to have a celebratory protein drink on my b-day!

Yes!! In all my thinking that I could do it the conventional way, the sweat and tears...I could have had help. Still would have to do the same things, but would have progressed. Yet, there is a time and season for everything and this is my time!!!

I tried the Water room temp, cool and cold. Nothing worked as far as the water. Everything else went down smoothly, no matter what room temp. Of course, I'm sure that had something to do with the chemical aspects of it....density as has been mentioned here on the site multiple times. I was just getting really discouraged because I like plain water, no sizzle or fruity taste, just water.

Your words were spot on. It is not food that is the culprit, it is the emotions and reasons that food is used that become the downfall. Once those reasons are detached then the choice of what is eaten is changed, it won't bring on the guilty feelings. I have heard time and again eat to live...not live to eat. So if one day someone chooses to eat a 1/4 piece of a slice of pizza and they are not making a habit of it, why not enjoy it. Even when dieting, it is recommended not to deprive yourself of things enjoyed.

DOS 2.26 Currently holding at 19 lbs from DOS. I'm a little bummed about it, but I have not been getting all fluids in nor protein. It is getting much better. I do a real good job getting liquids in during the work day. When the weekend comes around, its a bust! I also find I'm want more to drink after working out. I have 3 weeks more before I can go on pureed food! I guess I will have a celebratory protein shake on my Birthday!!! :-)

Walking was an option early on but as I was weak all the time, I didn't get much in. I was cleared at 4 weeks to do whatever I wanted. I now walk on treadmill and light weights. Planning on getting a trainer to get the most results. It is pretty costly at my gym though. Thinking of switching membership to the Y. But whatever you do, don't overdo it. I lifted my case of Water yesterday and kind of felt a pull. Do what you can, when you can.

Definitely not alone. I do have the squeeze bottle of crystal light. One squeeze too much gives me acid reflux. I have the True Lemon as well, but I think it is irritating me too. :-(

Is this group just for support or excercise? Why do I feel like I'm missing something?

Knock Knock **** Where's Jimmy???? I need help pleeeease! :-)

Can someone recommend where to get the Biotin in sublingual form? I also need it in the B complex. My pill crushing is horrible...tastes and smells horrible. However my NUT recommends 100mg of Thiamine in it...the b complex.