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I take my lunch daily and find it tiring. This is my routine and I hope it helps. I have access to a microwave and a toaster oven. I tend to take leftovers from the night prior especially greens and Protein. What I found worked for me early on was to write a menu monthly and stick it on the fridge and stick to it. I make a pot of soup on Sunday and eat it all week. I know your tired of soup, but do you have fresh soup or canned. I find it makes a difference. I use the americas test kitchen cookbook and alter as needed. I shop at costco and they have pregrilled sliced chicken breasts that are really handy. Chicken tortilla Turkey chilli with Beans and a sprinkle of cheese; I even toss in half a hot dog too or guacamole Senate bean soup with ham Chicken and vegtable soup Pasta fagoli soup less the pasta Beef and veg soup protein and steamed veg from prior dinner chicken stew black bean soup Potato ham soup

I have been taking the optipure chewables from unjury. One a day and the taste is good.

Yes it is, but the pharmacist said there was an over the counter variety. I recommend the rx as it is much cheaper depending on the insurance you may have. If you can't get it from the surgeon call your primary care.

I eat my tuna like a crab tower. Fresh salsa, avacado. It is amazing how much better food tastes when it looks pretty. This works for me with crab, salmon, shrimp, and halibut.

I knew it was time when I couldn't get out of bed anymore. The body aches and pains were so great that it consumed my life. I watched others make this life change and fail regaining all and more of the weight in a year or two. I knew it was time when I heard my 5 year old tell her sister that she couldn't play because her back hurt too bad. I have lost over 50 pounds in 2 months and feel like a new person. I was at the park this weekend with the family and ran after my 3 year old. I wasn't able to do that before. We all played, I could fit on the slide and in a swing. It felt great. I have been wearing clothes that I haven't been able to wear in over 5 years. I can do things today that I couldn't do before. I have more self confidence, stand taller, and above all respect myself. This was not an easy choice to make, but I am a new, improved version of myself and don't regret a moment.

It smelled like rotten chicken and tasted even worse. I don't know if mine was bad. Everyone raves about it.

I tried the unjury unflavored and it smelled like old bad chicken. I am too having an issue with the Protein. It was suggested as before for the premixed shakes. I can tolerate the Isopure rtd in fruit flavors, but they are $5 a bottle and 1 bottle is about 40 g of protein. At $35 per week the cost added up fast. I can't take the chewable Vitamins as they are soo sickly sweet. I have been opening a capsule onto a spoon and swallowing it with sugar free cool whip. My biggest issue is that the protein shakes are so sickly sweet. I have not tried the unjury chicken broth protein yet. I have made an effort to eat my protein as much as possible and have been using myfitnesspal.com to track my intakes. I know for myself I don't want to eat anything and am making every effort.

I drink soy lattes as a treat and have always liked soy milk. I just started them with the protein. Not as thick as the cow milk which is a major plus for me.

I don't think so. They are calcium carbonate and I was told to stay away. I take a melting hearburn pill daily from the surgeon prilosec. This is a known issue with Bariatric surgery. If the surgeon will not provide a script I would call my primary care or just go the the pharmacy and ask for a melting product or chewable product. I have issues at times still and I am 2 months out.

Be strong. You are stronger than you think. Still post op I have head hunger. Something that helps me is mindfull eating and understanding the emptiness of head hunger vs. actual hunger. Head hunger for me is an emptiness or hollowness that I feel when I am stressed or just sitting around at night watching tv. I started volume eating prior to surgery to lose weight. I started with my lean protein and once 3/4 of the way thru it ate my veg. As veg has very few calories if not dressed and sw imming in oil or butter I was able to eat about a 1/2 a pound of steamed veg to fill me up. I drank a full glass of water prior to every meal and cut out or realy down the carbs. I was mindful of everything I put in my mouth and wrote it down.

I have been doing Muay Thai which works everything. My core hasn't been this strong in years. I have also had a c section.

I drink one cup of regular coffe twice a week on sat/sun. I drink a small soy latte everyonce in a while and have had no issues.

I have noticed that my cycle has changed. I am heavier than before, but it only lasts for 3 days instead of 5. I had cramps for the first time ever last month also.

If your not able to tolerate water - I was told this happens and I have the same issue. I put cukes, citrus, a table spoon on cranberry or pomegranate juice in it, drink unsweet teas, and crystal light. I thought there was something wrong with me. My surgeon said it happened sometimes and that it would change over time. I also have intolerance for sickly sweet. I have been drinking the isopure protein rtd which I am able to get down easier than the milkshake kind. I tried the unflavored unjury protein and it smelled so bad i couldn't tolerate it. I'm not sure if it was bad or if it is all like that.

No, it is just another hoop for you to jump thru to prove commitment. Good Luck. It was worth all the bs in the end. I have lost 50lbs since surgery on 7/31 and feel better than I have in years.