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I agree that cent rum chewables are horrid! Although I have to cut the prenatal Vitamins in 1/2 to get em down ...I'll take that over the Centrum chewables any day. At first I felt like they were stimulating my appetite so now I just take them at bedtime instead of the morning Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

Also was told no corn... Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

I'm in Northwest Ohio! Hi fellow Ohioan! I went to Toledo Hospitals Bariatric Center of Excellence and I've had no complications and I'm happy with my results...2 months 1 week post op and I am down 44 lbs...and a lot of inches. When I look at pics of my face I look like a whole different person.... I know I'm not in your area but I just wanted to say hi! Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

Have you tried any of the fat free cream of Soups? Also all of the Beans are very high in Protein... I'm not sure what stage of your diet you're in but I can remember being tired of cold food and the fat free soups becoming my best friend Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

Yeah I heard that they serve their purpose at first but my group switched me to a prenatal vitamin at 6 weeks out Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

I have BBQ all the time u just dint put the sauce on it. Grilled meat is the best! I am the biggest fan of lemonade but since surgery my pouch doesn't like it at all... I haven't figured out why yet, but it hurts really bad whenever I try to drink it. Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

What is gripe water? Please excuse my ignorance Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

I've heard where some peoples insurance calls it in go the pharmacy and you administer it yourself twice monthly. Of course they show u how... Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

High Protein diet is linked to heart disease but only because a lot of Proteins are linked to high fat. But since we are to eat lean cuts of meat and skinless meats...low fat dairy and everything else...there goes your factors linking high protein to heart disease out the window. Plus I'm sure they meant over a long period of time. I think we reintroduce carbs somewhere around 6 months....maybe sooner. I can't remember exactly Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

Absolutely awesome! great job Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

I go get a b12 shot once a month from the surgeons office...makes it a lot easier for me Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

2 months 5 days post op and I'm still gassy...nutritionist said its the stuff they use to make things sugar free. I stopped Crystal Light and gas subsided a lot. But the good thing is the gas let's u know that u don't have a bowel obstruction Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

If at all I'd say get out of the house and walk to the corner. Then around the block. A little further each day. Fresh air will do u good. Plus I was told no heating pads...but each bariatric group is different. Swelling is actually a way of your body healing itself naturally Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

I'm top heavy so I've been dropping bra sizes like crazy...my shoulders are narrower and I'm 2 months 5 days out...started size 20 in jeans. Down to 18's but there all to big (falling off too big. I can take em on & off without unfastening or unzipping), ...at the top I was a 22/24 now I'm an 18/20...maybe smaller cuz they fit loose. Bra size was a 44ddd. Down to a 42dd but my boobs fall out of my bra if I bend over so it probably time for a new bra Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

I'm top heavy so I've been dropping bra sizes like crazy...my shoulders are narrower and I'm 2 months 5 days out...started size 20 in jeans. Down to 18's but there all to big (falling off too big. I can take em on & off without unfastening or unzipping) ...at the top I was a 22/24 now I'm an 18/20...maybe smaller cuz they fit loose. Bra size was a 44ddd. Down to a 42dd but my boobs fall out of my bra if I bend over so it probably time for a new bra Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

Getting up and moving is definitely the key. I went home next day as well....of course I didn't do 16 laps but got up and moving...even before they removed the catheter. I'm not really a hospital type of gal Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

You're right...do u watch your sodium intake? Do u retain Water? Hormone changes and things make you retain water sometimes. I'm definitely pulling for you over here!: ) Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

Sometimes u lose inches instead of lbs. Fret not! If other people are noticing, then you're losing! Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

Last week 247 This week 243 -4 lbs! Yay! I'll take it: ) Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

Hmmm...I was told sugar free gum as long as I didn't swallow it. I never thought that I might swallow it on accident! OMG!...I guess its sugar free mints for me from here on out...or my trusty Water Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

Good job Angel. You are inspirational. Its amazing how if we want something bad enough how hard we'll work to get it....keep up the good work! Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

Yes I was warned of it. I keep sugar free gum at hand. Its called body ketosis from metabolizing high level if fat. I also keep a bottle of Water handy. Helps to keep mouth moist at all times Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

You're welcome. Youre on the road to eating to live instead of living to eat! Lol! Congrats Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

I think you should go back to exercising 5 days a week until then.. .that way they can't say that's it. You've got all of your T's crossed so to say: ) Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk