Ellie_Grace

Both of the Fruit Syntrax ones I have had have been horrible with a capital "H". My kid would not even drink them. You might want to purchase their sample pack and see if any of them taste good to you. So many people on here were swearing how good they were that I was disapointed in how badly they tasted to me. The aftertaste is bad (as with most Protein drinks I have had so far) but the taste drinking it and the smell both make me gag. If you find a good one let me know. I am afraid to try any of the other samples I have. I have a big container of strawberry mouse Protein Powder that is disgusting and I tried the pink grapefruit flavored drink mix. If anyone wants that strawberry mouse powder please let me know. But I do know I will not drink it and neither will anyone else in my house (they have tried)... LOL.

too funny because I live in Fresno, which is what, about 2 1/2 hours south of Sacramento...

So sorry you are going through this. Hope they figure it all out. Keep us posted!

Sorry I am in California, but have a lot of family that lives in Utah... if that counts for anything LOL

My name there is odiemom101 or odiemom@ymail.com ... but if you want to find others as well look for the thread that says Myfitnesspal and a lot of people put there names on there and you can use those to add quite a few of us... it has been awesome to get to know some of these people out there and they are nothing but very supportive and great cheerleaders! Looking forward to seeing you out there.

welcome to the group! Congrats on your sugery date! ok now maybe you can ask some specific questions to answer because there is a lot of info to share and I am guessing you do not need to hear everything, just answers to specific concerns and fears you are having. So if you ask them someone here will be sure to answer them for you... NO question is a stupid or bad question so shoot!

I was told, after I experienced this as well, that the sugar-free ice cream might not have sugar but it has sugar alcohol, which some of don't seem to tolerate either. Check to see if your ice-cream had the sugar alcohol and then that might be the culprit.

Hmmm.. I think dancing is a good option...sex not a bad option either.. shopping is always a good option too... going on a trip to a special place another option.... OK dang maybe I should choose a way to celebrate your goals... cause it sounds fun!! LOL

Welcome, and I know I am looking forward to learning from your wisdom in what worked and did not work for you. I only just had surgery on 6/7/12 so can not offer you much, except perhaps some support as needed. Please feel free to give your advice and life experience to help those of us just starting on this journey. congrats on keeping your weight off and it sounds like you are doing well physically and mentally. good job!

Found these yesterday. Was great to have while kids and hubby had ice cream. Tasted pretty good. I only ate a third of one and saving the rest for today. I am hoping the picture of the item and nutrition facts came through.

YAY!! two weeks is awesome!! you are just doing wonderfully, both of you.... soon it will be a month, then 6 and then that year mark. Won't that be an amazing feeling??! Two significant changes in your life in the same year that you will be able to celebrate, in a thin healthy beautiful body... So what will you guys do to celebrate?

so a pouch protest... how exciting... were there signs and everything? Wonder what the signs would read? LOL

STOP don't take that smoke!! Hmmmm did that help?? Honestly is the cigarrete worth not being able to get the surgery and start your new healthy life? Keep reminding yourself why you are doing the surgery and use that to keep saying NO. You can do this!! Trust yourself and find something to do instead, perhaps call a friend, take a bath, exercise etc.... whatever works for you. You can do this!!

P.S. sorry not to sound like I am lecturing. I guess it is that protective mom instinct mixed up with my social worker side.

you can call without giving your name and ask for advice. They will not blame you for him being abusive and no you do not need proof of abuse (mental, sexual, emotional or physical). It will not negatively impact you to make the call and ask for help. Remember you do not need to give your name to get help, just explain your situation and see what they can do. Also getting you and the kids out of this violent lifestyle for all of your beneift might need to be your focus, I understand wanting to be maintain a cordial relationship but the reality is he is not willing to maintain a cordial relationship, so stop letting him hurt you and the kids and ask for help. This does not mean you are leaving him today or even next month, but it might give you information which you can use to plan what to do in order to get you and your kids out of this situation in a healthy safe way when you are ready to do so. I think that they also have free counseling for women who are being abused, but for that you would need to go in person and that probably means giving your name to them. But at least that is something else you can check into. Keep your options open... Good luck

Best of luck! Keep us posted on how you are doing.

sounds like possible dumping to me. That excess saliva thing is what we now do for vomiting. It feels like just like you need to get rid of excess spit plus a little worse. it is weird how something we have eaten before can make you dump and then next time it won't.

best wishes for a speedy recovery P.S. ASAP get up and walk!!

I so agree, at only 5 days out everything will be wonkie and nor normal. Just keep up your drinking and taking in all the liquids are you are told to. Your body is still healing from surgery so there is no way it can feel normal or right yet. It was 4 weeks for me to begin to feel "normal" and as I said before I still get those days that I feel off. Just rest and take it easy. But do not forget to get out there and go for a short walk a few times a day. It really helps your healing, your gas and your weight loss. Be easy on yourself, be patient with yourself and take care of yourself! It will be worth it...

how bad is the infusion process? I am sorry you have to go through that. I am sure it is frustrating and even scary. Once the infusion is done will you be able to keep up with your iron levels by taking the vitamins now?

I have that bariatric advantage chewable one already. I just am fearful of taking it... I am a wimp I guess.

I was drowsy for a couple of hours, but I find I react strongly to anethesia anyway. I know they wont let you drive yourself. But I am sure that you will be fine by the time you go to class that night. Who needs to be totally alert on the first day of class anyway, just a syllabus to go over etc. Haha

I was wondering about iron. That is not one of the meds required or even suggested by my doctor. I bought some but have not yet taken it. Honestly with the constipation I already deal with I was afraid to start taking iron. I have added two vitamins (magnesium and hair, skin and nails) not on the doctor's list already, but what do you do about the severe constipation that iron will cause on top of the high protein diet we are on?

good question is how far post op are you? Are getting in any Protein at all (if you are out far enough)? Keep drinking and drinking, it sounds like you are right in that you might be getting dehydrated - but how dark is your urine, check that out to see if this is that problem. It could be not enough calories, not enough sleep, not enough Vitamins, not enough protein etc. or a combo of all of them. I was like that on and off for the first month. Once in awhile I still get that way and realize I have not had Water or protein and take some and I am better. I am lucky in I no longer have to sip water (I can take normal swallows), which sure makes getting in liquids so much easier, but not easy. BTW I found slurpees and shaved ice (sugar free of course) were great ways to get in my liquids. Give us a bit more information so we can help, but honestly if you are really worried call your surgeons office, they are there to help and are used to figuring these things out. That way if it is something serious they will tell you right then and there. (I dont think it is serious YET, but I am no doctor) Surgery date 6/7/12 down 52 pounds

You could also call a local woman's shelter or woman's abuse hotline and ask to speak to someone on how to get out of the situation and they will (well should) be able to help you figure out what government resources will be available to you as well as hopefully help you navigate the system. There are a lot of services available for women in abusive relationships especially with children with special needs. Keep asking and keep calling untl you find someone who is willing to help, I am sure there will be someone in one of these type of agencies. Good Luck! Also after you pay off the smaller bills take that money and either apply it to your bigger bills or save it for moving out.