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Pintos n cheese worked for me in a pinch. Sent from my VS920 4G using RNYTalk

Congratulations!!! Sent from my VS920 4G using RNYTalk

I also have very low Vitamin D levels. Currently I take 50,000 units twice a week and the other five days a week I take 2,000 units. This is supposed to continue for at least two more months. I have found that it makes me nauseous so I take it right before bed in order to sleep through that. I was told as I loose weight, it may regulate and my body will hold on to more D. Sent from my VS920 4G using RNYTalk

Thank you all Sent from my VS920 4G using RNYTalk

Today marks six weeks since my surgery. Over all I feel good. I have lost 36.8 lbs so far and while I don't see it when I look in the mirror, I do feel it in my clothes. I have been off work since my surgery. Tomorrow I go back to the office where everyone knows I have been gone, but only a couple people know what exactly happened. I'm a little nervous. I'm afraid of getting sick at work, or forgetting to get in all my fluids (still something I have to pay close attention to), and i'm sure I'll get questions that I will have to respond to politely while still not disclosing a lot of info. I know I'll be just fine after tomorrow, just wanted to vent and release the jitters. Hope you all are having a fantastic day! Sent from my VS920 4G using RNYTalk

I think having the time off to get used to the new lifestyle is a huge help. Sorry to hear how your job treated you! Sent from my VS920 4G using RNYTalk

40 to 60 grams of Protein depending on how active I am. Sent from my VS920 4G using RNYTalk

You look amazing!! You're glowing! Sent from my VS920 4G using RNYTalk

I was the same way! In fact I never felt thirsty before surgery but now, I carry ice water with me at all times. Sent from my VS920 4G using RNYTalk

I bought the blueberry Lemonade this morning. YUM! Sent from my VS920 4G using RNYTalk

That's awesome! Best wishes to you. Sent from my VS920 4G using RNYTalk

My doctor said no pregnancy till at least 2 years after surgery. Sent from my VS920 4G using RNYTalk

Pre Op 308 Surgery date 6/5/12 304.5 Today 272.5 Sent from my VS920 4G using RNYTalk Sent from my VS920 4G using RNYTalk

Low/no sugar added liquids in different flavors. Staying hydrated is going to be a focus and having a variety is good because your taste may change. Sent from my VS920 4G using RNYTalk

Glad your doctor figured it out and got you into surgery quickly. Wishing you a speedy recovery! Sent from my VS920 4G using RNYTalk

I was given a range between 2 to 6 Weeks. I took the full six Weeks so I could assist and regain my strength. I have one more week off and I am glad I took the extra time. Sent from my VS920 4G using RNYTalk

Welcome to the group! Wishing you a safe surgery and speedy recovery! Sent from my VS920 4G using RNYTalk

This place is full of support and so much knowledge about the surgery and suggestions on all different aspects of life after, i'm glad you found it! Keep us posted on your progress. Your pictures are beautiful! Sent from my VS920 4G using RNYTalk

Hahaha! I have to say, this is the best group of people. Some of the topics and comments are fantastic here. Sent from my VS920 4G using RNYTalk

I did not have a pre op diet other than only Clear Liquids the day before surgery. I am back on regular food as tolerated as of three weeks post op. Sent from my VS920 4G using RNYTalk

Thank you! I'm sure it will be possible to finish it this time. Last time I walked all but the last 7 miles due to extreme knee swelling. I can't wait to be out there again! It was such an awesome event. Sent from my VS920 4G using RNYTalk

In the hospital they gave me warm compresses to put on my very painful muscles. It didn't make the pain stop but made it more tolerable. Sent from my VS920 4G using RNYTalk

I have also tried the think thin and Adkins bars, half at a time is great for me as well,I wish they made crunchy Protein supplements Sent from my VS920 4G using RNYTalk

Welcome to the group! Wishing you a speedy recovery and much success! Sent from my VS920 4G using RNYTalk