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Update with pics. Surgery was 10/8 I have lost 113lbs . I have added a pic for comparison. I never really saw myself as that big before. https://www.flickr.com/photos/47595451@N04/14470972623/

Bear naked Granola. theres one that has 10g of protein in 1/4 cup. so half a cup is 20g of protein. I mix wth yogurt.

Wendy's chili is my ALWAYS go to food. and Chik fil a now has grilled chicken nuggets. but for your stage. Yogurt is always your best bet.

78% EWL lost so far. 267 to 163.

heating pad for your belly. the heat helps a lot..

a heating pad.. just incase they don't have one.. Hot blankets just didn't cut it enough.. It helps when you are laying in bed to relieve the gas.

I loved corned beef. I made it on sunday for the first time since surgery and it made me sick. I chewed really well on purpose and it still didn't want to stay down. SAD. I would eat it at least once a month pre op.

I didn't have dairy problems. In fact, it was the only things I could tolerate early out. especially cheese. I'm 22 weeks out and still cant eat eggs. makes me upset because eggs and cheese go so well together.

Eat slower and smaller bites. and talk to your dr about maybe taking some omeprazole(prevacid). It helped me.. and start your day with a warm drink. Also, try flavoring your water with something.. anthing except plain. I am 20 weeks out and still cant tolerate plain water yet. You'll get there.. hang tough!

You have to just wake up one morning and say. " I don't want to go back to what I was and I need to stop this now" That was me yesterday. I used to love my carbs. cant eat them now. I get sick for hours on one bite of bread. BUT I found that while I am at work, I graze ALL day. nuts candy bars Protein bars and crunchy things to just eat. I'm not even hungry. Just always putting something in my mouth to keep my hands occupied while reading or listening to my customers. I have lost 92 lbs since Oct and I don't want to go back. I feel so good about myself now and I still have about 40lbs to lose. Today, I am starting over. I didn't bring anything with me to graze on. I have my chili for lunch my Protein shake and my oatmeal after I finish my broth here. I don't want to go back to the unhappy, unhealthy me. Keep telling yourself that.. you can do it! Oh, and instead of cracker I do eat ALOT of cucumbers. Seedless.. less gassy feelings that way,.

Talk to your dr about taking some Omeprazole (prevacid) I was always throwing up everything I ate and couldn't eat things without it hurting. I started taking that and it was a miracle drug. Its not just for heartburn or acid reflux. I have been on it for 6 weeks now and its like a life change.. I waited until I was13 weeks out to attempt to make myself feel better. I was miserable from the 3rd week when I started pureed food.

OhYeah! good grab bars Balance bar Gold chocolate mint cookie tastes just like eating an entire package of girl scout thin mints. Makes me want to have a glass of milk with it

I stalled at 3, 8, and 14.. im at 19 weeks have haven't changed in a week. I do weigh myself every morning before I get dressed. I like to see how what I ate the day before affects me. Im very much a numbers person and like to analyze everything. I don't let it get me down. I noticed when I eat or drink things high in sodium I will gain a few oz or stay the same. Don't fret. its normal.

I second the hot/warm beverage first thing.

As far as exercise.. What about a bike where you can just strap your foot onto the pedal and let your other leg do the moving. you can try doing more upper body exercise or asking a PT about what you can do for the rest of your body. maybe even try googling for "exercise for single leg amputees" until you get some strength back in your foot. Don't loose hope. start from the beginning with your diet. we are all here for you. and DROP THE DIET SODA.. that stuff will kill ya,

I have been losing my hair for the last month. surgery 10/8. I cut it off so its not as bad. Part of it was my own fault as I always kept my long hair in tight pony tails. I have some days where I feel exhausted.. but not as much as I thought I would. I always have energy now. I don't get to exercise as much as I should because of my work schedule and other things I have going on. SW:267 CW:177 GW:150 RNY:10/8/2013

my reqs with them were. 40 bmi with no co morbids or under 40 with co morbids. psych eval 3 months of nutritionist appts ekg blood work because I didn't have any other issues other than pcos and insulin resistance I didn't need any other tests.. best thing to do is call your center and have them look over your insurance and health history to get the best answer to this.

What I do (at least for work) is bring grazing stuff that's pre measured. nuts (restaurant condiment cups with lids) lunch snacks. then if I graze... I know its just one serving over the whole day of whatever im eating.

overload on the vit C

I like using cucumbers as crackers or delivery system for deli meats and tuna/chicken salad instead of bread-y carbs. I make my dips and junk food healthier by substituting yogurt for sour cream and olive oil mayo for regular.. ( you don't taste the difference). and I eat a variety of Protein bars that I like so I don't get bored with them.. usually OhYeah! good grab. Peanut Butter crunch is my fav and balance bar chocolate mint cookie crunch tastes just like girl scout thin mints. I also stir fry zucchini with salt pepper and garlic and just before its done to almost soft, toss in deli turkey cut in strips to warm it and top with shredded mozz cheese and put a lid on it and turn it off to melt the cheese. I have also been eating Late July Organic tortilla chips and salsa.. I'm 18wks out. So I can only get in about 2-3 cucumber slices with stuff on it or a few chips before I am full. But at least its an idea for you to have something healthier..

My hair is falling out with a vengance. time to get it all cut off.

Man, im 4 months out and am craving a nathan's hotdog chopped up and covered in chili cheese and sauerkraut. You are making me rethink the hot dog part. I hate the throwing up . I have been doing it minimum once a week since i hit pureed stage at 2 weeks out. My first food i tried was a baked tater tot. I thought " oh man i can chew this to paste and it will go down ok" well it went down fine.. and an hour later i heaved for about 2 hours straight until it came back out. I hate that.. If i eat something before or after an item, i will throwing up until i get to the thing that didnt settle. Then it stops and im good to go. I have been scarred for life about not eating certain foods now.

I cant seem to get enough in at all. Im never hungry and when i do eat I get full off just a bite or two. Or something doesnt agree with me and im sick for hours after. I think my pouch was made too small... lol. I wont get labs until 6 month check up. My surgery was 10/8. im down to 183 from HW-267 pre op 256.

There is a private facebook group called Bariatric newbies

I drink Oh yeah! ready to drinks. YOu can get them at Vitamin Shoppe. I can also get singles at my local gas station chain store. and apparently you can get them at GNC http://www.gnc.com/ISS-Oh-Yeah-Nutritional-Shake-Vanilla-Creme/product.jsp?productId=3368337&cp=3593186.3593187.12950051.2108256 Thanks! I needed to know that about the protein grams absorption per feeding But what's your source?