Chefchrisp

I've done that, and as long as you don't put too much cottage cheese in, it's perfect. I put too much in once and the cottage cheese kinda melted in the eggs and made it runny. It wasn't good.

Is it on the right side just below your ribcage? It could be gallbladder. That flares up if you eat greasy/fatty foods.

That could be my problem. I was only taking 1 calcium pill in the AM & 1 in PM but I was supposed to be taking 2 in AM, midday & PM. I've upped it but still have restless legs. Maybe I've gotta give it more time.

No sneezing, but I am tasting magnesium citrate for the first time on the day prior to surgery.

Has anyone tried the Organix Biotin & Collagen shampoo/conditioner? I have been using it about a week now but haven't noticed anything yet.

I lost 14 according to the doctors scale, wearing jeans, multiple layers & a jacket. Normally I weigh in only wearing shorts & a tshirt. I was probably down 18-20 if you account for all the layers.

And to add to that.... I am still a happy person like before. Just because I don't like food anymore doesn't mean I don't like all the other great things in my life.

I kind of understand what you are saying/asking. Im only 3 weeks out so I'm not sure what it will be like in the future. I'm a trained chef and LOVE food. Since surgery I've bad no appetite and could care less about food. I used to find happiness in food, trying new things, going out to eat but now I'm more like "meh" to food.

I'm not alone! I had surgery on 3/20 and mine kicked in about a week later. It was so bad that I thought I may have had a blood clot and had to go in for labs and an ultrasound. I'll ask my doc in about 2 weeks at my 6 week appointment.

I attempted a turkey burger. Took 1 bite and my stomach was killing me. Gave it an hour and switched to protein shake.

My doctor used to tell people no drinking from a straw (like 2+ years ago) because of gas/air. They have since found that it doesn't really make a difference and they now allow them.

I wouldn't do it. It's a big change and we went through a lot to get to this point AND we've got to keep doing a lot to succeed. Just stick it out!

Every surgeon has a different diet plan. I was allowed jello, pudding and cream soups starting the day after surgery. IMO it's not worth rushing ahead to try something not in your plan. I've seen 3 people who had surgery in March like me and skipped ahead and were eating "real" food - French fries, soda. They all got strictures and they aren't even a month out.

I'm 3 weeks out now (3/20 surgery date) and have lost 20 pounds! But I've also been in a 1.5 week plateau. Ugghh. I know it will pass I just want to see the scale move again!

Thanks. I'm calling first thing in the AM and offices are only 10 minutes from me.