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I got them at my local grocer ( health food section) but if you go on the vitacost website they are cheaper... Great website for all your sleeve products from Protein bars, Vitamins, shampoo to prevent hair loss ..... And sometimes free shipping and shipping is quick

What other flavors have you tried and have you tried the puffs?

I'm 8 weeks out and down 50, my current and only frustration is that my waist has only gone down about a size where tops have gone down 2-3 sizes. Just frustrated with that waistline.... But as long as the scale continues to go down

Anyone try sugar free muscle milk? 100 calorie? I an getting flack from non sleeved friends.... Wondering Sleevers thoughts ( I'm 2 months post op)

I work in health care ( very stressful) and I took 6 weeks. Worth every single day to just focus on me.

I think it tastes great and only 5 carbs, 15 Protein, 2.5 fat and 100 calories.

You are fantastic!!!! 19 months out is different from people doing this at 3 to 6 weeks out.... Totally different story. Congrats on your bundle of joy and great mindset.

WHat are some of your favorite foods that give some crunch besides veggies? I would like to find a " healthier" option to chips, but I sure am craving some hot air popcorn and/or Sunchips. I saw some quinoa chips, black bean chips.... But would like to know what is good ( and brand names too would be helpful). Thanks in advance.

Who is the maker of Veggie Straws? Where can I find them?

My Dr recommended baby food MEATS during the mushy phase, however, with the amount you can eat, I just made/ put my meat in my mini chopper. I didn't care for baby food. I was on purred from weeks 3-5.

I could have eggs at 3 weeks.... But they gave me such bad heartburn, but now at nearly 8 weeks out I may just try them again. Even tho they are soft, make sure you chew them well. I say give it a try, but listen to your tummy.

Behavior changes is the biggest component to a successful weight loss.... Even after surgery people think that they can just eat the bad or unhealthy in moderation... Isn't that what got us in this predicament in the first place? Sleevers need to remember that just because you can eat something and " it goes down ok" you need to ask yourself: Do I NEED this ( piece of cake, bite of cracker...) because just because you CAN EAT IT without issues, doesn't mean you should.

I can't wait to have lettuce and spinach salads again, but I'm only 7 weeks out and have to wait another 5 months 6 months out I am allowed to have raw veggies, salads, tomatoes and peppers.... I

Agreed!!! I also took a healthy eating class- held by the local technical college.... Great ideas!!! I like to experiment. Recently bought some curry powder, LOVE it on grilled veggies.

I am shaking my head.... Why oh why are you doing this to yourself? 6 weeks out? I can see MAYBE six months out... I really think you need to go to a support group and learn the proper things to eat since you are not grasping that you NEED and MUST change the way you treat food. I can't believe you would ( at ONLY six weeks) try cakes, bread, ice cream, pizza, chips, crackers ..... I am at a loss for words. Why oh why are you sabotaging yourself? Why do this to yourself so early out? I really hope you see nutritional support, because you are on a slippery slope.

According to my Dr. 2/3 of Grehlin is in the stomach ( which is removed with surgery) and the other 1/3 is is the bowel with this surgery there is less chance of failure as complied to the band ( which at some point they won't even offer that as an option) and RNY has a higher risk of stretching out the stomach and as far as I know the RNY does not remove the hormone.

I have at like 3 weeks out.... You may want to be careful during months 3-6 in case you have hair loss

I am 7 weeks out and I get 300 to maximum of 600 calories a day, usually I am at 400 a day with 35-50 grams of protein. My NUT said not to eat Snacks but I eat something with protein around 3pm and 7 or 8 pm.... Just an ounce or two tho.

Soup and baked potatoes will do that ( soup is a slider) and potatoes are a carb ( makes you feel hungry). Even before surgery, eating soup always made me hungry an hour to two later.

I am 7 weeks out today and my entire meal is a total of 2ounces. I was eating eggs at week 3, but they gave me terrible heartburn, so I don't eat them anymore.

I did avocado at week 4 because I don't like mayo. Worked out great.

Fruit is naturally going to have higher carbs. What I ate/eat: yoplait fat free Greek yogurt (about 1/3 of the container), cottage cheese ( I go all out and buy the large curd) Jack Links jerky tenders ( high in salt, but I'm not going to worry- also only have 1oz at a time) the canned chicken by Tyson is GREAT and super soft. Any veggie if over cooked is great, but I was told to stat away from broccoli, peppers and lettuce until ....? I also LOVE string cheese- smoked is the best. Packed tuna... Different flavors too. I have found that going to the grocery store is beginning to be more fun, discovering foods that I can eat. Plus, I love cheese, so that helps too. You can also do thin sliced deli meats,,, roast beef with a piece of melted provolone on it and some horseradish.... Yum. Shrimp and white fish have lots of protein too. I also stay clear away from potatoes of any sort... Too starchy and full of carbs. Eating carbs make one crave carbs

My NUT said calories don't matter ( I'm six weeks out, 500 cal a day and down 45 pounds) she said to focus on Protein, low cabs and Water. I too had a stall at week 3.

I'm six weeks out and the NUT was very disappointed because I ate a 1/2 of a banana "A BANANA SHOULD BT 5 MEALS WORTH!" Week three you are eating about 1/4cup of purred protein ( I.e. Meats, ff re fried beans). At six weeks out I am shocked at times when I can get 3 ounces in, but usually it is only 2ounces 3x a day with one snack. There is a little skin on beans, you have to worry about those little particles getting into your staple line and becoming infected.... Hence why only purred food. We all make mistakes, but try to sick to 1 to 2 ounces total for your meal until week 8 or beyond.