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I had my dr. switch my capsules to tablets so I can crush them in my food. Could you do that?

Can't you swallow the pill with your mushies? Like put it with applesauce or mashed potato?

Kindle, have you ever tried Voltaren Gel?

Since I've come to this site exactly one month ago, I have been "collecting" tips as I've come across them. I was just keeping them for myself, and then I realized they may be helpful to someone else. I'll bookmark this page and update it as I come across new and valuable info. Most of these are direct quotes, and had I known I was going to share this I would have kept the original poster's name to give them credit for the tips, but alas, I did not. So, thank you to everyone who may have contributed, and keep the good stuff coming! Tips pre op Chew on Sonic ice Try freezing Protein shakes Tips after surgery Gas-X thin strips Clear G2 Lip moisturizer Room-temp Water Thermometer Smooth Move tea Try freezing Protein Shakes Applesauce to aid in pooping (can add crushed vitamins) Torani syrups Hospital Fem wipes 2 phone chargers Computer charger Phones Computer Earplugs Eye mask Own pillow – not white (so you remember to take it home) Biotene mouth spray Glade plug-in pureed Stage Mashed potatoes with cheese and/or garlic and added unflavored Protein powder Plain Greek yogurt flavored with various protein powders Cottage cheese mixed with milk and Muscle Milk cake batter protein powder (tastes like cheesecake) Pureed split pea Soup Pureed bean soup Pureed chili Huevos rancheros without the tortilla Cream of wheat with chocolate or vanilla protein powder String cheese Deviled ham Hummus Squash with added unflavored protein powder Egg salad Pureed tuna fish with mayo and mustard And leftover from full liquids.... unflavored protein powder added to cream of shrimp, cream of asparagus, tortilla soup base, strained miso soup, egg drop soup, lobster bisque, butternut squash soup, etc. and I STILL drink a big protein/fiber smoothie everyday. recipes 1 scoop Muscle Milk cake batter protein powder. 1/2 scoop banana protein powder, 1 scoop Raw Fiber, 1/2 banana, 1 squirt Torani hazelnut syrup, 8 oz. water, 8 oz. milk, and enough ice to bring it to 24oz. Check out the Syntrax nectar and Muscle Milk powders. Between those and Torani syrups, the possibilities are endless. I'm having a strawberry lemonade smoothie today.... Syntrax lemonade, fresh pureed strawberries, fiber supplement and water. Oh yeah, and the Muscle Milk red velvet cake with Torani caramel syrup is to die for! And if you like Peanut Butter.... Syntrax matrix vanilla with PB2 powder. -Chocolate Premier Protein shake (30g Protein) -2 Tbsp. of PB2 (This is a dry mix of Peanut Butter, the healthiest form of Peanut Butter, has 5 grams of Protein for 2 Tbsp.) -1 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder Unsweetened -1/2 Banana -6 Ice Cubes (give or take) Total Protein: 35g -2 Scoops Protein Powder -1/2 Cup Almond Milk -2 Tbsp. of PB2 -1 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder Unsweetened -1/2 Banana -6 Ice Cubes (give or take) 1/4 no sugar added apple juice, a tablespoon pedialite and the rest water Diluted Crystal Light and Low salt broth (with a scoop of GENEPRO unflavored protein) are also yummy Ricotta with 1 or 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce with a layer of shredded mozzarella warmed in the microwave. unjury strawberry sorbet protein Breakfast (mixed with 3 oz. apple juice, water and lots of ice) Sample day post op: I keep a 2-quart jug and a 24-oz Tervis tumbler (with a handle) both at home and at work. I count my breakfast Premier Protein shake as a meal, not a Fluid. (30 grams of protein) 30-60 minutes later, I have a cup of coffee. (Count it as a fluid if you like.) After that, I drink a 24-oz. tumbler of decaf, sugar-free iced tea, like Crystal Light throughout the morning. (Lots of frequent sips) Then I walk for 40+ minutes. Then it's lunchtime - tuna salad or chicken salad, or leftover protein from dinner. (16-22 grams of protein) and maybe a bite of veggies if there's room. About 45 minutes after lunch, I'll fill another 24-oz tumbler of iced tea and sip that throughout the afternoon, finishing by 30 minutes before my afternoon snack. At around 4:00, my afternoon snack is usually a Greek yogurt (12 grams of protein) or some leftovers. (This is also a good time to get in some veggies or a V-8 if you're getting enough protein at other times.) Maybe a cup of hot tea in the later afternoon. (Count it as a fluid you like.) Then dinner – again, getting 20-25 grams of protein from lean steak, fish, chicken, or pork, and maybe a bite or two of veggies. Finally, another 24-oz cup of iced tea or water 30-45 minutes after dinner that I sip throughout the evening. If I'm hungry later, sugar-free Jell-O or sugar-free popsicles are good. And if I'm short on protein or still hungry, another yogurt or protein shake. (I'm not worried about the calories because this menu only provides 700-900 per day.)

Kelsey keep us posted on your progress!

I saw my surgeon on 10/15 so I'm right there with you lots of emotions but I'm finally over the hump and now I'm just anxiously looking forward to it

I'll take all the prayers I can get. And you'll get mine!

Meh, don't feel toooooo bad, but don't overdo it either. I've had a few food funerals myself, as my surgery is Dec. 18th. Just remember that it's important to address any issues that may or may not be food addictions before you have the surgery. There are a lot of people on here that haven't done that and they'll never be successful because they can't get out of their own way. And PS - SNL is just not the same anymore...

CONGRATULATIONS! Happy new birthday!

Thanks everyone

Journey. LOL

Missing vital nutrients can lead to critical long term complications. It's not only important to take a bariatric supplement in the beginning, you really need them for life. This is a small sacrifice to make for your health

And I bet you a million bucks they aren't referring to the sleeve. Lap Bands fail quite a bit and there are also a lot of bypass failures. People are perpetually negative. It's a disease of it's own.

Barring any complications, I think it will be fine as long as you are permitted to take frequent breaks to walk around and get the blood flowing. Being in your home is a huge advantage. I'm not returning to work for 2 weeks, but I fully intend to do some work from home while I'm here.

I'm going to use Celebrate chewables. You just need to make sure you take a separate iron pill two hours away from your calcium citrate

That's unfortunate that she has such issues with her own self confidence. I strongly recommend counseling before it gets out of hand and you alienate each other

Get the book The Emotional First Aid Kit it will really help: http://www.amazon.com/Emotional-First-Aid-Kit-Practical/dp/0976852659/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416024620&sr=8-1&keywords=emotional+first+aid+kit+for+bariatric+surgery

I know what you mean, it's like once you make up your mind to do this you want to part the sea and make it happen!

Are you Type 1 or 2?

GREAT JOB!!!!

The mind is a very powerful thing. Your body will follow. Change your perspective and believe in yourself. You're doing GREAT.

My Dr. doesn't use a drain, some do, some don't.

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