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@@Runner1 I don't know your surgeons protocol but he/she probably wants you focusing on getting your fluids in right now and not so much calories. Most people can't get enough calories in that early out to worry about it. You could always call and ask.

It's not horrible. I've seen much worse. I think it would be fine. If you're tracking put it in your tracker and see how it effects your day. It depends on what numbers you want. I don't eat yogurt anymore but when I did I ate Fage because it had the lowest amount of sugar I could find. @@Lexuskela

Here's what I do and it works!!!

I listen to my surgeon but we have a different kind of relationship. He knows me pretty well and knows I'm more than likely going to research anything he says and make my own decisions. I trust him, he's pretty wonderful but I'm still going to check things out for myself. That's just the way I've always been. I knew WAY more about him than I probably should have. I had a list of questions with my little pen that I checked off while we talked. He said it's like an interview! Well?! You're going to be messing with my internal organs so.....I don't like "surprises", and I'm not afraid to ask questions. As far as others having an influence I'd say I'm pretty much on my own except for the people here. I'm the only person I know that's has had VSG. I learn from here, use my medical experience, and research. My husband has always been fit so he has no idea what it's like so he's just there to listen. I've found the people I thought would be the most supportive have somewhat become jealous so they are stand off-ish. I'm pretty much doing this on my own and truthfully I'm loving it that way. I've been way to dependent on others for too long. This is my growth period while I'm shrinking. I did this for myself so I don't need my hand held, just a "looking good" is good enough for me. I Like to hear it from strangers in my town like the people at Walmart and Walgreens. People who don't "have" to say anything but notice. That's way more fun! As far as my nutritionist she was nice but a complete joke. She taught me NOTHING! I had already done enough research that she didn't tell me anything. I only saw her for the 3 months because I HAD to. That was a waste of insurance money. I should add I also have a large amount of Drs, NPs ect.... that I'm friends with so If I have any issues I can't figure out they are always there to help out.

@@wannaBthinsoon No, you will get there. Just give it some time.

@@ssarduy Get some "smooth move" tea and drink it! I'm not big on using medications and it's natural and actually works!

@@wannaBthinsoon It seems like after the 200 mark the rest just came off. My goal was to be 180 my whole life I wanted to be 180. 180 came and went before I knew it I was in the 150's. I'm in no hurry now. I'm happy where I'm at. The rest can take its time now.

@@wannaBthinsoon It happens just hang in there. I was stuck at 160 for I don't even know how long then one morning bam 157!

@@wannaBthinsoon 73 lbs down! You're doing wonderful!

@@wannaBthinsoon oh lord no! I would die. Last years no problem! Plus some! I can't do that anymore.....thank god!

No but seriously I've met most of my "wants" so now I'm look forward to losing the last 15 lbs and being in maintenance!

@@4MRB4PHOTO Football being over so my husband can remove his a** cheek imprints from the couch!

Well I must have been really excited because it posted twice!

Sorry to hear that. I hope they get her all fixed up so she can move past this and be with those babies! Sending prayers her way.

@@wannaBthinsoon Oh no mines the oat brand! My husbands is the plate of food. I couldn't Finnish mine either I think I got down 1/2 cup but that's good for me!

I struggle with this all the time. I enter it all in and then don't eat it all. If I eat most of it I just leave it alone if I don't eat much at all I estimate the numbers. That's all you can do.

I made my oat brand and it was fabulous!! I added cinnamon, fresh blueberries, vanilla and a touch of Splenda brown sugar! So good! Just as I suspected I could only handle 1/2 of a serving but that's ok! I took a picture of my healthy breakfast next to my husbands and what I USE to eat. It's amazing and I don't miss it one bit!!! I cooked it for him.

@@Lexuskela lol! Yay!!! Congratulations! @@Lexuskela lol! Yay!!! Congratulations!

Nope. Mines exactly as it was before. I was thinking it would be all messed up but no.

You could find one of the recipes on YouTube and make your own. That may save you some money,

I've got a small Bougie and a big ol mouth emphasis on the oooougie ! I'm going to make that into a song and be famous! Even if it's only in my own head,

@@BLERDgirl Should I soak them first or just rinse them? I've never made a veggie burger. @@Daveo Oh man, now I want pizza crust!

@@LipstickLady lol!!! Babbs post made that the longest post yet!!

@@Babbs Ok, I'm going to need you to stop making this about you! Babbs Earl Simpson.....I mean Babbs! Truthfully I'd have to go all the way back through this sh*t-show to find out and I'm not so much willing to waste that kind of precious time! I've got more important things to do like watching my nail polish dry. Your aren't mean! You may have said F**k in a not sex related way but who's keeping track right?! We all passed the psych eval?! Well if some of you didn't that would explain a lot. I will gladly post my "not a crazy bi*h" results straight from the psychiatrist if need be. So with that being said I'm not it...............go!

Everyone needs to be here! We're one big family! You don't always like your family members do you? This is just a Thanksgiving dinner gone wrong because uncle Earl said something wacky.....I'm going to let you guys figure out who "Earl" is. I'm just saying Thanksgiving has become one big sh*t show and everyone's invited!!!! Don't worry when everyone gets stuffed they will chill out and shut up.......see Thanksgiving! And I would like to add once again that I am not in fact drinking! That is against the rules!! Although this would be a lot more fun if I were.....oh I know you guys are reading! I can see you down there!!!!