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oh my gosh... check these out. Gortons has a Simply Baked brand. And the portions are almost PERFECT!!!!! The haddock was very good. http://gortons.com/product/simply-bake-salmon http://gortons.com/product/simply-bake-haddock-garlic-herb-butter

hi... I too cannot stand the Protein powder as Protein shakes. If I need a Protein shake - I stick to the premixed ones like Pure Protein or Premier Protein. Now that I am 6 months out, I am finding fun in cooking again. So I use unflavored protein in many of my baked goods - like pancakes and muffins (and they are carb free too). For cooking, I find the unflavored GNC and Quest chocolate and Vanilla bake really good. I found that unflavored Syntrax nectar is VERY BAD!!!! It changes the composition of everything and my poor pumpkin pancakes were a complete fail. One more note - I recently found this mix. Can you saw awesome!!!! Fit Frappe Protein Drink Mix, Chai, 19.1 Ounce

Congrats!!!! Let the changes begin!!!

So GREAT for you. Out of curiosity - how did insurance cover it???

go with a plan.... With one group of friends (who know I had the surgery), they order and I just snack off their plates.... With husband, we share an entree and he gets salad/ app in addition With others who do not know, I have strategies I use. Here are three of them. 1) order appetizer (always check the menu before going to make sure there is something I eat). 2) order salad and only eat meat and veggies (then I leave the lettuce and usually complain I did not like the lettuce - and no one is the wiser). 3) order from the "small plates" section if available Hope this helps!!

Great job everyone - keep up the good work as you move to your next phase!!!

@@thisfathasgot2go - thanks for the PDF idea... I had no idea... love it!!!

Is it hard to drink or is it just hard to drink the amount they want? I will say this - At 2 months, I was very tired of Water so i had a hard time drinking it. As long as I flavored it, it seems to go down better. I use the following to make water more interesting: 1-2 sliced of cucumber crystal light miyo meyo... or sugarless water flavor decaf tea - and then make it iced. My favorite is a blackberry from Target (in the KCups)

Isn't it a strange feeling? Never thought I would "not be hungry" I just started to get hungry again - at 6 months out. For the first 6 months I ate on a schedule otherwise I would not eat at all. One thing to note - if I thought I was hungry before I really was not - that was my "head" telling me it's noon and I should eat. So start to learn how your body is now with the pouch. Head hunger is different than pouch hunger. This took be about a month or two to learn the difference.

So we all see the signs about Boobie month - Happy Breast Cancer Awareness month. I know we all talk about how they ("our girls") are shrinking with weight loss.... I just had to share my Friday morning moment. Got to the office, went to kitchen to cut my apple and get my yogurt. As I am walking, I look down at my feet. And what do I notice, my stomach is not the first thing ... nope, it's my boobs. It really made me laugh - my boobs are now bigger than my stomach. YEAH!!!

I am at 7 months and I still have one per day (and the one I have is 35 g per shake). My food still only gets me to about 50-55 g Protein.

I am anxious to hear from others... I have not found one with a good enough Protein count vs carb to try.

good for you... keep positive.

@skepchick- if the history is there, talk to an OBGYN and see what their recommendation is. My mother had ovarian and grandmother had breast. I started Mammos at 35.

hi... what a great guide. Nice - you included all of my points. I would like to give my opinion - I too am 6 months out and my doctor / NUT has given me different calories and food limits. Since I am still trying to lose right now, I still eat between 600-800 calories per day with the goal of 80 G Protein. I really want to point you back to your surgery team for their recommendation. They know how big your pouch is and how best to maintain it.

many doctors really do not know the struggles of overweight people. Here is an article that really helped me talking with other doctors. http://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587%2815%2900009-1/abstract another piece of advice - get a new PCP. you really need a supportive one for the next year. J

Weekly weigh in - 240

@@MissAKY - there. I work in Redwood City and would be willing to meet you if you need some help after work anytime. I am six months out from surgery and I have surgery at good Samaritan in San Jose.

Another idea- maple syrup as a sweetener. I personally like agave and honey.

Sure you talk to your doctor. There are lots of options help with anxiety . trust me if you need them take them.

The thing to watch out for with flight so quickly after surgery is blood clots. Make sure you talk to your doctor he may want you to wear compression socks.

@@BigViffer - my doctor said maybe a year after my new normal. He was unsure how long. More great news...

hi - I am also at 6 months and I still stick with 2 oz of Protein and 1 oz of veggies so still at 3 oz of food for each meal. I am still losing - have 50 pounds till goal. I will say - I can eat 5 oz of yogurt (one container) since its goes down easier. Definitely watch the slider foods - but dense protein for me is still 2-3 oz total.

The taste in your mouth - yes that is normal. It might be from the fluids or from the Protein shakes if you are drinking them already. I found sugar free mints somewhat helped - but I could only have them in my mouth for a few minutes - then they made me nauseous at the beginning. The bloating will lessen as your body absorbs the gas and fluids. Keep moving - it will help. And no need to move fast - just move...

I am sorry for the pain. Definitely try a gasex and contact your surgeon or doctor. Hope it passes quickly.