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You'll be fine. They'll have burgers and typical grill food. You'll be able to grab a burger or grilled chicken salad and eat the meat and toss the rest.

Lmbo. I'm reading these posts thinking "I'm never trying those things" then I read yours and I'm cracking up thinking "hmmm, maybe a little sample". Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App They offer a crunchy snack with 21 grams of Protein and few carbs. Very handy little gem to have at work.

Well said. The precious honeymoon period is quickly passing. Now is the time for adherence and hammering down.

Stay hydrated and on point with meting your Protein and Vitamin requirements each day. You are in the tough part. It took me about two months to begin to feel "somewhat normal". By the beginning of the third month I knew I was back in action and better than ever. It's been that way ever since. Hang in there and be patient. It'll get better really, really soon.

Never tried them because I guess they wouldn't really be appealing to me without the syrup and there is no way I'm adding that.

I must be a freak as I'm a big fan of Quest chips. Great product.

2.5"-3"

Learning to eat low carb is a great thing to do now during the pre-op days. It's exactly how you'll be asked to proceed once post-op. Getting acclimated now will help. I suggest buying the Atkins Diet and/or South Beach Diet books and getting started with them.

Perhaps. I've found the instructions given by my surgeon to be extremely simple at all stages. Short list of food types. Maybe it's just that the diet is way more simple later on vs the initial month. Even then he kept it very restrictive. Not much to remember on my part. All programs have differences. Sorry for coming off this way. I guess I see so many posts that are counter to the straightforward eating plan that I just shake my head: pizza in the first month, buffets at two months, one guy ate a 20oz steak fairly early on and was mad that his sleeve allowed it, etc, etc. Sushi at 3 weeks hit me the same way. My apologies.

Glad you liked them. Wings.....to me....are better than ribs. Certainly easier and quicker to prep and cook. So much variety can be imparted by different rubs and sauces. These teriyaki wings were fairly decent.... These were never sauced.....just the good rub combination...

Bariatric Advantage Chewables are what I use. Taste great...none of that bitter aftertaste. Also use their chewables for Iron, B12 and calcium citrate.

Wow.....that is a diet that you could live with long term.

I dust them with an initial layer of Mad Hunky and then some Plowboy's Yardbird rub on top. Best wing rubs I've used. I'll try any sauce. Lately, though.....my favorite is Rufus Teague sauces. I don't worry about the carbs in the sauce as I'm only eating 3-4 drummettes and don't go really heavy on the sauce. My favorite are the drummettes...

Good for you. Hope it continues to go well.

LMAO.

Were you not given a plan to follow ? I doubt rice is on that plan. 3 weeks out from weight loss surgery and eating California rolls isn't a good sign that you are committed to making the changes that are needed. Not trying to be a jerk....but when we play stupid games we win stupid prizes.

I cook and grill so much stuff now that I don't eat.

I freaking love grilled chicken wings !!!

It's not real hunger. Ignore it.

Outstanding job, man. Keep on kicking ass !!!

Good stuff, there. It's awesome that you've found your stride with something that you enjoy. If I wasn't currently nursing a few injuries I suspect I'd be searching out a tribe to join. As it is I go it with my own routine and adjust for the POD (pain of the day), lol.

You are doing super and looking great. Awesome results.

My dirty little secret........struggle coming to terms with job stress. It leads over into every aspect of my life. I have caught myself stress eating at work......junk food Snacks. I have caught myself drinking too much on days off. I finally....acknowledged how both are empty ways of dealing with the stress. Instead......I'll sneak into the gym at work and burst off a quick few sets and feel better for it. Days off I'll be active doing something outdoors.....lately paddling around the river or walking outdoors. Stress is mitigated in healthy ways.

Why would you get sick ? Never happened with me. Flintstone's chewables was one the ones recommend in my program. Iron chewables & B12 chewables as well. The only other one I take is calcium citrate chewables (must be taken hours away from the iron or absorption is hindered). Bariatric Advantage is the brand I use. Flavor is off the chain good on the calcium citrate Chewy Bites (think Starburst Fruit Chews candy) and the multi's taste great. You simply have to time things and work out a schedule on when to take so you'll get the correct absorption. Your nutritionist and/or surgeon should provide you with both the brands/types/quantities and schedule for taking.