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@@darima77 I'm about 11 weeks out. Eating out at restaurants is a little tricky. I tend to stay with shrimp, chicken or beef. I can't eat a lot so most of the time I take a lot home. No Pasta, Soups or salads. Always stick with a Protein. I check the appetizers and kids meals first. If there isn't anything that fits my plan I order from the regular menu. Some restaurants let you share a plate either for free or a small charge. I have had some popcorn with no issues. It was only 20 cal for 1 cup so I didn't feel like I was cheating. (No added butter) I have had cashews and peanuts with no issues. Almonds didn't settle to well the time I tried them. I will try again. Be sure to chew like crazy

Chick fil a grilled chicken breast, without the bun. I can only eat about 1/4 of it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My nut's rule of thumb is not to let your Protein cost you more than 10 cal per gram of protein. So a 17 gram Protein Bar shouldn't be more than 170 cal. It helps keep me from eating some of the junk bars. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Its hard to "want to eat" when you're not hungry but I also set my alarm to remind me. Start the day off with a shake to drink with your Vitamins. Set your alarm every 2 hrs, have food ready. I ordered a yumbox. I fill it with healthy Protein food and eat on it throughout the day. There are tons of ideas for combinations for bento boxes. Check out the world according to egg face blog. She has saved me more than once lol. End the day with a shake.. My shakes are 30 gram of protein so each day Im getting more than 60. We must stay disciplined for this to work, that also means eating when we should making sure we are getting enough nourishment for our bodies to work Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

unjury or Bariatric Advantage was what my Dr recommended for pre-op. I love the chocolate premiere Protein. Be Careful not to stock up on what is your favorite now because after surgery your taste changes. The Premier Protein is still my favorite but I can't stomach unjury anymore. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Checking on you, Have you seen your surgeon yet? @@AmberWarstler

I want a healthy weight. My surgeon said he'd be happy with me at 140. I'm shooting for 130-135 but we'll see where I end up. He said I'm on track for reaching that in 6-7 months post op.

Definitely don't let them rock the boat..remember you're employing them. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Finding the "right" personal trainer is the issue. You may or may not click with the first one. It's best to begin this relationship, discuss goals and such asap. Be upfront and honest with your pending surgery. I was lucky to have a connection with my PT but sadly she sold her business and I couldn't find that connection with those that took over. Now I'm kinda without direction or the know how. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@mizzzzzzT thank you!!

What hair removal pads do you use?

Look up Protein pancakes & over night protein oatmeal.. For something different. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You most likely be taken off metformin because it is a time release medicine. My pcp took me off of it prior to surgery.

The unjury website has a recipe for peanut butter cups using PB2 and chocolate Protein Powder ..I haven't had a chance to try them yet but it's on my list Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Walmart sells it, it's in the Pb Isle Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You also get added Protein if you mix it with skim or lowfat milk Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

A quick search showed it has a B rating..not bad but you aren't getting the full 30 grams of Protein per scoop. It's more like 26. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Write down your questions so you are armed and clear minded (as much as can be) at your appointment. I would be so mad that I would not ask or screw up my questions. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

In my 3rd week I was on full purée. As long as you're chewing your food bits down to mush you should be ok. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow Amber!! That's fraudulent. Not sure if I would go back to the same surgeon, that is unless he'll redo the surgery for free and pay the hospital fees. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That RN needs to go back to school. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

A stall after the initial weight loss is normal. I was allowed creamed soups during my 2 weeks of liquid phase. I did start my purée stage a day early but I continued to lose. I am in a stall right now, 1 lb after about 2 weeks but then again is that really a stall? lol. I'm 8 weeks out Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Mine is quick pains and only while I'm eating. (Thankfully). Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

They sell Pb2 just about everywhere now. I used to have to buy it online only. I keep a large jar for when I'm craving peanut butter.. It's nice to make a chocolate, banana and peanut butter protein shake

Even before my Vsg surgery my dr said this was a possibility due to my hiatal hernia and presence of GErD. I still opted for the VSG because I didn't want to rearrange my intestines..cutting 85% of my stomach out was enough. lol. I'm still kinda new at this being 8 weeks. No real issues with acid but I haven't been eating the same crap as before either. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App