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I have a topical medicine for my back pain since I can't take the others. I also don't take anything for my period cramps anymore, but they got better as I lost weight.

Here is this I came across http://pin.it/USbswyn (hopefully that link works)

@@Renkoss what recipes do you have? I've seen some on Pinterest, but didn't know if they were worth it

When I went to Disney I took protein bars, 100 calorie pack of almonds, pb to go and mr cheese o's! They were a savior to take on the go

I didn't tell my best friend before surgery, but once I started losing I told her because shes such a support with the health stuff. She has been really helpful and makes sure that whenever we eat out I can find something on the menu. Hopefully, you're friend doesn't get upset and will support you.

@@Renkoss I'm almost a year out, so I think I could eat more than one. I might get sick but I could do it. Plus, we were with Girl Scout cookies and they are of course a little smaller than normal cookies

Glad someone asked this question because ive been looking to get a new blender and couldn't decide

Yesss!! Thank you..that helps me greatly!! I needed some type of direction...they have some out there that are horrible..(sugar content!) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App I either eat Quest or Oh Yeah! One bars. If you got the oh yeah! Route make sure you get the "one" their other are the high sugar ones. I didn't mind the pure protein ones, but I prefer the others. Pure protein ones are cheaper though.

My mom had the surgery in 2007, so she understood why I wanted it. She didn't want me to have it because of the complications she's had, but she also knew how hard it was to lose the weight and keep it off without surgery. We were really the only overweight people in our family.

@ I agree that it's good to, but for me personally I don't think it's possible. I'm a food addict and especially a sweets addict, so for me it's just wouldn't be possible to eat just one. If I could I definitely would just eat one every now and then. Maybe one day I will get there, but not today haha.

My nut said for me to get up to 1500 when I work out. I've been eating around 1500 everyday and I have not or gained any weight but I increased slowly to make sure.

I was never a diet soda drinker, but I have had a few sips of regular soda when a dr made me drink caffeine. I could barely stomach two sips before I had to throw it away because of the way it made me feel. Like others have said, you might not like the way it feels when you drink it.

I was 23 when I had mine. Only two people knew that I was having it: my mom and my friend. I just told my coworkers that I was having surgery. Some noticed the food and figured it out afterwards, but thankfully they were nice about it. I told my best friend after the fact and she's so helpful when we are together making sure I can find something healthy to eat. When I tell people I find out that they know people that had it and it did wonders so they are nice about it b

If I'm eating with my mom we split meals where it's a "choose 2" so they are already smaller portions. Some places I get the kids meal, if not I have a to go plate for later!

I'm picky about my chicken salad, but I did find a pre made on at target with Greek yogurt, cranberries and almonds. It's in .5 cup servings, so I can grab and go!

Look up Halo ice cream, I haven't tried it yet myself (not a huge ice cream person), but the reviews make it seem good and the nutrition isn't bad either.

Pants I used to wear all the time.

The only way I can drink protein shakes is making them myself. I use Bariatric foodies' recipes and they are so good! My fav is vanilla protein powder, frozen strawberries and coco and it's like a Neapolitan ice cream. I add add also to make it thick and its like a milkshake

I recently had to up my calories and my nut said to eat peanut butter or nuts because they are small with lots of calories since I was like you I couldn't eat any real food because i was full.

I didn't bread or rice until I was at goal and I don't eat it often. Rice feels weird and I feel too full after bread. Pasta I haven't really gone there.

I also vomited blood after my bypass. I always get sick from anesthesia so I was expecting, but didn't expect all the blood. (Add on that it was during a nurse shift change and it took forever). I was still delirious from the surgery and scared because of all the blood. It happened twice and that was it. Hopefully you start turning the corner and feel better.

The only thing my doc said was to wait 2 years after WLS before getting pregnant. I can't remember why though.

I hit up old navy and gap outlet and they were always having sales. I always forget about tj maxx and marshals

My doctor told me on special occasions only and like once a year. Don't make up holidays for it. I didn't have a drink til I was maybe 9 months out and let me tell you after a few sips of wine I was tipsy. So if you do be careful.

When I was younger I wanted to do a biggest loser type diet, little did I know how much they work out and how little they eat. I'm glad that I never did anything like that. I am also curious what my metabolic rate is.