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You can make your own. Google the recipe. I go through so much I need to economize.

Shoot, they wouldn't let me out of the hospital until I could down a shake. One ounce at a time.

I was told 6 months, but the longer the better.

I want frozen meals for the different stages. Yes, yes, yes, eating fresh food is ideal. Cooking yourself is ideal. But the best diet is one you can stick to. Send me a subscription once a week of prepared lunches, say 250 calories, high in protein, flavorful, low carb. And don't write the word "bariatric" on the box so I can take them to work. That's a service I'd subscribe to.

My surgeon doesn't operate unless you lose 10% of your excess weight first to prove you can stick to a plan. Others don't care. Luck of the draw.

I didn't lose any hair at all. But I look like a shar pei under my clothes. It's all genetics and luck of the draw. If I had gone completely bald, I'd still do the surgery again.

You'll do great. I am so much more fun to my kids now, and they love their new mommy. I had RNY and love it. I spent one night in the hospital and was back at work in five days. Congrats!

My surgeon considers the operation a success if you lose 66% of your excess weight. I hit that month 4. My goal is 10 pounds below normal BMI. I'm 16 pounds away from that now. I figured I wanted to go low enough that if I bounce back with a bit of regain, I'll still be normal weight.

Really? They try to make you ready stuff you're allergic to? They aren't just unsupportive, they're abusive. Tell us more about your situation to get better advice, but you need to call them out on this.

The surgery will work if you follow the program. You will lose weight. It might be slow (and no, 15-20 pounds in month 1 is not slow, no matter how often people freak out about it). The problem is almost always maintenance. So, start now by making the lifestyle changes you need. Don't want to fail? Make the most of your pre-op time. Don't have food funerals. Find an exercise you enjoy and start. That doesn't have to mean getting a gym membership, either. Educate yourself on the surgery and nutrition. Start tracking your food now--every single bite. You will lose weight. How much you lose and how long you keep it off depends on your commitment and the changes you make to your lifestyle.

It's unpleasant, but normal. It means you're eating or drinking too much and/or too fast.

First of all, it sounds like you're doing fine. Second, don't feel like you have to advance your diet yet, just know you can. Eat what you have confidence in eating. This early out, the only thing you need to worry about is Water and Protein. Everything else comes in time. Believe me, in a couple more months you'll barely remember the issues you're having now. Now, as far as food goes, my nutritionist said to keep it to 800 calories in the weight loss phase. There are a lot of opinions about this, but it's worked for me. You're doing protein first and then a veggie, so that's perfect. Go to http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com for recipes and tips. She's an amazing resource and a very nice person who has been very successful with WLS. Read over her blog and see if you can formulate concrete questions which might be easier for people to answer.

Well done! I promise, it gets easier, and you will be able to eat delicious food again in moderation.

Congrats! March 8 is International Women's Day. It's a great way to celebrate.

I chose bypass because there was a lot more data on long-term success. Also, I figured I need to take vitamins anyway, and it would encourage me to keep an eye on my health. I wanted to dump to keep myself honest, but I don't. I am very, very pleased with my choice and would do it again. That having been said, I'm no evangelist. Choose the surgery you feel is right for you.

I was allowed to do my psych visit over Skype. Can you ask if that's possible?

Have you tried sublingual THC/CBD tincture? It also avoids the bypass. There are also CBD creams that you massage into the skin, and those give you no high whatsoever. If you're in a state where it's legal, ask around at a medical shop. They can get you started.

Exercise does not help with weight loss. Every time I work out, I have to eat two sugar free Popsicles just to recover. However, before surgery I could not bend or straighten my leg. I could not walk down stairs without holding the handrail. I could not hold a plank. Exercise has given me strength, mobility, and greatly increased quality of life.

Smoking is bad for you for all the reasons that smoking is bad for you. Edibles are usually full of fat and sugar. My NP is absolutely cool with using marijuana for pain and nausea after surgery but recommends oils, tinctures, or other products that won't damage your lungs or increase your caloric intake. That having been said, sure, you can. Just be very mindful of the munchies.

I count every calorie. Letting my body tell me when to stop got me into this mess. Yes, sometimes I'm still hungry. That's when I serve my protein on a bed of spinach, riced cauliflower, or miracle noodles. To lose weight, you must be consuming fewer calories than you are burning. Tracking calories helps me be certain of this.

I had Cigna. My first meeting with the surgeon was March 11. Surgery was August 10. They were actually pretty reasonable about the whole process.

Was your surgery in 2015 or 2016? If it was 2015, then I can see why he's concerned. However, if it was 2016, you're well within the normal range for expected weight loss. In any case, if you're losing, keep doing what you're doing.

They are shiritaki noodles. They have almost no calories. They don't taste great on their own, but used as a substitute for rice or pasta with a strong- flavored sauce they're good. I eat them with spaghetti sauce, curry, bibimbap...basically anywhere the taste is less important than texture. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Miracle-B01408-Miracle-Fettuccini-6x7-Oz/31017421?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=2060&adid=22222222228020523088&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=52360323255&wl4=pla-79465170375&wl5=9032835&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=113842238&wl11=online&wl12=31017421&wl13=&veh=sem

I order whatever I want and take home the rest or give it to my husband and kids. I can't think of a situation when I'd want to eat of the kids' menu. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

I'm really trying, but my super skinny husband weighs 145. I've still got a ways to go. He was 125 when we married, though. I've never weighed less...maybe next month. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App