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Baked ricatta is divine ..... rich, flavorful, like pizza without the crust. Baked ricatta [emoji39]. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

Sorry this is happening ... we have an adult daughter who lives at home, and she can't move out -- she just doesn't have the resources so the poor child is stuck with us. Sounds like you have things that keep you there, so it might be helpful for you to find means of support outside the house -- not sure where you are in Illinois, but North Shore has excellent support groups twice a month (https://www.northshore.org/apps/calendar/results.aspx?Keywords=bariatric) that address the needs and concerns of people both pre and post surgery. There are also really good weight-loss psychologists in Illinois who could help provide tools to cope with family members and others who are not supportive. The only change we can control is in ourselves, but as in all things -- we need to know how to make the changes. I hope you have the opportunity to get some assistance.

For a different meal choice, try extra lean ground turkey with a pack of taco mix and extra Water to make it thinner ... be sure to really break the turkey up while you are cooking it so it is very fine ... then enjoy with some melted cheddar on top. But do eat it slowly! about an ounce over 1/2 an hour should make it OK. Good luck.

I need to be mindful about being honest in my responses --- as passive/aggressive behavior is one of the things that got me in this situation. So in the future when asked a question like "do you mind if we get pizza," I need to learn to say -- "actually, I do -- I am just not ready for this yet. But you guys need to go ahead -- and I will catch up with you later. My choice, my decision -- and I hope you can understand." I need to know it is OK to say that I DO mind things, and to take actions into my own hands. Thanks for helping me work through that, even though that wasn't your goal!

Em ... do a search of all I want for Christmas is food.... cute girl (not me) with dark hair will be one of the options. I posted it as a joke because of being surrounded by Holiday food and to be honest .... sometimes that is what I want to give into. Not everyone appreciated it .... my bad. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

That's 6 pounds a week. That's a lot of weight. A lot. It will start again. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

When you can relate to this you-tube so much, but are concerned that others won't see the humor ...

I had nearly a 20 pound gain the day I got home and I was shocked! By my two week check up, I was 3 pounds below weight on my surgery date. It will come off -- totally not about you or anything you did.

Hey there -- this is tough -- but I agree with Little Bill and others ... this feeling that you can't control yourself with food right after surgery is a path to destruction for your surgery -- and for your own mental health. I am not a mental health professional (and I don't play one on TV), and even if I were, this would not be the right format to try to work out what is going on. If you had surgery locally, ask your team if they can recommend a psychologist whose expertise is food issues. And if they don't have anyone to recommend, or you went out of the country -- google it in your area. From a physical perspective, this is super dangerous. But for your own positive mental health in the future -- it is also dangerous. Truly -- good luck.

I wasn't prepared for the huge weight gain right after surgery. The day after I got home I weighed myself, and it was literally 19 pounds higher than surgery day -- and that was a shocker. I figured it out pretty quickly, but it did little for the confidence. The rest of my journey has been remarkably easy, pain-free, and lacking of regret.

God Bless --- keep up your strength and dedication and commitment to achieve the life you deserve!

AWESOMENESS AT IT'S VERY, AMAZING SUPER BEST. Keep it up ..... or rather .... down. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

I love Women In Control on QVC ... never thought I would buy pants from a TV station -- but these are nice. http://www.qvc.com/fashion/pants/women-with-control/_/N-13jt0Z1z13j0h/c.html?limit=96&ro=lgltZ1z13j0hZ13jt0&navSrc=REFINE#plModule I also like Not Your Daughter's Jeans http://www.nydj.com/ Good Luck!!

Gosh -- thanks for asking: 8 eggs; 1 c Fairlife Milk; 1 c skim mozzarella cheese; 5 Tbs unflavored Unjury; three twists of black pepper. Mix all together, spray a round cake pan with Pam, pour all ingredients in, bake at 350 for 40 minutes -- I ate about 1/8 at a time. Second time we made it with super ground up 99% fat free turkey sausage --- about six ounces total. I just could not stomach pureed meats either, but knew I needed to start making the switch over to more solid foods, and this did hit the spot. Good luck!

I love the Bariatric Advantage hot cocoa with Fairlife Milk.... so delish and a ton of Protein between the two Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

We made a crustless quiche with eggs, cheese and Protein power. Loved it. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

Mine looked almost exactly the same and I did not have a single problem. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

My brother has WLS surgery several years ago -- and it was hell. He was back in the hospital 5 times in the first year, and I remember distinctly him saying that he completely regretted it and wished he had never done it. Fast forward several years, and when I was deciding was hesitant to tell him because of his experiences. Ends up that after he got through the bad times, he believed it was one of the best decisions he ever made, even though he has gained weight back. I think it is so hard to look past today and believe it will be better -- but it will. Feeling crappy is exhausting -- and I am so sorry you are experiencing it --- but it will be different for you soon. Best wishes.

I went through the same thing .... lost about 45 pounds before surgery .. came out and had gained 20 .... so devastating .... by the end of my second week I was down three beyond surgery weight .... again .... devastated. One month anniversary yesterday ..... down about another 8 since then. I gotta say .... I'd expected the weight to drop off in pools as I walked down the hall. No such luck. But I am keeping my head up and in the best place .... focusing on Proteins and liquids .... calories about 500 average (not trying to count, but can't help but see with myfitnesspal.com) .... and believing. Just believing. But I hear ya. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

My husband has a hand crank snow cone maker that has been a blessing. Every night he makes me a huge bowl of snow ..... and I cover it with sugar free/fat free/no calorie snow cone syrup from Ralph's online store. Ralph has tons of sugar free flavors like blue raspberry, Hurricane, fuzzy navel, sour watermelon and so many more. A wonderfully sweet, filling day-ender that helps with my Fluid consumption. And the ice shaver can be found for about $14. Makes my day and wanted to share!! Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

The snow/ice shavers are available at Walmart, Amazon and Target. There are all sorts if different ones .... we have a cheap hand crank shaver. The syrup is at www.snowballsupply.com. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

Amazing job! You must me so proud! You help me look to the future. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

Sometimes I just disgust myself. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

I love you. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

It's your best chance to lose the weight and keep it off. It's not a cop out ... it's a tool and a tough one, but I did it in order to stop the lose/gain syndrome which always left me further behind. You need to make the decision that is best for you.... but I see very few who are disappointed with their choice. Good luck. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App