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Sending my best wishes. I had mine 5/22. Walk. Walk often. And get your water in. Donna

Baritastic is a great app for building and saving recipes and you can edit at any time. I like to experiment with food and create my own recipes. I start out putting the whole recipe as 1 serving then measure out 1/2 portions, putting them in little containers. Then all I have to do is count containers and then adjust the recipe on baritastic to see what the macros are. Right now I am eating 2 oz so I mark down I ate half. Donna

I would seriously consider taking a tiny kitchen scales or at least measuring spoons with. I would ask for an additional saucer and when your dinner comes weigh and or measure out what would be your normal portion placing that on the saucer. I am diabetic and salt restricted. I have to make special requests and most places are more than happy to help. Donna

Gordon you are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing. Donna

Not being married and with both parents gone my niece is my next of kin. I found out she will not be able to take off work the day of my surgery. Because of my health issues I have a durable power of attorney and she will only be a phone call away, but it does make me a little uneasy. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using BariatricPal mobile app

The dr told me Milk of Mag. Donna

They usually run 30 grams of protein. 170 calories and 5 grams of carbs, 2 of sugar. Donna

I like EAS protein powder. I use it with various flavorings to make a variety of shakes I like. Donna

The first one is today and the other one was me at about 125 pounds heavier. My surgery is Monday and I am officially 150 lighter than I was when I started my journey on Oct 10th. That's when I decided to do this and went on the low carb, low fat, high protein diet. Donna

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I bought vanilla and unflavored protein powder as well as liquid protein shots I can add to sugar free koolaid or jello. I use the unflavored in my decaf coffee or in broth or low fat cream soups strained. The vanilla I use sugar free water flavoring drops or cocoa powder or peanut butter powder to flavor it. I never get bored. Donna

So very happy for you. Donna

This is just the first stages of your new journey. I am sure you can sit with your family and eat your meals, and go on date nights. Your focus needs to be on what you can have now not what you can't.You can have a healthier life and a bright future, you can have romantic evenings out with your hubby where the food isn't the main point of the evening you all are. What about dancing or star gazing? Donna

Genepro has an unflavored medical grade protein. That is 30 grams per table spoon. It can easily be stirred into sugar free pudding which would give you plenty of protein per meal or try it in crystal light to do double duty in raising your protein and getting your fluids for the day. Donna

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It does get easier. I have one week of liquids left prior to surgery and today was the easiest tet. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using BariatricPal mobile app

I love almond milk and drink the unsweetened vanilla almond milk just fine. Actually though skim milk has more protein ounce for ounce than almond milk. It also has more carbs and calories but it is a very good and nutritious choice. My Nut would prefer it. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using BariatricPal mobile app

I started at a BMI of 80.5 and am currently at 55.6 so far I haven't had these feelings. I am experiencing hormone changes but it's physical in nature. Even though I had a complete hysterectomy just over 11 years ago I am enjoying (not) hot flashes. I did go through a lot of the emotional stuff when I lost 154 pounds in my mid 20s. Especially in dealing with a loss of sex drive, body dismorphia, and an inability to connect with the people in my life. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using BariatricPal mobile app

Ask your Dr, better safe than sorry. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using BariatricPal mobile app

Me too. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using BariatricPal mobile app

I am on a full liquid diet until Surgery. And then again afterwards for 2weeks. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using BariatricPal mobile app

I had that the first couple of weeks after I went low carb and also when I went to decaf coffee the shakes I drink don't bother me though. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using BariatricPal mobile app

I am a May 22nd VGS in Washington Missouri. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using BariatricPal mobile app

Surgery is now scheduled for May 22nd. Anyone else? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using BariatricPal mobile app

I am May 22nd Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using BariatricPal mobile app