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She may be using you as a mirror for her own issues, you do exactly what is best for you. She can do what is best for her. Sent from my Coolpad 3622A using BariatricPal mobile app

Sugar detox is something else... Congrats!!! Sent from my Coolpad 3622A using BariatricPal mobile app

I don't know about the commercial laxatives but I often use a sugar substitute ( sugar alcohols, stevia etc) which consumed in higher amount act as a laxative. This gives the stool a looser texture and no pain as it is excreted. Please anyone chime in if the other stuff does the same. Sent from my Coolpad 3622A using BariatricPal mobile app

Yasssssssssss! Sent from my Coolpad 3622A using BariatricPal mobile app

You'll fit more protein in that way so you'll get to your daily requirements faster, but with other non nutritional foods (if you are still eating them like rice, etc) I would recommend you chew less so less can fit in. When I am hungry but have already met my daily caloric intake I eat kale salad and chew a little less and BOOM I'm filled and it only costs me 50ish calories. But protein I have to chew for a while... Sent from my Coolpad 3622A using BariatricPal mobile app

Vent your heart out... We'll listen, and if you want suggestions we'll give them.

Put the scale away for a while if it causes anxiety ... instead measure other things such as food by the cup, water by the ounce, inches lost, ability gained, confidence boosted and time rewound.

Sing one round of happy birthday in your head when you chew , swallow when done . repeat for every bite. Sent from my Coolpad 3622A using BariatricPal mobile app

For me it creates a laxative effect in high amounts, for you it may be another food Sent from my Coolpad 3622A using BariatricPal mobile app

No I can't have most because of ingredients, so just real whole food fiber and it works great mist of the time but some days when I'm eating dense protein there is no room for leafy greens I notice it stays in longer so I purposely force it out. That's what I called it forced malabsorption because I'm certain its not fully digested. Sent from my Coolpad 3622A using BariatricPal mobile app

If it's someone you love (like your sister) you don't shoot them, lol. If its someone you don't love like (nosey Michelle in processing) you don't shoot them, lol. But one relationship you want to maintain forever so tread lightly even when frustrated, but nosey Michelle can get a piece of your mind.. Sent from my Coolpad 3622A using BariatricPal mobile app

Drink protein supplements until you can eat enough which will take months. Reach out to your team for help working out a plan.

Had a touch of anorexia as a teen, a touch of night eating every couple of years, interesting thread...

Found this one after a week of food shenanigans

First get in touch with your team and tell them everything , they have resources that can help you , nutritionists , therapist, etc. Next get in touch with yourself, figure out why you were self sabotaging Last forgive the past mistakes and move all the way on from them

I wish ANYONE would have just mentioned to me it was a possibility for me, ANYONE. I found out on my own after coming to my wits end trying to find my own course of action. I did not care about feelings at all, just my health. But not everyone feels that way.

When I was in Europe, I shopped in the local markets for nuts , yogurt , cheese, tea, etc..

It needs to be addressed matter of factly like smoking, substance abuse and other medical concerns.

Vegan is a long term goal for me , I was vegan for 1.5 years about 8 years ago and it was unsustainable for me so I turned vegetarian and was that way for the last decade prior to surgery. This time when I get to vegan I want it to be alittle more forgiving and flexible and sustainable so I'm not rushing , plus surgically speaking I want to make sure I don't hurt my progress first

Visit your surgeon immediately

Good to see you in a better place!

Working towards it, but as you may imagine it takes lots of time and planning especially to become a lowish carb whole food vegan So I'm a flexible vegetarian

Drinking calories with no nutritional value and replacement of addictions but if none of these things affect you negatively ( i.e. You factor the cals into your plan and track everything meticulously, you have no substance abuse concerns -be very honest with yourself here- you should be fine to enjoy occasionally and responsibly under the directions of your medical team)

Don't back out, you'll just delay what you really want because if you've gotten this far you want it pretty badly.I knew I wanted it badly after I drank barium...