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If you like ranch dressing you can make ranch dip for veggies with the dry dressing seasoning mix and plain Greek yogurt. Also I mixed PB Fit into vanilla Greek yogurt and dipped apple slices Into it.

Well they say most people meet the love of their life when they aren’t looking. Maybe focus on yourself but leave the option open if you meet the RIGHT guy.chances are if you meet him you will change your mind.

I am down 37 pounds overall. 23 since surgery. I am feeling pretty good. Feeling like I have gotten a groove going. I still forget to drink like I should when I am out and about, but I have been setting timers if I know I will be out for a while. it’s a process.

I have only tried Baritastic but it suits my needs.

I got mine the day after my two week post op appointment. Dr said it was okay. I didn’t have any side effects at all. Everything was fine.

Congrats on your surgery date 🎉

That’s awesome. Good for you.

Never heard of it but you peaked my interest.

Quest chips are good. Not sure if your looking for sweet or savory.

Congrats on your surgery date.

I would think it’s kinda like avacado or nuts. It’s a little higher in calories but loaded with good stuff so it’s acceptable as long as you stay within your calories for the day.

https://bariatricbits.com/single-serve-baked-ricotta/.

Well my psychologist said I really should see a specialist about this and be referred me to someone but she isn’t taking new patients but directed me to alliance for eating disorder awareness and I searched their website and found two people kinda close that are registered. I left a message for one of them today. If neither are taking new patients I was thinking that maybe I can just search FLORIDA and call around asking if any of them do telehealth. I will keep betterhelp in mind though. I never heard of it but I bet it would be same issue with me because I have bipolar disorder as well.

Bariatric advantage also makes calcium citrate chews that are food. My nutritionist had samples of some flavors. I ordered one that I didn’t sample and didn’t like it so I called and of course I had to mail it back but they refunded it no question.

I would contact your psychiatrist and tell them you had surgery and ask to adjust your medication. The XR meds are definitely not absorbed the same after surgery and your body may be getting a much lower dose. Everyone is different but the first meds they mentioned that often caused issues were extended release.

My BMI was under 40 and they approved it based on comorbidity of joint pain. But as catwoman7 mentioned you may want to seriously consider bypass if you suffer from GERD. That was one of the first questions the doctor asked me.

I had two week diet like you and two days of liquids. The two weeks was a liver shrinking diet then two days of liquids to clear out system of food I guess. I was allowed steak and onions so my husband grilled me steak and whole onion on the grill almost every night. I knew I wasn’t going to be able to eat steak for quite a while so I figured I’d eat it till I was sick of it on the pre op diet.

The ranch flavor is pretty good too.

Hang in there. It gets easier.

Like jaelzion I was on a medication that required a certain number of calories in order for the body to absorb it properly. (A mood stabilizer for bipolar that requires at least 350 calories at one time which is impossible right after and counter productive even at two months out). Between the surgeon and my psychiatrist they decided to switch me to a different medication and I decided to do it ahead of time and wait to see if it worked for me before I went through with the surgery.

The only thing I wish I had done before surgery is counseling. I did the psych evaluation and passed but it was just a rubber stamp type of thing (he didn’t ask enough questions in my opinion). I didn’t help. I wanted to say all the right things so I didn’t lie but I didn’t volunteer info either. Now, post surgery I am struggling with head hunger that I believe is disordered eating of some sort and I am trying to get in to see someone about it soon before I waste The opportunity to use this tool as intended and be successful. Do the mental work beforehand so you aren’t racing the clock like me.

I went back and forth till the very last day wondering if what I was about to do to my body was too extreme and was afraid of complications. I am so glad that I did it. Zero regrets. Except the most common one that I didn’t do it sooner.

I am glad you are feeling better about this. Just remember through any stall (because you will have a few through this process) that no human can survive on the limited calories we are consuming (assuming you are sticking to your plan) and not lose weight. Your body may fight it for a little while but the loss is inevitable.

I hope your surgery went well and you are recovering at home or will be soon. I hated the taste of the protein shakes right after surgery. They all tasted way too sweet to me so I did a lot of the clear protein drinks (premier protein fruit punch was my go to) I found on Amazon. There are tons of clear protein options. Probably as many brands as there are of shakes.

Just be patient. It is impossible to eat as few calories as we eat post surgery and not lost weight. Your body is just adjusting. I have learned from many others on this site that happens to most of us within the first month and is often around week three and called the three week stall for that reason. If you do a search for the term you will see how common it is. Stick to your plan and you will be losing before you know it.