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I knew they had Protein Powder, I just didn't know it could be added to a hot drink. I usually get it in a mocha light frappucino, so that it gets blended. It doesn't clump in the latte? Susan

A tall, non fat decaf latte has 10 grams of protein and only 100 calories. As long as you add sugar free syrup, you get no extra calories. I usually just get Splenda in mine, but every once in a while, I'll add sugar free mocha. I have one daily. If I'm needing extra calories, I get the grande. 130 calories and 13 grams of protein. Susan

I was so excited to be able to fit into a size 6 pant, I figured shopping would be so much easier. The kicker is that I'm 6 feet tall and I could not find a single store that stocks dress pants in long lengths. I reckon I'll still be shopping online Any recommendations as to a good place to find pants with at least a 34 inch inseam? Susan

None local to me, but I'm expecting an online order now. Susan

156.2 Susan

http://tricare.mil/CoveredServices/IsItCovered/BariatricSurgery.aspx This link may be of assistance to you Susan

I have Tricare Prime, however I used a MTF for my surgery so I am not sure what the requirements are for Tricare to authorize a civilian surgeon. However, you can go on the Tricare website and it should detail their requirements there. Best of luck to you. Susan

Happy birthday! I love the new do! Susan

Advil pm is different. Advil is a NSAID. I'm not sure what is in it to make you sleepy, but the NSAID can't be taken after surgery. Zzz quil does not have any NSAIDs in it. It's just a antihistamine. Susan

I have never discussed it with a doctor, but I have taken it since being sleeved. Both liquid and capsule. Susan

Trying to maintain, so SW 158.8 GW 155 Happy Holidays and good luck to all. Susan.

Are you sure it's ibuprofen. That's a nsaid and is a no no with the sleeve. As to the pain. Everybody is different. I needed no pain medication after I left the hospital. It might be gas. Try a heating pad or gas x. If pain is that severe, your friend might need to go to emergency room. As to fluid intake, just keep sipping. It's hard for a lot of us. I didn't get good with it for almost 6 weeks. Susan

I had no pre op liquid diet, nor any other restrictions unless you count the normal don't eat after X hour the night before and nothing (no liquids) after midnight. I read other's post about the struggle, and I always Am thankful I didn't have it. Maybe it's a starting BMI thing. Mine was under 40. Susan

I think I was confusing it with my tummy tuck. That had tape for two weeks. But I was given these packaged swabs in both instances to remove the tape residue. Same surgeon did both my sleeve and my tummy tuck. At check up, when he saw the residue he gave me the packets. I think it actually said adhesive remover on it. Call your surgeons office and ask Sorry I can't be more specific. Susan

My dr gave me some sort of gauze pretreated with some oily stuff. I think it was at my two week follow up, when it was time for the tapes to come off. They were in packets like the alcohol swabs. He also gave me alcohol swabs to use. Susan.

Found your 30 day blog today. I've enjoyed reading it and am glad you continue to update. Congratulations on your success. You're looking great and your attitude is fantastic. Wishing you continued success. Susan

I am amazed at the fact that people can survive these pre op liquid diets and thankful it wasn't required of me ! As for the weekend, it's over now and time to get back on your program. I sAy this after two days of eating my daughter's Halloween candy( and subsequent 2 pound weight gain this morning) I have put on my walking shoes, ignoring the candy and starting over You've got this Susan

Motrin is a NSAIDs, so it's a no go. Try Tylenol. Susan

I love them. I've read they are good Protein. I know they taste good. At 8 weeks, I could only eat half a bar, now I can finish a whole bar. Susan

I get my jeans there. My favorite shopping tip about Old Navy is to check their clearance area. I can usually find online returns in that section for 50% off. If a customer purchases from the tall section online and returns it to the store, Rather than ship it back to the online warehouse, they mark it 50% off and place it in the clearance section. That's how I discovered I could wear a size 6. Last time I went, that was the only tall size on the rack, and I figured, "what the heck". I tried it in and they FIT! Susan

@ I had forgotten about Maurice's. Thanks for the reminder. Susan

@@Forsythia I like New York & Co, just wish there were one in my city. Susan

I walked right by Eddie Bauer. I thought they only did tall online.Maybe I can give them a try tomorrow. I have ordered from lands end online, I just don't know where a store is locally. Good luck with your surgery. Just listen to your doctor and trust the process. You'll get there! Susan

Try a heating pad. It really worked well for me. Susan

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