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Huh... What does your nut say about eggs then? A cup of skim milk has 90 calories and 8g Protein, not to mention all the Vitamin D, A and Calcium. One egg has 75 calories and 6g protein....right in the same ballpark as milk.

Actually skim milk has 11-12 carbs. An egg doesn't. Most nuts have patients on carb restricted diets. I am not to do milk but can do eggs.< /p>

You're right,the carb argument makes more sense than the calorie part.

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I just had to say "Thank you" for posting this topic and for all of the great replies.

I have not had my surgery yet, it should be in July/August (depending on when insurance approval comes in).

Anyway, I have been trying to prepare myself the best I can, though I know you can only do so much before actually going through the experience itself... and I have had some thoughts on trying to prepare to do without particular foods etc.... I am making sure I stay realistic in my thoughts, but I am encouraged in seeing how cravings seem to go or change... bottom line is I know I am choosing the surgery to gain better health and quality of life so I know that is what I will think of in times of difficulties (such as craving things I cannot have) but it helps seeing the experiences of others knowing that things may not go as I think they will go... (ie. having difficulty letting certain foods or drinks go). Hope I am making sense... lol (it is 1am here..lol)

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