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Well I am back to the doctor this morning for my 6 week check up. Things to report....after some tips I have figured out how to take my Vitamins without puking and I am sick of tuna and chicken. Today my doctor will tell me I can add fruits and veggies to my diet. I am sooooo excited. I bought some powders? utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury unflavored Protein Powder and i am so looking forward to making Soups and smoothies. I like meat, don't get me wrong but beef and I since surgery have not been friends and I am slowly learning to like fish but chicken and tuna have been able to keep best not only in the fridge but in my gut. I have lots of questions for the dietitian. LIke seriously...i was told I could have black bean Soup but have you seen the carb count...even in the organic, so yeah...carb counts confuse me. Need clarification as to where I must stay. Anyway. Looking forward to cooking actual recipes and being able to eat a bit of everything. Feeling good. Loving my closet..(btw...most of my clothes rented from gywinnee bee- just saying) and rocking my smaller size jeans which now need a belt as well. Have a blessed weekend everyone. My daughter talked me into putting a picture of me on FB (yes i take a ton of other people but never post my own photo so it is entirely possible that at some point i may actually put up a profile picture there and here maybe :D ...lol

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It's understandable your confusion about the black Beans. Yes, they do have a lot of carbs, but if you subtract the grams of Fiber from the total carbs, that is what you're really getting in the carbs department. So, for example, if the carb count is 13 and the Fiber count is 6, you're actually only getting 7 carbs! Fiber goes through the body, and isn't counted as carbs (at least in the diabetic world). So black Beans, as well as many other types of beans, which are loaded with Protein, are actually a great source for protein! Just watch all the other ingredients that are usually added to beans for their carb and fat content. They can really sneak up on you! Like baked beans and refried beans. Good luck to you!

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