I tried the unsweetened almond milk and found that I did not like it due to the almond taste and the color was kinda off-putting. I drank the dark chocolate almond milk before I had surgery and...

I have never been a milk drinker unless it has chocolate in it. It does taste like regular milk to me. It is creamy unlike the skim milk which tends to be a little watery so it should be good...

I just tried the CARBmaster milk and I can honestly say that I like it. I found out after surgery that I loved skim milk hot chocolate. There were entirely too many carbs in it so I stopped...

I know exactly how you feel. I just have to overcome this obstacle. I too find myself looking and looking for something to wear and becoming overwhelmed and walking out with nothing. I just am...

I can't believe that I am experiencing such anxiety with clothes now. It was always easy to go into a store and buy the largest size. I am now unsure what size I wear and it is overwhelming not...

I was extremely week also after surgery. My surgeon said that it is normal because we are taking in so few calories. I could barely get myself showered without falling down. Lots of rest and push...

I too have noticed that with the increase of carbs I crave carbs. On my diet I am not allowed grains or pasta but even the sugars from the fruits cause me to crave more. I guess that fruit cravings...

I was able to come off my diabetes medication while on my 2 week pre-op diet. (My diet was a very strick liquid only diet). While in the hospital I had to get insulin shots because of the steroids...

I went through the process of obtaining the lap band in 2007 but did not go through with it. Just was not comfortable with the lap band. I started my process for the sleeve in Oct 2012. My...

I had to wait the 6 months and then when the surgeon submitted my paper work to the insurance company it took them 15 business days to review and approve the surgery. My lifestyle has changed some. ...

I know how you feel, I was in the hospital for 5 days after surgery because I could not stop throwing up. Finally figured it was one of the gas meds they were giving me. But like you my tastes...

My insurance company required me to do a 6 month diet and exercise plan with my Primary Doctor and then I had to do so many tests with my bariatric surgeon that toward the end I was so frustrated and...

Went to my PCP yesterday and she told me that my A1C is now below diabetic levels. I have been off my diabetic meds since surgery but this is really confirmation. I know I will always be at risk...

My doctor did not require me to do the drink. Strange because I did have to do it for my hysterectomy. You would think it would be the other way around. I guess different doctors require different...

After surgery I could not do the shakes anymore. They were just too sweet. I survived on the chicken flavored and unflavored.

I used the unflavored in sugar free pudding. It really was a life saver for me and helped me get the protein.

My doctor suggests Miralax powder added to water or milk (anything you are drinking). It is safe and mild but helps.

I had horrible nausea and vomiting after surgery. No fainting. I had to stay in the hospital four days. We finally decided that my nausea was caused by one of the meds that I was taking for gas and...

My surgery was 45 minutes also. Took longer in recovery than the actual surgery took.

Around that time I would cry at everything. I know how you feel. I thought I was going crazy or something was terribly wrong. I am on hormone replacement pills so I guess that is possible that my...

I have the FoodSaver V3230 and love it. I like the fact that it seals without vacuuming. Sometimes you need that feature. I also purchased the marinating bowl with mine (bought it online it's...

Since I started this journey I have lost 43 pounds and LOVE that fact. I have been able to stop taking BP meds and Diabetic meds. First goal has been accomplished :D. I am truly grateful for that....

I have United Healthcare and went through the 6 month diet plan with my PCP. I also had a nurse assigned to me by the insurance company that called and went over things with me (and still calls). ...

I use Caltrate Chocolate Truffle chewable vitamins. They have 600mg of Calcium and 800 IU of Vitamin d3 per chew. Plus they taste really good and are really affordable. I get mine at Walmart. ...

I really missed chewing on my liquid diet so I started chewing sugar free gum when the urge hit me. It did help me.