I have cut out coffee and sweeteners completely, but I still like a cuppa tea in the morning and after dinner. I like it pretty weak so I'm told the caffeine is not a big deal. I've cut out all...

Hi, I've been married for 19 years and I'll be really honest. If you are not on the same page, I really think she's feeling insecure. All of a sudden women are looking at you, and you're feeling...

Hi all,

I have done the same as Toni with the smaller plate, smaller bowl, smaller utencils. It works for me and actually the portions I have especially with carbs of any kind, are the portions...

"My doctor doubts that the pain is somehow related to my gallbladder. Rather, he feels most certain that I'm having uncontrolled acid production that has my VSG inflamed given the (relatively)...

Well, I'll keep trying. I guess because I have some medical complications (bleeding disorder) they like to know how it went and also how I handled the anaesthetic, and most records touch on how...

I've asked my doctor and also his assistant for my surgical report, but have heard nothing. Is this something unusual to ask for? My doctors here at home, they'd like to know how it went and...

Toni, sorry you are having the pain with eating. I'm slowly starting to improve, feeling a corner turned after what, 9 weeks? Water doesn't hurt so long as I do it slowly and I also need it cold. ...

Michael, I had five litres of IV fluid just before Easter, around the 3 week mark, so I know what you mean!

Truebody, I have tried unflavored protein powder from unjury and I am like the princess...

[QUOTE=tinman;291294]I know it's hard, but the best advice I can give you is to stop worrying about it and start living your new life.

Tinman, the stalls are frustrating but I know for Sherry,...

Good point about measuring inches. I have only lost about 22lbs since the surgery as of today, but I've lost 12 inches from my waist!!

Sherry, I still throw up. I threw up six times last ...

FOr me, not eating enough (yep, skipping meals is dumb, and I can get so busy I'm a dumbo) throughout the day means a stall, and I mainly stall because of constipation. But, as these kind folks have...

I have trouble with the water too SKgirl. I still find plain water too hard on my stomach, so I have to allot for calories in my drinks, but I have a bottle of cranberry or crystal lite or herbal...

so glad to hear a relatively smooth start for you! Just so you know, expect that you may feel a little down in the dumps because your energy won't come back as fast as you want it to. I have read...

Hi to Bright Day - I did not personally have both surgeries in one shot (got mine removed about a year before WLS) but know many on this site who have. There is no increased healing time, and the...

Sherry, I had a few spoons of greek yogurt with blackberry puree and have not thrown it up! So excited. Also, my stomach is SO LOUD right now it's making my kids laugh!

Thanks for the email Linda I didn't have that. I tried to speak with him this past Friday but he couldn't make it to the chatroom.

As for the gnawing, I do find that my stomach makes a TON of...

Luke to answer your question
I have six kids and they are all lean. My husband is average in weight, he's always been on the thinner side until he hit forty and now he's playing hockey twice a week...

That's great Sherry! I'm just glad that I can be comfortable now that I'm on full solids. No more slimy tossing up my soup!
We are one day apart - I had surgery 41 days ago. I've only lost 20lbs....

I have the same problem. I'm eating mashed banana right now!! I had dehydration a few weeks ago and was in hospital about a day and a half getting re-hydrated, but the way I felt then is far...

Your stomach is telling you that you are moving too fast towards specific foods. My doctor said to do one food at a time (to see about allergies or whether your body reacts badly to it). Even then...

I'm just realizing and learning about how I am addicted to food as well! I never put myself in that category because I grazed all day, and I never finished my plate, always took the smallest portion...

First off, wow, you are doing great!!!
Second, I wondered if I had dumping when I was on pureed foods - I did clear liquids for a week prior and a week and a half following surgery, then progressed...

I'm with you sherry. I can handle President's Choice Blue Menu Lentil soup, as well as Habitant split bean soups pureed with stock added, and for some reason my body really likes dairy so I am...

That's a cheat I tried... I used to adore coke, even though I wouldn't have more than a couple of cans a week (which is tame compared to some I've read about)... I decided I had to know, so on day 35...

I hate to bear bad news but when I speak with people who work in bariatrics on this board, Dennis (Z) in particular, they feel that liquids need to be clears for two weeks (with a protein shake if...