Anyone mix protein into their coffee? I love iced coffee and add a 1/2 scoop of vanilla protein. Yummmmmmmm

So I have to take a multi, vit d, calcium and fiber. The problem that I have it the SUGAR in all the gummies. When I add up the calories, it is like 100 from these darn gummies. Any recos? Thnx!

pb2 is delicious in shakes! On its own, it is flat. I like isopure shakes with 50 g protein

Thank you

OMG- had such a similar experience and my PCP and surgeon are RIGHT DOWN THE HALL from each other. You'd think it were miles away. When the surgeon said they didn't have one piece of paper, I went...

These topics really make me worried. The whole reason I am doing the surgery is to help curb what I have so much trouble controlling- hunger and emotional eating. If I am hungry, I will eat. I...

Playing devils advocate here. What was the most difficult or challenging experience so far?

Sorry for the confusion. IF your plan covers bariatric surgery, the parameters have changed across all BCBS plans. If your plan does not cover the surgery, it does not apply.

Wooooo Hooooo !

I did the diet, but am happy for those that now don't have to. Check out

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For updated bariatric policy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You're doing so well!

The best advice that I have been given is to change things up. Your body has a natural set point weight, for some of us it is very high. Your body will conserve energy to try and get you back to...

Lena, you are my insipration. I just finished my 6 month diet and meet with Bessler next week!

There really are some great shakes out there (and some really awful ones). I played around and landed on Isopure Zero Carb vanilla. I spice it up with a little cinammon, SF vanilla syrup or I...

I am a little scared about the post. I thought the sleeve prevented you from over indulging. I am about 1 month from surgery. Sadly, I don't think getting nauseous after eating will stop me. I...

I went through the bulk of my pre-tests...Endoscopy, ultrasound and all the bloodwork. I do have fatty liver, so even more motivated to lose the weight. My endocrinologist, whom I like and trust,...

Isopure Zero Carb Creamy Vanilla. It is so so good. Also recommend Amazon...with the free ship, it's a good price and uber convenient.

Oh I am so sorry for both situations you are in. I agree with what everyone has said here. The intervention came from a place of love and concern, and I hope that you understand that. My family...

Yes, it definitely does work over time. But if you're allergic...I guess cocoa butter and vitamin E. I just don;t want to see people wasting too much time and money on products that just wont help....

You will get there. We all have the same problem and are here to support each other openly and lovingly. It took me 6 years to get on a scale and admit and post my weight. But kudos to you for...

Was your surgery part of a 2-step procedure or are you sleeving and one? I ask because I have read a lot where this procedure precedes a switch or something else. I am too scared to do the RNY,...

For the scars Mederma is pretty good. Someone discovered that a compound in onions helped reduce the appearance of scars...Voila! onion-extract cream. I used to work in dermatology and just saw...

I read so many good things about the Nectar Cappuccino. I made it this morning with hot coffee in my wisk-ball mixer at work. It was disgusting. Chunks of weird plasticy stuff. Just awful. Did I...

I am a bit of a pessimist when it comes to lotions. Lotions can only go a few layers deep into your skin and can't really help with tightness. A lot or products actually plump the areas to make...

That is so encouraging. A while ago, I took Meridia and while it is off the market now- I really thought it helped me in that way. I completely forgot about food as I was never hungry. The "what...

I am considering Marc Bessler (Columbia Presbyterian). Interested in the thoughts/experiences of others. Thanks