I went with the sleeve because I knew I would need the faster results to keep me going. If you look long term sleeve and lap band and even by pass have the same projected results. Band is more slow...

your dr should have a financial person you can get the dollar amount from, if not you should be able to get one from BCBS.

That is a tough one. Does his insurance exclude complications? My insurance also excluded it, I ended up going to Mexico and am doing great 3 weeks out. It is up to you if you are comfortable with...

So I would like to know if anyone here runs distances. I was training for a marathon three years ago when I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I had to stop training and during and after treatment I...

Hi my name is tartie and I am a food addict. I use food for control. It is how I rebel and feel safe. It is a barrier between me and the world. It has become who I am and how I relate. I am working...

Luke I tried oatmeal, an egg, rice, turkey bacon (that was a long shot one I knew that) and stuffing (hey it was left over and on the list)
I ened up sleeping all day cause my tummy hurt. I still...

So the whole find the soft foods you can tolerate and then the regular foods you can tolerate process is gonna suck isn't it? I just threw up 5 different attempts at soft food. All were choices from...

HUGE HUGE HUGE PB2 fan here. It is great in a smoothie or mix with water and splenda and it can be used like regular PB. I have a PB issue it is a huge trigger food of mine but PB2 lets me have the...

I take an under the tounge suspension from GNC tastes like berries.

I stuck my shake in the freezer it was like chocolate frozen yogurt.

OK so I am a little over a week out and the absence of hunger is both great and weird. I know it will return but when? How do you handle knowing when it is physical hunger vs. mental with your new...

My nutritionist said to expect a platau every 20-30 lbs. Also from doing WW for years and experiencing this you may need to actually ADD calories to your diet. Sounds weird but if you are in too...

I told everyone. To me if they want to gossip or be negative that is on them. Hiding it validates their stupidity. I have had people express concern and I have been open that I have dieted for 30...

I told everyone. To me if they want to gossip or be negative that is on them. Hiding it validates their stupidity. I have had people express concern and I have been open that I have dieted for 30...

No no pain meds since day two. I have a call into my DR. and Nutritionist I am getting like 50g of protein and 64oz of water (I am contantly drinking!)

So I read in threads that people are having the opposite issue, but is constipation normal? I only went yesterday it was the first time since surgery.

Thank goodness I thought I was the only crazy one thinking they had a defective pouch because they were able to keep drinking! Lol I figured as much but it is nice to offically see it.

Thanks for the heads up!

I used Slimfast high protein. Under 200cal with 20+ grams. I also used dole shakers with two scoops of unflavored trader joe's protein powder came out to 32g for 210cal.

So I have to say that my surgery at the OCC couldn't have gone better. I have had little to no discomfort with gas pains. I feel great and resting in a hotel to recover was the best thing ever!

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Well I am at the airport on my way home from my sleeve surgery. Everything has gone pretty well. I had a small set back on day 2. I was dehydrated so when they cleared my drain it caused some horrid...

They are in the frozen section near the frozen fruit..

OMG don't do it they are the WORST tasting things ever!

I agree you need to stop beating yourself up over it. I would also recomend WW and Overeaters Anon. if you can find a meeting. Your therapist is going to ask you to food journal so you should start...