Carrie, where are you in Texas?

I opt for either a small Wendy's chili (no crackers) or a Chick-fil-A chargrilled chicken (NO bun) and a small fruit. Those are the only fast-food options that I think are best for me.

I drink 2 cups of coffee daily ~~ love coffee!! My surgeon would NOT allow coffee from my 3 weeks pre-op until 8 weeks post-op. Then, he said "moderation". As far as a treat every now and then ~~ I...

It gets easier the more you do it! Stick with it!

I didn't have any nausea, and almost 10 weeks out, still don't. Just because others do, doesn't mean you will. Good luck!

I started with adding a half a piece of fruit per day, then adding a vegetable to that too. So, I'm 8 weeks out and firmly eating a serving of vegetable and a serving of fruit every day. As soon as...

If you are not actively eating, or your 30 minutes before/after, you should be drinking!! Period. Keep a water bottle with you at all times. And, it does get easier!!

I am changing PCPs to one that treats mainly bariatric patients. I think that he'll be able to handle anything that my surgeon could do. Of course, I will see my surgeon for my 3 month, 6 month and 1...

I believe that TXUKGAL is referring to our group of friends that support each other on MFP. Friend a few of us and you'll get to know us and can add friends that you think will be particularly...

Marilynlw -- so sorry, I can't be much help with that. I had a PARAthyroidectomy. My parathyroid glands were out of whack and causing my blood calcium levels to be sky-high. I had surgery to remove 2...

Don't get me wrong -- my surgeon is a great guy and I like seeing him! But, just thinking I could check in with my PCP after the first year. And, yes, there's probably a money connection there too :(...

I am nearly 8 weeks post-op from vsg and have been wondering.... I understand that I need to regularly see my surgeon for at least the next year for blood tests, but why after that?? What is so...

I take an extended release med and my surgeon requested that I open the capsule and put in something for the first 2 weeks. I started with yogurt, but it was so bitter, I almost threw up each time....

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That is awesome! So happy for you!

I also have a very complicated relationship with my mother. I have not told her, and doubt that I will, unless forced to. She will not approved and will heap tons of guilt/shame on me for this...

I watched every YouTube video I could get my hands on. That was extremely helpful!

I'm a little over 3 weeks out from surgery. My surgeon said NO caffeine for the first 3 months, but a couple of days ago, I caved and have been drinking 1 cup in the mornings. I limit it to one cup,...

Having problems with them as well. I stopped drinking them. Not getting as much protein as my dr. would like me to get, but just can't do them anymore!! I may start again, but for now, hoping that...

I, personally, think that 100g of protein a day is too much -- my dr's recommendation of 45-60g a day is about right for what our bodies need. He also states, and I've heard another dr. say the same...

I have always been a side sleeper -- so, first night home from the hospital, I slept on my side. Either side, didn't matter. No problems so far.

I would say easier too. I'm single, and if it's not in the house, I can't eat it -- no potato chips, ice cream or cookies enter my house, and no chance of anyone else bringing it in. During this...

When I was discharged from the hospital, my surgeon discharged my lisinopril. Haven't taken it since.

Congratulations on your weight loss! Yes, there are some undesireables from having the surgery, but most are positive and well worth the others!!

I am not on an anti-depressant, but take Ambien and Ativan to sleep at night. Since my surgery 6 days ago, I have been crushing and putting in greek yogurt. Goes right down -- doesn't taste very...