My weight loss has stopped too very frustrating!!

If we were good at managing our eating we would not be getting this surgery... I found the strict liquid protein only diet the easiest to follow .Now introducing food back in is making me crazy and...

How many grams of protein are you getting in your scoops? Are you adding water to get oz's just wondering cause I am used to hearing the protein intake measured in grams. Different brands have very...

Yikkes what an ordeal! I am having a difficult time getting the fluids if I eat solids.. As others have mentioned I can't tolerate plain water post surgery. Before it was my liquid of choice.. hummm...

That is great!! So glad you got her support!

This is very difficult...Most of us who are addicted to food have to confront family issues..Keep it simple, stay calm make it be about you and your lifestyle choices not her. You are choosing to go...

My hopes came and went and actually my journey was 13 years... Just 2 years with the latest insurance and PCP.. Hope rises and falls and sometimes fade away altogether then it is just stubborn...

That is something I have been thinking about recently...sounds interesting.

This site has been good for me. almost 4 weeks out feel good about the surgery have some confusion about how to structure my day around my new food plan and getting enough liquids. Love feeling...

Thank you for bringing it up. It is a big issue for most people and one that is not always easy to talk about.

Sex is such a complicated issue. As an older obese woman I know it is not satisfying when it is just "Lust." We can be used for sex and easily dropped because we are not seen as "acceptable"...

I had a long journey finding any place that would accept my insurance..But after 2 years...got er done!!!
So glad I had a very supportive PCP. I used to work for him as a office nurse so he and all...

I was on the wait list for 2 years and was told it would be 3 more years. I am legal in the US so went to California got insurance and had surgery at Enloe Hospital in Chico March 25th. Had to pay...

Your story represents exactly why I need this surgery. I need an external limit (ok the sleeve is internal but..) I really am powerless over this addiction and having less capacity is a huge help. I...

I like the Unjury chocolate & strawberry mixed with just water... also their chicken soup warm or added in with my puree greens the vanilla I have to add to something like non fat yogurt other wise...

yes do call the doc and slow down the intake. you may need to get your electrolytes re balanced if you have too much liquid stool. sometimes nothing in will let everything rest a bit and slow down.

I am 3 weeks post op...The pain I did have was well controlled by pain meds. But I am a RN and know how to manage pain in others.. do ask for pain meds before it gets bad! It is easier to decrease...

If your body is not getting as much water as it wants it will hold onto it and you will gain water weight. If it is not getting the protein it will go into starvation mode and hold everything...I...

It gets better..be sure to be sitting up right or even standing..when drinking also stand up and walk and try lifting your arms up to give you more room.
also burping relieves pressure. I am...

Ok I am 14 days post op and felt nausea and weakness today. I drank my broth with protein powder too fast and too soon after the puree chicken.Getting up and walking and burping seemed to help. I am...

I also have a binder and have just started sleeping without it. But have been able to sleep on my side for a week now. I was not able to sleep on my side before.

I have to pay $2500 Program fee plus required therapist visit fee's But this is the only program in the state that will accept my insurance