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I found yasso frozen greek yogurt bars at costco. These have been my go to when I feel like I need a dessert in the evening as they are fairly low in calories (80-130 depending on flavor) plus have 5-7g protein and taste good. So far I have only tried the vanilla bean flavor. I don't eat them every night but I like having…

I have also had my gallbladder out. I was unemployed at the time but I remember healing quickly and probably would have only taken about a week off had I been employed. I only needed my pain medication for about 4 days.

I am in the same boat. I won't be hungry during the day but in the evenings its like my cravings/hunger go through the roof. Even if I eat well balanced nutrition through the morning and afternoon.

I'm coming late to the challenge party. I am still on my 3 month pre op diet. I have been working with my Nut each month with new goals. I am already trying to eat like a post op, small meals, cutting processed food, no soda, focused on protein. For August my challenge is going to be eating slowly, really chewing my food…

what about 1/2 an avacado (healthy fats!), or a small amount of re-fried beans or lentils?

sounds tasty! I'll give it a try sometime. :)

My favorite beef jerky recipe. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/beef-jerky-recipe.html I don't use the air dry method because I have a nice dehydrator that makes jerky in about 5 hours. Sometimes If its not too busy I can sweet talk the meat department to slice the meat for me to get nice even slices for…

Non Scale Victory.

Skip the cookbooks. I find tons of great ideas online for free. search for blogs and recipe groups on facebook and WLS forums. Here is one of my favorite blogs I've been getting ideas from. http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com

I also have PCOS although I have not yet developed diabetes. I have 100-120lbs to lose. I was very interested in the sleeve due to studies regarding hormone changes, resolving diabetes and helping with insulin resistance (which is mainly what pcos is caused by). Here's a interesting article regarding hormone impact from…

For me it was adding a 1/2 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder to my chocolate protein shakes to make them more chocolaty. I'm sure my tastes will change after surgery but right now the flavor of the protein drinks feel a little lack luster. I use the unjury flavors right now but I am ordering sample packs from a bunch of…

As always it is best to follow the plan your surgeon has outlined for you. If you need more calories, could you blend in a half of a banana or avacado into your shakes? (at least in the early stages?) I wouldn't worry about MFP's guidelines too much when eating towards surgery. Get enough protein and liquids and make sure…

My surgeon says I can drink liquids up to about 10 min before a meal, but have to wait 30 min after a meal. I can have a sip of water if something feels stuck in my throat. I still have 2 months of the diet before I can get approved for surgery. I normally don't drink a lot with meals unless it is very salty but I think it…

I have been getting a ton of ideas from this woman's blog. http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com I can't wait to try some of the protein ice cream.

If it was shamelessly cheating you wouldn't feel so guilty about it. It's ok to feel the full range of emotions, you need to find a way to face these emotions without turning to food. Get the troublesome food out of the house so you don't have it to turn to. Find another outlet. Go for a walk with some music, curl up with…

Hi beverlyann172, There are several active bariatric groups on MFP. If you would like to read the forums made specifically for WLS, go to groups and search for VSG. Hope to see you there. :)

I found this article also informative regarding digestive changes after the sleeve. http://www.laparoscopic.md/sleeve/what-digestive-changes-occur-after-gastric-sleeve-surgery

This is a big part of my fears as well. I have had success in almost every diet I have tried.. for a little while. And then old habits creep back in, or the diet becomes too hard to maintain. I gain all my weight back and then add on a little more. I've done this cycle so many times and I have a large fear of failing after…

I'm curious on the air swallowing issue. After WLS can you no longer burp? I am on track to get VSG in the fall and I find I am able to drink a lot more water when I use a straw vs just drinking our of a bottle.

I used to have very thick curly hair in my "youth". I noticed it starting to thin around my mid 20's and that is also when I was diagnosed with PCOS. Which I probably had for many years before getting it diagnosed. One of the symptoms if PCOS is thinning hair. Its thinned mostly on top and on the sides. I use a shampoo…

You make a good point, Pawoodhull. Saying I am addicted to food isn't correct for the true definition of "addicted". I'm sure I medicate via food for emotions/stress/boredom and will be working to address those habits. Because I was warned by the psychologist about transferal addiction I was more trying to prepare myself…

I found a pretty good article regarding pcos and bariatric surgery. It's a little scientifically dry. Hope it helps. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3334389/

Nature made makes these vitamins that just melt in your mouth (VitaMelts). I don't know if they have all the nutrients you would need after the sleeve but I have enjoyed them. They have a multivitamin flavor I haven't tried yet. I take the C and D melts. http://www.naturemade.com/products/multivitamins/vitamelts-multi

Yes, thank you for catching that. See, even my fingers cannot believe how heavy I am. :)

soft or hard boiled eggs Lunchmeat rolled up with a bit of cream cheese and a small slice of pickle or celery hummus and sliced thin veggies to dip peanut butter w/veggies or crackers

I am also looking for some support through MFP. I've lost about 30 lbs since Oct with the help of medication but have had a majorly long plateau and its starting to get me down. Been diagnosed for about 3+ years but looking back at my symptoms I know I've had it for at least 10+ years. So frustrated with having this…

I think this group is still active, although not highly so. What kind of food ideas are you looking for? meal ideas? general nutrition? its hard to know how general or specific of a responce you'd like. For me it was all about cutting out processed foods and HFCS. Drinking lots of water and focusing on eating lean protein,…

thanks for the reply. So maybe wait till end of december and see what happens? I am happy that the weight hasn't immediatly started coming back after getting off the drugs but its hard being patient after such a initial quick loss.

Hi there. There are lots of strength exercises you can do without any special equipment. While diet will be the main way to lose weight having muscle will help the weight come off easier and for your body to be more toned. I am not a big fan of sit ups just because they hurt my back. I prefer to do different planks for my…

I use a DHT Shampoo and Conditioner (Nioxin brand). It doesn't regrow hair, but i've noticed my loss has decreased considerably. I also no longer use a pill contraceptive along with better diet and exercise. Another thing you can do without buying anything is give yourself regular gentle scalp massages (direct quote from…