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Bariatric Advantage (maker of Celebrate ) makes a unflavored calcium crystal that you add to your water, along with whatever flavoring you like, ie: Crystal Light. that should work for you. Check them out on their website.

Bariatric Advantage also makes Calcium Citrate chews similar to the Viactiv, in Lemon, chocolate, caramel, and raspberry flavors. they are delicious and satisfy your calcium requirements, and your sweet tooth. They often run sales on them if you go directly to their website.

Like many of the OP's, citrus like pineapple, and oranges make my mouth sore, as do strawberries, tomatoes, and tree nuts, like pecans and walnuts. Definitely not allergies, but I have to watch my consumption or I will be very uncomfortable for a few days. This is really hard right now, with tomatoes being in season, and I…

The pain in the shoulder is a "referred pain", meaning that it originates from elsewhere in the body. It comes from the carbon dioxide gas that is introduced into the abdomen through the belly button. The surgeon does this to distend the belly and make it easier to visualize the structures inside the abdomen. At the end of…

to answer the question about unflavored protein powder and clumping, when I was on pureed foods, I added it to lots of things, but I first mixed the powder with some warm (not hot) water, to make a paste or a slurry, then added it to whatever I was putting it in, like mashed potatoes, refried beans, pureed meat, etc. Hope…

I like to mix it with ff vanilla greek yogurt, then stir in a few dark chocolate chips! Decadent!

carbonated beverages give a full feeling that may prevent you from getting in adequate fluid or protein, because you feel too full. Not to mention causing gassiness and the "burps".:wink:

I am so sorry for your loss. Death is a tragedy no matter what, but so hard to comprehend when it is at someones own hand. My prayers are with you and your family. I totally get what you are struggling with, because I am in a similar situation. Last August my mother had a severe fall with broken bones and a head injury. A…

another good website for recipes and lots of great information is Bariatric Foodie.com. She has a couple of recipe books that are available on Amazon both in paperback and for e readers like Nook and Kindle. She is the queen of protein shakes and has tons of recipes for just about anything you could want.

Bariatric Advantage makes a Multi Vitamin capsule that is formulated especially for bariatric patients and is tolerated by both sleeve and bypass patients. The capsule has a rapid dissolving covering that is tolerated by both and does not pose a hazard for getting stuck. They also make a chewable calcium with vitamin d in…

fresh green beans or asparagus, steamed or microwaved until just tender, then plunged into an ice water bath. Then marinated in garlic expressions vinaigrette, and eaten cold. I can't get enough of it !

This sounds delicious, and I am anxious to try it. I love using my crockpot. I have steel cut oats cooking as we speak.

When I was doing the shake thing, I preferred Unjury brand for my shakes. They have 2 flavors of chocolate, vanilla, unflavored, chicken soup, and a strawberry sorbet flavor. You might also check out Nikki Massie's books available on Amazon in both e-book form or paper back. It's how to make the perfect protein shake, and…

DOn't quIT! (do it)

You really need to follow your surgeon's guidelines regarding soda. Simple answer- can you? Yes, you make your own choices. Possible consequences include increased gassiness, and taking up valuable stomach real estate that would be better used by protein or complex carbs. Should you? Only you can answer that after you have…

For sure check out different protein supplements. Does your Dr's office/dietician have recommendations and/or samples? I used Unjury and I liked it, but many prefer Syntrax brand, because they have more flavors. Work on increasing your water intake and protein intake. Stop drinking sodas and using a straw. Check out the…

any salty, crispy snack (chips, doritos, Cheetos, etc) but most of all...peanut butter. I can go through a jar in a week if I would let myself (I don't). If I have to have it, I use the single serve size like you get in the restaurants.

My current obsessions are with steel cut oats and making slow cooker oatmeal recipes. I am also doing a lot of experimenting with grains such a quinoa, bulgar wheat, and couscous. I am using more veggies like spaghetti squash and butternut squash in recipes.

My most recent NSV was being able to stop 2 medications this week-one for GERD, and one for high blood pressure. My BP and pulse were getting too low, and my energy levels were dropping. I feel better already!

There are tons of recipes on Pintrest and other recipe websites for "muffin tin" recipes, that usually contain eggs/egg whites, any veggies that you like, additional proteins like sausage, ham, cheese, etc. You make them like mini-muffins, they are freezer-friendly and very portable. Usually just require a couple minutes…

I am the same way. I do refrain from drinking any major amount 30 minutes before and after my meals, but with the blessing of my dietician and my doc, I do take an occasional sip with my meal, especially when eating meat. It helps it go down easier. And when I say sip, I mean sip, just a minute amount enough to aid my…

As most of the posts indicate, the majority of us have eaten outside our normal routines and have had weight variances. Holidays are special days, not ordinary ones, and likewise food and rituals are different than the norm. The focus , for me at least, is that the holidays are over and it's back to business as usual,…

Best of luck to you Karl! I hope surgery goes well for you and you are quickly on the road to improved health! :flowerforyou:

I am happy for you as you embark on this journey! I can't say that I was nervous or scared pre-surgery, I mostly remember being at peace because I knew I had made the right decision towards getting healthy, and I was SO ready for the process to begin. I was sleeved November 19th 2012. While the journey hasn't always been…

Hope your surgery goes well for you! Good Luck! I was fortunate enough not to have any complications to speak of, just the usual discomfort that is to be expected. Take the pain meds that are available to you, because with adequate pain control you can do the things that will speed your recovery, like the coughing and…

chili, spaghetti, mac and cheese. lasagna, and left-over fried rice and Chinese food. all must be eaten cold though. No cold pizza for this girl though, lol!

an entire can of Pringle's chips, or any crunchy, salty snack, peanut M&M's, peanut butter

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I like to use low fat cottage cheese that I either mash with a fork or zap with an immersion blender. I prefer this because it adds extra protein to the recipe. I am all about the seasonings. I like to add celery, carrots, and onions, and season with a bit of salt and pepper and a dash of garlic and dill weed. Let it…

Hi! Coming up on my one year "surgiversary" the end of November. Feel free to add me as a friend if you like.