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This particular process was similar to OP's...it made for an extremely long day...especially if youre last in line :confused: IDK where OP is going but I brought a little cooler/backpack with 1 frozen water bottle and 1 that wasn't (in case I got thirsty before the other melted) plus some small snacks/fruits but don't…

How many do you get per box and does each box come with 1 single flavor or a mix ?

Author, Id try natural remedies because you don't want to cause harm/damage to your body by making/forcing it to go. Here's what I looked up: http://www.bing.com/search?FORM=U146DF&PC=U146&q=natural+foods+for+constipation&src=IE-SearchBox Here's what I clicked on:…

I bought an Oster Personal Blender from my local grocery store for $20, plus bought an extra cup (you put the cup to the blender so you to have to pour nothing! The extra cup (I believe was $10) was good for making sure that if I pre-made something, Id remember by color (choose a different color than the 1 the blender…

Mango, how do you know what calories to advise OP to stay under, not knowing all "her" specifics? When I posted a thread about cals and where my ideal cal goal should be at for being 4'2, no one seemed to have an answer and only Rob gave me somewhat of an answer but that was more for the future and not for now being 7 wks…

They ended up re-scheduling me for the following day for even later...4:30 :anguished: So I ended up having a late(r) breakfast with a small snack so it wouldn't weigh me down but more so I could hold off till after weighing in!

Thanks for the Ricotta recipe...sounds good and easy too :smiley:

I am 4'2, carry weight on my chest and mid section. The weight that Ive lost has been mainly on my top 1/2 with my mid section like an inner tube in the font of me :sob: Because Im too big for the kids and even most of the juniors, I cant shop in that section On the other hand, the other section is clearly for people much…

I am not embarrassed but I still choose to keep mine closed simply because when I was 1st new, I was not going to these WLS groups, so a lot of my "friends" are in the general population. Without having to explain my "new" eating, its just best if I know what Im doing without questionable eyes on my intake/cals. Its my…

Yeah, this is going to be a pretty quick and very convenient meal to grab and go with...cant wait to take this w/ me tomorrow while out shopping (running errands) IDK what protein bar can meet these #'s and only 1 sugar :smiley:

Well, I knew at my 1 week post op I would lose several lbs...that was a given being that all Id had in me was...liquid! So this was my 2nd post op appt (5 wks out) and that's when I saw the difference of what my scale showed to what their #'s showed....which was a BIG shock! I only got this scale shortly before surgery so…

Janet...are you able to ask the other person from your office how she told the people at your work place? Maybe suggestions from her would be ideal...or things she wished she had or hadn't said!

Isnt liquid still a liquid?!? Like jello :confused:

I drank milk in moderation but Im lactose intolerant so pre-surgery I only would have it as an added ingredient because it didn't make sense to buy 2 separate kinds. Post-op I started buying soy almond milk because I needed it for several things so I was going through it fast enough to not waste it. I was referred to this…

I had my 5 week post-op appt today so while I was in that town, I stopped in at 1 of their GNC's. Their deal was buy 1 for $3 or buy 3 get the 4th free which was like paying $2.25 each. I explained to the guy that Id heard about the chips but that w/out wanting to commit to the "deal" I wanted to try the cheddar 1 (knowing…

Janet, 1st off he's NOT your parent to be monitoring your food intake, those are choices we make because we're adults! Several wks ago Id posted about finding RAP which is a bag the size of a snack size skittles or starburst found at the register. I was looking for another way to get extra protein but once I bought them, I…

It must be a "guy" thing to think that is cool :grinning: My sutures kept getting stuck/hooked on my clothes and sometimes I could even feel them scratching me as I'd move around (in bed) I was too afraid to mess with them for fear of pulling them off prematurely so I was super happy when they all eventually came off on…

I know what you saying Lori...Im the same way. If I taste something that doesn't agree with me, I am very hesitant and sometimes almost resistant to try something in that same line of product, no matter if its a different flavor. I think it just goes far back to me having such a sensitive gag reflux :disappointed:

Well, James...at least if youre not acting sweet to your wife, she can smell the sweetness from you :grinning:

There too :smiley:

Youre right Janet! Convenience is my goal being 5 weeks out and needing to find other ways to incorporate much needed protein w/out having to be near the microwave or oven 24/7! Wilrhy, the vitamin shoppe that others had suggested is like at least 2 hrs away so no matter how good the protein I wasn't going to go that far…

I have a vitamin capsule that's huge. I have to take it apart and pour the powder (medicine) into (about) a Tbsp of SF applesauce to take it that way. The thing though is it makes the applesauce grainy/gritty and it also has an extremely bitter and after taste to it...its gross! Not even the applesauce can mask that taste…

What did you use? Im 5 weeks out and all my threads/glue came off over a period of 3 weeks but now Im left with many scars and skin that looks like I have a dark welt where the stuff came off. Nothing was suggested for this situation from this office :neutral_face: but I wish they had

That's what I was thinking too Author...good grief!

I found the Protein Chips at GNC! Its a little closer than the Vitamin Shoppe some of you had suggested (2 hrs away from me) I didn't get any because they didn't have all the flavors so the deal was buy 3 get 1 free $3 per bag but the price is reduced when you get the 4th free. So maybe at the end of next week :smiley:…

I looked up that Vitamin store...we have 3 but the closest 1 is 2 hrs away :sob: I will have to keep this on my mind and try to find them when Im out in that area...maybe here in a few weeks when Im holiday shopping.

Jemp, if all else fails save up for hair extensions or a wig :wink:

I feel for you for all that after surgery stuff, Id posted a thread about my experience last month so I completely understand. Once you get home, youll feel much more comfortable in your own familiar surroundings!

Awe, I love these! I explained to someone the other day on here that because I know of things not fitting me in the right places ie: rings, shirts falling off my shoulders~even though theyre still hanging onto my middle :blush:, collar bone being more evident, feeling hip bones etc, its still like looking into 1 of those…

Hello! I lived in Portland for awhile...yrs ago! Im originally from Wa but moved to the other side of the states about 16 yrs ago, check out the other sites, more activity on those :smile: