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Ive been craving "crunch" for awhile, although at this point post-op I still cant have any :broken_heart: These are great ideas for future reference, Thanks!

Well, my arms don't worry me, Ive always been pretty muscular in my arms but not so much in my legs. While I realize that it may be awhile before I notice any real significant difference in my mid section, only being 5 weeks out I know its hard to see a clear view of the future but I believe in due time I will get there.…

I feel your discomfort! I just started incorporating soft cooked veggies and for the past few weeks all Ive wished for was to crunch on something...anything :cold_sweat: I told my husband don't be shocked if I turn zombie and start chewing on his (chicken) finger...everything tastes like chicken, right :smiley:

IDK about the vitamin shoppe, Ive heard someone else mention that place before but Ive never heard of it till I saw it posted on here! Thanks :smile: I wonder what the cost is per bag...if its worth the cost of ordering :neutral_face:

Its great when others have tried a product and give it an honest review! Id love to try these...is it only GNC that carries them cause the 1 grocery store we looked at didn't have them :cry: I also love the satisfaction of "crunch" At this point I don't care what its coming from...a carrot, apple, chips but I LOVE the idea…

Yeah, the whole protein intake has been hard to swallow! Although Im 5 wks out now, I also still end up supplementing w/ a shake by the end of the evening just to get close(r) to the 70 which is what my surgeon has said is the minimum :neutral_face: Its like a non ending cycle of every day having the same worry about…

Do you all like the site? Ive not heard of it but I just now took a quick look, thanks for the heads up! :smile:

Thanks Amy :awesome:

I also read about these chips on another thread! I am sooo interested, #1 as another way to get my protein #2 a portable way to get my protein! I have some bars that I started collecting pre-op that Ive picked up here and there as I find coupons/sales on them. My other "obligation" is getting bars that can pass my surgeons…

Is there a way for someone to gauge how many cals they should be getting in post-op? Im 4'2 and the last time I was weighed by the surgeon (1 week out post op) I was 164. I am now into my 5th week so Im clearly able to get in more cals and protein but I don't know what amount of cals is appropriate for me. Pre-surgery my…

Thanks, I will have to look into these, as Im always on the lookout for different ways to get my protein in! I have some bars that Ive picked up here and there but Im not allowed to have them yet (Im 5 wks out) and I have to abide by the surgeons regulations on staying under Cals, Sugar and having so much protein per bar.…

Thanks Bivanusro! I guess Im just feeling anxious because of the way I was talked down to and made to feel awful, especially only having been 1 wk out at that point :confused: I am now at 5 wks starting today and although Im close(R) to my required (70 being the lowest recommended...I know I said 75 in my earlier post), I…

Thanks Jemp, we didn't get a "starter" kit, although that sounds like a great idea! Thank goodness it was the dr's suggestions for those that couldn't take the pills. I don't know what I would've done otherwise w/ the other things that I already have to take that only comes in pill form :neutral_face:

60 lbs...whoa, what?!?!? :blush: Not quite there yet....mentally (trying not to wrap my mind around that 1) or physically...LMAO!!

Thanks Bikrchk! Just going by your pic, clearly you've done well for yourself :smile:

I haven't bought any pre-made...I use the pure protein, my husband says I tend to favor the chocolate 1...lol! The vanilla is mild so Ive been adding a little banana for a little extra flavor and for that little extra bit of protein. I also add PB2 to both of these and my current almond milk has 70 cals for 1 cup with 6…

So...what does you husband think of all your new moves :wink:

My 1st day/night I was in the ICU w/out a roommate...thank goodness but the bathroom was super tiny. The next (late) afternoon I was moved out of the ICU and was brought to another floor. This room was huge...actually had a couch bed whereas the ICU room had this piddly pullout chair, felt awful for my husband but this…

Oh you poor thing Jamez...I feel your pain about not getting pregnant :D

Hi Bikrchk! You have done so well...congrats :smiley: I have not been losing hair the way I hear others talk...or at least not more than the usual in the hairbrush...thank goodness! Without the scale, I know I have lost weight because I can no longer wear my wedding bands, my bra fits different, my back is smoothER, not…

Heres hoping the best for you! Good luck and come back to us as soon as youre able :relieved:

Darn! This looked so neat :smile:

Paul...were you kidding when you wrote that about wanting to drop that much weight, for someone your height?!? Im 4'2 and although for a child at my height Id be around 75lbs, clearly Im an adult (w/ a chest) and so Id like to weigh about 90lbs but my Dr said 100 was a good "healthy" weight for me!

I tried...Im only 4'2 in height so it wouldn't let me :confused:

Good to see you found us Commissionette! Take the time to read up on the threads, theres a bit of info for everyone from someone :smile:

Jemp, what are your chewable irons called and where are you finding them at? I have a hard time swallowing certain meds...sometimes its the (medicine/vitamin) smell, sometimes its due to size, pretty much for different reasons. Right now some of my vitamins are in chewable/gummy form but I haven't found the iron in gummy…

1st, I can tell that you are mature...simply because it takes a lot of maturity to save and hold onto that kind of money, most "kids" see it & spend it :disappointed: You've had a long (& determined) goal of what you wanted and how you were going to get it, good job for sticking through it! Because of ALL that you've done…

I feel odd reaching out to a group solely dedicated on stomach surgery. That's like saying you went to your regular Dr instead of seeking a specialist :neutral_face: Theres reasons why there are special groups for this type of situation...because They can relate! Id go there because its a group of camaraderie but you go…

Kate, I read where you said I have known a lot of people who get stir crazy once they start feeling better and want to chew real food, and they start chewing off-limits solid food and spitting it out without swallowing. Yesterday while grocery shopping, I told my husband that Im not thinking "junk" food in the moment as…

My diet before my surgery (a few wks ago) was to eat high protein/low carbs. 2 wks before surgery I wasn't allowed to have potatoes, rice, pasta, bread, of course no sweets and the Dr even wanted us to not have fruit! The day before was only clear, nothing creamy or w/ color, like cream or tomato soup(s) and it had to be…