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For a very long time, I did not believe I would ever again see the # on the scale begin with a 1. Momentous occasion, & feeling so grateful for this surgery!

I took a break from this board. Though there are many things I LOVE, I needed some space. But I'm back, because I gain & learn so much here. As I posted a while ago, I was eating high protein, eating fruits & veggies, not counting calories, eating to

I'm literally scared to post this, because there are so many long-term successful "posters" who are strong proponents of tracking every morsel & calorie. But I've been successful utilizing a different path, & want to put it out there with as much hone

I share this, because when i was in initial stages of pre & post op I couldn't get enough of the success stories to keep me encouraged. Running up & down stairs, prior 1 step @ a time, knees were in bad shape. Fitting into new sizes I haven't seen

Since surgery it has been horrible! I know it's because of low carb diet; I'm 99% protein. I'm neurotic about hygeine, & any type of b.o.-can't stand it in others, & don't know what to do. My very honest daughter tells me that even the strongest mint

I've been given the go ahead since week 3, & really miss my seltzer & diet soda, but have been too nervous to try. Anyone ok with carbonation/no pain?

Finally able to swallow a multi- vitamin, & keep it down. No more gross chewables

My Dr. Only wants me to count whole protein towards my 60-80 grams. Protein shakes, Chicken, meat, beans, nuts... Curious if you do the same, or do you count protein in other food items such as soup (eggdrop soup for example)...

A few people asked me for an update, as they've experienced nausea as well. It did not help taking it with food. Brace yourself for the controversial: dr. does not prescribe vitamin patch, said it's a scam, does not deliver the levels of vitamins need

Read the side effects, & terrified to takePeople talk about hair loss because of rapid weight loss, wondering if part of the hair loss is due to

Per Dr., started taking regular (non - chewable) multi vitamin this past week-I cut in 1/2 because very large. Vomited 2X this week after taking

Started benefiber & miralax with dr.'s ok, but didn't help much, still needed milk of magnesia. Any & all suggestions appreciated. Cant wait to incorporate some fresh veggies!

Lost significantly 1st week, trying to wrap my mind around realistic weekly weight loss expectation. I know everyone's body is different, just looking for "in general" #s. I lost 4 lbs this week, & was strangely disappointed. Getting in approx 9-12 cu

Looking for recommendations for easiest, most user friendly, food tracking apps or devices. Thanks!

Did you habe to take omeprazole post-op? If yes, for how long, & how did you take it before being able too swallow a capsule?

I'm 9 days post-op, & able to drink regularly, not guzzling, but way more than sips. Could this cause damage? Is sipping just a practical guideline because that's all you can do in thr first days?

Calling Dr. tomorrow morning. BP & glucose normal, but experiencing sweating, then freezing cold for hours. Anyone else experience these body temp extremes?