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Good morning menu folks! Another hot and humid day here in MD today.

QOTD: What's your favorite protein shake flavor? I love the Fuzzy Navel by Syntrax Nectar, although I also like Lemon Tea and Cappuccino. I'm not a big fan of the Chocolate an

Good morning menu folks! I'll give it a try starting the thread today. I had a nice weekend. I have been doing all things pickle. I had a seminar on fermenting different kinds of pickles yesterday, and that was fun and informative. I also started sever

One of the post-surgery problems that I've run into is that for the first time in my life, I'm having problems having regular bowel movements. I've always been regular and had no problems with constipation. The mostly meat diet that I eat now just does

I just need to reach out to you folks as my support community to share that I am frustrated and saddened by the change of heart in my spouse. When I first decided to have surgery 4 months ago, she was very supportive and encouraging. I think the realit

I'm 15 weeks post surgery and have adjusted pretty well to eating much smaller portion sizes. I measure and plan carefully and post on the menu thread daily to stay accountable for what I'm eating.

My issue is that my head isn't used to the sma

I'm almost 6 weeks post-op and on the cusp of being released to do more exercise. I've been walking faithfully every day and it is going well, but I don't want to get bored as the weeks go on. I love to swim as well and hope that my doctor will release

Today is my 50th birthday and I have a tradition of making resolutions at my birthday rather than on New Year's. So here are a few of my resolutions for my new decade.

• Run or wog (walk-jog) a 5K.
• Walk up the 6 flights of stairs

I had RNY surgery on the 28th and took the rest of the week completely off work. This is now my third week teleworking from home and I am scheduled to return to the office next week.

I am really concerned about the return to the office because

I just had surgery on the 28th and I'm doing pretty well recovering and progressing with my pureed food. I am a bit concerned, though because in the next month I have a big family gathering for Easter and my 50th birthday, and everyone wants to have a

I had my first post-op appointment with my surgeon this morning and he is very pleased with my progress. I have lost 12 pounds since surgery (2/28) and 23 since my initial consultation. My incision looks good and I feel good.

The best news is t

Good morning folks! I'm 4 days post-op and mending well. I'm tolerating a variety of liquids, not having much pain and starting to get back to mild walking. The best news is that my glucose numbers are in a normal range a

Well, tomorrow is my big day. I have been waiting for this for a while and now the day is here. I've had alot of nervous energy lately and having trouble sleeping, but today I'm just feeling nervous. I'm also excited and

I am 17 days pre-op and am concerned about getting my partner on board with my long term eating changes. I am confident that she won't directly interfere with what I need to eat, especially in the beginning, but she is a

I have a quick nutritional question for those of you with more experience.

I am pre-op and already lactose intolerant so I am trying to learn more about low/no sugar milk alte

I just wanted to say that I am new here. I have my surgery scheduled for 2/28 and I am so excited.

Also I want to thank everyone for all of their input on the forum because reading your posts was one of the reasons that I finally decided to hav