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I am so proud of you for stepping out of your comfort zone by allowing someone/ anyone take a picture of you and share your story.. that's priceless. Thank you for being you :)
I am new to this site and excited to finally be around people that understand my way of life. I had Gastric By-Pass on Nov 1, 2011 I was 340 lbs wearing a size 28+ the day of surgery and today I weigh 164 lbs and WEARING SIZE 8. I live in Glen Burnie Maryland and looking forward to meeting new friends..
Yes, certainly sounds like a hernia. I'd go to the doctor soon. You don't want a strangulated hernia. Good luck, hopw you're feeling better soon :)
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/understanding-herni a-basics
"It's not always rainbows and butterflies, it's compromise that moves us along......" ~Maroon 5
I have the chocolate and YES, it tastes like cake batter! I put it in soy milk, because even almost 7 years post-op MILK makes me so 
. If you call the company, customer service will send you some free samples.
"It's not always rainbows and butterflies, it's compromise that moves us along......" ~Maroon 5
Yeah, I went through a lot of them, too, before finding one that was even remotely palatable. MM also comes in cake batter flavor, now, too and it's pretty good!
There are only 2 grams of sugar and 9 carbs. There are 16 g of protein in 1 scoop. Its the only one I have been able to stomach! Everything else makes me wanna
"It's not always rainbows and butterflies, it's compromise that moves us along......" ~Maroon 5
How many sugars/carbs? I use Pure Protein - 23 g protein/1 scoop, 1 g sugar, I believe. It's important to get a powder that's whey protein with little to no sugars/carbs.
I agree, try the plastic surgery forum. I had Dr. Brent Birely out of GBMC and I thought he and his staff were phenomenal. His bedside manner was also fantastic. I would highly reccomend him for anyone else that has not selected a surgeon at this time.
"It's not always rainbows and butterflies, it's compromise that moves us along......" ~Maroon 5
Anyone use Muscle Milk after their workouts? There are 32 g protein/ 2 scoops and 16/1 scoop.
"It's not always rainbows and butterflies, it's compromise that moves us along......" ~Maroon 5
Olivia - try the Plastic Surgery form.
I have one friend that used Dr. Michaels and other that used Dr. Owen. Both did outstanding work.
~Barb
Highest - 279 (08/2009) Program Weight - 256 (03/10) Surgery Weight - 232 (05/24/11) 
