I had my WLS in January. We are stationed at Andrews but I was referred to a civilian provider. Feel free to email me any questions you may have! Julie

I am 5.5 months out and I eat just about everything other than bread, pasta and high fat and sugar foods. When I go out I look for the high protein things, but I LOVE crab cakes. Sometimes I will just add one to whatver my husband orders and eat that and may have a bite of his potato. I do at protein bars one a day. I like the power crunch french vanilla. You can order them on bariatriceating.com and they sale them at the Vitamin Shoppe. I also eat alot of cheese, Tuna and Chicken salad. Britt

Sounds like I am eating what everyone else is. Lots of refried beans, cheese, chili, soup etc. I find I can eat almost anything if I take it real slow and CHEW CHEW CHEW. If i eat out it is usualy mexican (cheese encalada ali cart) or some times I will stop at Captain D's for broiled Fish ($1.09). I think the most important part is slow and chew. And get lots of protien. I make fruit smoothies with my protien powders. It is the only way I can get them down. And with ice, a few berries and some splenda, they taste GREAT! I feel like I am cheating. Deb 392/305/225

I am 3 months out and I have just about everything except corn, anything with lots of sugar, soda, raisins, and not much bread or pasta. I pick as much protein as possible but I am still not hungry so I have to force down my three meals. I have found the pistacios have a lot of protein and so I try to have at least 30 of those a day. I have not found a shake that I like now. I have ordered all of the samples and although they were great 2 months ago I do not like any of them now. I do eat pb and a half of a banana, chicken, pork, beef(ground), and cottage cheese. But I am just not hungry. Out to eat is not that bad, I just bring home left overs for the family or hubby to take to work. Mostly I pick at my food and stir it around. A whole new concept for me to not shovel it in!! I found it easier to eat right after surgery at about month 2 I just did not want to eat. Good luck and welcome to the losing side!!! I love this tool!!!! Sweet Pea 251/202/125

mine was deployed from may-sept, it was weird b/c i had my surgery less than 2 months before he left so i lost a lot while he was gone. he surprised me by coming home a little early, and the first thing he said when he hugged me was "where's the rest of you??" lol. the hardest part was having my gallbladder taken out a month after he left, i didn't know many people here except my co-workers, and ended up having strangers (the guys in his office) wait with me in the hospital.