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FAQ:  Why can't I talk about other brands of protein drinks?

FAQ: Why can't I talk about other brands of protein drinks?

I didn't say anything bad, I was just trying to find out who else drinks the protein I buy at Walmart. I thought this was a Support Group!

FAQ:  I'm 5 weeks post op I suddenly feel HORRIBLE & SICK. What's wrong?

FAQ: I'm 5 weeks post op I suddenly feel HORRIBLE & SICK. What's wrong?

You are in the throes of DEHYDRATION, which is the number one post op complication that WILL land you back in a hospital bed.

FAQ: What's Wrong With Toast???  My Nut said I can have toast!

FAQ: What's Wrong With Toast??? My Nut said I can have toast!

Frequently we have people who joined our groups asking for help to lose weight or their regain who fight with us to hang on to toast in their diets (or Tortillas, or Crackers, or Noodles or a bowl of Oatmeal) and get upset with us when we tell them NO.

FAQ: Why did an Admin close comments on a thread?

FAQ: Why did an Admin close comments on a thread?

When comments are closed on a thread, no one should ever take it personally or think theyíve done anything ëwrongí as thatís not usually the case.

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FAQ: When do we really get it?

FAQ: When do we really get it?

This is an amazing question asked often on both our support group pages and one member summed it up perfectly!

FAQ: I Started Exercising And GAINED Weight, Does Muscle Weigh More Than Fat?

FAQ: I Started Exercising And GAINED Weight, Does Muscle Weigh More Than Fat?

No! Muscle doesn't weigh any more than anything else. One pound of muscle weighs the same as one pound of fat.

FAQ: Are You Limited to the Amount of Protein You Can Absorb?

FAQ: Are You Limited to the Amount of Protein You Can Absorb?

Lots of dietitians *believe* this is true, when it is actually NOT. The fact is our body sucks up the amount of protein that it NEEDS at any given time - it doesn't turn off or automatically STOP at 20g or 30g or 40g.

FAQ: How can I get 'all my protein from food' like my nutritionist requires?

FAQ: How can I get 'all my protein from food' like my nutritionist requires?

I had my surgery in 2001 meaning I am far enough out of surgery where I should be able to get all my protein from food - and in theory I can. However, if I did not drink an Inspire protein drink in the morning or during the day, I would be eating all day long. It's just too much food, even for me.

FAQ: Is it okay for me to have wine?

FAQ: Is it okay for me to have wine?

Most doctors say okay for you to have wine IF you are at least one year post op.

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