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FAQ: Can I add fruit to Inspire shakes while on the Inspire Diet?
FAQ: Why don't you post recipe nutritional stats?
WHY DON'T YOU PUBLISH NUTRITION INFORMATION OR SERVING SIZES WITH YOUR RECIPES?
We believe that barring specific medical advice to the contrary, if you're eating whole healthy foods that include a variety of lean meats, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruits, low-fat dairy and healthy fats and oils, you probably don't need to stress about the numbers - the POUCH handles portion and volume.
FAQ: I'm 'released' to eat Puree after my Bariatric Surgery, what can I have?
I just had my first post op check up and they released me to eat Pureés, what about scrambled eggs?
FAQ: Can I take my protein powder on a flight?
What do we do about taking protein powder on a flight? Cruise? Out of the country?
How to Read a Label - Natural Sugar versus Added Sugar
"My doctors office told me to get sugar free yogurt, but all the yogurt has sugar, even the plain kind!"
FAQ: Can I receive Communion after bariatric surgery?
Many members of faith do not want to sit out when it is time for Communion but are concerned that they cannot physically handle the wafer or wine. We have the definitive answer for you.
FAQ: What does everybody mix with their Inspire protein powder?
As for liquid of choice. It is completely up to your preference and what your intentions are for weight loss. This is about being Mindful of Calories but you have to LIKE the taste too.
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!
The Truth about Bariatric Keto
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!
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.