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Topic: RE: Just found out......

Thank you! That is a great idea.  I'll ask her if she has recommendations I have to see her Monday for another u/s. 

Topic: RE: Just found out......

OOppss yes went from 250 to 150...sorry!  Well for last 2 week very crampy so I already had ultrasound done last week and she said heartrate was about 85-90% so I have another scheduled for this Monday.  Ill call my gastric doctor and let her know what 's going on also.  My obgyn I did let her know and she actually doesn't have any pt's that have had gastric....oh great..illl be the guinea pig! LOL   Thank you for your responses!!!!!!

Topic: RE: Just found out......

I had my surgery done 1 year and 5 months ago! Went from 150 to 133 and just found out today I am 6 weeks pregnant.  I'm scared and don't know what to think!!!   I have only been at my goal weight for about a month and haven't even had time to enjoy that year and half of hard work.  Physically my body isn't ready for this!!!  I struggle w/vit d   level every couple of months and for the last 3 weeks have literally been in bed so exhausted /sick can't even move.  I get up dizzy/nauseous.  I have a daughter who will be 17 next month!!!! and a 12 yr old son...omg what was I thinking???  Has anyone had this happen so soon after surgery and the issues that came from it?  I just don't think my body is ready for this! So scared and tired of being so sick.

Topic: RE: Show us your Halloween pics!!

I cant figure out how to post a picture through a post....but my picture is my husband and I on my avatar and we are going to a halloween party

Topic: RE: medical bracelet
hi where did you get your bracelet?
        
Topic: RE: bathroom problems
hi...i didn't think pms would last that long! LOl  but, it's been 7 weeks since last period...so took a test just in case and unfortunatly neg (would love another child!!!!!! :)  )   But, I think your right about the milk....I do 2 decaf lattees a day and maybe one water.   I just bought some fiber supplements going to try them and switch to a decaf coffee instead of lattee and up my water intake and try some prilosec.   I just had my labs done friday so maybe that will tell by the cbc if I have some kind of infection?  I'll give it another week and see if doing some of these changes help me.  Thank you so much for your recommendations!!!!! 
        
Topic: RE: bathroom problems
So almost everyday for the past month I have had cramps and diarrehea.  I just thought maybe it's pms because since i've lost weight pms has gotten very bad.  But, starting to think it may be something else?  Anyone have this problem or have had it?
        
Topic: RE: Has anyone NOT told people at work?
I didn't tell anyone, I told them I was having gall bladder surgury (which I didn't so I technically didn;t lie) and told them it was a rude awakening on how I was eating and taking care of my body.  So I told them I started eating much better w/protein shakes to fill me in the morning and healthier lunches instead of Burger King at our lunch breaks.  And also enrolled in school for personal training to start getting in shape and make some money!  I'm down 110 and get compliments.....especially from one of my co workers on another floor that said omg you had your baby???!!!  LOL   The whole time she thought I was pregnant!
Topic: RE: Dentist
The only thing is if he gives you pain meds.  I just got my root canal done and temporary crowns put on...i have to go back nx wednesday for them to shave my bone because the permanant crown didn't fit!!!!!  So i'll have to see what I can take for meds after!
        
Topic: RE: Diva Dash
No heels! LOL  check out divadash.com....then look at the boston area.   Then go to pictures and the video.  Its like an obstacle course and jumping threw water and after drinks and dancing.
Topic: RE: Diva Dash
Thank you!!!!!   I'm nervous! 
        
Topic: RE: Diva Dash

So I finally go to the weight I want:)   YA!!!!!!   And to reward myself...my girlfriend and I signed up to the Diva Dash in Boston....I should have looked at the pictures first!  Looks so fun, but hard!!  Anyone else out there doing it??

        
Topic: RE: Telling Work About Needing Time off for Surgery
I told my boss I was having my gallbladder out (which was not a lie I did have it out w/gastric) I had it done on a Thurs and took off the following week as sick time then just took one week vacation following it. As I started losing weight I just said that I am totally changing my eating habits and going to the gym and focusing on me. It has been okay since my weight didn't come off really fast..steady but not fast. Good luck!!! As of today only my close family know about the surgery I didn't tell my friends or coworkers. It's something I'm ashamed that I needed surgery to lose weight to begin with.
        
Topic: RE: girl scout cookie alert...
Put in the fridge yummy!!!
        
Topic: RE: The Lady Time...
I'm so bad I still use my midol!!! NEED to . It seems after this surgery and the weight loss they have intensified! It might be my imagination...lol
        
Topic: RE: Today is my b-day
Happy birthday to you to Eric..150 !!! WOW!!!  So far great bday wishes from a great support website and friends:)   I will savor my cupcake later...cant wait!
        
Topic: RE: ANY LATTE, CAPPUCCINO, COFFE TASTING PROTEIN SHAKE OUT THERE
I get a Medium Decaf latte w/skim and 3 splenda from dunkins everyday and when i am 3/4 done w/it add either vanilla or chocolate whey protein isolate from body fortress to it and it's delish...so I enjoy my morning coffee and I have my shake:)
Topic: RE: Today is my b-day
Today is my bday and finalllllllllyyyyyyy this AM got to 150!!!!!  (okay 150 . 4, but who's counting...lol)    I have lost 100 pounds since the two week diet before the surgery!   So happy about that!  Now I can have my little cupcake after dinner!!!
        
Topic: RE: Dayquil

Are we allowed to take this?   I feel like I have a golf ball in my throat and I'm getting runny/stuffy sinusy headache and head feels heavy. 

        
Topic: RE: 99 pounds lost
Hello,
I have lost 99 pounds..that one stubborn pound will not go away!! LOL  But, for some reason I feel really fat.  I know I've lost it and I'm in a size 8 from a 20/22.  But, the rolls left from the skin on my stomache make me look big.  I keep seeing a bigger person in the mirror than I know I am.  Has anyone else had this weird problem.  I'm thinking i need to see a shrink i'm going crazy
        
Topic: RE: Simple, but awesome food find at Trader Joes
I love those...i put them in a skillet w/a little turkey gravy....yummy
        
Topic: RE: found some $$$ went on protein shopping spree
Ok Shellbell I need some recipes!!!!
        
Topic: RE: Peppermint Mocha

I just found Sugar Free Peppermint Mocha Creamer at Shaws last night!  Now I don't have to spend 4 bucks a cup at Starbucks everyday!!  So happy.

        
Topic: RE: Water
I was a huge water drinker before sugery now i can't sstand it.  I drink Vitamin Water Zero in the acai-blueberry-pomegranite flavor and they have this little bottle called MOI or MIO (w/the crystal lite) and you add squirts of the liquid to your water  the watermelon one is good.  Or crystal lite iced tea (decaf) is really good.  Good luck!!!  I also do decaf lattees w/skim 3 splenda and count it toward my liquids.
        
Topic: RE: Skinny Peppermint Mocha
Hi..I actually posted that starbucks question the other day and they all suggested about the same thing!  LOL  I ended up getting it and have had it yesterday and again today it's so good!!!!  I had them add a shot of protein for .50 cents extra.  (just so I wouldn't feel guitly!)