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jdruski’s Posts
Post Date 4/3/12 9:47 am
Topic: RE: Netrition ?
I have ordered from them for years. They are not the cheapest but have the Divinci sryups, and the beef jerky that I can't find anywhere else. There flat rate of $5.00 is wonderful. I haven't been around for awhile but Melting Mama used to sing their praises.
Also, I was in need of a product that they didn't carry but they carried the line. They ordered it for me at no extra charge and I notice that they carry it now.
Service is excellent 1 - 2 day delivery.
Good luck and enjoy.
Jeanne
Topic: RE: Netrition ?
I have ordered from them for years. They are not the cheapest but have the Divinci sryups, and the beef jerky that I can't find anywhere else. There flat rate of $5.00 is wonderful. I haven't been around for awhile but Melting Mama used to sing their praises.
Also, I was in need of a product that they didn't carry but they carried the line. They ordered it for me at no extra charge and I notice that they carry it now.
Service is excellent 1 - 2 day delivery.
Good luck and enjoy.
Jeanne
Post Date 11/17/11 11:19 am
Topic: RE: No one told me that!
After 200 lb weight loss in only 3 months, my honeymoon was over. I didn't do the homework that I should have done. Like most things in my life I did the bare minimum. I never got to the root of why I allowed myself to be 500 lbs at one time. Thankfully, the tool works even when I don't and has prevented me from baloonin g back up again. I am now seeking out the reasons. Physically i needed to have the surgery as I couldn't go on dragging around 3 adults on one body frame. Mentally, I wasn't prepared.
When you are super morbidly obese the journey is very different than those who are only obese. While others may be finishing up their losing the weight part of the journey there are many who still have much longer to go. It is damn hard. If you are not mentally prepared and you haven't opened the door to see what caused this, you may not gain all your weight back but the feeling of being a major LOSER, in a negative way takes over.
There is not enough reading, information, forums to get you prepared. Most importantly live support groups. When you are three years post op and find that there are meetings that still have people in them from the day one, you are in the right place.
That is what I missed. However, I am doing it now. My re-starting weight is the same as many people who are just starting.
Journeys are long and different. You also need to fix your head as you fix your body.
Topic: RE: No one told me that!
After 200 lb weight loss in only 3 months, my honeymoon was over. I didn't do the homework that I should have done. Like most things in my life I did the bare minimum. I never got to the root of why I allowed myself to be 500 lbs at one time. Thankfully, the tool works even when I don't and has prevented me from baloonin g back up again. I am now seeking out the reasons. Physically i needed to have the surgery as I couldn't go on dragging around 3 adults on one body frame. Mentally, I wasn't prepared.
When you are super morbidly obese the journey is very different than those who are only obese. While others may be finishing up their losing the weight part of the journey there are many who still have much longer to go. It is damn hard. If you are not mentally prepared and you haven't opened the door to see what caused this, you may not gain all your weight back but the feeling of being a major LOSER, in a negative way takes over.
There is not enough reading, information, forums to get you prepared. Most importantly live support groups. When you are three years post op and find that there are meetings that still have people in them from the day one, you are in the right place.
That is what I missed. However, I am doing it now. My re-starting weight is the same as many people who are just starting.
Journeys are long and different. You also need to fix your head as you fix your body.
Post Date 2/10/11 10:43 am
Topic: RE: But, they're too expensive!
I found this post so interesting. Up until the end of 2010 I also would buy an overloaded cart full of food. I would buy the fresh fruits and veggies and about 2 weeks later I would be putting the majority of them in the garbage. I even had specialty food (WLS) that I had ordered that just lined my cabinets. In November of 2010 I checked myself into the emergency ward of my local hospital. I couldn't walk 4 steps without sitting down. I had been walking around since mid-August with pneumonia and I was about 2 weeks away from dying. What a difference this experience has made to me. I was in the hospital hooked up to a drain for a week with nothing to do but think. One of the things that haunted me during my stay was the excess in my life. An excess of things not friends, family etc. I had bought my way into thousands of $$$ of debt as well as close to 500 lbs. Oh, I did the WLS and lost 240 lbs and got home equity loans to lessen the interest charges but I had nothing. Coming home from the hospital, I had nothing in my fridge that was appealing but I also didn't have any extra money to go out and buy a good tasting meal. So I went to my over flowing cabinets and took out a can of soup, I had to go through 10 cans because their dates had all expired but I found a good one. I don't really like soup, but it had the stuff I needed in it to keep me sated. For the first time in my life I didn't live to eat. I now take forever in the supermarket. I only buy what I know that I am going to consume. Slowly but surely my cabinets are getting empty. Most of what I buy is fresh food. I also don't go to the store unless I need something and only buy what I need and then get out. I am 55 and live alone, this was a very hard lesson to learn.
MM thank you for posting the article, I have read your columns and have to say I respect what you say and how much time, effort and energy that you put into them.
As far as my animals, down to one cat now. They only got the food that the vet recommended and they weren't obese. After all obesity is not healthy and I loved them too much to every have them be unhealthy. Took a walk along side death to make me realize that also applies to me.
Now to start on the bins of clothing.
Jeanne
Topic: RE: But, they're too expensive!
I found this post so interesting. Up until the end of 2010 I also would buy an overloaded cart full of food. I would buy the fresh fruits and veggies and about 2 weeks later I would be putting the majority of them in the garbage. I even had specialty food (WLS) that I had ordered that just lined my cabinets. In November of 2010 I checked myself into the emergency ward of my local hospital. I couldn't walk 4 steps without sitting down. I had been walking around since mid-August with pneumonia and I was about 2 weeks away from dying. What a difference this experience has made to me. I was in the hospital hooked up to a drain for a week with nothing to do but think. One of the things that haunted me during my stay was the excess in my life. An excess of things not friends, family etc. I had bought my way into thousands of $$$ of debt as well as close to 500 lbs. Oh, I did the WLS and lost 240 lbs and got home equity loans to lessen the interest charges but I had nothing. Coming home from the hospital, I had nothing in my fridge that was appealing but I also didn't have any extra money to go out and buy a good tasting meal. So I went to my over flowing cabinets and took out a can of soup, I had to go through 10 cans because their dates had all expired but I found a good one. I don't really like soup, but it had the stuff I needed in it to keep me sated. For the first time in my life I didn't live to eat. I now take forever in the supermarket. I only buy what I know that I am going to consume. Slowly but surely my cabinets are getting empty. Most of what I buy is fresh food. I also don't go to the store unless I need something and only buy what I need and then get out. I am 55 and live alone, this was a very hard lesson to learn.
MM thank you for posting the article, I have read your columns and have to say I respect what you say and how much time, effort and energy that you put into them.
As far as my animals, down to one cat now. They only got the food that the vet recommended and they weren't obese. After all obesity is not healthy and I loved them too much to every have them be unhealthy. Took a walk along side death to make me realize that also applies to me.
Now to start on the bins of clothing.
Jeanne
Post Date 10/20/10 1:13 pm
Last Edit: 10/20/10 1:13 pm
Topic: RE: Daily Atheist Devotional #135 (Good Without God Edition)
Hi LeaAnn
OT: I was wondering if you could tell me what happened to the Rant and Raves Forum?
Thanks.
Jeanne
Last Edit: 10/20/10 1:13 pm
Topic: RE: Daily Atheist Devotional #135 (Good Without God Edition)
Hi LeaAnn
OT: I was wondering if you could tell me what happened to the Rant and Raves Forum?
Thanks.
Jeanne
Post Date 6/18/10 11:36 am
Topic: RE: pain meds that not Nsaids
Stephanie,
How far out are you? I also had my surgery at PA Hospot with Alan. Ask David if you can take the NSaids. I recently started taking Celebrex which as you probably know is not allowed early out of surgery. After discussing it with the Orthopedic surgeon he felt as if after 4 year we could try it. I was taking Aleve and Percocet before but didn't take anything the first year.
Each person is different and because David is a gastro specialist he could tell you the real answer.
Good luck to you.
Jeanne
Topic: RE: pain meds that not Nsaids
Stephanie,
How far out are you? I also had my surgery at PA Hospot with Alan. Ask David if you can take the NSaids. I recently started taking Celebrex which as you probably know is not allowed early out of surgery. After discussing it with the Orthopedic surgeon he felt as if after 4 year we could try it. I was taking Aleve and Percocet before but didn't take anything the first year.
Each person is different and because David is a gastro specialist he could tell you the real answer.
Good luck to you.
Jeanne
Post Date 6/3/10 10:01 am
Topic: RE: Pill Container?
http://www.dollartree.com/catalog/search.cmd?form_state=searchForm&keyword=pill+holder
Dollar Tree sells an AM/PM pill holder. I have 6 and do 6 weeks at a time. I also take mid day vits so I got the smaller containers that they sell in Rite Aid/CVS/Walmart.
Jeanne
Topic: RE: Pill Container?
http://www.dollartree.com/catalog/search.cmd?form_state=searchForm&keyword=pill+holder
Dollar Tree sells an AM/PM pill holder. I have 6 and do 6 weeks at a time. I also take mid day vits so I got the smaller containers that they sell in Rite Aid/CVS/Walmart.
Jeanne
Post Date 3/16/10 11:04 am
Topic: RE: If you'd known then what you know now
First off best wishes to you on your journey. Just remember it is your journey and although we all have had "WLS" each situation is unique. To answer your question, after almost 4 years out, I wish I had not thought it was the easy way out. I thought the weight would just continue to drop off of me. Also, I wish I never tried or "tested the water". I was absolutely to the letter of the law, the WLS law, for 6 months. And finally, I wish that they could have operated on my brain at the same time as they did my RNY.
Please listen to your Nut, your surgeon and mostly get as much support especially from the WL community. Always respect your new altered body. It is not easy but it is very doable.
Again good luck to you. You will do great!!!!!!
Jeanne
Topic: RE: If you'd known then what you know now
First off best wishes to you on your journey. Just remember it is your journey and although we all have had "WLS" each situation is unique. To answer your question, after almost 4 years out, I wish I had not thought it was the easy way out. I thought the weight would just continue to drop off of me. Also, I wish I never tried or "tested the water". I was absolutely to the letter of the law, the WLS law, for 6 months. And finally, I wish that they could have operated on my brain at the same time as they did my RNY.
Please listen to your Nut, your surgeon and mostly get as much support especially from the WL community. Always respect your new altered body. It is not easy but it is very doable.
Again good luck to you. You will do great!!!!!!
Jeanne
Post Date 3/15/10 1:04 pm
Topic: RE: How to pick a surgeon? Knowing what you know now
I love my surgeon now. If I did have to do it over again, I would have gone to the Barix clinic in Langhorne, PA. I chose my surgeon based on the hospital. The surgeon was excellent, he has done my hernia operation and is great surgeon, but the staff in his office as well as the follow-up and support, leave much to be desired.
Good luck to you, sometimes "gut" instinct are the best. This is a life long decision and even though the time will come that you will only have to see your surgeon once a year, you want to know that when you do contact him/her that you are being treated as if you are his only patient.
Jeanne
Topic: RE: How to pick a surgeon? Knowing what you know now
I love my surgeon now. If I did have to do it over again, I would have gone to the Barix clinic in Langhorne, PA. I chose my surgeon based on the hospital. The surgeon was excellent, he has done my hernia operation and is great surgeon, but the staff in his office as well as the follow-up and support, leave much to be desired.
Good luck to you, sometimes "gut" instinct are the best. This is a life long decision and even though the time will come that you will only have to see your surgeon once a year, you want to know that when you do contact him/her that you are being treated as if you are his only patient.
Jeanne
Post Date 3/30/09 9:54 am
Topic: RE: Pouch Test... As if there weren't enough on it already...
Kenzie,
Perhaps you should address your question to the people who created it. There is a contact us on the website, as well as FAQ. I have done it several times and each time I walk away feeling back on track. Weight Loss is a life long struggle.
Jeanne
Topic: RE: Pouch Test... As if there weren't enough on it already...
Kenzie,
Perhaps you should address your question to the people who created it. There is a contact us on the website, as well as FAQ. I have done it several times and each time I walk away feeling back on track. Weight Loss is a life long struggle.
Jeanne
Post Date 3/26/09 11:00 am
Topic: RE: Liver too big
Hi,
I am so sorry that you had to be sent home. I was not required to do any pre-op surgery. My BMI was 69 and losing some weight would have been good for me. I didn't and the day of my surgery the surgeon who is a laporscopic whiz kid had to open me up and do an open RNY. Needless to say I lost 100 lbs in fhe first 3 months but also had a hernia repaired, which was also the ticket to my second panni. So maybe closing you up might have been the best way to go. The surgeons know what they are doing and better they postpone then have you have complications.
Good luck in your journey. I am sure you will be joining all on the loser bench really soon.
Jeanne
Topic: RE: Liver too big
Hi,
I am so sorry that you had to be sent home. I was not required to do any pre-op surgery. My BMI was 69 and losing some weight would have been good for me. I didn't and the day of my surgery the surgeon who is a laporscopic whiz kid had to open me up and do an open RNY. Needless to say I lost 100 lbs in fhe first 3 months but also had a hernia repaired, which was also the ticket to my second panni. So maybe closing you up might have been the best way to go. The surgeons know what they are doing and better they postpone then have you have complications.
Good luck in your journey. I am sure you will be joining all on the loser bench really soon.
Jeanne
Post Date 11/20/08 12:55 pm
Topic: RE: OT: Lexapro Generic?
Steve,
Thanks for the info. I was going to talk to my doc about the citalorpram but I take high dosages of tramadol...
Thanks so much, you are a wealth of information.
Jeanne
Topic: RE: OT: Lexapro Generic?
Steve,
Thanks for the info. I was going to talk to my doc about the citalorpram but I take high dosages of tramadol...
Thanks so much, you are a wealth of information.
Jeanne
Post Date 11/20/08 12:52 pm
Topic: RE: BAD Leg cramps at night
Topic: RE: BAD Leg cramps at night
Hi Adam,
As you mentioned I have been getting these really bad the past few weeks. I have bone on bone knees so it is not pretty when the pain hits and I have to get moving fast, that just isn't happening. I take 2 RX potassium per day and also drink close to 100 oz of fluid. I had the complete bloodwork ( 10 vials) run this month and all was perfect. So I am stumped. I am going to call my PCP if I get another attack.
Please let me know what you find out. You can PM if you like. I get mine in the thigh and my foot. When I was younger I used to get "chaliehorses" in my calves.
They are painful.
Jeanne
Post Date 11/20/08 11:22 am
Topic: RE: OT: Lexapro Generic?
Topic: RE: OT: Lexapro Generic?
Hi,
I don't believe that Lexipro has a generic formula available as of yet. If you hear differently please let me know. Target has some generics that if you are on maintainence meds the program is even cheaper than Caremark.
I hope you find an answer. Right now I pay $60.00 for 3 months supply of Lexapro via Caremark.
Jeanne
Post Date 11/14/08 1:04 pm
Topic: RE: 6 weeks out of surgery and the weight loss stopped
Jules,
congrats on your wl to date. You are probably in a stall, very normal. Take your measurements and use those as your guide. Hide the scale until you are at least 6 months out.
I lost 100 lbs in the 1st month and then stalled for 2 months so I know what you are feeling.
Jeanne
Topic: RE: 6 weeks out of surgery and the weight loss stopped
Jules,
congrats on your wl to date. You are probably in a stall, very normal. Take your measurements and use those as your guide. Hide the scale until you are at least 6 months out.
I lost 100 lbs in the 1st month and then stalled for 2 months so I know what you are feeling.
Jeanne
Post Date 11/14/08 1:01 pm
Topic: RE: Magic Bullet
Good luck to you on your journey. After going thru 5 blenders the first year, I got a back to basic smoothie maker. Then bought the single serve, like the bullet but about $30.00 cheaper. I have been using them both for over a year with no problems.
Jeanne
Topic: RE: Magic Bullet
Good luck to you on your journey. After going thru 5 blenders the first year, I got a back to basic smoothie maker. Then bought the single serve, like the bullet but about $30.00 cheaper. I have been using them both for over a year with no problems.
Jeanne
Post Date 10/21/08 10:40 am
Topic: RE: The one product you can't live without
DiVinci sugar free syrups.
Topic: RE: The one product you can't live without
DiVinci sugar free syrups.
Post Date 10/21/08 10:39 am
Topic: RE: The one product you can't live without
walden farms also has a great sf strawberry syrup. I also use Divinci as well as several other flavors for smoothies and coffee drinks.
Jeanne
Topic: RE: The one product you can't live without
walden farms also has a great sf strawberry syrup. I also use Divinci as well as several other flavors for smoothies and coffee drinks.
Jeanne
Post Date 10/21/08 10:29 am
Topic: RE: How Much do Spend in Vitamins and Supplements per Month?
Hi,
Believe it or not that is a hard question to answer. I buy most of my vits and mins with bogof and usually I am well stocked up. There is a RNY'er named Andrea who is the vitamin guru. She is a wealth of information and I believe that she runs a cost per month on this board every few weeks.
You might want to scroll back a few pages and see if you can pick one of her posts up.
I hope you can get your answer. I need to ask my employer about starting a FSA account.
Jeanne
Topic: RE: How Much do Spend in Vitamins and Supplements per Month?
Hi,
Believe it or not that is a hard question to answer. I buy most of my vits and mins with bogof and usually I am well stocked up. There is a RNY'er named Andrea who is the vitamin guru. She is a wealth of information and I believe that she runs a cost per month on this board every few weeks.
You might want to scroll back a few pages and see if you can pick one of her posts up.
I hope you can get your answer. I need to ask my employer about starting a FSA account.
Jeanne
Post Date 10/21/08 10:24 am
Topic: RE: Open Surgery/Nervous
Topic: RE: Open Surgery/Nervous
Lisa,
Noel is an excellent surgeon. I had my surgery at PA hospital. I was scheduled for lap and at the last minute they switched over. Because I had a high BMI as well as I didn't do any pre-op diet my liver was enlarged and the surgeon felt more confident doing open. If you have any questions about the recovery, please feel free to pM me.
Also, come over to the PA Forum. It is mostly all Barix folks but they are the most wonderful and suportive group of people you will ever meet.
Stop over and introduce yourself, you will be pleasantly surprised.
Good luck with your surgery
Jeanne
Post Date 10/16/08 10:38 am
Topic: RE: EXTEND BARS
Beth,
Thanks, I am putting together a Netrion.com order and they look like a good snack idea for those attack times at work.
Jeanne
Topic: RE: EXTEND BARS
Beth,
Thanks, I am putting together a Netrion.com order and they look like a good snack idea for those attack times at work.
Jeanne
Post Date 10/16/08 10:16 am
Topic: EXTEND BARS
Trying to shake up my protein mix as well as keep the carb monster at bay. Has anyone tried the Extend Bars? The site that I want to buy them from only sells them in a box. I want to get some reviews before I invest in them
Thanks for any help.
Jeanne
Topic: EXTEND BARS
Trying to shake up my protein mix as well as keep the carb monster at bay. Has anyone tried the Extend Bars? The site that I want to buy them from only sells them in a box. I want to get some reviews before I invest in them
Thanks for any help.
Jeanne
Post Date 10/16/08 10:12 am
Topic: RE: Plastic surgery help please
Michelle,
My cir****tances were unusual, but there is a copy of the letter that I wrote and my PCP signed. on my profile. I was approved for a panni in a month's time.
Jeanne
Topic: RE: Plastic surgery help please
Michelle,
My cir****tances were unusual, but there is a copy of the letter that I wrote and my PCP signed. on my profile. I was approved for a panni in a month's time.
Jeanne
Post Date 10/14/08 4:38 pm
Topic: RE: Would like other people's opinion...
Also post your concerns on the DS board, there a many people there who are a wealth of information.
Jeanne
Topic: RE: Would like other people's opinion...
Also post your concerns on the DS board, there a many people there who are a wealth of information.
Jeanne
Post Date 10/14/08 4:35 pm
Topic: RE: cellulitis???
Erin.
Your mom is right. I have lymphedma in my legs and I get cellulitis a few times per year. Please follow what your doc tells you. If need be have a dopler performed to rule out any kind of blood clots. The good news is that it can usually be handled with antibiotics. In the meantime keep your leg up and try applying cool cloths to your inflammed leg.
Please let me know how your make out. YOu can PM me.
Jeanne
Topic: RE: cellulitis???
Erin.
Your mom is right. I have lymphedma in my legs and I get cellulitis a few times per year. Please follow what your doc tells you. If need be have a dopler performed to rule out any kind of blood clots. The good news is that it can usually be handled with antibiotics. In the meantime keep your leg up and try applying cool cloths to your inflammed leg.
Please let me know how your make out. YOu can PM me.
Jeanne
Post Date 10/14/08 12:38 pm
Topic: RE: IS IT TRUE????
Topic: RE: IS IT TRUE????
Try the 5 day pouch test. At the very least it will get the carb monster off your back
Good luck, you will get back into it.
Jeanne
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