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    Brenda T.’s Posts

    Topic: RE: Today's NSV

    Thank you Marilyn, it feels great.  And you are doing awesome!

     

    Brenda             Visit my profile for timelines                         My  is Monica M.
                                          
    Topic: RE: Today's NSV

    So exciting!! Congrats.

     

    Brenda             Visit my profile for timelines                         My  is Monica M.
                                          
    Topic: RE: Weight Loss Done?

    I eat around 1200 calories, but I don't exercise, so maybe your calories are too low?  I don't think you are done losing at all, but maybe give the scales a nice quiet hiding spot and avoid them for awhile.  And like someone else said, change your diet up a bit and it can jolt the weight loss again.

    Congrats on all your success so far.

     

    Brenda             Visit my profile for timelines                         My  is Monica M.
                                          
    Topic: RE: Backsliding into old habits...

    I had my year followup last week and told them I was eating around 1200 calories and they said that was a perfect amount to maintain on.

     

    Brenda             Visit my profile for timelines                         My  is Monica M.
                                          
    Topic: RE: I'm trying SO hard not to be impatient....

    Well I hope the phone rings for you today.

     

     

    Brenda             Visit my profile for timelines                         My  is Monica M.
                                          
    Topic: RE: 1 yr checkup at HRRH today at 9am

    Congrats on your year mark!!  I go through TWH so won't see you, but I have my year followup last wednesday and everything is great.

     

    Brenda             Visit my profile for timelines                         My  is Monica M.
                                          
    Topic: RE: I'm trying SO hard not to be impatient....

    The very worst part of the process!!  I was ready to scream too.

    So you are going for revision?  what did you have done before?

     

    Brenda             Visit my profile for timelines                         My  is Monica M.
                                          
    Topic: RE: 5 Months Post Op w/ pics...can finally see the changes!

    You look great!!  congratulations on all your success so far.

     

    Brenda             Visit my profile for timelines                         My  is Monica M.
                                          
    Topic: RE: Missing my OH friends (pic)

    You have done awesome!!  Congrats on all your success!!

     

    Brenda             Visit my profile for timelines                         My  is Monica M.
                                          
    Topic: RE: Anxiety and dysthymia

    I have an anxiety disorder and it didn't go away after WLS, I had to have my meds changed and adjusted as well.  Don't get me wrong, I feel great with the new me, more confident, but my anxiety wasn't because of my weight.  

     

    Brenda             Visit my profile for timelines                         My  is Monica M.
                                          
    Topic: RE: 5 Months in and.....

    That is so wonderful!! there are no words to describe how we feel with the second chance on health.

    Congratulations!!

     

    Brenda             Visit my profile for timelines                         My  is Monica M.
                                          
    Topic: RE: Hey everyone! Just wanted to quickly connect.....

    I was taking my perks for like 8 days, I tried to be brave on my fifth day, and paid for it big time, ended up curled in a ball on the bed in pain.  So take the meds when you need them.  I think if you don't have a family doctor you could go to emerg, maybe even back to TWH if you can to get more pain meds.

    All I ate after was maybe a teaspoon of runny oatmeal, and some protien shakes.  The most important thing is your vits and meds and drinking.  And of coarse move as much as possible, that will speed your healing.  

    All the best and keep us posted.

     

    Brenda             Visit my profile for timelines                         My  is Monica M.
                                          
    Topic: RE: Next phase of my journey...Opti starts today and my surgery date has been bumped up!

    You will do great.  I made mine with cold decaf coffee instead of water, then I added a couple drops of peppermint extract flavor (you can get different flavors in the backing isle).

    That is great news that you got moved up!!  All the best, keep us posted.

     

    Brenda             Visit my profile for timelines                         My  is Monica M.
                                          
    Topic: RE: 5 months today, 101 lbs gone, lots of NSVs, and pics! (Long post...)

    Yes lol, time goes so much faster after.  The waiting is the killer.

     

     

    Brenda             Visit my profile for timelines                         My  is Monica M.
                                          
    Topic: RE: a little computer help...?

    Same thing happened to me, so I now use Chrome and it works great again.  Hope this helps

     

    Brenda             Visit my profile for timelines                         My  is Monica M.
                                          
    Topic: RE: Premier protein ice cream :)

    ooo yummy, thanks for sharing.

     

    Brenda             Visit my profile for timelines                         My  is Monica M.
                                          
    Topic: RE: Premier protein ice cream :)

    Was it frozen like an icecube hard? or like scoopable? 

     

    Brenda             Visit my profile for timelines                         My  is Monica M.
                                          
    Topic: RE: 5 months today, 101 lbs gone, lots of NSVs, and pics! (Long post...)

    Wonderful!! Congrats of your success!!

     

    Brenda             Visit my profile for timelines                         My  is Monica M.
                                          
    Topic: RE: Feels like something stuck in throat

    Did you put your foot in your mouth? lol just kidding, couldn't help myself.

    Does it happen after you eat? or just all the time?  could be a cold coming on, or maybe try more moist food.

     

    Brenda             Visit my profile for timelines                         My  is Monica M.
                                          
    Topic: RE: Medication question - Effexor

    I had to switch my meds after to Effexor because the other kind ciprolex (sp) wasn't working the same.  I take the name brand Effexor XR and I am almost a year out, and have been taking them for 5 months.  These seem to be working just fine for me.

    Take care, and keep us posted.

     

    Brenda             Visit my profile for timelines                         My  is Monica M.
                                          
    Topic: RE: Well. It's been two years! Pics (long post)

    Very exciting, I'm very happy for you and all you have accomplised!! Thank you for sharing.

     

    Brenda             Visit my profile for timelines                         My  is Monica M.
                                          
    Topic: RE: determine calories

    That was very interesting, thank you. :)

     

     

    Brenda             Visit my profile for timelines                         My  is Monica M.
                                          
    Topic: RE: How many hours between meals/snacks?

    LMAO I'm a nut lol

     

    Brenda             Visit my profile for timelines                         My  is Monica M.
                                          
    Topic: RE: Call, call, call

    Nice, I would call all the time and got moved up many times.  Waiting sucks lol

     

    Brenda             Visit my profile for timelines                         My  is Monica M.
                                          
    Topic: RE: How many hours between meals/snacks?

    I have breakfast around 8-8:30, and if I want a snake I have it around 11 ish. But lots of times I don't need one now before lunch.  I haven't got my hunger back yet.  But I get munchie at night and am watching out for that.

    Look at you go girl!  You have done well.

     

    Brenda             Visit my profile for timelines                         My  is Monica M.