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 BEE EFF EEE, CA Member Since: 08/09/06 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/24/12 6:47 pm Topic: Accountability - Thursday Still smarting over the cell phone ticket I got yesterday..boooo! Hubby says he's gonna pay for it but it's gonna be more than he thinks..I found out they will add $140 in Penalties..they add $28 for ever $10 of the ticket for penalties..booooo again! My eats: 5:00 am 12 oz coffee w/NSA Swiss Miss (got out the camping coffee pot and made it that way!) 5:30 am 1/4 protein waffles, 1/2 small apple, SF pancake syrup 6:00 am double espresso latte (Oh boy this was good this morning!) 7:00 am 24 oz herb tea with splenda not all of it but most 8:00 am 1 oz cheddar cheese, 1 pc ham deli meat 9:00 am 24 oz drink mix with ice, Crystal Light White Grape 10:00 am part of the pork chop I brought today..with the bone 7 oz..figure 5 oz of pork chop 11:30 am 24 oz drink mix, I forget what flavor! 12:30 pm the rest of that pork chop 1:30 pm iced coffee latte..24 oz with the ice too 3:30 pm 1/2 small pear, 1 Tablespoon peanut butter 4:30 pm 24 oz water with ice 6:00 pm dinner was crock pot chicken cooked with cheese sauce and broccoli and carrots.. Totals for the day: Calories: 1415 Fat: 74.2 Carbs: 72.4 Protein: 121.1 Road trip tomorrow..we're headed to Jamestown to see the Railway 1897 Historical park..you know the train they used on Petticoat Junction and Green Acres..and in Back to the Future? Well, it's there! Whatever..I'm ready for the open road even for just a day or so.. My day was packed full of stress. I think that's why I have that stinkin rash..stress..We'll see how I feel Sunday when I'm home again..I did alright with my food! How did you do? Yes, RNY worked for me but it also requires a lot of work from me! Before Surgery: 214 Highest Weight: 240 Now: 125.6 Goal: 130 |
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BEE EFF EEE, CA Member Since: 08/09/06 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/23/12 6:56 pm Topic: Accountability - Wednesday I woke up early but I'd checked on the power several times..Got ready for work with no power, interesting! At least I matched! LOL..on to work where I'm taking a test for the next step up..Hoping one of my co-workers gets it cuz I like where I am and want them OUT! LOL..AND I got a ticket for talking on the cell phone driving home from the stupid test..ouch! My eats: 5:30 am 12 oz coffee w/NSA Swiss Miss (got out the camping coffee pot and made it that way!) 6:00 am 1/4 protein waffles, 2 tablespoons peanut butter and 1 tsp (I think, it was dark when I put it on there) sf imitation honey No espresso this morning! 7:00 am 24 oz herb tea with splenda 8:30 am 12 oz coffee with splenda and sf creamer 10:15 am 1 hard boiled egg, 1 medium grapefruit 11:00 am 24 oz drink mix with ice, GV Metabolism Peach Mango 12:30 pm 4 oz chicken breast (baked) 2 cups romaine lettuce, 1 medium tomato, 1 oz balsamic dressing 1:30 pm 24 oz drink mix with ice, Crystal Light White Grape 2:30 pm 24 oz iced coffee with splenda and soy milk 4:30 pm 24 oz drink mix with ice, No flavor 6:30 pm 3 pieces of thin crust meat pizza.. Totals for the day: Calories: 1688 Fat: 81.4 Carbs: 154.9 Protein: 101.5 The power has been going on and off all evening..I'm hurrying as fast as I can..I did not good. How did you do? Yes, RNY worked for me but it also requires a lot of work from me! Before Surgery: 214 Highest Weight: 240 Now: 125.6 Goal: 130 |
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 Oceanside, CA Member Since: 12/09/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/23/12 9:01 am Topic: RE: 3 years out and MD found a cyst and some bleeding at staple line Good luck to you. Jill  Surgery date 2/8/10 Start weight 264 Nothing Great Was Ever Achieved Without Enthusiasm!  |
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BEE EFF EEE, CA Member Since: 08/09/06 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/23/12 8:22 am Topic: Accountability - Tuesday Sorry I'm late..had an emergency last night. First the internet wouldn't connect because of high winds moving the dish and then the power went out completely..didn't come back on until 8 am today (14.5 hrs!) that's a long time without television or internet! LOL..couldn't even find a battery radio to listen to local updates either. Whew..back to the 21st century! My eats on Tuesday: 5:30 am 12 oz coffee w/NSA Swiss Miss 6:00 am 1/4 protein waffles, 6 medium strawberries, sf pancake syrup 6:30 am double espresso latte with soy milk 7:00 am 24 oz herb tea with splenda 8:00 am 1 oz cheddar cheese with 1 slice low fat ham deli meat 9:00 am 24 oz drink mix with ice, GV Metabolism Peach Mango (orange seems to work better than red..go figure!) 10:30 am 1/2 egg burrito without hashed browns 11:30 am 24 oz drink mix with the rest of the ice from the GV above, Crystal Light Lemon Tea 12:40 pm 24 oz drink mix with alittle ice, Wyler's Light Tea/Lemonade 1:40 pm 1 can light tuna water packed (drained) 1/2 cup mashed potatoes, 1/2 cup canned peas, 1 T ranch dressing 2:30 pm 24 oz iced coffee with soy milk 4:00 pm 1 hard boiled egg 4:30 pm 24 oz drink mix with alittle ice, 5:15 pm 4.75 oz tilapia, 4 broccoli flowerettes 7:00 pm 2 servings of sugar free wafer cookies and before bed, a 24 oz container of water with no flavor Totals for the day: Calories: 1776 Fat: 84.0 Carbs: 127.6 (those sugar cookies) Protein: 140.8 Still, not bad as percentages go..alittle high in all the columns.. How did you do? Yes, RNY worked for me but it also requires a lot of work from me! Before Surgery: 214 Highest Weight: 240 Now: 125.6 Goal: 130 |
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 San Jose, CA Member Since: 09/15/03 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/22/12 3:14 pm Topic: RE: My Friend Died 9 Yrs After RNY, DS & Reversal That is so so sad & I am so very sorry for your loss. I hear & feel your frustration, anger & hurt. I think we've all heard of the chances of death or something seriously like this happening, but think that wont happen to us. I know personally, i was willing to take that chance, twice as I had a revision this past Feb. My addiction to food & obsession w/ being thin with out the ability or resolve to consistently make those sacrifices (eat mostly proteins THE REST OF YOUR LIFE AND EXERCISE THE REST OF YOUR LIFE) is something I battle with daily. When i went into this in 2004, i really thought i would never have to "diet" again. That I would be thin & healthier for the rest of my life. But you are completely right in that these procedures are nothing more than temporary fixes if we aren't willing to make those sacrifices. It has at least caused me to consider other forms of "treatment" & to value & accept more of who I am as a person. However, knowing what i know now - would i still have chosen to have the procedure? Yes - a thousand times YES b/c not having done so is like not having truly lived at all.... even if only for a little bit. One can only imagine the inner demons another faces & the sacrifices their willing to make to silence those demons. Again, Im sorry for your loss & pray the Lord brings you & your friends & family peace. The Will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.   |
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San Jose, CA Member Since: 09/15/03 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/22/12 2:31 pm Last Edit: 5/22/12 2:32 am Topic: RE: Accountability - Monday MONDAY!!!! The fresh start to another week & Im just thanking God that we're here. Where else would we be?? IDK - but after Sundays Aunnular Solar Eclipse, that very well could have been the end of it! lol Well played, Mayans. Well played... I got a great nights sleep but was hecka hungry on monday! I even commented on how much i was carbing out. Somehow I managed to stay clsoe to my alloted cal count... i THINK that is... honestly, i cant even call it. i ALMOST avoided tracking & posting b/c i just KNEW i had hit something 2500 cals, but figured its for my own benefit so why not... Breakfast - 20oz coffee 8oz protein shake LF cheese stick 5 ritz crackers Lunch - ground beef burrito w/ beans, rice, onion, cheese & cilantro this thing was so huge, i had to eat it in 4ths, which essentially lasted me the entire day. at about the 1/2 way point, i scraped out the rice & just ate the meat.cheeese/onion. 16oz tea Dinner - 2 sm chicken legs (fried) 1/3c mashed potatoes 1/2c green beans 8oz CL totals: Cals - 1280 Carbs - 84 Protein - 98 Fat - 62 The Will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you. |
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 Member Since: 12/05/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/22/12 2:03 pm Topic: RE: 3 years out and MD found a cyst and some bleeding at staple line Well I went for a colonoscopy for bleeding problem somewhere. It wasn't bleeding in my colon so doc did the endoscopy and found bleeding around a cyst right at juncture of colon and tiny tummy. I go to Dr. Aranow my bariatric doc on Thursday to follow up further. I will have another endoscopy in 6 weeks. So I guess the symptom was internal bleeding. |
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Oceanside, CA Member Since: 12/09/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/22/12 12:30 pm Topic: RE: 3 years out and MD found a cyst and some bleeding at staple line what were your symptoms? what promted you to get it checked out? Jill Surgery date 2/8/10 Start weight 264 Nothing Great Was Ever Achieved Without Enthusiasm! |
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 BEAUFORT, NC Member Since: 05/17/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/22/12 12:26 pm Last Edit: 5/22/12 12:30 pm Topic: RE: blood sugar dropping I also have low sugar now and I will be 5 years out...this is not uncommon...Small meals frequently with high protein, and natural carbs limited are ok...Nothing with refine flour, sugar or starches. They will set your sugar off...actually they will make your body pump in to much insulin within 15 minutes which will make your sugar spike, make you sick to your stomach, cause you to be an air head and possibly put you into or close to sleep with in half an hour....As it drops very low. You can go into a coma if you are not careful with this! Drinking a large glass of orange juice is not the answer like it is for a diabetic on the other end. A small amount of sugar may be ok but you have to have have protein to maintain a decent level. It will effect your eyes, your mind and energy. No you aren't crazy...Get to a good Sugar Doctor!  Beginning weight: 284 Surgery weight: 251 Current weight: 146 |
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 Random Lake, WI Member Since: 08/06/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/22/12 7:20 am Topic: RE: Protein Drinks It might work; but I am in the opposite camp. Fish Oil capsules are no substitute for eating actual fish! Food is infinitely complex and I don't think we humans have the know how to distill the oil out and have it be as good. I think, people unable to control their eating really should get ongoing counseling. |
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BEE EFF EEE, CA Member Since: 08/09/06 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/21/12 7:02 pm Topic: Accountability - Monday Got up super early today..got to work early too.. I thought I was suppose to be in a meeting but it turns out I wasn't..so I tinkered with the system we're learning now and looked around a bit..We'll see what happens when it's up and running but the learning curve on this is going to be horrible! My eats: 4:30 am 12 oz coffee w/NSA Swiss Miss 5:00 am 1/4 protein waffles, 6 medium strawberries, sf pancake syrup 6:00 am double espresso latte with soy milk 7:00 am 24 oz herb tea with splenda 8:00 am 1 oz cheddar cheese with 1 slice low fat ham deli meat 8:45 am 24 oz drink mix with ice, Wyler's half/half Lemonade/Ice Tea 10:30 am my whole lunch..4 oz chicken breast (baked) 2 cups romaine lettuce, 1 medium tomato and 1 oz italian salad dressing 12:50 pm 1 hard boiled egg 1:30 pm 24 oz drink mix with ice, Propel Berry (no color or caffeine) 2:00 pm 24 oz iced coffee with creamer and splenda 3:30 pm 24 oz drink mix with no ice..all melted..I drank a packet of the new Lipton Honey and Strawberry Acai flavor..it's HALF sugar..so I got a whole gram of sugar in a 2 gram serving..I love strawberry but really worry about the sugar. 4:15 pm 1 oz honey roasted peanuts, 3 sf wafer cookies (cuz dinner won't be done soon). 6:00 pm 6 oz of pork chop..and not much else! I served myself up some mashed potatoes and took only one bite..and some canned peas..again..one bite..I'll count it as 1/4 cup for both of them..I took 8.25 oz of pork chop and the bone that was left was 1.75 oz left..so that's 6.5 oz. Totals for the day: Calories: 1802 Fat: 109.4 Carbs: 80.6 Protein: 134.0 now those are weird numbers. I think they're okay though. How did you do? Yes, RNY worked for me but it also requires a lot of work from me! Before Surgery: 214 Highest Weight: 240 Now: 125.6 Goal: 130 |
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 Kinzer, PA Member Since: 10/30/06 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/21/12 12:48 pm Topic: RE: Protein Drinks i was wondering, has anyone tried to just avoid whole foods? you know how an alcoholic avoids booze to stay on track, and a drug addict...well you get the idea. i just sorta wish i never had to go near real food. is there anyone out there that has tried to avoid food and just consume supplements and protien shakes and bars etc.  |
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Random Lake, WI Member Since: 08/06/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/21/12 8:13 am Topic: RE: My Friend Died 9 Yrs After RNY, DS & Reversal THIS SURGERY is only a temporary tool to a permanent problem! ARE YOU WILLING TO DIE for a temporary fix? How long surgery "lasts" is up to the individual and their demons. As I often say: There is no fate but that which you make. I seem to recall my doctor saying RNY had about a 5% complication rate after surgery. Was I willing to die? Yes. I figured I could not have surgery and die sooner or have surgery and hopefully die (a lot) later. I chose the latter. |
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BEE EFF EEE, CA Member Since: 08/09/06 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/20/12 2:09 pm Topic: RE: Almost 3 years out and feel like a failure sometimes. Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Protein Bars
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8×8″ pan with cooking oil spray. 2. In a microwave safe bowl, combine oats and milk; cook for 60 seconds. Stir and allow to cool; mix in egg whites and vanilla. 3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the whey protein, Splenda, flaxseed, flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. 4. Add oatmeal mixture to dry ingredients; mix just until everything is moist. Spread batter in pan. 5. Place peanut butter in microwave safe bowl and heat for 45 seconds or until melted. Spoon peanut butter over batter in pan and swirl with knife tip. 6. Bake for 10 minutes; allow to cool completely before cutting into 6 bars. Wrap each individually in plastic wrap and store in the freezer or refrigerator. Unwrap and microwave 30 seconds to warm. Makes 6 servings Per serving: 195 calories, 11 g total fat, 2 g saturated fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 14 g total carbohydrate, 4 g dietary fiber, 12 g protein, 218 mg sodium. Yes, RNY worked for me but it also requires a lot of work from me! Before Surgery: 214 Highest Weight: 240 Now: 125.6 Goal: 130 |
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 Inland empire, CA Member Since: 03/11/08 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/20/12 12:24 pm Topic: RE: Hernia and small bowel obstruction I'm going to give Dr Suh's office a call tomorrow and let them know what happened so if they feel I need to be seen by him they can send a referral to my primary doctor,        |
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 Member Since: 07/24/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/20/12 8:50 am Topic: RE: Almost 3 years out and feel like a failure sometimes. Dawn how do you make your frozen protein bar ? please share :) |
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 Castaic, CA Member Since: 03/30/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/20/12 6:34 am Topic: RE: My Friend Died 9 Yrs After RNY, DS & Reversal Dear Robin, I'm so sorry to read about your loss and frustration with WLS. I had RNY 5 years ago and it was one of the best things I've ever done. Yes, I exercise daily because I CAN. Before my RNY I was in extreme pain and needed a hip replacement. The combination of these 2 surgeries gave me back my life. I'm grateful to modern medicine that I'm not only alive today, but active and enjoy every step I take. May you find peace and comfort in your life journey. California Kathie RNY - 10/07 Rt. Hip Replacement - 4/08 Upper Body Lift - 11/08 (Dr. Timothy Katzen) Lower Body Lift - 3/09 (Dr. Timothy Katzen) |
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Member Since: 10/15/08 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/20/12 12:03 am Topic: RE: Hernia and small bowel obstruction It is scary when ot comes to going to a Dr who has no knowledge in RNY. My pcp jokes with me that I'm an expierment to her because I am her first RNY patient ever. Sometimes I feel like I am teaching her. So yeah I would call my surgeon if I were you. |
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BEE EFF EEE, CA Member Since: 08/09/06 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/19/12 7:18 pm Topic: RE: Hernia and small bowel obstruction I would have a talk with Dr Suh, he's the expert!..there are some gastro doctors out there *****ally don't know bypass things..seriously. I went to a gastro enterologist for a colonoscopy and he recommended that I take aspirin, when he KNEW I had RNY..When it comes to my pouch, I only trust my surgeon. Yes, RNY worked for me but it also requires a lot of work from me! Before Surgery: 214 Highest Weight: 240 Now: 125.6 Goal: 130 |
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BEE EFF EEE, CA Member Since: 08/09/06 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/19/12 7:15 pm Topic: Accountability-Saturday We're planning on a small road trip next weekend so I set out this morning NOT to spend any money..NOOOO shopping. But dear hubby wanted to take me out to lunch and then to get a tank of gas. We stopped at friends house and when we went to leave the right front tire on my car (my precious Sally the Mustang) was FLAT..so all plans changed..yup, lunch and then tires..while they were changing the tires we walked through KMart and then the furniture store next door to them and then Home Depot next to that..then back across the street to check on little Sally..they informed us that her brakes were also worn..no prob. I'll have my staff mechanic work on that tomorrow! LOL.. So the day was all about not spending money but spending FAR more on tires. but Sally rides Sooooo much smoother now. We'll be very happy with those tires next weekend when we take her for our road trip.. My eats for the day: coffee waffles with strawberries and sf pancake syrup double espresso latte 24 oz drink mix with ice.. 24 oz drink mix with ice.. starving as I was at our friends' house (putting on the donut spare and all..4 hours since I'd eaten!) my friend gave me a pack of ritz with peanut butter on them..lifesaver! second breakfast (actually 12:30!) 1/2 egg burrito with no hashed browns and coffee 24 oz water with ice 24 oz drink mix with no ice..this one was caffeinated Snack when we got home: 3 sf wafer cookies Dinner: 5 oz (before cooking) burger patty, processed cheese, on a sandwich thin with spicy brown mustard I think more water in the form of ice tea! Totals for the day: Calories: 1402 Fat: 81.1 Carbs: 102.3 Protein: 81.2 Actually not bad. Might have been better if I'd had more protein but that's okay..I walked a bunch today! How did you do? Yes, RNY worked for me but it also requires a lot of work from me! Before Surgery: 214 Highest Weight: 240 Now: 125.6 Goal: 130 |
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