Sasrah1972 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Happy 1/2iversary to the 6monthers! How are you do - Hi everyone! I cannot believe that it has been almost 6 months since my surgery!! My date was Tuesday, 5/17 so I'm starting my celebration today. How is everyone feeling? How's ...

Sasrah1972 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
5 monthers: how are you doing? -  Hello to you all! How's everyone doing? I'd love to hear about your progress, issues, etc. My surgery was 5/17, and I'm down 75lbs today (surgery weight 315, I'm now 238.5). T...

Sasrah1972 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
B12: how to take? - Just started taking a supplement. 1. What exactly does sublingual mean? I get the under the tongue part but what if I chew it a bit? 2. Does it interact with iron? Can I tak...

Sasrah1972 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
4 monthers--how is everyone doing? - My surgery was 5/17 and I wonder how everyone around monh 4 is doing. I've had some typical ups and downs and am curious how you all are feeling. Hope everyone is finding a lot of ...

Sasrah1972 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Help! 1st time sick post op - I'm 14weeks post surgery and came down with a pretty high fever last night (of course during the hurricane). Temp hit 102.7 which is high even for me. I don't have any other sympto...

Sasrah1972 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Calcium Powder from Bariatric Advantage?? - Hm. I bought this, assuming that it was calcium citrate, but it seems not to be. Any info on this stuff? I don't know what it means that it has the same "bioavailability".  Tha...

Sasrah1972 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Beyond satisfying NSV - I have just given away 10 bags of clothing and 3 bags of shoes. After only 55lbs, none of it fits me anymore. I have kept a bunch of "skinny" clothes that probably won't fit me in ...

Sasrah1972 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Miralax + Colace + Benefiber - I am already taking 4+!Colace a day plus 2 servings of Benefiber. Will I be ok to add miralax to that? Is there potential for an interaction?

Sasrah1972 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Costco calcium chews - Just bought a bag. They are calcium citrate, the right kind of calcium for us, and sugar free. Looking forward to trying them! Anyone else likenthem?

Sasrah1972 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
I know I can't measure myself by your progress but - I will be 11 weeks out tomorrow (hooray)! I wonder what you all think: I am not seeing my surgeon till the end of the month so I will be past 3 months by then. I've lost exac...

Sasrah1972 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Need some transitional clothes (Upper W Side, NYC) - Need some transitional clothes? Would rather sell them for $1-2 a piece to a WLS friend than give them to thrift. Beautiful Eileen Fisher, Flax, Michael Kors, Old Navy, Lands E...

Sasrah1972 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
NYC area: who wants my clothes? - Need some transitional clothes? Would rather sell them for $1-2 a piece to a WLS friend than give them to thrift. Beautiful Eileen Fisher, Flax, Michael Kors, Old Navy, Lands E...

Sasrah1972 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Corvite - Hello all, My surgeon/nutritionist team prescribed Corvite for me as my iron supplement. I believe it has D and B12 in it as well. 2 issues: it is horribly constipating and ...

Sasrah1972 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Symptoms of something....just not sure what? - So for the last two days I've felt an odd "heartburn" kind of feeling in my chest. Not all the time, and yes, sometimes after I eat. I took a few Tums and it did go away after a wh...

Sasrah1972 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Ceviche & Sushi! - I feel like a real person! I had a ceviche appetizer and one piece of tuna sushi on top of brown rice for dinner tonight. The ceviche was made in a near oil free vinegarette, ...

Sasrah1972 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Do you need some great transitional clothing? NYC/ - Do you need some beautiful items to tide you over as you are losing weight? I will be holding a "garage sale" at my apartment! I am located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan,...

Sasrah1972 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Do you need some great transitional clothing? Size - Do you need some beautiful items to tide you over as you are losing weight? I will be holding a "garage sale" at my apartment! I am located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan,...

Sasrah1972 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Do you need some great transitional clothing? NYC/ - Do you need some beautiful items to tide you over as you are losing weight? I will be holding a "garage sale" at my apartment! I am located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, ...

Sasrah1972 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
What is "goal"? - So I am officially 9 weeks post surgery today! I started at 314 (day of surgery) and am 268 today, which if my math is correct is a loss of 46lbs. I am 5'4". I am hoping to get...

Sasrah1972 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Looking for Exercise Advice....from working parent - Hi there, I'm about to reenter the real world following a wonderful month of a working vacation...and will be 9 weeks post surgery this week. I'm ready to start really exercisi...

Sasrah1972 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
All for a crust of bread... - I was terrified...but I did it. I ate a crust (hard, dry) of whole wheat bread at a restaurant today.  I was feeling frustrated because the only thing I could eat on the menu w...

Sasrah1972 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
sutures question - My RNY was 5/17 and I am over 8 weeks out. My incisions have healed nicely. However, I still have some sutures that are sticking out (the ends) and while they're clear and not real...

Sasrah1972 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
8 weeks? - Curious to hear how everyone who is about 8 weeks out is doing... I feel GOOD. Down 45 lbs. One vomit incident but otherwise am being careful. Still often feel tired but in gene...

Sasrah1972 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
More on constipation....(sorry...)!! - Enough is enough!!! I am taking a Colace in the AM and one in the PM. Drinking my 64oz. Clearly it is not enough. Milk of magnesia not an option. What do you take? How m...

Sasrah1972 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Exercise 2 months out? Just starting... - So I'm ready to get serious about exercising. I've been walking a LOT, swimming occasionally (not for exercise but to cool down mostly). Please help me set up a plan! I'm inter...
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