shellyb1203 wrote a blog post 10 years, 3 months ago
83 days since surgery. - 51 lbs. down today.   I am 83 days out and spent the last month with bronchitis, pneumonia and now battling the flu.   So for all of that, I cannot complain about my weight loss...

shellyb1203 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
First goal met! - My first goal was to lose 47 lbs. I did it! Now to lose another 50 lbs. My pneumonia slowed me down this past month, but I am finally feeling better. Ready to start my next 50 ...

shellyb1203 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
CARBS? Are some better than others? - I made a bean salad with baby spinach. While logging I was surprised at the carbs. I avoid 99% of breads and pastas (unless whole grain). So are the bean carbs okay or a...

shellyb1203 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
NSV...small one but great! - I just cut my toenails sitting "Indian style ". No huffing, puffing, or grunting. Was able to hold a conversation at the same time! I can hardly wait for the next NSV!

shellyb1203 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
48 days since my new life started - I am down 37 lbs. since my surgery 48 days ago. I couldn't be happier at this point. Except of course if this bronchitis would go away. Had my first NSV the other day. Glorio...

shellyb1203 wrote a blog post 10 years, 4 months ago
48 days since surgery - 48 days since surgery and I am down 37 lbs!!!!!!

shellyb1203 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Needing new "ideas" for food. Any Tofu - I am trying to broaden my horizons when it comes to food.   I am starting the "ground" meats stage of my diet and would like to find some exciting reciepes not only for myself b...

shellyb1203 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
QUESTION: I went up in calories, stall broke, Is t - I had a small stall/slowing of weight loss around 2.5- 3 weeks out. I was averaging around 600 cal. My weight loss seemed to go up and down with a final loss of 2 lbs or so. I ...

shellyb1203 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
One month out, feeling good, best decision ever! - I'm one month-ish out, 32 lbs. down and feeling good. Moving onto swallowing pills. Changing protein shake powder, also getting some unflavored. And as soon as my bronchitis is...

shellyb1203 wrote a blog post 10 years, 5 months ago
One month-ish out :) - So far so good. Moving on to swallowing pills. Lost 32 lbs and feeling pretty good except for cold that has become bronchitis. Looking forward to seeing myself at the end of mo...

shellyb1203 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Thermometer? what kind should i use to add protei - I am thinking about getting unflavored protein to add to more items. (Shakes and I are in a battle right now). What kind of thermometer do you use to check temperature of liqu...

shellyb1203 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
NEED ADVICE! Suggestions on protein shakes - My current protein shakes that I have been using since preop are now tasting HORRIBLE. I am having a hard time getting them down. I actually liked them before. What happened???...

shellyb1203 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
How long is the "honeymoon" phase - I know this might sound like a silly question but how long is a typical "honeymoon" phase? I had never heard of this until I started reading posts after my surgery. Surgeon no...

shellyb1203 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Protein Shakes taste different (One month Out)??? - Okay, maybe this is all in my head...but    The protein shakes that I was drinking pre-op and post-op are now suddenly tasting different at one month out.  I am still gettin...

shellyb1203 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Is it wrong to be proud this early on? - I am 23 days out and 28 lbs. down so far! Is it wrong to feel proud this early on???

shellyb1203 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
HELP! Vitamin making me severely nauseated - I seem to do fine with the B12 and the Calcium Chews, but the Multivitamin is making me so nauseated about 15 min after I take it. Does this happen to anyone else?? Is there any...

shellyb1203 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
HELP! Vitamin making me severely nauseated - I seem to do fine with the B12 and the Calcium Chews, but the Multivitamin is making me so nauseated about 15 min after I take it. Does this happen to anyone else?? Is there any...

shellyb1203 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
HELP! Vitamins are making me so NAUSEATED. - I seem to do fine with the B12 and the Calcium Chews, but the Multivitamin is making me so nauseated about 15 min after I take it.   Does this happen to anyone else??    Is ...

shellyb1203 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
What was YOUR Weight Loss in First Couple Months? - At my first week post op visit, I had lost 16lbs,  2 weeks later and I have only lost another 9lbs.   I know that 25lbs in 3 weeks is nothing to complain about but I guess I did...

shellyb1203 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
PPI Question???? Do we HAVE to take them? - I hear everyone talk about the PPI's. I have them but haven't taken them. Since my surgery, I haven't had any reflux or heartburn at all. Should I still take or only if prob...

shellyb1203 wrote a blog post 10 years, 5 months ago
RECOVERY GOING WELL...mostly. - First week of recovery went great.  Pain...yes.   Nausea...yes.   But that was to be expected.   At my one week follow up I had lost 16lbs.   So no complaints.   Second week...w...

shellyb1203 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
NEED ADVICE!! Constipation...What can we safely us - I am 15 days out and dealing with constipation. I know laxatives are a no-no. But what are the safe remedies??? I am currently trying Benefiber with no luck yet. All suggest...

shellyb1203 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Help! 14 days out and no "full indicator&quo - I am 14 days out from surgery (21lbs. down). I have yet to feel the "full button" that people talk about. I am measuring everything and following my guidelines perfectly. I have...

shellyb1203 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
1 week post op... embarrassing question - I am one week and two days post op. I have noticed that every morning when I wake up my urine is very dark. Sometimes it even appears orange. Is this normal??? Doesn't happen ...

shellyb1203 accomplished a goal 10 years, 6 months ago
Make it through Surgery without Complications
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