Elia-B wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
not a "good" day - Today's not a "good" day.  Yesterday, I think I got in less than half of my protein (recommended amount: 80 grams) and was very short on my fluids (recommended amount: 64 oz).  Alm...

Elia-B wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Vitamin doses recommended by my bariatric center - My bariatric center recommends the following and they tend to like Bariatric Advantage as the brand: CALCIUM CITRATE:  1800mg, 3 1/2 - 500mg tablets taken at least 2 hours a p...

Elia-B lost 1 lb since Feb 12 13 years, 2 months ago

Elia-B lost 3 lbs since Feb 04 13 years, 3 months ago

Elia-B wrote a blog post 13 years, 3 months ago
First week back at work - First, I'll talk about my fashion show from last weekend.  It went okay.  My tops are definitely fitting better, and I'm able to fit in some I wasn't able to wear anymore.  But, ...

Elia-B wrote a blog post 13 years, 3 months ago
Fashion Show! - Tomorrow will be my first day back at work since my surgery - yes, I was able to take very close to a full 6 weeks off from work - let me hear a Hallelujah!!!  So, today I will be ...

Elia-B wrote a blog post 13 years, 3 months ago
TIP: keeping up with vitamins - As a DS'er, I have to take A LOT of vitamins.  I've started using a Sun - Sat pill planner box (size extra large) to help keep me honest about whether or not I've taken everything....

Elia-B wrote a blog post 13 years, 3 months ago
Post-surgery: first entry - Hi all, This is my first entry post-surgery.  Wow!  This has been a trip!  My surgery was on Dec. 28th, 2010, and I have a Duodenal Switch (DS).  The first two and a half weeks ...

Elia-B lost 34 lbs since Dec 10 13 years, 3 months ago

Elia-B wrote a blog post 13 years, 4 months ago
It's getting closer - Well.. the date of my surgery is getting closer.  Today I ordered bariatric vitamins and supplements.  I'm trying hard to stay calm.  And, I feel the need to just keep things simpl...

Elia-B scheduled a Duodenal Switch for Dec 28, 2010. 13 years, 5 months ago
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Elia-B wrote a blog post 13 years, 5 months ago
Pre-0p tests - I just wanted to add, on Monday I go for my pre-op test ... EKG, the thing where they look down your throat, and the blood work.  Not sure if anything else will be involved in term...

Elia-B wrote a blog post 13 years, 5 months ago
Brand new - Hi!  I'm very, very new here.  But, I knew it was time to get on board and set up an account.  I'm looking forward to the community support as I take this journey.  I'm scheduled f...
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12/28/2010
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