MichelleS61 posted a discussion topic 4 years, 6 months ago

It's been a crazy couple of weeks, started with the worst diarhea of my life the last week of August ended up in emerg on Saturday of long weekend, after tests they said nothing had shown up and I could go home, just keep hydrated. In the meantime on


MichelleS61 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 1 month ago

Happened first time 2 weeks ago, severe pain in the upper abdomen thought it might be stuck food as I'd eaten on the go pain subsided after about 45 minutes, but was also accompanied by cold sweats and chills.

After the pain had eased felt okay


MichelleS61 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 7 months ago

Finally hit Onderland yesterday should have been good, but followed by my Breakfast not liking me, then a few hours later my blood sugar fell out the bottom, still a learning experience foods that are good one time are not so good the next time.

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MichelleS61 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 8 months ago

So after my 3 month check up my feritin was too low so have started taking iron. After spending the first 3 months dealing with constipation and finally getting things balance out with daily Restor-a-lax and probiotic, I'm now having issues with being


MichelleS61 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 9 months ago

So I'm 4 months out now, just went for my 3 month follow up, my clinic is very happy with my weight loss, its definitely slowed down, but I'm getting a lot healthier, Vitamin A was too high so had to switch up one of my multis to a no A version, my fer


MichelleS61 posted a comment 5 years, 9 months ago
Love the picture, body dis-morphia we all fight it, I bought a pair of...

MichelleS61 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 9 months ago

I love my coffee and I love strong with cream, any suggestions on what I can use instead, I'm using too many calories I shouldn't have in my daily coffee. I know some use Premier Protein but it's too sweet so that doesn't work for me. Has anyone trie


MichelleS61 wrote 3 Months On am I making Progress? 5 years, 10 months ago

Looking at my before and after photos I guess I see a difference it's so hard been at this for 3 months now, and the fat person inside doesn't feel any smaller, but I guess I am can see in my face?...


MichelleS61 uploaded 2 photos 5 years, 10 months ago

MichelleS61 posted a comment 5 years, 11 months ago
Congratulations, I have an initial goal, I've also set mini goals...

MichelleS61 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 11 months ago

I'd been looking for a local support group and was just advised of this one, unfortunately Tuesdays are out for me till June but if anyone else is in the area, here you go.

There is a gastric bypass information and support group meeting Tuesd


MichelleS61 posted a comment 5 years, 11 months ago
Funny I worried about losing too much weight pre-op too, but my...

MichelleS61 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 11 months ago

Any suggestions on sources of Potasium other than bananas? Just had some bloodwork to check on a few items and my potasium has dropped below minimum has been on a downward trend since December, tested in January and again before surgery in February.


MichelleS61 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 11 months ago

Hard to believe I’m halfway to my goal at 6-1/2 weeks out, I’ve been trying to set mini goals along the way to stay motivated. Next one is to get below 200 haven’t been there since I quit smoking 26 years ago.

Unfortunately although eve


MichelleS61 posted a discussion topic 6 years ago

I'm hoping someone out there might have some experience with either of these 2 drugs after surgery.

Cymbalta - been taking for a couple of years for Neuropathy, which I understand that even if my Diabetes goes into remission won't go away, but


MichelleS61 posted a discussion topic 6 years ago

Went for my one month follow up at TWH yesterday, it was kind of like a cattle call lots of people there, but I did get one on one with the NP who was able to answer a couple questions.

We then had a group class with the NUT which was really go


MichelleS61 posted a comment 6 years ago
I've been back at work for 2 weeks some days I come home and...

MichelleS61 posted a comment 6 years ago
I haven't had a total stall, but was only down 2 pounds this week,...

MichelleS61 posted a comment 6 years ago
Congratulations, if you're on the Optifast diet you'll defintely lose...

MichelleS61 posted a comment 6 years ago
Not sure about the VSG but with the RNY they tell you not to weigh...

MichelleS61 posted a comment 6 years ago
Sorry but I think pasta falls into the forbidden category too, you can...

MichelleS61 posted a comment 6 years ago
I was really tired the first week, basically slept most of the first 4...

MichelleS61 posted a comment 6 years ago
Be careful about pain meds what you were taking before may no...

MichelleS61 posted a comment 6 years ago
Great post, I'm 2-1/2 weeks out and went to put on my previous "fat...

MichelleS61 posted a discussion topic 6 years ago

How is anyone else doing on the addition of pureed meats? I've had so many issues with the protein shake that I was great bring on the meat.

Made a couple of Sheppard's pie with beef and mashed potatoes 2 tblsp of each I was going to do mashed

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Lindsay, XX
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02/26/2018
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Jan 10, 2018
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