cheapskate posted a discussion topic 5 months ago

i need to have my blood work run to check my vitamin levels. my old doctor had it in my file so I didnt have to provide it all the time. I had to switch PCP and I cant remember what I need. I know there is a list somewhere....but also cant remember whe


cheapskate posted a comment 1 year ago
Protein Ice Cream!!!!

cheapskate posted a discussion topic 2 years, 1 month ago

Has anyone had to deal with a high BUN level? Mine just came back high and I’m not sure what to do about it. Unfortunately my surgeons support is t an option :(


cheapskate posted a comment 2 years, 2 months ago
#premierproteingiveaway I have some health issues that come out...

cheapskate posted a discussion topic 2 years, 4 months ago

Anyone here add clean eating in addition to their program? I’m thinking i need to try it to see if It helps other(non surgery related) health issues I have. It seems so daunting to add what you can’t have eating to clean to what we already need to


cheapskate posted a discussion topic 2 years, 4 months ago

I bought the air fryer(2 because daughter got me a way nicer one than i got myself)

how do i know how to cook in it?

i mostly have precooked meats and then Inhave some white fish fillets I want to do. And maybe veggies?


cheapskate posted a discussion topic 2 years, 5 months ago

For those of you who struggle with leftover meat consistency/dryness what have you found works best for you? I just don’t always have the time to make fresh especially because i need it for lunch at work.

looking for ideas of spe


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cheapskate posted a discussion topic 2 years, 7 months ago

We are going camping this weekend. I have NEVER been and 100% avoid stepping on any/all grass .

i need help with food. What kind of things do i pack? Think super City slickers here. Can’t make a fire, pitch a tent…walk on grass.

wha


cheapskate posted a discussion topic 2 years, 9 months ago

What would the symptoms be for an ulcer

in my “old” stomach? I am having some issues and don’t have access to my surgeons office and need advice


cheapskate posted a discussion topic 2 years, 10 months ago

Are they also on the “no” list? I’ve found conflicting information that they do/do not get into your blood.

i have had a horrible shoulder problem(thank you covid) that gave me almost limited mobility for 2 months and now i have


cheapskate posted a discussion topic 3 years, 7 months ago

I’m wanting to move multis. But the one I’m looking at has 45 of iron in it. Can i still take my calcium with my multi? I do take an additional iron at a different time of the day.


cheapskate posted a discussion topic 4 years, 1 month ago

So this whole pandemic has me thinking. What are my rights to demand care at a hospital?

i have been sent to another hospital 2x since having RNY because I’ve had it done. Once by a hospital that does them(didn’t do mine) and once by my loc


cheapskate posted a discussion topic 4 years, 1 month ago

I take a prescription iron pill. What is the best way to take it? I can’t find my instructions. For some reason I think i can’t eat for hours before or after. But, my memory....it’s Ferrex 150 if that matters


cheapskate posted a discussion topic 4 years, 8 months ago

im 4 years out. Remember me???

anyhow. Maintaining pretty easily. But a small gain recently I’m trying to nip in the bud. 2 recent surgeries and no working out. Blah.

I started a new job with 12 hour shifts. I have a very long commut


cheapskate posted a discussion topic 5 years, 7 months ago

How long once you are taking new vitamins will your numbers show if they are working or not?

I moved to some I am only supposed to need 2 a day to maintain(I also get a b12 shot). I am not sure when I need to have them rechecked.

But my


cheapskate posted a discussion topic 6 years, 1 month ago

No excuses, lots of reason. I haven't been as diligent with my vitamins as I know I should be. whip myself with wet noodle

Does anyone here use the bariatric eating 3+3 vitamins? They claim you can take your calcium with your other


cheapskate posted a discussion topic 6 years, 4 months ago

I vaguely recall that we can only absorb 30 proteins at a time but what constitutes "at a time" an hour, 2 hours, 6 hours ?


cheapskate posted a discussion topic 6 years, 8 months ago

One of the vets suggested I post this here. Because of my work schedule I read alot, but cant post much anymore...but I have been around a minute.

We took that amazing opportunity and stepped onto the loser bench and did what we thought was bes


cheapskate posted a discussion topic 6 years, 9 months ago

Hola fellow RNYers!

I don't get around much due to a new work schedule but you are all in my stoma!

I was wondering if anyone here has been prescribed vyvanse and if you could give me the "skinny" on it.

Why were you prescribed


cheapskate posted a discussion topic 6 years, 10 months ago

looking for advice

day 1 of amaw I didn't eat all my food so my macros were way off. Just wasn't hungry.

I am not a big eater anyway and usually use at least 1 protein shake to hit my macros.

Do I force myself to eat everythi


cheapskate posted a discussion topic 7 years, 4 months ago

I am seeing my PCP tomorrow for depression. Is there a limit to what we can and cannot take? I tried calling my surgeons office but, as always, their after care sucks.

I dont see these meds as being long term but I do really need some intervent


cheapskate posted a discussion topic 7 years, 6 months ago

So I am almost at my goal weight I am almost at the weight I want to end up at but I am going to take the advice of some of thevets and keep going until my 2 year mark. So I know I will go under my ultimate goal. 

For those of you who went unde


cheapskate posted a discussion topic 7 years, 6 months ago

I want to order the  vitamin patch and need to know what to order.  I take a multi and calcium citrate. 

Looking for specific ordering information and any coupon codes. 

Thanks! 


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