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cowdoc posted a discussion topic 6 years, 5 months ago
3 weeks out tomorrow and I have already had some fascinating observations into my behaviors that were huge contributing factors to my weight...
- Almost every single errand, dr. appointment, shopping trip etc. was associated with a drive-
cowdoc posted a discussion topic 6 years, 6 months ago
Ok- new question.
In the month of October we have 4(!!) birthdays to celebrate in our family. At least 3 of them will involve my husband's father and step-mother's family. I am not particularly close to them and have not shared my surgery with
cowdoc posted a discussion topic 6 years, 6 months ago
Hi all-
5 days post-op, doing pretty well. Just have a question for you all that no one in the hospital could answer before discharge:
since im on fluids only, do I need to wait 30 min. after my protein shakes to start drinking fluids
cowdoc posted a discussion topic 6 years, 6 months ago
Well, I did it. I'm sitting here hooked up to all kinds of monitoring devises and drinking my water. (Sipping). I have to go home on oxygen in my cpap at night for 2 weeks. Bummer since I'm doing all of the walking (did about 1.5 miles yesterday) and
Kathy S. wrote 6 years, 6 months ago
cowdoc posted a discussion topic 6 years, 6 months ago
Surgery tomorrow. Had to go in to the grocery store to pick up some bathtub cleaner... I about died. I picked up my stuff and buzzed out of there ASAP. My mom is going to do the rest of the shopping.
It's totally a mental thing now. I've been
cowdoc posted a discussion topic 6 years, 6 months ago
Well, the title says it all. Hard to believe I started this process only 5 months ago and the big day is just 4 days away. My pre-op surgeon visit went well - he was unlike any surgeon I've ever dealt with. In other words... patience with my questio
cowdoc posted a discussion topic 6 years, 6 months ago
Hello! I'm officially 8 days from surgery. Starting some basic preparation. I've taken most people's advice to not do too much food prep since tastes change, but just getting enough together that I should be prepared for a couple different things in th
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cowdoc posted a discussion topic 6 years, 8 months ago
August 11th- I jumped at the first available so I didn't lose my determination. I'm going to very busy trying to absorb all of the advice in everyone's posts. Excited, nervous... another step in this journey to a new lifestyle!!
cowdoc posted a discussion topic 6 years, 8 months ago
Quick background- I have checked off all of my prerequisites, I got cleared by nutrition last week (gasp!), and am now waiting to schedule with the surgeon. As this gets real, I have taken your advice to heart and made some serious changes in my nutrit
cowdoc posted a discussion topic 6 years, 8 months ago
Hello all! I did a search on the site for preferred blenders and most of the info was from 3-4 years ago. I was wondering if anyone has a blender that they really like and that seems able to be used frequently for pre/post-o
cowdoc posted a discussion topic 6 years, 9 months ago
Hi! I've been lurking on this site for a while and have been so grateful for the information and experience being shared in these posts. I have my second individual nutrition appointment mid-July and if it goes well, the next step is meeting with the