jashley posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
Up for backpacking? - I have been taking a backpacking class, and there are 3 trips that the class takes.  The first one is this weekend.  I really wanted to sign up and go. But I started running...

jashley posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
Have you used Carbquik? - I've seen lots of recipes using CarbQuik.  I saw a lemon scone recipe that sounded really nice with tea.  Each scone will have 16 carbs each.  Will I have a reaction to eati...

jashley posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
Have you used Carbquik? - I've seen lots of recipes using CarbQuik.  I saw a lemon scone recipe that sounded really nice with tea.  Each scone will have 16 carbs each.  Will I have a reaction to eati...

jashley posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
First day of unemployment - And so looking forward to it.  3 years with a crazy, OCD, abusive owner was enough.  I've saved, planned, and plotted my escape - and my pod launched this week.  I'm secretly ho...

jashley posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
healthy addictions - Boy, I am addicted to those peanut butter cookies posted here.  I got that recipe, and with grave doubts whipped up a batch.  Man, I need 2 every day.  Those things hit my sweet...

jashley posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
Double scoop of protein powder? - I have been using double scoops of protein powders in my shakes.  I've read a couple of places that our bodies can't absorb more than 30 grms of protein at a time.  That is one ...

jashley posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
low carb means no cheating - I have been in a stall for the last month.  So I cut my carbs down to almost nothing, ate clean protein and drank my shakes, and worked my diet.  I could tell by the smell of my...

jashley posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
malabsorbtion 2 yrs out - If our systems adjust after 18-24 months, and our bodies start to absorb more of our calories/nutrients - does that mean our labs will become more stable and we will usually sta...

jashley posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Lab and protein question - What test on all the lab tests I just had done will tell me if I'm getting enough protein?  Or if I need to get more? I was kind of surprised at the lab results so far.  Not...

jashley posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Support Group Meetings - I really encourage all of you to hit your local support group meetings.  I did my first one last night, and walked away with a page of notes.  Good tips, good information on how...

jashley posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
another bathroom question - I am 2 months out.  I eat cleanly, get 100gms of protein per day, and try to get better on my vits.  I am trying to balance the swings of diarrhea (too much fat) with constipati...

jashley posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
What to do for wicked gas? - About every other week, I will get wicked gas.  My left shoulder starts to ache, then becomes painful to use.  Then 2-3 hours later a severe pain hits under the rib cage.  The p...

jashley posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
locating best price on ISOPURE - If you use this brand, where do you buy it.  I've purchased mine at the vit. shop and it's 51-53 dollars per 3 lb tub.  Is there a better place to purchase this powder? ...

jashley posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
don't lift more than 30 lbs? - This is what my surgery manual stated.  I am gathering from various posts that lifting weights, groceries, firewood, etc can cause a hernia. At what point can I lift a case ...

jashley posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
How is Kaiser for DS care? - I am thinking about switching my insurance to Kaiser.  Blue Shield is just too high any more. I wondered if Kaiser had a good bariatric department, and if their nutritionist...

jashley posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Vitalady Iron - other options - They are the red ones in the AM batch. I am 1 month out. I have tried to take these 3 times, using yogurt, protein drink or chicken as a foundation for taking those pills. ...

jashley posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Traveling to Mexico with companion? - I am setting up dates for a DS with Aceves soon.  I was thinking I would go down to Mexico alone.  I'm going to be sleeping, or reading, or using my lap top - and I'm going to b...

jashley posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
What to do? - I am on schedule for a RNY in 3 months.  I spoke to my surgeon today.  I think the DS is a better fit for me.  But my surgeon when on and on about how dangerous it was, the increas...
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