JazzyOne9254 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Hyperpigmentation and keloids - I'm preppng for the first of many plastic surgeries to get rid of all the loose skin I have. African-Americans are more prone to hyperpigmentation(wounds leave a dark scar) an...

JazzyOne9254 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Great Vitamin Storage solution! - I got this big six sectioned pill bottle from a thrift store, and liked it so muich, I went looking for more...I FOUND THEM! Great way to label and store vites...eliminates th...

JazzyOne9254 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Possibly moving to MD...will need new doctors - I may be moving to Maryland for a new job soon, and wouuld like some recommendations for aftercare docs.  I am almost 4 years out (2/25), and I would like some suggestions for a ...

JazzyOne9254 wrote a blog post 11 years, 5 months ago
Decaf Hazelnut Coffee Protein Shake for DSer's - Though I am nearly 4 years out, I learned early out to *never* completely let go of my protein shakes...EVER!  The lesson came from the unfortunate experience of another DSer I k...

JazzyOne9254 wrote a blog post 11 years, 5 months ago
GOAL!!! But...not so fast... - I had stopped writing here, and got so busy that when I hit goal a few months ago...I did nothing to celebrate! Actually, I'm .03 pounds below goal..but that is definitely tak...

JazzyOne9254 wrote a blog post 11 years, 5 months ago
Proof Positive! - The DS is *THE*  solution to Severe Morbid Obesity!  Check my ticker...it's proof positive!

JazzyOne9254 posted a comment 11 years, 5 months ago
During our pre-op classes, and even post-op, my program's...

JazzyOne9254 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Suddenly, my sleeve doesn't like root vegetables! - OK, I haven't puked from being too full in a long time, but for two consecutive dinner meals, I have, and I think the problem is root vegetables. I made a pot roast over the w...

JazzyOne9254 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Are there any African-American DSer's on this boar - Hi  everyone.  I usually hang out on the DS board, but I'm making a conscious effort to make the rounds to all the boards that will speak to issues specific to me. I'm a little m...

JazzyOne9254 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
How is everybody? - It's been a long time since I posted in the Lupus forum.   I spend most of my time on the DS board.

JazzyOne9254 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
I like the new badges! - Great way to honor the long termers who have posted on the board!

JazzyOne9254 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Thighplasty with no LBL - anyone have this? - The most troublesome part of my weight loss has been cellulitis infections on my legs, which I never got before I lost 245 pounds. I'm in the process of getting thighplasty with...

JazzyOne9254 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Steak Bacon! - I was buying my regular sliced bacon, and in with the "premium" brands of bacon, was something called "steak bacon", I looked at it, and the slices appear to be about 1/4 inch th...

JazzyOne9254 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
X-Post -- Letter to a friend (long) - I answered an e-mail today from a college friend who has lupus, who now teaches at a university overseas.  It sums up so much of what I'm dealing with, being dually diagnosed wit...

JazzyOne9254 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
X-Post -- Letter to a friend (long) - I answered an e-mail today from a college friend who has lupus, who now teaches at a university overseas.  It sums up so much of what I'm dealing with, being dually diagnosed with ...

JazzyOne9254 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
X-Post : Stevia - bitter aftertaste? - I made the decision this month to switch from Splenda to Stevia as a sweetener, even though I tried it once and didn't like it. The chemical composition of Splenda really does...

JazzyOne9254 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
X-Post : Stevia - bitter aftertaste? - I made the decision this month to switch from Splenda to Stevia as a sweetener, even though I tried it once and didn't like it. The chemical composition of Splenda really does...

JazzyOne9254 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Just had to post this...another amazing DS day! - Just for kicks, I used the BMI Calculator...and here's what it told me... It's stuff like this that amazes me evey day...even though I'm moderately obese by the chart..I'm not SMO...

JazzyOne9254 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
X-Post -Kroger Carbmaster Yogurt - Just Say NO!!! - Kroger Carbmaster Yogurt is NASTEEEE!  It was on sale, and I bought some, only to find out that it's more like Jell-O than yogurt. I looked at a carton of it and Kroger Blen...

JazzyOne9254 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Kroger Carbmaster Yogurt - Just Say NO! - Kroger Carbmaster Yogurt is NASTEEEE!  It was on sale, and I bought some, only to finds out that it's more like Jell-O than yogurt. I looked at a carton if it and Kroger Ble...

JazzyOne9254 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
SPECIAL BULLETIN....GOAL!!!! - It's been a long time coming...and it might be for other reasons...but I'm claiming it  because the scale says so, and the other reasons are being taken care of..... GOAL!!!...

JazzyOne9254 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Infusion City! - Not the kind of news to cheer about on the DS Forum...but here it is...and newbies, pay very close attention - It's week two of infusions for me. I knew may labs might be b...

JazzyOne9254 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
DS Mantra -

JazzyOne9254 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Hold On To Your Shakes! - I know the  NUTS tell us by a year, we should be getting all our protein from food, but for me, shakes have saved my life. Early out, in 2009, when my DS was new, and even now, aft...

JazzyOne9254 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
DS Vets -Budget Protein Suggestions - I'm 3 1/2 years out, and meat prices are out of control where I live. I know the beans and rice trick, but vegetable protein is not as bioavailable, and I'm also seeing steep ...
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