Nevergiveup28 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago

Just wondering if we can take echinacea post op. I am almost 3 years out and this is he first time to come down with a bit of a sore throat. 

Thanks in advance for your help. 


Nevergiveup28 posted a comment 10 years, 8 months ago
Great job, you look awesome......meow!

Nevergiveup28 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Few questions ....... - So I am five weeks post op and have a few questions. First, should it be okay now to swallow my Prevacid whole without mixing the granules with something? I know iI still ne...

Nevergiveup28 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
4 weeks out..... How many calories ? - So I am four weeks post op and have been using My Fitness Pal to track my food. I am getting in all 80 grams of protein/ day (still having 2 protein drinks/ day). I am consuming...

Nevergiveup28 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Lost in the calcium world.......SOS ! - I have had it with the liquid minty calcium citrate.  I am looking for something easier to use at work.  I like the bariatric advantage chews however was looking for a different...

Nevergiveup28 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Oil of Oregano - I am almost two weeks post op and have picked up a horrible cold with chest congestion, bad cough and lots of aches. Just wondering other than taking crushed Tylenol has anyone ev...

Nevergiveup28 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Full fluids question - Just wondering..... I know low fat cream soups are ok but is a cream of tomato providing it meets the sugar guidelines and has no chunks? Also, my booklet says........unsweetened ...

Nevergiveup28 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
First full fluids and home time :) - Well, I have been discharged by Dr. Hagen and should be released after lunch. They want to see how my first breakfast and lunch sits first. I have never been so excited to have cre...

Nevergiveup28 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Officially on the bench watching the snow from HRR - Well I am officially on the bench Dr Hagen said things went well. They seem to be worried about my heart rate as its high an has been since surgery. However I feel good and am sit...

Nevergiveup28 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
What can I take 6 days preop for a sore throat ? - My DD has had a horrible cough and sore throat for a week now. I have been using Lysol and washing my hands like a mad woman. I am now starting to have a little tickle and was wond...

Nevergiveup28 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
HRRH ???? - Can I have Diet Ginger Ale? I know it's not allowed after, but I was wanting a little bubbly to celebrate 5 days of Opti completed. 

Nevergiveup28 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Day 4 of Opti...... - So day 3 under my belt looking forward to day 4. I am trying to stay busy outside the house so I'm not constantly thinking about food. During the week I don't seem to struggle s...

Nevergiveup28 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Considering different options for room at HRRH - I'm contemplating whether or not to do semi private or just a regular room at HRRH. Just wondering if anyone has any input. I did find out that semi private is an additional $250.0...

Nevergiveup28 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Reality of the long wait is : Pre Op and first day - Well, I'm off to my pre op appt at HRRH and its my first day of Opti...... A day a great beginnings to the journey ahead. Two weeks today is my surgery Have a great day everyone...

Nevergiveup28 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Flavourings for Opti - Just looking for some suggestions for flavouring Opti I have read about decaf coffee and the sugarfree syrups but wondering if I can add things like vanilla extract, banana extr...

Nevergiveup28 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Benefibre?? - So I was advised to get some Benefibre for the time I am on Opti and for post surgery. The problem I am having is that my pharmacist told me its discontinued. Has anyone else ha...

Nevergiveup28 added a goal 11 years, 3 months ago
Stay focused and on track while on Optifast
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