Twi light accomplished a goal 11 years, 5 months ago
weigh less than my husband

Twi light posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
I had my first kidney stone+kidney colic: What now - Is this just b/c of the weight loss? is this because of calcium? hydration? I would like to avoid that searing blinding desire to pass the fck out and die in the future. Any sug...

Twi light posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
How can you tell if your body is taking protein fr - I have lost a lot of muscle mass, i can tell because i am just so much more giggly in my calves and they used to be much harder. So how do you know, is there a lab that indicat...

Twi light posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Lab guidance please - This is my first set of labs, done at 4months out. I would say i was 65% of the time taking my Vits in the 4 months post DS, it took me a while to work up to a full regiment and th...

Twi light posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
i am having an impossible time eating after flue - I been sick with 103.7 fever , cough, etc.  I got back on track with the vitamins relatively easily, but when it comes to food,  i just dont care for it. I am trying with the prote...

Twi light posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
can i droy folic acid supplement when i start taki - I take 1600mcg of folic acid (800, 2 times a day) The proferrin has 1 mg of Foic acid ... Any reason to keep taking the Folic acid supplement once the proferrin is started...

Twi light posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Do people with addiction transfer have prior use o - For example the people that have turned to alcahol or drugs, was there prior use to surgery and you   slowly transition into more use or how does it happen usually ? What are thing...

Twi light posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
who wants Labrada V60 in chocolate ice cream? PM M - http://www.amazon.com/Labrada-Nutrition-Strength-Chocolate-3-5-Pound/dp/B000KFT4E8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1317318941&sr=8-3 I bought it from amazon, i do not like it. I will s...

Twi light posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Any unusual scans/labs to get b4 new insurance yea - I have 100% coverage for the next 2 months (until Dec1) as i have met my coinsurance. I am coming up on my 3 month mark so and I will be getting the standard DS labs and a Dexa...

Twi light posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
weight loss vs inch loss - at 11 weeks i have lost 35 pounds since post op. However i pulled out my old jeans/pants/etc and I fit into clothes i normally fit into at about 20 pounds less. I am 274lb, wearing...

Twi light posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Anyone have a Excel lab spreadsheet with graphs et - Anyone want to share their template with me. Please.

Twi light posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
is sublingual stuff always absorbable by DSers - Twinlab Vitamin D3 1000 + K2 Dots This is sublingual- this has a good price relative to other K2 products, but will I absorb this as a DSer ...

Twi light posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
lab order question - https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AU46vLsRDC9rZGhranhtcXpfOGNxcDk2c2c0&hl=en based on this google doc, things in the second group, is the first time i do them at 1 year mark at...

Twi light posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
artificial sweetner in shakes gives me bad side ef - Should i avoid shakes ? That is what i normally do . Today i tried again and i paid the price for it. It is an easy way for me to get my protein in to reach the 150+ range, which i...

Twi light posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
where can i donate vitamins i do not want/like - for example i have 2 large bottles of vitalady iron- the chewable hockey puck ones. One is opened, one is closed, could i donate these anywhere? i feel bad throwing them out

Twi light posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
TMIsh poop question: Does a DSers poop weigh more? - laugh if you must but basically, i weighed  myself b4 and after (this occured accidently, i usually weigh myself after in the a.m but then i ended up going again so i weighed mysel...

Twi light posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
OT: My Trader Joes has discontinued frying cheese- - I went across the street from TJs to Whole Foods and got haloumi, which i do not like, it is too salty and it is rubbery even when cooked. Where do you find frying cheeses ? I n...

Twi light posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
how do you know if you are losing at proper pace? - *what follows is somewhat whiny* Everyone on here that had surgery at approx same time as i has lost significantly more weight than I have. I lost 31lbs at 2 month mark, the...

Twi light posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Curious: How do vegetarian/vegan DSers get WHOLE P - How do you get whole proteins in with all the needed amino acids as a DSer that is a vegan/vegetarian while still staying "lower" carb, i envision it is impossible to stay under 10...

Twi light posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Does anyone use activated charcoal/carbon? - I am just curious if there are any dangerous to using this with a DS. It just works extremely well for me to eliminate gas and bloating, especially when it is unexpected. I h...

Twi light posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
is heavy cream just fat? Can i use it for protein - based on what i see , my container says Carbs0 for serving which is  a tablespoon, but i know once we get into the larger quantaties there are some carbs. But if i am using abuot 2...

Twi light posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
opinions on drinking milk and other questions - I am torn, it has protein but it is not low in carbs.  Before surgery i would maybe drink a cup of milk a month. Past couple of days i have noticed aout 1/2 cup to a cup of milk a ...

Twi light posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
There was a chart with peoples WL month by month? - I recall seeing a google doc (i think) or some other  spreadsheet that included peopes information such as height,starting weight, doctor, etc.... and it had their loss month by mo...

Twi light posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Pomp Patients: who orders the labs? pomp or the nu - Basically i would like to avoid seeing the nut if i can. i do not like her , she is annoying and talks like she is on blend of uppers, unicorn tears and sunshine, I can not stand e...

Twi light posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
I was hunhed over and i either pulled a stitch or - I know no one is a medical doctor and i need to call the surgeon- i am waiting for a response, but in the meantime what do you guys think happend. The incision to the left of ...
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