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I can't seem to do a search on this site anymore. So, I'm hijacking this post (sorry!)
my iron is in the gutter because I haven't been taking my supplements like I should have. I'm probably going to end up getting an infusion, but for future reference, what type of iron is best for absorption after RNY?
I have iron bisglycinate, carbonyl iron, and heme (bovine spleen) on hand.
thanks for any replies!
Good morning all and Happy Monday,
Let's all have a wonderful week. It's a great day to be alive.
Music, movie, and dog park were in the cards for the weekend.
QOTD- I'm a Scorpio and don't really know anything about it. I know that there are matching signs for a good or bad match with different peoples' signs.
Accountability- 6 Coconut cookies.
B: everything bagel with chive cream cheese, tomato, as well as a fresh picked apple
L: Corned beef and brown mustard. Carrots.
D: Chicken breast baked with onions and thyme
HW: 371 SW(8/9/21): 324 CW: 208 lbs 0 lbs til goal of skin reduction surgery. I'm still looking for a new plastic surgeon.
"I wonder if pizza thinks about me, too."
I got all of my tomatoes canned this weekend. I forgot how hard it was, and Saturday I had terrible nausea. Probably due to dehydration and too much work without food. All but 3 of them sealed, I just froze the contents of those jars. My back is hurting, I have terrible posture which just makes it worse. I got most of it cleaned up this morning, but I still have more to do.
QOTD- I'm a Capricorn, yes it does fit me mostly.
Football was a mixed bag Oregon won 69-3 over Oklahoma State. The Seahawks lost to the 49ers 17-13, of course losing in the last 2 minutes... But at least it is back.
It was warm enough to dry my clothes outside, so I was happy. Still waiting for the rains to come.
Have a great day everyone!
5'5" Age 67 HW 291 SW 275.8 CW 171.7
on 9/8/25 6:04 am - Amarillo, TX
Good mornin y'all.
what a weekend...glad it's over!
today we took momma to get spayed. Praying it's successful. I'm so worried about her. I so wish we could keep her as she's just so sweet.
We're going to Sam's here in a bit. Then we need to come home and clean my room a bit including the kennel she'll stay in for recovery.
i'm still battling the never ending snot fest. It feels like it'll never end.
QOTD: I'm an Aquarius and I am not sure about it fitting me. I'm not terribly into the whole zodiac thing.p so I don't know a lot about it.
B: breakfast sandwich and coffee
L: ????
D: probably chicken thighs and some roasted carrots
a piece I am making for my aunt for Christmas...it's not finished yet.
I'm so sorry, I'm just now seeing your questions. I am a member of Cornerstone Care Clinic. It's a clinic inside a local pharmacy. A lot of locals use them as a back up to their regular doctor's office. For things like, colds, flu, physicals, etc. They also do a "weight loss" type program. Through them, I pay $70 every 3 months for membership (includes a lot of perks), $45 weekly for my GLP-1 shot and a B12 shot.
If I were to use my insurance, it would cost me $800-$1000, monthly just for the glp-1.
It's a great day to be alive. 
Good Monday morning gang. I think my Fall allergies are starting to kick in. I woke up this morning with a watery left eye and runny nose. Time to break out the allergy meds. I hate not being able to breath through my nose or see clearly. The weekend was lowkey, but I did get the horse paddock cleaned out with the bobcat something I've been wanting to do before Winter. Other than that rain came in Saturday afternoon and stuck around the rest of the weekend so I did some inside cleaning.
I'll be back in the scale house three days this week and next week because Renee is on vacation now. Though I will say the PM had a talk with her when she came back from being on FMLA about not doing stuff when she said she did.
QOTD: What's your Zodiac sign and do you think it matches your personality? I'm a Capricorn and yes everything they say about them is 100% spot on.
B: coffee and 3 egg bites
L: Jalapeno poppers and toss salad
D: grilled pork chops with yellow beans
The Y is finally back up and running so I think we will head there tonight to get back into the routine.
Have a great day everyone!!!
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
Hi! So glad this is Friday and the roofing job is done so back to peace and quiet. I need to make cookies for all the neighbors to thank them for putting up with all of that. Hubs is slightly more peoply than me so the only stress for him was just making sure the job got done right with minimal damage. The crane driver cracked the city's sidewalk then moved a few feet off the sidewalk and into our grass with no support and sunk a giant footprint into the sod. That's going to be an unpleasant job to repair. Today I'm just decompressing from the week and getting things ready for the post-op time next week. Hoping to diy some small frozen gel packs and lay out liquid-y meals (straw friendly) besides protein shakes. The OR nurse suggested only cold liquids for the first few days.
QOTD: Haven't been to any festivals, it wouldn't be fun to go alone and Hubby wouldn't go. Around here there is always a Civil War battle reenactment around Memorial Day...that would be fun. It would also be neat to go to the Highland Games but the Ren Fair hasn't ever interested me. Pretty much everything else is just an eating or drinking promotion and that's no fun now in addition to being just too peoply for me. I do go to the arts/crafts/holiday events but don't think those count as festivals. Very good question!
B: 2 cups coffee with a tablespoon of SF Nutpods creamer in each.
L: not hungry
Snack: a protein/collagen shake around 3 probably
Evening: 2 cups chicken bone broth and 10 shrimp. Maybe some nonfat Greek Yogurt to boost the protein totals.
Hope everyone has a great weekend whether travelling or working at home.
QOTD- My favorite is the Highland Games, but being adverse to crowds I haven't been in a while. Love those bagpipes and men in kilts.
I got my tomatoes, I think I lost my mind because I now have 50lbs to can. Now I need to get the jars out and get everything ready. Plus there is football.
I need to get to work. Have a great weekend everyone!
5'5" Age 67 HW 291 SW 275.8 CW 171.7
I like ethnic festivals and trying their different foods. They will have dancers, singers, and other shows. We have them all summer, Africa American, Greek, Irish and Italian festivals. In the fall there are apple festivals and some various art festivals and of course Octoberfest. I used to watch the paper for festivals and usually attended one every weekend.
I cannot do all that walking now but have great memories.
Jen, hope the bad weather stays away from you. Stay safe.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
on 9/5/25 5:14 am - Amarillo, TX
Good mornin y'all.
not a lot going on. We're doing the thrift store and Walmart visit. I'm feeling a lot of pain in my shoulder. I was reading stuff about what the doctor said and It's obvious he was talking out of his rear. I know he is retiring but be honest please...truthfulness is a lost art. Anyways I'm going to write down my questions for whenever I'm able to see a new orthopedic doctor. Annoyed.
Still haven't heard from my PCP. Annoyed is my general mood this week.
QOTD: before my back messed up I did. Now I have a hard time standing/stopping. I can walk more if I don't stop but that's about it.
B: egg, sausage pita and coffee
L: chicken and maybe a sf Italian ice.
D: not yet decided.
