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Topic: RE: Accountability - Week Two - How is your Weekend going?
Just checking in mid-week with everyone. Does anyone have anything going on they need assistance with? There are many old timers on here, so ask away!
I have been walking at the dog park without Leo. I know, weird, but its a park and its exercise and there are dogs there! Plus I get to update Leo's friends on his progress with his paw healing.
I have been eating a lot of eggs and not so good meat, like hotdogs, etc. But I have lowered the carbs this week. Its a slow process coming off of the carbs, but my goal is to be under 15 carbs per day by the end of this month. Wish me luck!
Please, POST AWAY, we like seeing everyone's successes and obstacles. That way we don't feel so alone in our journey....
bm
I have been walking at the dog park without Leo. I know, weird, but its a park and its exercise and there are dogs there! Plus I get to update Leo's friends on his progress with his paw healing.
I have been eating a lot of eggs and not so good meat, like hotdogs, etc. But I have lowered the carbs this week. Its a slow process coming off of the carbs, but my goal is to be under 15 carbs per day by the end of this month. Wish me luck!
Please, POST AWAY, we like seeing everyone's successes and obstacles. That way we don't feel so alone in our journey....
bm
Thoughts become things... choose the good ones!
Boxermom
290/190/160 TT done
sw/cw/gw
Boxermom
290/190/160 TT done
sw/cw/gw
Topic: RE: EGD - pre op procedure on Thursday and Nervous
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This is a very easy procedure....they will give you something to relax and you won't remember anything. You will usually wake up quickly, and possibly have a bit of a scratchy throat.
Don't be nervous, and hope you get your surgery date soon.
Pat R.
Don't be nervous, and hope you get your surgery date soon.
Pat R.
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Topic: EGD - pre op procedure on Thursday and Nervous
I am scheduled for a EGD on Thursday - and I am a litte nervous about. Any advice about what I should expect? Will be extremely groggy after procedure? I guess I am really nervous and excited at the same time if that is possible because this will be the last step hopefully before I get my surgery date!
Pam O.
on 6/21/11 10:21 am - Mt.Pleasant, MI
on 6/21/11 10:21 am - Mt.Pleasant, MI
Topic: RE: my brain surgery
thanks so much for the encouraging words.. I can really use then right now.
thurs can't get here fast enough.
thurs can't get here fast enough.
Topic: RE: my brain surgery
WOW Pam so sorry you are traveling this horrific journey! I will keep you in my prayers and sending you positive thoughts too. God Bless you sweetie!
"When we stop running away from the situation that is scary - that is the moment we discover how strong we really are. So, acknowledge your strength...rejoice in it...and start breathing in life, as the beautiful, strong soul (being) that you truly are." - Rachna Sirtaj.......Love & Peace
Pam O.
on 6/20/11 11:15 pm - Mt.Pleasant, MI
on 6/20/11 11:15 pm - Mt.Pleasant, MI
Topic: my brain surgery
well I had the surgery on wed (15) thurs I go back for follow uo ( 23) my biopsy should be back by then. I spent ONE night in the hospital. NO double vision so that was good.
They had to break my nose so thats sore I just want to blow it.. the sinus rinse just doesn't do it.
I HAVE to do radation FOR SURE otherwise the tumor will come back.
there's the scoop in a nutshell :)
Pam
They had to break my nose so thats sore I just want to blow it.. the sinus rinse just doesn't do it.
I HAVE to do radation FOR SURE otherwise the tumor will come back.
there's the scoop in a nutshell :)
Pam
Topic: RE: Accountability - Week Two - How is your Weekend going?
I'm in Houston right now with my son and have done TERRIBLE with my protein drinks. My ferritin is also in the tank and I'll be going to the Dr in July about it. Meanwhile I'm upping my iron and will be getting new labs before then.
Heading home on Tuesday and I PROMISE the Santinos tortilla chips will NOT find their way into my car again!!!
Heading home on Tuesday and I PROMISE the Santinos tortilla chips will NOT find their way into my car again!!!
HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"
Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it. Took 8 months.
90+/- pounds lost BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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Topic: RE: 22 month Post Op blood work, NOT GOOD NEWS, NEED HELP !!
Go on vitalady's site and order a heme iron called Proferrin. Take the tablets and cut them in half - that will help you to absorb them. You will want to take several a day.
NO - you cannot take calcium and iron together, they need to be spaced at least 2 hours apart. The iron will bind to the calcium and be literally useless. But - you can take the rest together. Take your iron with some Vitamin C too.
My ferritin is low and in the tank too. I'm going to the Dr and asking to get an iron infusion, then I'll be more diligent in keeping my iron up (I hope). That's the one supplement I seem to skip if any.
I'm hypoglycemic now too - sucks huh? I can't eat too many carbs or it throws me into it. So I guess that keeps me in check too.
Do you take a PPI (like Prevacid)? I know if I don't take mine I get pains that feel like hunger, but they're actually irritation.
NO - you cannot take calcium and iron together, they need to be spaced at least 2 hours apart. The iron will bind to the calcium and be literally useless. But - you can take the rest together. Take your iron with some Vitamin C too.
My ferritin is low and in the tank too. I'm going to the Dr and asking to get an iron infusion, then I'll be more diligent in keeping my iron up (I hope). That's the one supplement I seem to skip if any.
I'm hypoglycemic now too - sucks huh? I can't eat too many carbs or it throws me into it. So I guess that keeps me in check too.
Do you take a PPI (like Prevacid)? I know if I don't take mine I get pains that feel like hunger, but they're actually irritation.
HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"
Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it. Took 8 months.
90+/- pounds lost BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
Topic: 22 month Post Op blood work, NOT GOOD NEWS, NEED HELP !!
Hello everyone in the weight lose world. I have been on this site for 3 years now, Im 2 years post Op in July, I had my blood work done and , Needless to say , Im not very happy and am finding that im kinda stuck, with what I need to do.
Ferritin level is low, hemoglobin level low, Iron saturation level low, Prre albumin level low and Albumin level low. AND IM HYPOGLYCEMIC NOW TOO !!!
Whats the best iron suppliment, Ive tried fumerate and glyconate (sp ) , doesnt work, .. Can I take multi vitamin, iron suppliment, calcium, sublingual vitamin b , together ?
Weight lose is great I'm 143 and have been stable for 5 months. Im tired all the time , and have had a VERY GROUCHY POUCH for the past few weeks, Very bad gas pains. Pretty nauseated most of the time, hair is very brittle ... I know a lot of this is the iron and prealbimun levels being off ..
Average days eating is as follows. Eggs for breakfast, beef jerkey for a snack, high protein meat and salad for dinner, snack, is usually popcorn or graham crackers, greek yogurt, cottage cheese .
Not sure why im in this rut this far out from surgery but I'am, Anyone else have these problems ?
Can anyone help me with these questions. ?
PLEASE AND THANKS
CHRISTY
Ferritin level is low, hemoglobin level low, Iron saturation level low, Prre albumin level low and Albumin level low. AND IM HYPOGLYCEMIC NOW TOO !!!
Whats the best iron suppliment, Ive tried fumerate and glyconate (sp ) , doesnt work, .. Can I take multi vitamin, iron suppliment, calcium, sublingual vitamin b , together ?
Weight lose is great I'm 143 and have been stable for 5 months. Im tired all the time , and have had a VERY GROUCHY POUCH for the past few weeks, Very bad gas pains. Pretty nauseated most of the time, hair is very brittle ... I know a lot of this is the iron and prealbimun levels being off ..
Average days eating is as follows. Eggs for breakfast, beef jerkey for a snack, high protein meat and salad for dinner, snack, is usually popcorn or graham crackers, greek yogurt, cottage cheese .
Not sure why im in this rut this far out from surgery but I'am, Anyone else have these problems ?
Can anyone help me with these questions. ?
PLEASE AND THANKS
CHRISTY
Topic: Accountability - Week Two - How is your Weekend going?
Happy Fathers Day!
Just checking in to see how your weekend is progressing. Do you have any issues that have come up that you would like to get out? Or that you need help with? What about getting some ME time in, have you been able to do that?
How is the wls post op diet going? Were you able to get in 10 mins of exercise yet?
please share with us, we love to hear from everyone!
Just checking in to see how your weekend is progressing. Do you have any issues that have come up that you would like to get out? Or that you need help with? What about getting some ME time in, have you been able to do that?
How is the wls post op diet going? Were you able to get in 10 mins of exercise yet?
please share with us, we love to hear from everyone!
Thoughts become things... choose the good ones!
Boxermom
290/190/160 TT done
sw/cw/gw
Boxermom
290/190/160 TT done
sw/cw/gw
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