What's on your Thursday Menu, RNYers?
It's Acarbose. typically given to diabetics, it alters the metabolism of carbs. She wants me to try it for 2 months and then repeat the glucose monitoring to see if it prevents the hypoglycemia. On the fence about taking it. The side effects are a huge turn-off . . . bloating and gas. Also, since I really limit carbs, and have dumping symptoms even with proteins, I don't know how much it will help.
Yea... I was afraid that was it. Someone suggested a while back I take that. I never filled the script... I got some samples to try... ugh.. I hated it...
I know that this would not be good idea for me...
I also I tried food with resistant starch. - they sell them in grocery stores - extent bars.. Yea..The gas, smell and the pain was bad... plus - it got me constipated..
I found what works for me.. It was trial and errors..
I still get RH... or hypoglycemia - but when I do get it- I know exactly why...
There is food or drinks that may cause it 80-90%of the time, others - I may have 50-50 chance, and some - that I may have 20-30% chance.
I no longer eat the stuff that have a very high probability I get RH... the other 2 groups - I take a chance once in a while..
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
I think that's where I'll likely end up. Just figure out what works for me through trial and error. I'm not sure I want to go through the discomfort associated with the meds, since one of my dumping symptoms is bloating. Do I want to add something that will only increase the bloat? Particularly since it won't resolve my dumping symptoms. I think I can live without the carbs (I have for the past 3 years) and if I choose to have them, know that I'm going to suffer the consequences.
She wants me to try the extend bars at night before bed . . . glad to hear your experience with them. Again, I don't need something that will constipate me, bloat me ******e out of the house . . .
Today is my 6 mos surgeversary! I'm 165.1 today and started the the process at 250. I weighted 242 the day of surgery. It's been a ride.
QOTD: That's a tough one, but I think I'd stay with a job I love unless I could find one closer that I know I'd at least like. Having a job you hate for 8 hours a day is worse that a 4 hour commute where you can at least listen to some good music! That's my opinion anyway.
B: Decaf coffee and protein hot chocolate
L: Tuna, balsamic, peppers
D: Sirloin Steak, broccoli
S: String Cheese, leftover pork chop
calories 600, protein 88, carbs 25, fat 16
Lap band: 2006. Revision to RNY 9/23/2016
8/2/17: Goal Reached: 135lbs. & 115lbs lost (5'3")
Pre-op: 250, SW 242, CW 125, GW 135
Pre-op: 9lb M1: 20lb M2: 11.5lb M3: 11.9 M4: 13.4 M5: 10.8 M6: 10.2 M7: 8.1 M8: 8.4 M9: 6.5 M10: 5.7 M11: 3.5 M12: 4.3
Hello all -
10 days out from surgery and I feel like I'm doing really well.
QOTD: My last job my commute was literally under 5 minutes. I didn't realize how lucky I was until I got laid off (along with 23 other people- downsizing). The job I have now I have a 45 minute commute and I do not like it at all, especially in the winter. I work a 12 hour shift and I was away from my house 14 1/2 hours on the days I work. Now I am carpooling with a friend and her shift starts and ends an hour earlier than mine, so now I am away from home 15 1/2 hrs on the days I work. I am certainly glad that I normally only work 7 days out of a two week period. I am hoping to get moved much closer to my job in the next year or so. Hopefully only one more winter of commuting.
Menu today:
2 premier protein shakes
2.5 ounces triple zero Greek yogurt
1/2 cup blended Progresso light chicken and cheese enchilada soup
10 ounces Diet cranberry juice
Calories - 438, Protein - 74, Carbs - 23
Tammy
HW: (9/28/16) 369.8 / SW: (3/13/17) 285 / CW: 162.8
Pre-op loss (6 1/2 Months) - 84.8 pounds
M1 - 17.2, M2 - 17.2, M3 - 13.4, M4 - 15.4, M5 - 13.8, M6 - 13.6, M7 - 10.8, M8 - 9.6, M9 - 5.0, M10 - 2.4, M11 - 3.8
Hi everyone,
QOTD: I'd rather have a long commute to job I love(which is my case, although only a 45 minute commute)
Nutrition same as yesterday: I feel like Grim! LOL!
B: 2eggs, turkey breakfast sausage, 1/2 slice of cheese
L: 30z low sodium ham
S: 2 oz turkey breast
D: 3 1/2 oz sirloin steak, 2 fork fulls of pepper, mushroom & onions
S: 3/4 serving plain chobani yogurt, 1/2 tbsp. sf apricot preserve
Cals:696, Carbs:17, Protein:92
Have a great evening everybody!
5'5" HW: 484, SW: 455,CW: 325
Surgeon, Darren Tishler
Happy Thursday menu family! I just realized that one year ago today I had my surgery! I have no idea how I totally forgot it obviously it has been a crazy day just another day in the life!
QOTD: I guess I would take the long commute for a job I love but I guess I would really have to love my job!
Food for the day:
B: Hard boiled egg white and 2 slices of bacon
L: sliced turkey
D: have not decided yet trying to play catch up with chores around the house....
Have a great evening friends and thank you, thank you, thank you for all your support over the past year I really appreciate it!!!!
