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Eattoliv4life
on 1/16/17 11:16 am
VSG on 10/18/16
Topic: HAIR LOSS!!

Hi 

Hope everyone is well. My hair is falling out. I knew that this would happen. Even soooo... 

I am hoping for some tips that may help.

Wishing everyone a great day!!

Thanks

 

VSG:10/18/16, HW:229, SW:217, GW:130, Height 5'6''

 

Eattoliv4life
on 1/15/17 6:39 pm
VSG on 10/18/16
Topic: RE: I miss popcorn...

Thank you 

VSG:10/18/16, HW:229, SW:217, GW:130, Height 5'6''

 

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 1/15/17 9:50 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Vitamins

Also, iron won't be absorbed properly if taken with calcium, so they should be timed at least 2 hours apart.

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

(deactivated member)
on 1/15/17 9:39 am
VSG on 12/28/16
Topic: RE: Vitamins

The reason is because most multi vitamins already have calcium and your body can only absorb about 500 mg of calcium at a time and flushes the rest out.  So you should wait and take additional 500 mg at another time, at least 2 hours later. 

Eattoliv4life
on 1/15/17 5:08 am
VSG on 10/18/16
Topic: Vitamins

Good morning 

I heard that your not suppose to take your calcium and multi-vitamin together because of the way that calcium and iron is absorbed by your body. How much time should a person wait between taking them? Does anyone have any advice where taking vitamins is concerned?

VSG:10/18/16, HW:229, SW:217, GW:130, Height 5'6''

 

ebonymc
on 1/14/17 10:19 pm
Topic: Small Body Frame

Hello!  I've been here a while searching and researching. I have all comorbidities, a small body frame, but huge and extended around the middle. I want to have the vsg due to my stats. I don't want to worry about my body image but sometimes I do. Please don't get me wrong, getting rid of my comorbidities will always be my first choice for getting the surgery. I just wondered if anyone else is/was in my shoes.

(deactivated member)
on 1/14/17 10:01 am
VSG on 12/28/16
Topic: RE: I miss popcorn...

Pre-sleeve on another diet, I asked about popcorn. The (bariatric) doctor looked at me and said "You realize that farmers use corn to fatten up the livestock, right?"  I think of that now whenever I get a popcorn craving.  It is all carbs, no protein, no real food value.  The kernels and hull can test your new digestive system. Yes it's 'low fat' but that doesn't make it a good choice for sleevers.

Roz !!!!
on 1/14/17 9:34 am - Butler, PA
Topic: Menus and Miles Saturday Jan. 14th

WARNING TO SELF AND TO ANYONE WHO WILL LISTEN!!! AVOID 'BAD' CARBS AT ALL COSTS!!! THEY ARE ADDICTING!! THEY WILL SLOW DOWN YOUR WEIGHT LOSS DURING THE LOSING STAGE (and you won't even notice)!! THEY WILL MAKE THE SCALE GO UP AFTER THE HONEYMOON PERIOD IS OVER.

Success in Maintenance starts with GOOD CHOICES during the Honeymoon Period.

I feel I need to repeat this: I am a FIRM believer in Good Whey Protein Drinks!!!!!  It is sooooo much harder to do Maintenance without them!  

 

Happy Weekend LW'S!!!!!  Big Day today.  One of our Grandson's turn 4 today and he is having a Construction Party.  He wants to be a "builder guy" when he grows up.  Had a blast at the Cheer Staff party last night.  I think had 1 cookie to many and started feeling sluggish.  It is so strange how my body reacts to sugar this far out.  I'm going to try really hard to avoid cake today.

Maintenance:  8+ years out 

Breakfast:  NONE

Protein:    Matrix Mint Cookie 35g

Snack:       1 baby tootsie roll

Lunch:       Sausage, Egg, Cheese

Snack:    

Dinner:     Sloppy Joe (no bun) and 1/2 cup cheesy potatoes

Snack:      Plain Popcorn

Roz

God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!

RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!!
Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119
on Maintenance

Grim_Traveller
on 1/13/17 1:33 pm
RNY on 08/21/12
Topic: RE: I miss popcorn...

I also waited until I reached goal to have popcorn. While losing it's best to be super strict about everything you eat.

When you rwach goal, have popcorn, with salt, but no butter. Popcorn by itself can be a fairly healthy snack. But butter will give you a zillion calories you don't need.

6'3" tall, male.

Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.

M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.

Roz !!!!
on 1/13/17 7:28 am - Butler, PA
Topic: RE: Menus & Miles Monday Jan 9th for Roz

I've worked by myself for awhile but then after my bowel surgery a year ago my boss figured we needed someone who would know my job. I think the fact the DH retired this year had him worried too.   I was excited to have someone working with me but sometimes that's harder than doing it yourself.  I'm super excited to work by myself for awhile.......  Our office is really happy about the new baby!!

Roz

God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!

RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!!
Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119
on Maintenance

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