ShaunaBinks
ShaunaBinks wrote NSVs and lots of fun 8 years, 4 months ago
I have been traveling for work alot. i had about 5 weeks of work travel in a row and that really threw off my eating. i still ate low carb but i just didnt feel as in control as i do when i am at h...
ShaunaBinks wrote 7 Weeks post op. Really? is that all? 8 years, 5 months ago
I cant believe that it is only 7 weeks post op. I must be counting wrong. But every time i go back to the calendar i come up with 7. 7 weeks. Not sure i have ever lost 21 lbs in 7 weeks before. ...
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I know it cant be me only. Every stage i move through, everything i try is just fine. Soft foods, cheese, ricotta, pate, eggs, (scrambled, soft boiled, chopped hard boiled) tuna (fork-mashed) , shredded chicken, turkey slice, ham slice, baked salmon,
ShaunaBinks posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago
Tell me I am not going crazy here.
I am just shy of 3 weeks post op. I took a week off work , then worked from home this past week. Going in to the office tomorrow
I seem to fade around 3 or 4 pm every single day Sometimes
ShaunaBinks posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago
10 days post op here
full liquids. Getting 90 G protein through shakes and minimum 64 oz water
I had a lap band. I felt lap band restriction. I feel nothing like that now. No trouble drink inking. I drink quickly , but sip not gulp </
FindingmeinGa wrote 8 years, 7 months ago
ShaunaBinks posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago
5 days post op
i think I just hit that lull - the one that follows all the excitement of the upcoming surgery, the prep, the planning. Now post anesthesia and meds it's just kind of a flat feeling.
Even in my booklet it said that moo
ShaunaBinks posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago
Great news. Surgery went well. Textbook they said. No complications a little scar tissue from band but it was the same surgeon who took it out.
Some me points about yesterday for those waiting for surgery
**They did a specia
ShaunaBinks posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago
Headed in tomorrow for surgery. Sticking close to home today with lots of clear fluids and a bottle of mag citrate. woo hoo.
Getting my bag ready for the hospital- vets- do you have any suggestions on what you wish you had?
ShaunaBinks posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago
So i was at whole foods this morning and picked up a few things. I thought oh- i better get some probiotics- given that I will receive lots of antibiotics, and i thought too, with the bowel prep and clean out and then rearranging my insides that probi
ShaunaBinks posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago
...not including today!
For my March surgery buddies- post some of your prep on this string so we can learn from each other.
- have been having protein in my coffee for a few weeks now- it makes such a difference in my morning
Flaxie wrote 8 years, 7 months ago
ShaunaBinks posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago
Hi there
14 days to go. I am trying to arrange school pick up/ child care/ etc for during my hospital stay. The Dr. yesterday at pre op said it could be 1 day or it could be 2 days. Honestly with my husband's work schedule 2 days is better
ShaunaBinks wrote on MelodyMay's support wall 8 years, 8 months ago
ShaunaBinks posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago
Planning to win at pre-op and recovery and life after weight loss. I have learned so much from so many of you posting here about your daily intake, hhow you made it through recovery, tips and tricks, Belga Hag has a very thorough story of her recovery
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Hi
I was making dinner last night- (boneless skinless chicken, broccoli, cucumbers, carrots (raw) . I had this anxious feeling of- OMG i wont be able to eat broccoli or salad or raw veggies again. I am okay with not eating the sweets, since i
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my surgery is in 23 days. I have a 7 yo. Shockingly enough (totally bragging on myself here ) I have done an awesome job of not transferring my food issues to her. She eats when she is hungry , has a couple bites of chocolate and leaves the rest. Is a
ShaunaBinks posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago
Hi there
there must be a way to navigate the forums , besides search, so i dont have to bother everyone with all the newbie questions.
Are there any pinned posts or Beginners folders that someone could point me to?
Specifically
ShaunaBinks posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago
Hi there! just got the call that i have my surgery date. had a bit of an oh shit moment since i have been waiting for this since Last summer.
My nutritionist appt was in October so i am going to see her for a refresher , so i can r