AundreaSmith
AundreaSmith accomplished a goal 11 years, 7 months ago
weigh less than 300 pounds
AundreaSmith posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
I just bought a blender...what should I make?? - I just went out and bought a beautiful Cuisinart Blender a few days ago and I need some recipies to make my own protein smoothies and shakes. Do you have any to share??
AundreaSmith posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Falling apart. - I had my DS done back on 3/12/12. The last time I weighed myself I was down almost 60lbs and that was about a month ago. I don't have a scale at home to weigh myself with (yet) s...
AundreaSmith posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Need some advice on Vites, please... - I had my 6 week post op follow up yesterday. As I have posted before, the chewable vitamins are really starting to make me gag, so I am going with capsules. I met with the RD and...
AundreaSmith posted a comment 11 years, 11 months ago
I have never ordered from them, and now, I know I NEVER will. ...
AundreaSmith posted a comment 11 years, 11 months ago
I was wondering how you were doing! Wow!! 80lbs...wtg!!! I...
AundreaSmith posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
I wish I found this SOONER! (BlenderBottle) - I haven't heard anyone talk about how they prepare their protein shakes, and honestly with my nievity I thought everyone must own a blender! LOL
But I found this on Amazon, i...
AundreaSmith wrote a blog post 11 years, 11 months ago
Wow, life just got A LOT easier!! - So, as some of you know who've been reading my blog that I have struggled with finding a protein that I can tolerate. Most of the protein powders that I have tried have been prett...
AundreaSmith posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Vitamin Questions - Currently I am 4 weeks post operative and am on a mulitvitamin, iron w/vit C and B12. I am searching around for my new mulitvitamin and the ADEK.
I HATE the chewable vitamins, ...
AundreaSmith wrote a blog post 11 years, 11 months ago
Easter - So I've got a few updates on how and what I am feeling. I have started eating my soft foods a little earlier than recommended, only 2 days...don't get your knickers in a twist. A...
AundreaSmith posted a comment 11 years, 11 months ago
You're awesome, thanks for sharing. I am just starting off, this...
AundreaSmith posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Unusual craving? - I have an odd craving...I WANT AN ORANGE!
Called the physician's office today and asked if I could partake in a sip of OJ or a few Mandarin orange slices. And of course, the...
AundreaSmith posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
How do I get over this hump?? - I am just over 3 weeks post op and struggling. I have been getting in all my vitamins and medications, however I have NO desire to eat, NO desire to drink...NOTHING. I have to si...
AundreaSmith wrote a blog post 12 years ago
Feeling discouraged. - I guess it's all normal, this ebb and flow of emotions when you have such a life changing surgery as the DS. Recently I have been a bit down with fluid intake, I KNOW I am not ge...
AundreaSmith wrote a blog post 12 years ago
I have to drink....MORE??!!?? - I am officially 1 week post surgical and to be...I feel so much better. I am moving around a lot better, getting up and down and walking does not cause as much discomfort as it h...
AundreaSmith posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Post surgical abdominal pain, any suggestions? - Afternoon all!
I have spent my first full day at home and haven't really been able to get too comfortable for my rest times. Dr. Kemmeter did warn me that I am going to be pret...
AundreaSmith wrote a blog post 12 years ago
First night home. - I am sure that everyone has the same desire after surgery, the want/need to go home. Go where your comfortable and where you can whine and not worry about offending anyone. I hav...
AundreaSmith wrote a blog post 12 years ago
Damn...that was rough! - So my surgery was Monday, 3/12/12 and everything went just fine. My surgery was about 4.5 hours long due to scar tissue from my gallbladder removal, otherwise, completely uneventf...
AundreaSmith accomplished a goal 12 years ago
Loose 10 pounds before surgery
AundreaSmith accomplished a goal 12 years ago
Make it through Surgery without Complications
AundreaSmith posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Tomorrow is the BIG day! - Tomorrow morning I will head over to the hospital for my 1230 surgery time. I am anxious, excited and terrified all rolled into one. I have done my research, I know my responsibi...
AundreaSmith added a goal 12 years ago
Make it through Surgery without Complications
AundreaSmith wrote a blog post 12 years ago
Everything is booked. - I got my call today from St. Mary's surgery scheduling. My surgery is booked for 12:30 on Monday, 3/12/12. I was really hoping and wishing that it would be scheduled in the morni...
AundreaSmith posted a comment 12 years ago
Awww...buggar, I picked the raspberry jello, too! If it's anything...
AundreaSmith wrote a blog post 12 years ago
You've got to be kidding! - So today was my pre-surgical appointment with the PA and a product check. I've been on Dr. Kemmeter's pre-op diet now for 9 days and was expecting to lose some weight.
So I go ...
About Me
Caledonia, MI
Location
34.1
BMI
Surgery
03/12/2012
Surgery Date
Jul 24, 2011
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