Calaska posted a discussion topic 9 years, 6 months ago
Omg! They fit! - My pants have been really baggy lately, so I went to the thrift store and got a size smaller. The waist fits, but oh, still baggy. So today I bought an 18. I can't believe they fit...

Calaska posted a discussion topic 9 years, 6 months ago
New favorite protein drink. - I ran across an idea for a protein shake. It was to mix Syntrax fuzzy navel with milk to get a creamcicle flavor. Well, I didn't have milk (too carby), so I mixed it with Silk almo...

Calaska posted a discussion topic 9 years, 6 months ago
No foam, please - Today marks three weeks post-op for me. Every morning I have a ready to drink protein shake (Premier Protein). To switch it up a bit, I bought some flavored protein mix from GNC (C...

Calaska posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
Nutribullet and slider foods - I'm 12 days post-op with a new sleeve. For some reason, I want to buy a Nutribullet. I already have a Magic Bullet, but it doesn't crush ice very well. I would like to make smoothi...

Calaska posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
Waiting for the other shoe to drop - I haven't been on the boards for awhile, so I hope you haven't forgotten about me!  I had my VSG last Monday, a week ago today.  I did very well. I was up and walking within 2-1/2 ...

Calaska posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
Tomorrow is My Day! - Tomorrow is my Sleeve day!  I'm so excited!  It just seems like last week that I was doing my six month doctor supervised diet. You all said it would come before I knew it, and you...

Calaska posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
Too soon for State Fair? - My daughter just called offering me an opportunity for a nearly free ticket to the Alaska State Fair. I go every year (by myself!  It's my treat to Me!), but this year I'll be two ...

Calaska posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
Liquid vitamins? - My VSG surgery is on Monday, so this week I will be picking up some things I will want on hand when I get home, like sf applesauce, pudding, instant cream of wheat, tomato soup, et...

Calaska posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
Eat Slower Pro App - I just downloaded this app to time my bites for after my surgery. I am wondering how long should I wait before taking another bite?  I'm told that I should expect to take 30 minute...

Calaska posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
I've got a date! - I've got a date!!!! August 5th! Assuming insurance doesn't deny me. We filed today! I'm so excited!  Watch out, here I come!! ~Jan

Calaska posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Is my NUT correct? - I've been reading this forum for about 9 months now, and have learned a ton. I'm finally getting very close to getting a date.  Today I had a nutrition consult for the insurance re...

Calaska posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Unflavored Protein Powder - Does unflavored protein really have no flavor?  Or if it does have a taste, can it be covered up by mixing it into other foods?  Does it dissolve easily into other wet foods, or do...

Calaska posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Oh no! Do I still qualify? - My insurance company requires a BMI of 40 or higher in order to qualify for WLS. Before my 6 months of supervised diet with my pcp, my BMI was 42.1. Ok fine. I had my last visit ye...

Calaska posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
A Qualified Surgeon? - The surgeon that will do my surgery was recommended to me by my internal medicine doc. He has already taken out my gall bladder. I trust him, although I have no statistics to base ...

Calaska posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Surgery Gas - I read a post awhile back from someone whose surgeon removed much of the gas that is used during surgery.  I'm wondering how common this is. I don't want to be laughed out of the o...

Calaska posted a comment 9 years, 10 months ago
Wow, what a difference! Good for you!

Calaska posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Greek yogurt - I'm reading that a lot of you here are eating Greek yogurt.  Are you eating the kind that has fruit in it to mix in?  I eat that now, the Chobani fruit flavored, fat free. I don't ...

Calaska posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Hunger vs. "hunger" - I've got a question for you vets and post-ops.  Which do you think is more difficult to deal with, real hunger, or 'head' hunger?  Maybe we should also add in 'acid' hunger. 

Calaska posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Is acid reflux manageable? - I'm still pre-op and am starting to get concerned about all I've read about how acid reflux gets really bad after VSG surgery. How many people have lasting problems?  I'm on a PPI ...

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Calaska posted a discussion topic 9 years, 12 months ago
Insure Nutrition - How many of you get your protein drinks from Insure Nutrition?  Does your medical insurance really pay for it?  Do you like it?

Calaska posted a comment 10 years ago
Opps! Wrong book. I ordered "The Beck Diet solution: How to train...

Calaska posted a comment 10 years ago
I ordered it as we'll as the workbook that goes with it. The workbook...

Calaska posted a comment 10 years ago
Becca, that is fantastic! I'm so excited for you!!

Calaska posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
VSG video - I ran across this on the  Fatty Fights Back blog. I think the video is informative and very interesting. Hardly any blood. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRBKdTjY2Rg
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08/18/2014
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