
cheapskate

cheapskate posted a discussion topic 11 months, 1 week ago
Has anyone had to deal with a high BUN level? Mine just came back high and I’m not sure what to do about it. Unfortunately my surgeons support is t an option :(

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cheapskate posted a discussion topic 1 year, 1 month ago
Anyone here add clean eating in addition to their program? I’m thinking i need to try it to see if It helps other(non surgery related) health issues I have. It seems so daunting to add what you can’t have eating to clean to what we already need to

cheapskate posted a discussion topic 1 year, 1 month ago
I bought the air fryer(2 because daughter got me a way nicer one than i got myself)
how do i know how to cook in it?
i mostly have precooked meats and then Inhave some white fish fillets I want to do. And maybe veggies?

cheapskate posted a discussion topic 1 year, 2 months ago
For those of you who struggle with leftover meat consistency/dryness what have you found works best for you? I just don’t always have the time to make fresh especially because i need it for lunch at work.
looking for ideas of spe

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cheapskate posted a discussion topic 1 year, 4 months ago
We are going camping this weekend. I have NEVER been and 100% avoid stepping on any/all grass .
i need help with food. What kind of things do i pack? Think super City slickers here. Can’t make a fire, pitch a tent…walk on grass.
wha

cheapskate posted a discussion topic 1 year, 6 months ago
What would the symptoms be for an ulcer
in my “old†stomach? I am having some issues and don’t have access to my surgeons office and need advice

cheapskate posted a discussion topic 1 year, 7 months ago
Are they also on the “no†list? I’ve found conflicting information that they do/do not get into your blood.
i have had a horrible shoulder problem(thank you covid) that gave me almost limited mobility for 2 months and now i have

cheapskate posted a discussion topic 2 years, 4 months ago
I’m wanting to move multis. But the one I’m looking at has 45 of iron in it. Can i still take my calcium with my multi? I do take an additional iron at a different time of the day.

cheapskate posted a discussion topic 2 years, 10 months ago
So this whole pandemic has me thinking. What are my rights to demand care at a hospital?
i have been sent to another hospital 2x since having RNY because I’ve had it done. Once by a hospital that does them(didn’t do mine) and once by my loc

cheapskate posted a discussion topic 2 years, 10 months ago
I take a prescription iron pill. What is the best way to take it? I can’t find my instructions. For some reason I think i can’t eat for hours before or after. But, my memory....it’s Ferrex 150 if that matters

cheapskate posted a discussion topic 3 years, 5 months ago
im 4 years out. Remember me???
anyhow. Maintaining pretty easily. But a small gain recently I’m trying to nip in the bud. 2 recent surgeries and no working out. Blah.
I started a new job with 12 hour shifts. I have a very long commut

cheapskate posted a discussion topic 4 years, 4 months ago
How long once you are taking new vitamins will your numbers show if they are working or not?
I moved to some I am only supposed to need 2 a day to maintain(I also get a b12 shot). I am not sure when I need to have them rechecked.
But my

cheapskate posted a discussion topic 4 years, 11 months ago
No excuses, lots of reason. I haven't been as diligent with my vitamins as I know I should be. whip myself with wet noodle
Does anyone here use the bariatric eating 3+3 vitamins? They claim you can take your calcium with your other

cheapskate posted a discussion topic 5 years, 1 month ago
I vaguely recall that we can only absorb 30 proteins at a time but what constitutes "at a time" an hour, 2 hours, 6 hours ?

cheapskate posted a discussion topic 5 years, 6 months ago
One of the vets suggested I post this here. Because of my work schedule I read alot, but cant post much anymore...but I have been around a minute.
We took that amazing opportunity and stepped onto the loser bench and did what we thought was bes

cheapskate posted a discussion topic 5 years, 7 months ago
Hola fellow RNYers!
I don't get around much due to a new work schedule but you are all in my stoma!
I was wondering if anyone here has been prescribed vyvanse and if you could give me the "skinny" on it.
Why were you prescribed

cheapskate posted a discussion topic 5 years, 8 months ago
looking for advice
day 1 of amaw I didn't eat all my food so my macros were way off. Just wasn't hungry.
I am not a big eater anyway and usually use at least 1 protein shake to hit my macros.
Do I force myself to eat everythi

cheapskate posted a discussion topic 6 years, 1 month ago
I am seeing my PCP tomorrow for depression. Is there a limit to what we can and cannot take? I tried calling my surgeons office but, as always, their after care sucks.
I dont see these meds as being long term but I do really need some intervent

cheapskate posted a discussion topic 6 years, 3 months ago
So I am almost at my goal weight I am almost at the weight I want to end up at but I am going to take the advice of some of thevets and keep going until my 2 year mark. So I know I will go under my ultimate goal.
For those of you who went unde

cheapskate posted a discussion topic 6 years, 3 months ago
I want to order the vitamin patch and need to know what to order. I take a multi and calcium citrate.
Looking for specific ordering information and any coupon codes.
Thanks!

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cheapskate posted a discussion topic 6 years, 5 months ago
What are good products to get there? I know they have a low carb yogurt, but anything else? I am making a trek to one that is pretty far but I am wanting to try their stuff and then maybe making a monthly trek to stock up on whatever I like but I want

cheapskate posted a discussion topic 6 years, 5 months ago
I am taking Optisource 4x a day and it says I take one 4x a day. Supposedly this is a complete but now I am worried that the calcium citrate in it cancels the iron.
Unfortunately, my program is very little help.
Can someone weigh in o