Frances S. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Fage (or Chobani) vs Yoplait, et al -  I'm really NOT a natural foods nut ... but I've been a Fage loyal ever since I read their ingredients two years ago... Get ready ... It's quite the list.. Grade A Pasteur...

Frances S. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
I wanna go shopping. - I want some new jeans. I want some cute jeans. I have the same size 12 jeans that i bought 2 years ago at Kohls.  They're alright.  But they're... just alright.   Ok, yes,...

Frances S. posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
OT: SSRI's for PMS? - Does anyone here take SSRI's to help with mood swings/anxiety from PMS? I feel like I have moderate PMS every single month where I am very moody, emotional.. I can go from being...

Frances S. posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
XPOST: HUGE NSV -- New 5K PR -   The Shamrock Shuffle was my first 5K last year.  I had walked it mostly with my son last year.  I wasn't nearly as ready as I thought I would be, but also I didn't want to push p...

Frances S. posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Madison Shamrock Shuffle -- NEW PR :) - I'd like to start by thanking everyone here for being so supportive and responsive to my questions last week.  It helped tremendously. The Shamrock Shuffle was my first 5K last ...

Frances S. posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Running tights/capris: commando or not? -  Ok, so.. when I wear bike shorts/capris, I never wear underwear with them to avoid the rubbing of seams, etc.. aside from the added bulk. I'm wondering if people do the same fo...

Frances S. posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Various running questions -  I've got a couple of newbie runner questions that have been floating around in my head that I'm hoping you all can answer.. 1) After just two runs last week for 2.5-3 miles eac...

Frances S. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Help me decide on a treadmill -  I've decided to buy a treadmill since I recently reorg'd a couple rooms and am now going to have a dedicated workout room space.  I've been going to my in-laws to use their treadm...

Frances S. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Another uneventful day in my post-op life -  This post is dedicated to my friend happy_baker  Today, Tuesday, February 14th I am 26 months post op and just like many, many other days, I am having an uneventful, feeling no...

Frances S. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
*HEAD SLAP* Calcium & Iron -  How much calcium taken with iron is enough to inhibit the absorption of the iron? For nearly two years I was taking iron with a Bariatric Advantage multi.  On my most recent la...

Frances S. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
BodyMedia Fit - If anyone's been thinking of buying a BodyMedia Fit go check out Amazon TODAY!  I just stumbled on it because I was looking for a second armband for mine, and it's priced at $112 f...

Frances S. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
GoWearFit/BodyBugg -- useful or neat trinket?? -   does anyone have one of these devices, if so which one, and do you find it worthwhile?

Frances S. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
GoWearFit/BodyBugg -- useful or neat trinket? -  does anyone have one of these devices, if so which one, and do you find it worthwhile?

Frances S. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Strong odor IN my nose after working out.. burning -  A couple years before I had WLS I was really into cycling.  I noticed back then, that when I would come in from an intense ride as I was cooling down, I would get this strong amon...

Frances S. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Tuesday food log -  I've gotten into a groove with logging my food.  Consistently hitting between 1400-1600 calories and between 100-120 grams of protein.  For the first time in a long time I feel li...

Frances S. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
2 Year Anniversary -- LONG w/ pics -  Two years ago today I walked into Ingham Regional Medical Center in Lansing ready to take a huge step towards getting healthy.  By my side -- my soon to be ex mother-in-law.  That...

Frances S. posted a comment 12 years, 4 months ago
I'm going to give you some "tough love"... the very fact that you...

Frances S. posted a comment 12 years, 4 months ago
I had RNY almost two years ago and I sometimes I get RH...

Frances S. posted a comment 12 years, 4 months ago
I would suggest coming to terms now that your surgery and losing...

Frances S. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Ideas for fruit in the winter.. - Anyone have any ideas for good fruits during the winter?  I think I will get tired of apples.  Probably pears would be good.  I tend to not classify bananas as fruit.. I mean, like...

Frances S. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Signs you might be thinking about your weight too - You spell the word "wonder" as "oneder" in an email for work. 

Frances S. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Alternate "recipe" for hot protein chai -  It's chilly in Upper Michigan.. and I work from home... in an unheated finished basement... come this time of the afternoon my fingers are chilled.. so I started making a protein ...

Frances S. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
New way to enjoy greek yogurt - Had a new treat tonight with my greek yogurt and had to share... usually when I do these mix-in's I'm not measuring anything, so add the ingredients to your liking... Pumpkin Ch...

Frances S. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Anyone take Cipro (antibiotic)? - Has anyone else taken Cipro post-op?  I was prescribed this for a UTI this week and the warnings talk about not taking it along side calcium supplements, iron or magnesium (I think...

Frances S. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Android Phone users: Would you help me with some -  In my day job I'm a lead java developer.  I'm thinking of tinkering in developing some apps for Android in my spare time... and one of them is a vitamin tracker/reminder app.  So....
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Crystal Falls, MI
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RNY
Surgery
12/07/2009
Surgery Date
Aug 26, 2009
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