Deb331 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Orange County, CA Support Group Meetings Next Week - I'm going home for Christmas to So Cal. This will be my first trip home since having surgery. One of my favorite things to do is take my husband on a food tour to introduce him ...

Deb331 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
NSV Almost Better than lbs Lost - I'm still struggling to reach my exercise goal, which is to exercise 200 minutes per week (5 days @ 40 mins/day). This week I reached 155 minutes, even with two 1-hour walks. Oh we...

Deb331 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Was THAT dumping? - I ordered a taco salad with fish on it. They had to cook the fish just for me because they didn't have any ready. So when it came out and it was breaded and deep fried (why didn't ...

Deb331 wrote a blog post 11 years, 6 months ago
Zoodle Me This... - I had weight loss surgery (WLS) nearly four months ago. So far I’ve lost 79 pounds. I weigh myself every Saturday and again on Sunday and take which ever number is the lowest...

Deb331 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Do I need a shrink? - I'm worried that I've been overeating lately because things just taste good. I'm still using my timer to pace myself. But I'm worried I'll stretch my pouch. Maybe I need to see a s...

Deb331 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Remember to celebrate each success - So I was stuck at just under 75 pounds for a couple of weeks. All I wanted was to hit that 75 pound milestone! Then BAM! A 6 pound loss this week launched me to 78 pounds. Instead ...

Deb331 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Tuna Patties - YUM! - I made these tuna patties recently and OMG they were so good. I topped mine with cheese and avocado.  I saw the idea for this recipe from a body builders website and adjusted it to...

Deb331 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Wind Tunnel Ears? - Does anybody else experience wind tunnel ears from time to time since surgery? What is it? Is there anyway to prevent it?

Deb331 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Female parts out of whack! - Two years ago I had surgery to remove excess lining on my uterus wall - Dr. suggested this was caused because of my weight. Last year I had fibroids removed from my uterus. The fib...

Deb331 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
I finally pooped!!! - After nearly a week with almost no bowel activity I finally pooped today.  YAY!!!  Thanks for all your advice. Starting tonight I'll be taking a daily stool softener.

Deb331 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
I can't poop! TMI? - I'm eating so much protein that I'm not getting my fiber. I'm now hardly pooping at all. Maybe a nugget or two once or twice a week. Please help!  What should I do or take? P.S....

Deb331 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Why eat slow? - I'm just curious what the point of eating slowly is? I do it. In fact I use a timer to ensure my meals take at least 30 minutes. But what happens if I were to eat faster? 

Deb331 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Dull Pouch Pain - Since yesterday afternoon every time I eat my pouch has this dull ache.  It's like I can feel her, Alice my pouch, constricting and flexing. Any ideas on what might be causing this...

Deb331 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
I tossed my cookies - I am 2 month and 4 days post-op. Tonight I made homemade salsa with tomatoes from my mother-in-laws garden. It was soooo good. I topped my low-carb turkey meatloaf with it. Yum!  I...

Deb331 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
NSV: Shopping - I am so excited to be able to shop for smaller clothes in my very own closet! I'm finding blouses that used to strangle me are now...dare I say it?...not only fitting me once again...

Deb331 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Chew, chew, chew.... - Yesterday I got all my fluids and protein in for the first time in several days. It took focus, concentration, and lots of Crystal Light! I still sometimes forget to chew, chew...

Deb331 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Fluids = Nausea - Everything I drink makes me nauseous. It's already 3pm and I've consumed less than 20 oz. how am I going to get 44 more in by EOD? Yesterday I only consumed 12 oz all day. I'm afra...

Deb331 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Soup??? My last question today...I promise. - If I can't have liquids with my solid food does that mean I can't have broth based soups?

Deb331 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Sugar alcohols?? Huh??? - Can anyone explain what sugar alcohols are and how I should consider them as I make my food choices? 

Deb331 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Protein Bars? - I was wondering if anyone has any protein bar recommendations that aren't too high in sugar and carbs.

Deb331 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
NSV @ 6+ Weeks Out - I have walking trails all around the office where I work. They weave in and out of the woods and are very tranquil. My co-worker and I decided we would walk the trails once a quart...

Deb331 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Hunger - I'm almost 6 weeks out and feeling hunger for the first time yesterday and today. I'm staying with my eating plan but I'm terrified hunger will one day take over. I don't ever want...

Deb331 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Too much food? -  I am 5 weeks out and eating about 1/2 cup of food 3 times a day. I started with1/4 cup but I easily started eating 1/2 cup. Is this too much at 5 weeks?

Deb331 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Angry Pouch - Today is my 1 month RNY anniversary. Unfortunately I woke up with an angry pouch this morning. I'm nauseous and when I take a drink I get a pouch pain that quickly goes away. Over ...

Deb331 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Father's Day - Every year my husband and I take his dad out to dinner for Father's Day. At this point I'm only 4 weeks out and I don't want my in-laws to know I had the surgery. To this point my ...
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05/14/2012
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