DivaJojo posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Homemade Cheese Chips - We had this discussion in a thread about a week ago and I came across this link while browsing: http://www.joyfulabode.com/2010/04/25/low-carb-snacks-homemade-baked-cheese-crisp...

DivaJojo posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Weakness . . . what's going on?? - Hello All; I'm into week three of being Back on Track and having some issues.  For the past 2-3 days I've been feeling weak - primarily in my upper body.  Physically I feel good...

DivaJojo posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Quinoa Anyone? - Anyone familiar with Quinoa?  It was mentioned in our support group meeting as a great alternative for pasta's and rice, high in fiber, protein and other nutrients.   Do you eat ...

DivaJojo posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Back on Track Update - The DS Mental Trip - About this whole rediscovery of myself post-DS and how much of it is mental.  In the week (okay, 8 days) that I've been back on track, I've purposefully been hyper-aware of my eati...

DivaJojo posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Dissolving Cal Citrate in Water - Is This A Myth? - Hello All; Can anybody confirm this for me?  I've heard you can dissolve calcium pills in water or other liquid (I use Citrical) and I did this regularly 2-3 years ago, but beca...

DivaJojo posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Nature's Science Supplements - Any of you familiar with this?  I bought some Calcium Citrate (750 mg per single capsule), but can't remember where I got them (in Atlanta). Trying to replenish and also want to...

DivaJojo posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Okay, reviewed my labs . . . - No, don't have the results yet, but finally had a chance to sit down and assure myself that they had ordered everything I requested.  (For the first one I combined Vitalady's every...

DivaJojo posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Back on Track Update: PCP Visit - Alrighty, well that wasn't too bad. Took my BP record, foof log and list of labs. BP was 140/110, so he added Norvasc to the water pill. Balked a bit at the laundry list of labs...

DivaJojo posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Gone to get the SCOOP. - Okay, heading out to the pcp to discuss labs, bp and bone/dexa scan. Am I foolish to think they might do it all today? We'll see. Scale said 270 this morning (but 275 last nig...

DivaJojo posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Heart Lite App - Have you guys seen this phone app? Still learning if I'm smart enough for a smartphone. Wanted something to log my bp record and found this a few minutes ag. You can track bp, w...

DivaJojo posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
No CBC Panel? - I'm preparing my printout of labs for the doctor's visit tomorrow.  I am starting with Vitalady's list of recommended labs (all of them to start).  Quick question, on previous labs...

DivaJojo posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Preparing for Labs - Quick Question - No seriously, just one quick question . . . Since I'll be discussing my lab needs with my PCP tomorrow with the intention of having them drawn, I need to know now  . . . is ther...

DivaJojo posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Back on Track - Update - Sorry, this first one is kind of long . . . I wanted to begin posting on my journey to get back on track for the benefit of those who are struggling with the same issues and as a w...

DivaJojo posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
DS and HBP - Hello all; I was diagnosed with high blood pressure about thw years before I had my DS. I was on three strong bp meds, nut my bp didn't respond to the meds intl I was diagnosed...

DivaJojo posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Discussing Labs w/ my PCP . . . Advice, please?? - Hello All; Okay, I have an appointment on Wednesday morning (soonest they could see me) to discuss labwork with my pcp.  I've never had my labs done through him and though I kno...

DivaJojo posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Publix Deluxe Seafood Salad - Man, sometimes I get a craving for this and their Cajun Crab Spread. Picked up some today. I like to mix them, munchin on w bit now. If I need to stay away, tell me now. It's o...

DivaJojo posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Vitamin D dosage timing . . . - It's my understanding it should be taken on an empty stomach. How do you time your doses?

DivaJojo posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Quesadillas and Fajitas - Okay. Lately I have had a taste for these and would like to make at home. Any great DS recipe ideas out there? Oohhh. . . also fish tacos. . . or any good tilapia recipes we...

DivaJojo posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Brok's Pizza . . . Amazing - OMG. . . I just made for the first time and am trying to wait for it tool a moment. I put sauteed onion and peppers, some pepperoni and shrimp. Can't wait. Had no pizza sauce, ...

DivaJojo posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Recommended dodages to improve deficiencies? - Caliing all hardcore (and not so hardcore) vitamin/lab gurus out there. Can you suggest dosages for improving deficiencies. I know there are some because I've had m head up my . ...

DivaJojo posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Vitamin D3 - Hello All; Quick question.  Looking for a good, high dosage vitamin D where I won't have to order online or travel an hour away to get it.  I found this online at GNC, hoping it...

DivaJojo wrote a blog post 12 years, 10 months ago
Is WLS right for me . . . -  . . . or am I right for WLS? Sometimes when replying to a post, I wax on . . . and on, and on . . . and forget to wax off.  Here is a probably too long reply to someone's recen...

DivaJojo wrote a blog post 12 years, 10 months ago
Got Iron??? - I wrote this reply to a recent inquiry about Iron Infusions . . . thought I'd add it here: I'm sorry, I don't know what type of iron I had, but I've had an infusion about once a...

DivaJojo added a goal 12 years, 10 months ago
To go horseback riding.

DivaJojo posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Vitamin Shelf Life??? - Hello, does anyone know what the standard shelf life is for vitamins (does refrigerating help?)? I ask because I'm planning on ordering 3 month quantities, but I also have a few...
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