Erika P.
Erika P. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
Claritin D -
What was the reason again why we shouldn't do extended release medicines? It's that time of year here in MI and I take regular Claritin every morning...but is it going to hurt m...
Erika P. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
Shape wear and workout wear :) -
Ok ladies and gents...where do I get some tight stretchy stuff to get this skin under control until I can afford surgery. I feel like I'm carrying around 50 lbs of extra skin in...
Erika P. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
calcium citrate petites - With the petites I need 10 a day. Do I still need to take 2 in two hours apart or can I do 3 every 2 hours? I forget how that goes...
Thanks!
Erika P. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Wow. -
9 months out and almost 130 pounds gone! Loving this decision I made back in November/December 2011 :)
If I had any complaints it would be how my depression and anxiet...
Erika P. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Honey -
I'm thinking of making my own granola instead of buying it already made in the cereal aisle. The recipes I found want me to use honey. I just don't know if/how my body will reac...
Erika P. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
How do you measure your time? -
Ok I'm confused. Had my RNY on 06/18/12 and I've been counting every 4 weeks as being a month. So is my one year 05/20/13 or 06/18/13. 05/20/13 will be exactly 52 weeks...
Erika P. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Help...I need a pill schedule -
I am feeling overwhelmed with all these pills. Some things I know are my calcium citrate has to be taken 2 three times a day at least 2 hours apart. But can I take my multi w/ m...
Erika P. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Oh God...I'm dating now...help! Lol -
Ok I started talking to this guy almost 3 weeks ago and so far I like everything that I know about him. He was probably the only one out of a hundred other guys from this joke o...
Erika P. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Yes!!!!! -
Today is 5 months and 1 week since my surgery and I am down 101 pounds!!! I love this! (:
I now need to figure out how to post pictures..
Erika P. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Agave Nectar - Just heard of this stuff, a cousin of mine used it in a sugar free carmel recipe...any of you guys know anything about this stuff or have used it? I'm gonna go google it :) just w...
Erika P. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
When does the loss slow or stall? - I'll be at 4 months tomorrow....but have been stuck at 276 for 3 weeks now. Up until then I was losing pretty fast and I guess I was getting used to it :/ but this stalling sucks! ...
Erika P. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Anybody know...? - How long does food stay in our pouch? I'm sitting here wondering again lol :) with our digestion system being altered, does this mean it now takes longer to digest a meal. I'm lik...
Erika P. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Ninja blender/processor - So I just bought myself one of these bad boys! The infomercial made it look pretty awesome...lol. Anyone have one, and any good ideas/recipes you can give me? Thanks :)
Erika P. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Finally broke into the 200's! - Finally! Lost 3lbs last week which puts me @ 297 :) i just keep thinking in my head that this surgery was/is too good to be true...like is this really happening?? It's taking my h...
Erika P. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
New Crystal Light Flavors.. - Anyone try them? They were on sale last week and I picked up the Appletini, Mojito, and Margarita....so far I tried the Appletini...not too bad, but pry won't buy it again..
Erika P. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Well this is ironic... - I'm so sad, my favorite pajamas are getting to big :( I loved these, the pants have pictures of burgers and french fries all over and the shirt says BFF burgers & fries forever! L...
Erika P. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Don't like Greek Yogurt? - I mixed mine w/ regular yogurt and it's ok! Well it wasn't "regular" yogurt it was light n fit...purple container....forget the brand but hope this helps someone :)
Erika P. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
One thing I miss... - Is the ability to drink a bottle of water in almost one drink! I've always been a water lover but too bad my other eating habits weren't as good as my beverage choice...I just mis...
Erika P. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
I can't find Logan's restaurant nut. Info... - Had the kids menu grilled chicken tonight at Logan's roadhouse tonight...I just wondered how much protein it was...any guesses?
Erika P. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Are you taking biotin? - I'm not even sure if this is going help w/ my hair falling out or not...but I'll try it! Anyway I bought the 5000mg (could be mcg, not sure) is that too much? And it's in a clear ...
Erika P. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Calcium Citrate Question - Ok I finally bought my calcium citrate. It's the Rite Aid brand...ok the front of the bottle says:
Calcium Citrate
plus vitamin D-3
315 mg
But the supplement facts on the side...
Erika P. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Off to buy vitamins... - I'll prolly just go to Walmart or Meijer and get their brand of Centrum...but before I go anyone know of any good deals/sales this week anywhere? I gotta get a calcium citrate and...
Erika P. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Sorta OT - Yesterday I had the biggest fight in my life with my younger sister I hate to even say this but she needs help her head isn't right. I've tried and tried and have tried again over...
Erika P. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Some more vitamin questions... - When I'm at the point where I can swallow my multi, what's the best one to go with that is easy on my pocketbook and taking once per day? Right now the 4x a day Optisources are ge...
Erika P. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
McDonald's ques... - I hate to do the drive through, but unfortunately occasionally I have to. Anyways I picked a grilled chicken snack wrap (chipotle BBQ) and just ate the chicken from the inside, no...