JanBooth
JanBooth posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Medications...another one bites the dust!! -
As of yesterday, I am officially off of all medications for diabetes!! Yay! I was taking Kombiglyze (combination of Metformin and something else...can't remember) twice a day ...
JanBooth posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
First RNY Thanksgiving...soup kitchen then home :) -
This was my first Thanksgiving since my RNY. I worried, worried, and worried about how I would deal with eating such small amounts and possibly not having foods that I enjoyed ...
JanBooth posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Blood sugars and medication? -
Prior to my RNY, I was on a combination blood sugar medicine called Kombiglyze and Amaryl. After surgery, the combo med was stopped, leaving me only taking the Amaryl twice a d...
JanBooth posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
My new addiction! Cookies!! -
I wondered if I would end up replacing my food addiction with something else. Well, I think I have! I'm not really a sweet lover, but I have found that I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE cand...
JanBooth posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Crossing that bridge...stall?! OMGoodness...there -
Yesterday, I went to a support group meeting at my weight management center. While I was there, I weighed myself. All along, I've been losing like mad...in my opinion. Last n...
JanBooth posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
I survived my first gathering with LOTS of foods! -
My niece had a jewelry party that she invited my daughter and myself to attend. She told what was on the menu ahead of time, so I was kind of dreading it. She had a baked pota...
JanBooth posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
6 week NUT and surgeon appointments Yay me! -
Today I had my 6 week visit with my NUT and then my surgeon. I had SOOO many questions for the NUT and she is very knowledgeable...thank God! She helped me to understand my me...
JanBooth posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
NSV....my feet!? -
Yesterday, my daughter and I went shoe shopping at the nearby Zappos Outlet. I had no intention of buying shoes for myself, just for my daughter. As she looked at these really...
JanBooth posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
Not such good choices today ... Gonna pay for it, -
Today, I've made some really not so good choices. First, my daughter and I were out shopping and she was hungry. In my bag, I had snacks...no excuse for what I did. She order...
JanBooth posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
Carry protein snacks!!! Lesson learned. -
Yesterday, between lunch and before dinner, my daughter and I went shopping...grocery and health/beauty. I usually carry something with me...a cheese stick, protein shake, some...
JanBooth posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
Sugar free cranberry sauce recipe, along with a fe -
http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=166200 (sugar free cranberry sauce)
Just found a recipe for sugar free cranberry sauce. Yet another Thanksgiving fo...
JanBooth posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
My solution to 1st Thanksgiving post op -
Thanksgiving is on my mind! Has been since I had my RNY surgery. I LOVE LOVE LOVE stuffing and I know I cannot have it, so I've been trying to find a substitute recipe, convin...
JanBooth posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
Candy Corn SF Protein pudding....thank you Nik!! -
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This is Nik's Candy Corn pudding recipe that I made. It's so yummy, but I wish I had put the whipped topping on the bottom to look like a real giant candy corn.
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JanBooth posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
Sardines...hope I don't regret it! -
Not the best choice, I know. I have been craving canned sardines since I had surgery just over 4 weeks ago. I ate one and a half sardines and so far, no problem. Because of t...
JanBooth posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
Eating as I prepare foods....a VERY hard habit to -
As I prepare foods, I taste. After the RNY, however, I can't taste everything that I'm making because I am continuing to cook for my family (in a more healthy way) as I did pri...
JanBooth posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
Post Op Labs...Ahh-mazing!! - I had post op labs done by my PCP on a 3 week post op visit. The tech drew TONS of vials. Today and yesterday, I received partial reports of the results. Yesterday, it was blah,...
JanBooth posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
Post menopausal prior to surgery, but I think the - I am 4 weeks out RNY and surgically induced menopausal for years, so I'm pretty much past the irritability, hormonal rollercoaster that the menopause created. Now, however, after ...
JanBooth posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
My solution to ensuring sufficient protein intake! - The other night, I was sooo very hungry and several suggested that maybe I wasn't getting enough protein. I reviewed what I was taking in and I'm not sure that I was. So, what I'...
JanBooth posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
My chin/neck - A few years ago, I had thyroid cancer with a total thyroidectomy. When I first thought about WLS after the thyroid surgery, it was a concern that having had that surgery, not much...
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JanBooth posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
Day 2 of my new exercise program!! Yay for me! Bo - So, today, I went for a walk again. MUCH colder outside than yesterday, but really still a gorgeous day! I walked probably a block farther than yesterday and my calves and shins ...
JanBooth posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
Kay's Naturals Protein snacks...anyone had these? - My weight loss center offers different high protein snack foods. I sampled some and they are pretty good. However, they are expensive.
I found a website for Kay's Naturals and...
JanBooth posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
VERY hungry today....all day....and tonight! What - I've been extremely hungry today. I've not done anything different, really...well, except for my morning walk to start my day.
For breakfast, I had my coffee protein drink (mad...
JanBooth posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
Morning walk...FINALLY, I did it!! - I am just over 3 weeks post op and have had brief walks with my daughter on our court...very short distance...and it's been a little easier each time. This morning I decided to be...
