Karen1961 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
A day off... - You know....I exercise 5 days a week, and on Tuesday and Thursday, I exercise twice.  One of the benefits of having this surgery and having lost a bit of weight is that I actual...

Karen1961 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
How much iron can we absorb in one dose? - Thanks, btw to poet_kelly who responded to my lab post a week or so ago and your advice about the supplements. I've been at a work conference so couldn't respond to your post......

Karen1961 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
I'm embarrassed to post this.....weight (i know, i - 3 month follow-up today.  Good news - my A1c, which was 13.1 4 months prior to surgery is now 6.4!  I'm down to the pre-diabetic range!  Yay me! All labs are normal except for i...

Karen1961 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
poet_kelly.....I've got a small calcium question - - Went to my 3 month follow-up appt. today.  I got some information from them regarding calcium - according to them the new update for adults is 1,200 mg. daily, and lots of mg's ...

Karen1961 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
a "dumb" dumping question - 3 1/2 months post-op.  I have always thought I'm one of those of the 70% that don't dump, but I've never tried anything that might make me dump as I have a healthy fear of pain ...

Karen1961 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 12 months ago
wanting to eat to medicate.... - For almost the first time since my surgery i want to eat away my emotions.  Feeling my feelings are hard, especially if i feel like i just don't have handle on them.  Physically...

Karen1961 posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
textured vegetable protein question - I and my pouch rreAlly like this stuff, but I'm wondering....on the nutritional info when it says 1/4 cup is 13 g. of protein is that 1/4 before or after hydration?   I'm hoping...

Karen1961 posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Food and stuff is crazy..need advice pls! - Ok so I'm almost 11 weeks out and finally doing well. But there is so much information and truthfully food makes me nuts! I'm able to get 60 grams of protein in now without diffi...

Karen1961 posted a comment 11 years ago
Really great post! Also, RosyKate...really good comment! I am...

Karen1961 posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
an easier way to get protein in? - This may be a nuts question, but where else can I bring these questions to besides here, or okay My Dr. but its Sunday night.  Some woman I ran into today insists that I need to...

Karen1961 posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Protein Bars...wowsa! - I'm 9 weeks out and have been drinking protein drinks like there's no tomorrow!  I'm mildly bored and wanted a change up.  I ordered Quest protein bars, 21 grams of protein in c...

Karen1961 posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
A little computer advice.... - I know that this is probably a really stupid question, but how do we put the ticker thing on the bottom of our posts?  Is it a signature thing?  It's a little embarrasing to be ...

Karen1961 posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
so tired....... - Nine weeks since yesterday.  I actually had 3 good days in a row!  No vomiting, just a little nausea at night and I walked!  My hemoglobin is still low so I get pretty tired jus...

Karen1961 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
To poet_Kelly - Hi! I saw in a post of yours the other day that you easily get in 100 g. of protein and don't eat any meat. Im just 8 1/2 weeks out but am looking for protein sources (meatless) ...

Karen1961 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
I'm thinking its okay not to way myself..... - I'm 8 weeks out, had my surgery on 12/31/12.  I've had a bit of a struggle with post-surgical complications, but things seem to be better since ummm...yesterday!  I feel pretty ...

Karen1961 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Real Food! - My surgery was on 12/31/12.  I've been in the hospital twice since then for upper and lower GI (ulcer) bleeds.  Last time required two bags of blood.  All of this means I've nev...

Karen1961 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
please tell me this gets better - Last weekend I ended up in the hospital with a gi bleed. This morning the pain woke me up and I was bleeding from both ends again. Monday is my fourth week and its been nuts. T...

Karen1961 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
veggie soup - Has anyone tried the bariatric advantage veggie soup? I am craving hot soup and saw it on the site. 20 grams of pea protein. I'm assuming its absorbed well because its specifi...

Karen1961 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
gi bleed update - Had scope done. I have an ulcer where my pouch is attached. It had stopped bleeding by this morning even though it still is oming out the other end! I'll just be taking extra pr...

Karen1961 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
what the heck is happening? ??? - So right now im in the ICU at the same hospital I had my surgery at 2 1/2 weeks ago. Tonight about 1 hour after my two med cups of cottage cheese I started projectile vomiting blo...

Karen1961 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
probably a silly question but.... - I had my two week post-op yesterday. My surgery was 12/31. I have been following my plan to a T. Welll actually unBle to eat quite that much. My protein is 60-64 grams. Water...

Karen1961 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Is 1/4 c of cottage cheese too much? - Im 12 days post-op. I'm on pureed foods. Some of the selections include cottage cheese or scrambled egg. Cottage cheese goes down well and feels great too. I just can't even co...

Karen1961 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Is there a hot protein drink? - It's 31 degrees outside and I miss a hot cup of coffee in the morning!  I love holding the warm cup and drinking in a hot drink!  Is there a protein drink out there that tastes ...

Karen1961 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
10 day post op.....kind of overwhelmed. - I've been following the protein intake directions and the fluid intake is good. But what concerns me is my disease. Im full right after my shake but later want a few bites of cot...

Karen1961 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
8 days post-op, super discouraged - Surgery was last week and I've been following the diet directions like a prescription!  Drinking about 55-60 ounces of water and drinking protein.  Had half a scrambled egg yest...
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Camp Verde, AZ
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12/31/2012
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