Linda C.

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Opposite of stricture - Is there such a thing as the opposite of stricture... where you don't get that pouch full feeling because food passes too quickly through your pouch?  I can understand that happeni...

Larger size stores south of the border - My husband and I are heading down to the States tomorrow for a couple of days.  I am still wearing the larger size clothes, but I'm finding myself hiking up my pants constantly.  I...

Little pop up ads? - Anyone else seeing little pop up adds floating up on your screen at random?  Wish I knew how to close them... they don't seem to give you the option. It's just been the last cou...

Zucchini quiche recipe - Here's a real easy recipe for zucchini quiche.  I usually use the small zucchini... just cut off the ends and slice, peel and all.  If you use the big zucchini, I would suggest pee...

Underwear.... - It all started with cleaning out my dresser drawers.  For years, I have probably recycled the same pairs of underwear from wash to wash, so only the top layer of a very deep drawer...

Friday's funny - I stole this from the main forum..... priceless... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TejkYmv_5W0&feature=related Linda C.

Iron supplements - Can someone tell me what iron supplements work best, with little or no side effects (like constipation)?  I have a couple of months supply of "bariatric" vitamins that don't contai...

melba toast - I am soooo glad they put melba toast in the pureed stage.  I never knew I missed things that went "crunch" so much.  Sometimes its those little things that make such a difference. ...

Wendy's chili question - At what stage might you be able to eat Wendy's chili? If you puree it, would it fit into that phase, or is it later - in the soft foods, or even beyond that?  I thought that...

Feeling kind of bummed.... - So... it's been two weeks today since I had my surgery, and I am still up 4 lbs from my surgery weight.  I really would have thought that I would have lost the weight gained during...

Feels good to be home! - It's been a week since my surgery.  Things were going along great.... til GOUT hit.  Surgery pain was about a 2, gout pain - a 9.5.  I have never had it so bad.  I would have been ...

Oh cruel cruel world.... - I love garden cocktail.  I would have a glass of it every day.  So, on full fluids, I tried 1/4 cup... and oh... it was horrible, just horrible!! My husband is not fond of it, b...

Night Terrors - This is probably going to sound really weird... but it is weird.  My husband and I are staying at a hotel near HRRH for a few days just to make sure everything is fine before we he...

Gwen... if you are reading this.... - Gwen, I hope you will reconsider and come back to the forum.  I know you don't have a lot of support at home, and the people here truly do understand what you are going through. ...

Finally made it back to the hotel! - Seems my blood pressure has settled down... even though the doctor said he was too concerned with low blood pressure.... but 68/35? I'm sure i hold the record for the highest nu...

Last day on Optifast - YAY! Tomorrow is surgery - - I will be so glad to be done Optifast.  Somewhat apprehensive about surgery tomorrow.  We'll be going up to Toronto this afternoon, since I have to be at the hospital at 6 a.m. for...

RTD protein drinks - I'm reading the labels of protein drinks, and I find there is quite a variance in nutritional info.  You want high protein, low carb, low sugar, but what about the fat content?   W...

BIPAP machine and surgery - I have a BIPAP machine - which is similar to the CPAP machines, but has two different air flow rates.  When I had my PATTS, they mentioned that patients with BIPAP machines had to ...

1st week will be at Holiday Inn near HRRH - My surgery is on August 18th, so my husband and I will be staying at the Holiday Inn Express near the hospital.  When I am released from the hospital, I will be staying at the hote...

PATTS done! No one told me about the swab...... - I spent most of the day at HRRH for my PATTS.  What a zoo that place is... but I met quite a few WLS candidates, so we had a good chat.  But no one told me about the.... swab. ...

Optifast and gout? - Did anyone get gout while on Optifast?  I have always had high uric acid levels, partly because I take water pills for edema, and I know weight loss itself can trigger an attack.  ...

Toronto Hotels - for after surgery - I live quite a distance from Toronto, where I am having my surgery.  I have reserved a hotel room for the week, but would like to know if people have stayed the entire week, or do ...

Is confession good for the soul? - I have a certain amount of shame and guilt over what I have done in the past to get my food fix.  And that is really what it is - the drug of my choice was food.  So, how do yo...

Scar tissue from prior surgeries - Has anyone found that scar tissue from an earlier surgery would have an impact on whether an RNY can be done? I had my gallbladder out some 30 years ago, and have quite a large...

Newcomer to Board - Hi guys... I have been lurking in the forum for a couple of weeks now.  I must say, that this seems to be a very friendly place with a lot of good advice and support.  Things you c...