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lking posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago
Next week I get to advance to soft foods. One of the first things I plan on having is refried beans with cheese on top. What was the first food you had?
lking posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago
Yesterday I was awakened by what I thought where hunger pangs. After a while the pangs disappeared, never to return again. However, it has made me stop and think. Why are we not hungry? Did we have a hunger nerve that was severed during surgery? I'm n
lking posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago
Has anyone found themselves in mourning over food? I am extremely grateful for the opportunity I've been given to have WLS. This is something I have wanted for so many years. My recovery is going well, no complaints.
I force myself to eat my
lking posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago
(Crosspost) Since the day after surgery I have suffered with horrible diarrhea. At my 4 day post-op appointment my doc suggested a remedy. It slowed things down but didn't stop it. Finally today, 8 days pre-op, no more diarrhea!
Now that t
lking posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago
Since the day after surgery I have suffered with horrible diarrhea. At my 4 day post-op appointment my doc suggested a remedy. It slowed things down but didn't stop it. Finally today, 8 days pre-op, no more diarrhea!
Now that this problem
lking posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago
Today I am 8 days out. For the first time since surgery I was awakened this morning with the feeling of hunger. Not just hunger but ravenous hunger. As I laid in bed for a while the ravenous feeling diminished to just a normal feeling of hunger. Is
lking posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago
I have been plagued with the liquid in-liquid out "syndrome" since the day following surgery. At my 4 day surgery follow up, my doc gave me a suggestion on how to get it under control. Her suggestion has helped, but not yet cured the situation.
lking posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago
I was never one to indulge in oatmeal, I really didn't like it. That all changed this morning, my 1st full day on full fluids. I am sitting here slowly savoring each small bite of this delicious meal, even as watery as it is! Yum, yum, yum.
lking posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago
I just returned from my 1st surgery followup (5 days post-op). I'm happy, happy, happy because I get to advance to full liquids beginning today! I am officially no longer diabetic, I no longer have high blood pressure, and I no longer have high chole
lking posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago
My RNY will take place in 2 days. Today I got a haircut and a pedicure. So now I'm officially all ready and prepared to get this show on the road.
lking posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago
I don't have any problem getting my protein in, or keeping my carbs low, or drinking my water. My biggest struggle is keeping my sodium intake down. I go out to eat, think I made good healthy choices, only to find out that my meal was loaded with sod
lking posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago
Advice would be greatly appreciated to help me select my iron. After surgery I will be taking 60 mg of iron ferrous fumarate daily (at bedtime). I am looking at 2 brands, the chewable Celebrate+C (berry flavor) and the chewable Bariatric Advantage (l
lking posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago
So many here write about the Liver Shrinking Diet, or The 3-Day Pre-op Diet, or the OptiFast Pre-surgery Diet, etc...I'm not buying it. I do not see a common factor here, other than the torture of unnecessary withdrawal of food. Why do doctors have su
lking posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago
Tonight I made this delicious homemade pizza...and it was healthy...high protein, low carb. My husband said it's the best pizza he's ever had. I don't know if it's the best I've ever had but it's sure pretty close to it. I added additional toppings...1
lking posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago
I have a recipe that calls for brown sugar. In the past I substituted it for Splenda brown sugar, it just wasn't the same sweetness as regular brown sugar. Does anybody have a suggestion on how to get that desired sweetness, or a different product I
lking posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago
I know this is silly, my pre-op testing will take place on Friday and I'm nervous as hell about it the whole thing! However, I think what has me the most un-nerved is the upper GI. I never have had one of these tests so I don't have any previous exper
lking posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago
Is OH having server problems, or am I? Off and on today and tonight OH has been misbehaving. Either it has been running very slowly or not at all. Maybe it needs more water, protein, or vitamins.
lking posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago
Kathy, so many people recommend Egg Face as a go-to site for recipes. Besides Egg Face I'm sure there are other Bariatric recipe sites. Can you pin the link to these sites to the top of this forum, or provide a link to them in Resources?
lking posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago
I just read the following facts:
- The amount of fat consumed in an average Thanksgiving meal is 230 grams - the equivalent of 3 sticks of butter.
- There are 400 calories in 1 cup of stuffing.
- The time spent preparing
lking posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago
I have been on the Supervised Weight Loss diet since 8/5. In the beginning I ate scrambled eggs, omelets for breakfast every day. To say the least, I got burnt out.
I spoke to my dietitian about my breakfast problem. She gave me a recipe to
lking posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago
Yesterday I had to run into Walmart. While I was there I thought I should check to see if they had my favorite flavors of Crystal Light Liquid. I had to go down the candy aisle to get to it. I passed a chunky woman that grabbed a bag of Doves and put i
lking posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago
What brand and where do I get the flavored syrups that so many on OH use?
lking posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago
My RNY is in 27 days so I've begun my at-home preparations.
- Against the advice of many, I ordered 4 cases of Premier Protein shakes.
- I purchased molds to make popcicles (Crystal Light Liquid in water) to help me get my daily wa
lking posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago
As we watched TV last night my tall drink of water husband announced that he wanted something good to snack on. Then he asked me if I had any of that good cheesecake "stuff" in the fridge. LOL, this good "stuff" is the Weight Watchers 40+ yr recipe t
lking posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago
I found a new weakness....but it's okay, it's on plan. I was always a huge fan of coffee...decaf, black, no sugar. However, I haven't had a desire for coffee since going on the high protein, low carb plan.
I have felt like my Kuerig thought it