Linda K.

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I am normal? - Saw my Nut yesterday and with my weight loss my BMI is now 24.9, normal.  I am glad that some part of me is considered "normal". LOL!   The journey continues as I try to reach m...

Protein Bar Recomendations - Interested in keeping a couple of bars around in case of emergency.  Any Recomendations? lyn

Newbie to this forum - Had RNY in August and usually just follow RNY forum, just discovered this one.  I am 56 and will be 57 on the 18th so I guess I qualify.  It hasn't been easy, yet it hast been h...

Pouch concern - I am 4 months post op andI realize that I am able to swallow 9 pills at one time, two of which are very large.  I've also realized that I can take much larger bites and swallow ...

Concerned about ability to swallow large amounts - I am four months post op and realized that I can swallow 9 pills at one time.  Two of these are really big.  Why can I do these?  I also noticed that I can swallow larger amount...

Gym trainers - I had surgery in August and the only thing I have been slacking with is exercise.  I joined a gym and signed up for two trainer sessions a week.  Has anybody used trainers?  Did...

Ticker and signature - I am having a hard time with getting the ticker to move or adding my signature.  I know that I am computer iterate but would someone take me through this step by step.  I am try...

Protein questions - I have been making my syntrax nectar in the blender and noticed that it doubles in size with foam.  I hate foam!  When I make it in the blender bottle it doesn't foam as much bu...

I f**ked up big time - I am 8 weeks out and just screwed up major.  This past weekend I didn't take meds, vitamins, protein, fluids. We were away and I forgot to bring snacks with me and my brain forgot ...

Egg face and hungry girl recipes -  Does anyone ever make these recipes?  Hungry girl includes protein, calories, and carbs but eggface doesn't .  Am 7 weeks out any only lost 12 lbs.  in trying to stay positive I a...

Protein preparation question -  I can't stand the foamy part of the protein shakes when I make them.  I am now making them in advance and letting them sit in the fridge till time to drink. 1.  Is it okay to let...

Kudos to me -  We just had our annual block party and I didn't eat anything.  I am 5.5 weeks out and knew there was nothing that was in my plan.  I am so proud of myself. Lyn

Does protein deteriorate after being made? -  I was wondering once you mix your protein powder with liquid or food how long does it last? Lyn

Unjury question -  I am having hard time mixing it in both warm and cold products.  I end up with foam or lumps.  Any suggestions? Lyn

Protein tea and cookies -  I am having a hard time getting all my protein in.  I see that people drink a protein tea , is this a hot or cold tea, who makes it?  I also saw matrix cookies, are these real coo...

New to forum -  Had surgery August 1st and have lost 8 lbs.  Saw doc  today and he said since I am a "lightweight" it will be a real slow process to lose.  Is this the case with others? Lyn

Any gyms that give discounts to WLS patients - Just looked at my insurance company and they do not offer any discounts for gym memberships.  I think this is interesting because their whole program is about wellness.  Does anybo...

When did you feel your old self? -  I had my surgery on aug 1 and everything went ok.  Out of the hospital on Friday today one full week later I still don't feel like my old self.  Tired, need frequent breaks, feel ...

How long till pain decreases? - Had my surgery on wednesday, took over 3 and 1/2 hours.  Lysis of adhesisons, umbilical hernia repair, removal of nodules for biopsy and RNY.  I left hospital yesterday and still h...

Surgery Tomorrow, nervous - Tomorrow is my surgery.  I thought that I was prepared, but as I sit her I am beginning to get nervous.  All I can focus on is all the things that can go wrong.  Being a nurse, tha...

Got Approval and date. Thank you forum - Just heard from my surgeons office that my insurance gave approval and date set for August 1. Would like to thank everyone on this site, I have been a voyeur since October when ...