Marie M.
Marie M. posted a discussion topic 5 years, 4 months ago
Hey guys,
i had VSG in 2011 and now have been revised to RNY. How do I fix my ticker? The weight strip with the little scale is correct. How do I change that to show my current weight loss? Also, underneath my ticker is my weight loss stats
Marie M. posted a discussion topic 5 years, 4 months ago
Is the ricotta bake ok for the puréed phase postop?
Marie M. posted a discussion topic 5 years, 4 months ago
hi everyone! I had revision from VSG to RNY on November 26. Just a question: are we ever able to eat guacamole (minus the chips, of course)
TIA
Marie M. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Question -
I had a very frightening incident last nite and I thought I'd post and see if anyone has ever experienced this. I have been on Penicillin for about a week for a tooth infection...
Marie M. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Weight loss helped find breast lesion -
Had my yearly mammogram 2 weeks ago. It was abnormal. Yesterday I had a digital mammography, CT scan and ultrasound of my breasts. There is a suspicious lesion in my left bre...
Marie M. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
14 months postop -
This is really for the newbies. Just wanted to give you some encouragement and let you see how the journey works as you get farther out.
Maintaining my weight between 120-1...
Marie M. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
13.5 months postop--before and after pix -
Marie M. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Wearing pants with a zipper and button - Hi everyone,
I hope everyone made it thru the temptations of Halloween. All of my leftover candy went to work with my hubby. Can't have that laying around!
I just wanted to m...
Marie M. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Ironic new job - Started a new part time job last week. I'm helping to run a small cafe located inside of a large insurance company. I take orders, run the registers, fill stock, help customers, ...
Marie M. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
My size 6 jeans are... - way too freakin' big!!!! and they don't come in a size 4 and they are FALLING OFF. Tried to shrink em. No luck. Bought me a big ass belt to haul these suckers up...if you'd have...
Marie M. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Increase in VSG surgeries - Can't believe I forgot to mention this in my 1 year surgiversary post yesterday. As I was leaving the office yesterday, I asked my NP if there's been an increase in the popularit...
Marie M. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
One year surgiversary!!! - One year ago today I had my VSG. Met with my surgeon today. I have lost 92% EWL. He told me that for a 50 (almost 51) year old menopausal woman, he would have expected 60% EWL a...
Marie M. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Walden Farms Products - Has anyone tried any of the Walden Farms products? If so, did you like them? any reccommendations?
Thanks,
Marie
Marie M. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Protein Peanut Butter Cups - I got this recipe from OH (?Alison) and I made it today and if you crave chocolate like I do, you'll enjoy it!
1 scoop of Unjury Chocolate Splendor protein powder
4 splenda
4 ...
Marie M. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Great crockpot recipes on MFP - Hey guys,
I found TONS of low calorie, low carb, high protein crockpot recipes on MFP. I am NOT nor ever will be a cook. With that being said, I can stand over a crockpot, thr...
Marie M. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
where did my breakfast recipe post go????? - Just posted a recipe and it's been removed???
Marie M. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Egg and turkey sausage breakfast tortilla - Just made this for breakfast and it's delicious! Got the recipe from a magazine.
Ingredients:
1 large egg
1 Bob Evans Fully Cooked Breakfast turkey sausage, diced
1/3 Joseph...
Marie M. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Size 6 jeans and.... - they are roomy!! Probably could have gotten a size 4 but was afraid! Plus I don't like wearing very tight clothing. The size 6 fits really well with some room to spare. NEVER t...
Marie M. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
11 month surgiversary - Hi everyone,
Just checking in to mark my 11 month surgiversary. Things are going great. I feel great, look great, no complications--no issues of any kind. As I've posted befo...
Marie M. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Cellucor Super Sport protein powder - Just went to GNC and salesman insisted on giving me sample packs of this stuff. Anybody know anything about it?? One serving is 130 calories, 6 carbs and 30 gm protein (chocolate...
Marie M. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Tortilla Crusted Tilapia - All I can say is OMG...this is so freakin' good!! Bought this at BJ's. Sea Cuisine Tortilla Crusted Tilapia. Comes with 2 fillets. Stats on one fillet: calories: 250 carbs:...
Marie M. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Ice cream maker - Preop I ate a bowl of ice cream every night. I have 2 questions: do you think an ice cream maker is worth it to buy? and if you do, do you have any protein ice cream recipes?
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Marie M. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
64.25" lost in 11 months - I don't know why, but I kept putting off measuring myself so I did it today. WOW!!!
Starting measurements 9-13-11
Weight-261
BMI-45.5
Thigh-30"
Calf-18.75"
Bicep-15.75"
...
Marie M. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Resisted temptation - I'm sitting at home with an intense craving for something sweet. DH brings home chocolate fudge and a cheesecake last nite! I know they are sitting right in my kitchen...the temp...
Marie M. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Another reason to have VSG - I was diagnosed with sleep apnea about 8 years ago. I had multiple sleep studies where I would stop breathing 39 times per minute, which is considered severe. I was put on a bi-p...
