Melanie D.
Melanie D. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 3 months ago
FYI about 75g glucose tolerance test - Just an FYI... having 75g of carbs in less than 5 minutes created 'dumping' symptoms; I was in the bathroom all day. If your Endo wants to test you for diabetes make sure you tell ...
Melanie D. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
Just wanted to tell someone... - I can now cross my legs! Has been a loooong time since I could do that, lol.
Melanie D. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 7 months ago
2.5 weeks out and GAINING weight... WTF! - I know I shouldn't be getting on a scale everyday but I can't help it...
I can't seem to get enough water in, working on it tho. Protein is between 40-60gms, no carbs to speak o...
Melanie D. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 7 months ago
French onion soup? - Hi,
I have a dinner next thursday night at a local resturant. It will be the 1st day I allowed mushies too. My question is if I ask for no bread can I have french onion soup fo...
Melanie D. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 7 months ago
Concentrated pp - Sorry for the yucky label,
VSG a week today and I keep thinking I'm keeping up with my water, but by looking I can see I'm not. It's pretty dark. Has anyone else had this proble...
Melanie D. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 7 months ago
70-100gm protein 5days out HELP - Hi,
so read something on another post month 1=30gm, month 2=60 gm month 3=70+
I'm only 5 days out and have been getting between 70 & 100gms becasue I add it to the water I si...
Melanie D. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 7 months ago
Don't want to exercise - I’m 4 days post op and I don’t want to exercise. Actually, let me rephrase that, I don’t like to exercise… I know this has to change etc., but am wondering...
Melanie D. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 7 months ago
Can I pick up my kids after sleeve? - Hi,
When I had my 1st meeting with my surgeon it was with my 3 week old son who was in the car seat. I remember telling him I also had a 2 year old and no, I was not planning to h...
Melanie D. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 8 months ago
Size of sleeve? 40french? HELP -
Hi all,
I'd like to know if anyone knows the size of the boogie that was used to create their sleeve? My surgeon used a 40 French when I specifically told him I wanted a 32fr...
Melanie D. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 8 months ago
Was sleeved yesterday - Hi all,
I was sleeved yesterday at 1pm and got home today at 6pm, YAY, let the new journey begin!
I'm surprised by how much I hurt and am wondering how long this takes to go ...
