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Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
Disappointed - Well, today is my 1 month surgiversary (surgery was 9/23). I am down 12 pounds, I think. I eat between 650-800 calories a day but I have been skimping in the water department, some...
Dawn .. posted a comment 10 years, 9 months ago
Hi Wash53. I did the sleeve because I didn't want my insides...
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
Sore throat and cough - I am starting my 5th week postop and have a sore scratchy throat and cough. This migjt be a stupid question, but should I look for any specific cold meds since VSG? I usually try n...
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
Turkey Bacon - I can begin eating regular foods on Tuesday. I would like to have a piece or 2 of turkey bacon some days. How do you cook it without having the remaining bacon go bad? There are li...
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
Haven't been journaling everything - I completely forgot about this, and I only thought about it while viewing a friends's My Fitness Pal diary. I haven't been journaling my vitamins, calcium or crystal lite. All thes...
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
Itchy hands and feet - For the past week (week 4 after VSG), my hands and feet have been itchy like CRAZY! Especially the palms and soles. What the heck? And I am in the 3 week stall phase. I have been l...
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
Back to work today - I go back to work in 45 minutes after 3 weeks off. Back to the stress and trying to be in 5 buildings at once with everybody needing something and having emergencies (that really a...
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
Foamies? - I made an eggmug for dinner using half cup eggbeaters and a pinch of taco cheese. Ate it taking 30 seconds per bite, no problem. When I am finished, without thinking, I take my ant...
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
Random thoughts and reflections... - I started changing my eating habits in December, 2013. Befire then, I would eat chips, junk, fast food. I would go on eating binges and then try and eat healthy, which didn't last ...
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
Coffee :( - So my NUT said I could drink decaf coffee. I got up this morning and made a cup. Ewww! I don't know if I made it too strong or what, but it tastes awful to me now
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
Calcium Citrate - I went to Menard's today with my mom and uncle and was there for 45 minutes and racked up some steps. Love Menard's! Anyway, I founf out that they have protein powder and suuplemen...
Dawn .. posted a comment 10 years, 9 months ago
YUM!
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
How long before incisions close. - My surgery was 9/23 and on the 28th, I opened one of the incisions. I called the clinic and they said to clean it with water and tape gauze over it. Well it is still oozing and dra...
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
Eat Slower - I am not a fast eater, but I don't chew as thoroughly as I should. I found a free app called Eat Slower that I have been using for a couple of days and it has really helped me. I p...
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
New therapist, just in time - I have an appointment with a therapist at noon today, who deals with eating disorders and body image. I hope she can help me get to the bottom of why food is so important to me (ot...
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
Don't forget your prilosec! - I have been taking my prilosec twice daily since I got home, I have had random bouts of nausea in the past, probably from stomach acid. Have been doing pretty good since taking the...
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
I know this ha been discussed before... - I know this has been asked before, but since we can drink directly before and after we drink a protein shake, how is the protein shake of any benefit if the goal is to have protein...
Dawn .. added a goal 10 years, 9 months ago
Go out on a date
Dawn .. added a goal 10 years, 9 months ago
Fit into "normal" clothes and shop anywhere!
Dawn .. added a goal 10 years, 9 months ago
To run a marathon!
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Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
How much food? - I have been reading where people eat 2-2.5 oz of food per meal. I just realized that I am eating more than that and I am a bit nervous. My nut told me I should eat 1/2 c to 3/4 c p...
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
Under 200 - This completely slipped my mind and I am not sure how it did. But the morning of my surgery I weighed in at 194 pounds! I haven't been near that since 2004 when I was on WW and mad...
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
Opened inscision - Well I either picked up more than I should have or something because I have opened an inscision. My doctor said to stop taking showers and to clean it with water and put a square o...
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
Noisy Tummy - I am a week out and I have noticed that after I eat or drink, I get girgles, wheezes, growls and moans in the tummy. Is this just my meals settling, is it air trying to escape? Wha...
