MonaLyssa33
MonaLyssa33 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
I done good today - I'm pre op and my dietitian told me she doesn't think I am ready for surgery because I haven't been following the rules, so I am working on it very hard this month. Today though, ...
MonaLyssa33 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Really fighting head hunger - I'm still pre-op and I'm going out with friends tonight to celebrate my birthday, so I have my meal planned already, so I know how many calories I can have the rest of the night, b...
MonaLyssa33 lost 9 lbs since May 10 13 years, 1 month ago
MonaLyssa33 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Am I stupid? (avatar question) - I'm trying to change my avatar to a picture of a scene from An Affair to Remember (best movie ever, btw) and it continues to keep my old avatar even after I remove it and then add ...
MonaLyssa33 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Low cal veggie dip? - Does anybody have a decent recipe for a low calorie vegetable dip? I stupidly bought the full fat one and while I have been good about getting my veggies in, I haven't been good o...
MonaLyssa33 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
After surgery when can I start swallowing pills ag - I haven't had the surgery yet and take a number of psychiatric medications. I'd probably be fine for a short while off all but one (my one for Tourette's) and I was just curious h...
MonaLyssa33 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
NSV for me, my first (still pre-op) - I am looking to move out of my parents house in July, so my future roommate and I went and looked at an apartment today and then went out to a Mexican restaurant afterwards. I ord...
MonaLyssa33 lost 2 lbs since Apr 28 13 years, 2 months ago
MonaLyssa33 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
What is a good scale brand? - I am moving from my parents house in July and would like to buy a scale to check my progress when I have the surgery. My parents have a Weight Watchers scale that is utter shit. ...
MonaLyssa33 lost 7 lbs since Mar 12 13 years, 2 months ago
MonaLyssa33 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
I'm in six months waiting, what should I eat? - I am on month one of the insurance required 6-month dietitian visits and so far I haven't lost any weight and I'm afraid to disappoint my dietitian by showing up with no progress. ...
MonaLyssa33 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Just a vent about cruel people - I am on month one of my 6 month dietitian pre-op thing before insurance will approve my surgery. So today, I was taking my dog for a walk as a goal that my dietitian wants me to d...
MonaLyssa33 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
How much does plastics usually cost? - I'm no doubt expecting to need a tummy tuck or something when I lose my weight, so I was curious, how much does all that cost on average out of pocket? I still haven't had the sle...
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MonaLyssa33 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Found out I have PCOS - Anyone else have PCOS? My primary doctor called me today and said she believes I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. I haven't had VGS yet, but I'm hoping I will within six months. ...
MonaLyssa33 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
I don't know what to do - My dietitian told me that she wants to make sure I am completely ready for surgery in six months. I am currently a full-time student and I work 30+ hours a week at a grocery store...
MonaLyssa33 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Why are a lot of people against the band? - A couple of years ago I was all set to have the Lap Band done but I never followed through with the appointments and such and then had to go to another information meeting where t...
MonaLyssa33 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Anyone from MN going to or did Park Nicollet? - I am in the waiting game for my surgery, so I have six months of the dietitian at Park Nicollet because of my insurance. I am on the first set of goals for my doctors, which is h...
MonaLyssa33 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
How much time should I expect? - I currently work at a grocery store and I don't get health insurance if I don't work. I'm hopefully having the surgery in 6 months or so. How long would you anticipate me to be o...
MonaLyssa33 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
I am new - I am considering having the sleeve done. I have had my first set of appointments done and I have my second set next week. I have to work with a dietition for 6 months before the...
