
Nicki88

Nicki88 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 8 months ago
What types of foods do you eat for meals? - I just dont know what to eat to help maximize my weight loss. When I get 'confused' I know I am making poor choices. I need some quick, easy ideas. I dont like beans and yogurt...

Nicki88 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 8 months ago
How do you get your mind to understand? - I am struggling with the fullness. My stomach is DONE. But my mind is telling me Im not done and that I want more. So even though I am full my mind thinks I need to eat more. I...

Nicki88 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 8 months ago
How long until it feels normal to eat/ drink? - Not eat 'normal' portions but the feeling. When I eat now I can feel it. Im not quite 4 weeks out and on pureed foods. Will it always feel like this? Like I can feel every litt...

Nicki88 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 9 months ago
Mushie stage? What did you eat? - Im at the mushies and have had mashed potatoes and some pureed chicken salad but what else is there? I just tried to eat scrambled eggs and they didn't go down too well. Just loo...

Nicki88 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 9 months ago
What to do about constipation? - What worked for everyone? Im 2 weeks out. Im on full liquids. Drinking water and protein and having a little soup or pudding each day. I know I need to go and my weight loss ha...

Nicki88 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 9 months ago
Question about the full feeling? - I havent gotten to eat yet but I am curious as to how you KNOW you are done eating? When I had the lapband they told me the same thing. The only time I ever felt full was when I ...

Nicki88 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 9 months ago
My feet have bones and veins??? NSV - Wow! I can already see a difference in my feet! They are not big swollen sausages! I can actually see bones and veins and I just sit and stare at them! What a weird NSV that I ...

Nicki88 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 9 months ago
I dont want to go back to work tomorrow! - Time for me to go back to work. Now I have to worry about taking my protein drinks and getting through my lunch hour w/o eating. Luckily it is only Thursday and Friday and then n...

Nicki88 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 9 months ago
Im wearing a shirt I didn't fit in before! - Im down 27 lbs. I bought this shirt and it didnt fit but I wanted it and knew I was going to have surgery so I figured it would fit soon....it fits already! HA! Im so excited!!!...

Nicki88 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 9 months ago
Days I feel good! Evenings not so good - I cant drink as easily and I get a little headache. All day long I felt great and then I crash!
Im still working on getting the protein in so that may be my problem.

Nicki88 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 9 months ago
I found a protein drink! I am so excited - I went to GNC before my surgery but the girl was NO HELP and would not sample me anything. So I didn't buy anything.
I went today b/c yesterday was a rough day for me with prot...

Nicki88 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 9 months ago
5 days out and the dreams! - I am having the craziest dreams. Half of them are not even me, but they are me. Have you ever had those dreams? I am running away from the police in one. Then I have a Justin B...

Nicki88 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 9 months ago
Clear liquid stage- broth is OUT - The smell makes me very sick so I cant do broth. Any other interesting ideas especially for protein and do I wait 14 days until I can have milk with my protein?

Nicki88 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 9 months ago
Please tell me the swallowing gets easier? - Im only 1 day out but please tell me this sipping gets easier? And how long does it take?
My day has been OK. I have some pain and nausea but otherwise I have been up walking ...

Nicki88 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 9 months ago
I made it through surgery! I am officially sleeve - I was the last one of the day since I had a lapband previously and he thought there may be some scarring. So I didn't go into surgery until a little after 3 pm. Got back to my ro...

Nicki88 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 9 months ago
Im in Mexico and getting sleeved in the morning! - Im very nervous. I have so many fears but also so much hope that this is what I need to be successful.
There is so much going through my head. I hope I have made the right d...

Nicki88 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 9 months ago
The reality of being obese - Im flying out to San Diego tomorrow from Nashville. So, of course I check the flight ahead of time to see if there were still seats available...NOPE. Completely sold out. Both t...

Nicki88 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 9 months ago
OK, another question? Swallowing pills? - How long until you can swallow pills/ vitamins, etc? My prevacid is a dissolvable so I wont have to swallow that and I got some free samples of vitamins that are chewable. But ju...

Nicki88 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 9 months ago
Acid Reflux? Did you have it before and did you g - The only time I have had reflux is right before my band came off and was way too tight. Otherwise I have never had a problem and I really dont want one! That was terrible and I c...

Nicki88 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 9 months ago
Did anyone go from hating exercise to loving it? - I *HATE* it. Probably b/c I am so overweight it is embarrassing to even try. But everyone assures me that once I start exercising I will *LOVE* it. I cant even imagine that. I ...

Nicki88 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 9 months ago
B-12 - Im confused. Does everyone get b-12? Orally or a shot? I work at a clinic and can easily get a shot here but just curious what everyone else does?

Nicki88 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
Im not a yogurt lover but what about Greek yogurt? - Is there anything you mix with it for a different taste? I have never been a yogurt fan but I am really going to attempt to eat this after surgery.

Nicki88 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
The more I read the more nervous I get - The vitamins...what to eat 2 weeks out...4 weeks out...6 weeks out. It all makes me so nervous. Finding the right protein drink, being able to get my water in...I know you have a...

Nicki88 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
Vitamins? - What vitamins did you take during your 6 week post op? Can you swallow pills or do a liquid? When I went to look there were sooooo many I didn't know what to do!
Also, after t...

Nicki88 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
Going shopping 2nite. Please help - I need to know what I need to get for the first couple of weeks I am back. What were you drinking at that point? Can you have jello or do you have to wait a couple of weeks?
I...