nicoleista
nicoleista posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
chronically dehydrated - I am trying so hard to stay optimally hydrated but it's a daily failure. I just can't seem to get it right. I've even gone so far as to keep an electric kettle in my office to enco...
nicoleista posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
I had the surgery to my health back, no I care mor - I had the surgery because I wanted to feel healthy, be able to get up and around easier, address my health issues. I didn't really care about what I looked like or would look like....
nicoleista posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
Hunger Headaches - I have been trying very hard to get back down to a 1,400 calorie day. I put on some weight following surgery and being off of work with a sedentary lifestyle while recovering. I ha...
nicoleista posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
J.P Drain smells like septic tank. Really bringing -
One of my J.P drains is putting out the most disgusting bloody smell in the world. The doctor say i happens sometimes and not to worry.But I smell bad. I smell like farts, like ...
nicoleista posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
5 das post surgery--Nothng sounds good to eat exce -
I am five days post Tummy Tuck. Have both a vertical and horizontal incision and I have to say, I wasn't expecting this to be as intense as it is. I know I am progressing how I ...
nicoleista posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
Pain medication making me itchy -
I just had Tummy Tuck surgery and now that I am home I am getting very itchy when I tak my medication The nurse says it isn't an allergic reaction but more of a sensitivity. Has...
nicoleista posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
first time having to break up with someone, very s - prior to having my surgery I never dated anyone more than just a few weeks. I have been seeing someone for the past 6 months and I know it isn't the right relationship for me, but ...
nicoleista posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
34 years old and starting to date for the first ti - I have lost about 88 pounds this past year and feel great. Now, I'm trying to date and it is kind of a scary thing. I have some sagging skin and my chest is not what it should be. ...
nicoleista posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
What is the average calorie intake at 1 year? - I am 10 months out and not losing weight. I don't know how many calories I should be consuming. I had the VSG and am taking in about 1,300-1,400 a day. Is that too much?
nicoleista posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Latte's: Yes or No Way? - I love my latte in the morning, driving to work but I have been told recently that the sugar in milk is too much to offset the protein gained from it. I hate eating in the a.m but ...
nicoleista posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Nausea 3 months post op...very upset. - I have been doing very well following surgery. Last week a had a bad reaction to a multivitamin combined with dinner. I have never puked so bad in my life. It just kept going and g...
nicoleista posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Antidpressants and slow weight loss/weight gain? - I was reading a post that got me thinking about the impact of antidepressants on the weight loss process. I have been taking Zoloft for about 7 years now and I couldn't function wi...
nicoleista posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Increased hunger at 8 weeks post-op? - For the past 3 days I have been so hungry! I eat and 2 hours later I'm hungry again. What the heck? I wondered if I was deyhdrated and thinking I'm hungry but just need water. But ...
nicoleista posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Zone Perfect protein bars...okay for breakfast? - I really like the Zone Perfect mint protein bars. They have 14 grams of protein, 14 sugars and 200 calories. Can I have the higher sugar if I'm getting in 14 proteins? I want to ea...
nicoleista posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Low thyroid - How big of an impact do you think having low thyroid levels has on weight loss?
nicoleista posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Heart Burn - OMG, I am having the worst heart burn ever! I take Protonix for it already but tonight I ate some thing that has made it that much worse. Is there any reason I can't take Tums? I c...
nicoleista posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Sugar - I thought eating sugar was supposed to make you feel sick but today I caved in and had about two tblsp of a cupcake and I felt fine. It worries me because I really don't want to ge...
nicoleista posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
questions about liquid protein - I am having a very hard time getting my protein in and am wondering whether anyone has tried liquid protein. Is it tolerable? okay?
nicoleista posted a comment 12 years, 7 months ago
I understand where you are coming from. I'm happy with the weight...
nicoleista posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Decreased pain med and feeling down and irritable. - I am 10 days post op and decreased my pain medication from every four hours to only at night. I started feeling really down, irritable and really out of sorts. I'm getting ready fo...
nicoleista posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Dumping: To puke, or not to puke? - Last night i did a really stupid thing...I took a Tylenol, thyroid medication and antidepressants all in the same hour, with out thinking about it because they have all gone down f...
nicoleista posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Started clear liquid diet today and STARVING. Help - I started the clear liquid diet today and I am so hungry. My stomach is in nots and I feel light headed. I have been drinking clear broth, had protein and milk this morning (doctor...