poet_kelly
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
OT - my kitty Cayenne - Cayenne is at the vet's right now.
She had surgery two weeks ago to remove two masses from her abdomen. One was benign, the other was cancer, the same type of cancer she had tw...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
OT - starting to rethink this vacation - advice, p - I am supposed to be going on vacation in ten days. My sister invited me, unexpectedly, and is offering to pay for the whole trip. It will be lots of fun and I was really looking ...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
daily vitamin check in - Got all yours in?
I have everything in except my iron and C, which I'll get before bed.
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Don't people read their surgeon's meal plan? - First let me say that this is not directed at anyone in particular. It's a general question.
Most surgeons give patients written meal plans. Many give patients a big binder of...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
OT - housework - Anyone else get depressed by housework? What I hate about it is that it never gets done. I mean, by the time it gets done, it's time to start again.
Yesterday I washed a ton o...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
daily vitamin check in - I haven't posted this for the last couple days. But I'm getting back on track! I am missing one dose of calcium today and I doubt I'll get it in before bed. I still need my iron...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
lactose intolerance - Nope, not me. My partner. We went to Coldstone Creamery today. I had a small serving of no sugar added ice cream. It was yummy. He had some peanut butter cup ice cream thingy,...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
D2 vs D3 -
There are two types of vitamin D, D2 and D3. It’s important that we know this because one type, D3, is absorbed well and the other type, D2, is not. Unfortunately, many doc...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
surgeons discouraging patients from seeking suppor -
Some posters here have said their surgeons recommended they visit this site. Others have said their surgeons told them to stay away from this site, that they would get incorrect...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Quiz for Pre Ops -
This quiz is just for pre ops. Test yourself to see how prepared you are for your RNY.
What is a stricture? What are the symptoms and how is it diagnosed and treated?
Why i...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
question re: blocking a member - How do you block a member when their profile is private? Usually to block someone, I go to their profile and click where it says block member. But if I cannot see their profile, ...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
got my neurotomy scheduled - Unfortunately, I was not able to get it done before I go on my vacation. Also unfortunately, I was told they have to do it on two different days. They will do the right side of m...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
All in One Bariatric Vitamins -
There are several different companies that make all-in-one bariatric vitamins. Most of them say you only need four tablets a day.
Most post ops take vitamins four or five tim...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
daily vitamin check in - Got yours in?
I still need one dose of calcium and then my iron and C, and I don't think I'll be up late enough to get that last dose of calcium. I really need to order some mo...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
I've said it before, and I'll say it again - If you only want to hear one thing from members of this forum, please just say so in your post. It saves everyone time and effort and might keep you from getting offended.
For ...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
OT - chipotle and "local" produce in sea - You know how Chipotle says, on their website and on the menu boards in their stores, that they buy "certain produce locally when in season?" This evening I ate dinner at Chipotle ...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
weekly telephone support group looking for new mem - My support group has room for a couple new members if anyone is interested.
It's a telephone support group, done over a conference call. We meet weekly on Tuesday from 7:30 to ...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
I get to go on vacation! - My sister called me this morning, all excited, and asked if I would like to go on an all expense paid trip to the beach. Of course, I said, yeah! Who wouldn't?
My sister's old...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
daily vitamin check in - I'm taking my last multi and last calcium right now, then I will have my iron and C before bed.
Got yours in?
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Stuff to know about vitamin A -
I’m assuming we all know we need vitamin A. Like other vitamins, we don’t absorb it real well after RNY, especially ‘cause it’s a fat soluble vitamin and...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
daily vitamin check in - Got yours in today?
I just need my iron and C before bed.
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
OT - saw back specialist today - He was really happy with the results of the nerve block procedure two weeks ago and recommends going forward with the radiofrequency neurotomy, which is where they basically destro...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
daily vitamin check in - Got your vitamins in today?
I still need one more dose of calcium, then my iron and C before bed.
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
poll re: protein and labs - How much protein do you get in an average day?
Last time you had labs done, what was your total protein level? What about your albumin level?
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
daily vitamin check in - Got yours in today?
I missed a dose of calcium, which I might still get in later if I'm up late enough. I slept in this morning and then I took a nap this evening and it's thro...
