poet_kelly
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Poll for those that have accidentally swallowed gu - Or, I guess, those that have swallowed gum on purpose, too, if you've done that since your RNY.
Here's my question. If you've swallowed gum since your RNY, did it cause any pro...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
anxiety and family functions - I have been dealing with pretty significant anxiety for at least a few months now. I am on meds for it. I have Buspar, which I take three times a day which is supposed to reduce ...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
OT - my kitty had surgery today - Just wanted to post an update. My kitty Cayenne had surgery today to remove the mass on her abdomen. When they shaved her belly for surgery, they discovered she had a second, sma...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
daily vitamin check in - Got yours in?
I just have my iron and C before bed. I even did my B12 shot today! Unfortunately, I also took my last Calcet creamy bite, which probably means I will have troub...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Poll re: vitamins and labs - What I'm wondering about is if patients that take chewable multis are less likely to develop deficiencies than those that use multis they swallow.
Which do you use a chewable ...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Now why can't I poop? - I know, I know... but you all are the only people I can talk to about these things! My partner, who patiently listens to me go on and on about vitamins and labs and all that stuff...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
ASMBS nutrition guidelines - Just wanted to post the link for those that don't have it or haven't read it. It's long and kind of dry reading, but it's important stuff we should all know.
nutrition.otago.ac...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
daily vitamin check in - Got yours in today?
All I have left is my iron and C before bed.
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
so frustrated with my back - Today I went to the grocery store just to pick up a few things. I wanted to get some Greek yogurt and the 32 oz containers are on the bottom shelf while the 16 oz containers are i...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
OT - why even ask me if you don't want my answer? - My partner (preparing for a job interview earlier today): Do I need a hair cut before I go to this interview?
Me: Nope.
Him: Are you sure?
Me: I'm sure your hair looks fi...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
OT - being green -
What are some things you do to protect the environment? I’ve been making a number of changes over the last year, and I feel pretty good about it. Interestingly enough, th...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
daily vitamin check in - Got yours in yet?
I'm taking my second multi and third calcium right now, then I just need my iron and C before bed.
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Quiz - How Well Do You Know Your Pouch? -
I know everyone’s pouch is a little different. But there are a number of things all our pouches have in common.
Before RNY, you had a pyloric valve and now you don&rsqu...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
daily vitamin check in - Got yours in today?
I have everything in besides my iron and C.
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
OT- update on my kitty - We went to the vet this afternoon. The vet said the lump could be her cancer returning, of course, but that he actually thinks that's not super likely since she's been in remissio...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
OT - I think my kitty's cancer is back - My cat Cayenne had cancer about two years ago. She had breast cancer. Did you know cats can get that? She had surgery and chemotherapy and has been in remission since then.
J...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
normal lab values - I've posted this before, but for those that haven't seen it, or need a refresher, here it is again.
It's always a good idea to get a copy of the lab report when you have labs ...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
for those that like Chipotle - I think Chipotle is a great place for us to eat post WLS. A burrito bowl without rice (or with just a little brown rice, which is what I order), beans, onions and peppers, chicken...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
warning about bariatric product website - Just wanted to warn everyone about this new bariatric product website. www.behealthydrinks.com/
This site is owned and operated by the person that used to run Bariatric Eating, t...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
daily vitamin check in - got yours in today?
I've gotten all mine in already except my iron and C.
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. I'm really tired so I may go to bed early, whcih would make it hard to get both in. However, the last fe...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
OT - I'm planning to try some melatonin tonight - I really need to get some sleep. I've been having so much trouble with insomnia lately. So today I picked up some melatonin, which, by the way, CVS has on sale buy one, get one f...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
daily vitamin check in - Got your vitamins in today?
I need one more dose of calcium, which I'll probably put in a protein shake this evening. And I still need my iron and C.
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
please, please, please, stay off the scale for a w - This is mainly for those that are newly post op. I know you're eager to see the numbers on the scale go down. But you won't go down in numbers every day. Some days you'll stay t...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
fruits and veggies. - Lately I have been really craving fruits and veggies. I've always liked fruits and veggies, although I would usually go for more starchy things like bread or crackers first if the...
