poet_kelly
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
FYI - normal lab values -
It's always a good idea to get a copy of the lab report when you have labs done. Doctors will sometimes tell you your labs are good when they really aren't, plus if you see the n...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 14 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 14 years, 1 month ago
Stuff to Know About B12 - And please note, I am not doling out medical advice. I'm sharing the guidelines published by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric surgery. You can pay attention to th...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
Reminder about calcium -
Just wanted to post a little reminder about calcium. The ASMBS says we need 1500-2000 mg calcium per day and recommends calcium citrate. The two most common kinds of calcium fo...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 14 years, 2 months ago
Today's public service announcement-what vites can -
You might already know that some vitamins should not be taken together. But which ones?
Iron and calcium should not be taken together, unless it’s a very small amount of ...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 14 years, 2 months ago
Reminder about calcium -
Just wanted to post a little reminder about calcium. The ASMBS says we need 1500-2000 mg calcium per day and recommends calcium citrate. The two most common kinds of calcium fo...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 14 years, 2 months ago
D2 vsD3 (again) -
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 14 years, 2 months ago
kinda weird question, but about making friends? - I was talking to an old friend on the phone this evening, who lives in the town where I used to live, 180 miles away. We hardly ever get to see each other, since she's so far away...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 14 years, 2 months ago
want to say thanks to everyone - Thanks for all the wonderful supportive posts last night. I responded to some but haven't had time yet to respond to all individually and I'm not sure if I will be able to, though...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 14 years, 2 months ago
dealing with depression - need some advice - If you've never dealt with depression, feel free to offer sympathy, but I don't think I want your advice. Because unless you've been here, I just don't think you can imagine what ...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 14 years, 2 months ago
protein/vitamin popsicles - Just thought I'd share my latest creation. I am still waiting for them to freeze so I can't tell you yet how they taste.
I bought some popsicle molds and got them today. Each ...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 14 years, 2 months ago
I think my meds are causing weight gain - Now, I am below goal, so it's not as bad as it could be. But it's still stressing me out.
I am on Abilify, along with a couple other meds for depression. Abilify is well known...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 14 years, 2 months ago
protein popsicles - Anyone else do this? I am looking for easy ways to get more protein in, and well, if i can get extra fluid in at the same time, it's good. So I want to make protein popsicles. I...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 14 years, 3 months ago
FYI - normal lab values -
It's always a good idea to get a copy of the lab report when you have labs done. Doctors will sometimes tell you your labs are good when they really aren't, plus if you see the n...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 14 years, 3 months ago
Ways Labels Trick Us -
You might already know this, but labels are very tricky in some instances.
For instance, if a product is labeled “high protein,” it would be natural to assume it has lots ...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 14 years, 3 months ago
yummy protein bar - I wanted something cold and sweet, really something like an ice cream bar but decided to make do with a protein bar instead. Atkins has these Advantage bars, mudslide flavor, whic...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 14 years, 3 months ago
I gained 2 to 3 lbs - My lowest weight since surgery was 118, which was probably a little too low for me. My surgeon and my gastroenterologist both thought it was too low. Recently I've been about 122...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 14 years, 3 months 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 14 years, 3 months ago
FYI - normal lab values -
It's always a good idea to get a copy of the lab report when you have labs done. Doctors will sometimes tell you your labs are good when they really aren't, plus if you see the n...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 14 years, 3 months ago
D2 vsD3 (again) -
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 14 years, 3 months ago
Reminder about calcium -
Just wanted to post a little reminder about calcium. The ASMBS says we need 1500-2000 mg calcium per day and recommends calcium citrate. The two most common kinds of calcium fo...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 14 years, 3 months ago
What if we don’t get enough protein? -
Someone a while back asked me to do a post about what happens if we don’t get enough protein. And this is a subject near and dear to my heart, because I had a lot of trou...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 14 years, 3 months ago
guess it is a virus - I went to the ER finally 'cause I felt so crappy. The doc agreed it was probably a virus but did some blood work. He agreed I'd probably feel better with some nauses meds and IV ...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 14 years, 3 months ago
What's wrong with me now? - I have felt like crap all day. Mostly I feel nauseous and my stomach hurts a bit and I feel really lightheaded and dizzy when I stand up. I imagine my blood pressure is low but m...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 14 years, 3 months 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...
