RubyTues
RubyTues posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
When did you start to get that full feeling? - I haven't experienced it yet.. in the hospital I'd have maybe a tbsp of jello and about half cup of soup and then juice or water but I never really felt full.
I'm wondering if th...
RubyTues posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Haven't been able to say this ever I think.. - I am officially lighter than my husband now!!!!
For as long as we've known eachother I've always been heavier than him.. a small victory as I'm only 2lbs lighter but it's huge to ...
RubyTues posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
RNY eating schedule vs VSG - Just curious if there is even a difference.. I know clinics all vary but when I started the process I was signed up for the RNY, it wasn't til I finished all my nutrition seminars ...
RubyTues posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Guelph VSG'ers... - Did you have a leak test post op while still in hospital care? Or did you just have one that they do while you are still under?
RubyTues posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
I can't believe it's in the past.. - Well finally got released from the hospital today. I really thought I'd only be in for maybe three days but my awesome doc wanted to make sure all things were covered so he sent me...
RubyTues posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Started off with a bang but am fizzling out - Can you even stall on optifast?
I was doing so well averaging at 2 lbs a day but now I have only lost 1 stinkin' lb in three days?? I know I retain water a bit but still I thought...
RubyTues posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Short changed! - So I go to get my last box of Opit fast and realize there are only 12 pouches in the box!!! So now I'm short two shakes
I think they need to find a way to seal those boxes, when ...
RubyTues posted a comment 14 years, 4 months ago
Hey congrats on not cheating.. I was doing really well for my first...
RubyTues posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
What did your weight hold you back from doing? - I have just bought a special journal to write down some of my experiences on this journey and to write my 'wanna do list'
Some of the things on it are..
To take my son go kart...
RubyTues posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Does anyone from Guelph know... - What size bougie Dr. Reed uses..that's one thing I forgot to ask him.
RubyTues posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
vomitting post op.. - I have had prob 7 procedures/surgeries done that have required me to be put under, and when I've come too my recovery immediately after has been hellish. I vomit on ice chips even....
RubyTues posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Getting prepped for post op - I am about to make my list of things I need to get for post op.. I have some protein powders for later but I will be on a clear diet for 2 weeks after so trying to think of all the...
RubyTues posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
So how many members just up and disappear? - I found my way to this woman's post on here that was done back in May, not sure how but I was just browsing around and it lead me to her post. Her id name was Cathy S. and her pos...
RubyTues posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
This is the main reason for taking this WLS step.. -
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RubyTues posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Every heard the VSG called this?? - When I went for my PATS this morning the admin nurse had me written down as having a
gastric bypass with a sleeve. This was the form from the doctor himself. I was taken aback a ...
RubyTues posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Has anyone suffered with.. - lateral femoral cutaneous neuropathy?
Now there's a mouthful eh?
I have it and just wondered if anyone else did pre op and if it was reversed when the weight was lost or if t...
RubyTues posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
surgery times - I've been figuring out things and trying to get organized for the day of my surgery as it's fast approaching. Have to have someone to be here with my son in the morning when hubby ...
RubyTues posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Opti fast is my friend!! - Gotta say had a hard start with it, and even sneaked some goldfish crackers when making my son's lunch last night.. other than that and one other teeny cheat I've been very discipl...
RubyTues posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
How do I update ticker? - I went into tools and found my ticker but I can't figure out how to get icon to move to show the lbs I've lost. All it asks for is start weight and goal weight.
RubyTues posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Is peterson hernia a potential risk for VSGr's? - I've heard of them and how dangerous they are, but so far only heard of them happening with the RNY wondered if that was just cuz that WLS is used more and been around longer or if...
RubyTues posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Opti fast and headaches.. - I'm on day 3 now and yesterday a dull headache started, noticeable mostly when I cough or bend over.. but now it's more pronounced and two advils didn't even touch it.
I am on d...
RubyTues posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Opti-exlax?? - Well today was the start of my opti fast journey. I did chocolate and the taste wasn't that bad.. but I tell ya within five mins of finishing it, I started to feel crampy.
I have...
RubyTues posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Did you feel fatigued doing OF? - I start tomorrow for two weeks and to optimize weight loss I wanted to work out every night while my family eats their homecooked meal LOL
But I recall hearing someone say how lit...
RubyTues posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Can you have protein pwdrs on clear fluid diet? - according to my clinic for 13 days post op I am on clear fluids only. So it got me thinking ..even if I were to mix my protein pwdr with water it's not going to be a clear fluid. S...
