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Blood sugar reaction to fruit post surgery - Hi everyone, Happy Friday!! OK, I have noticed that when I eat fruit (fresh or canned/no sugar) my blood sugar goes up tremendously for the next test. (I test 4 times a day befo...

Question for Type 2's who use insulin and who had - Did you find yoru weight loss to be at a slower rate than others? Mine is 28 pounds in 9 weeks. Just curious... Shannon

3 pics, pre surgery, one month out and today, two - I have to say I am seeing a difference! Clothes I could not get on and button/zip are either fitting great or are getting too big! Thanks to great friends, I have lots of clothes t...

Two months out - so two months ago today I had my surgery. How am I different?  No more blood pressure meds. A1C at 6.5 from 8.1. And 28 pound slighter!  I am wearing clothes that I could not even ...

Slight scale dissapointment, but HUGE NSV!! - I know one is not supposed to set weight loss goals within a specific time frame, but I had it in my head I wanted to be down 30 pounds on my 2 month anniversary. Well, I am down 2...

a Protien observation - Now that I am almost 2 months out and can have pretty much all protein except beef and pork, I have noticed something. It is really hard to get down some of these meats!! I have do...

westloss surgery recipes?? - I remember seeing (I think is someone's signature) a website for cooking after WLS. something like bariatric foodies?? Maybe?? Should have jotted it down, but didn't. anyone know w...

Getting off insulin following RNY - OK, I am very extremely happy that I have gone from 45+ units a day of Novalog to around 6. I am thrilled I have gone from 20 units of lantus to 10. and I am ecstatic for the 6.5 A...

Increase in Cholesterol--WTH??? - Had my appointment  with Doctor today and got results of Blood work done 8/5--1month post op. Good news is A1C came down from 8.1 to 6.5.  Protein was a little low, but I was j...

Food choices almost 8 weeks out - OK, this Saturday I am going to watch a baseball game in my company's suite. food choices are Hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken tenders and of course, cookies, popcorn, beer, water and...

Nausea and milk??? - I have been doing protein shakes since day 5 (with milk since day 10).  Lately when I have a shake with milk, I am getting a little queasy. I am using regular skim milk. Anyone els...

I hope you find out what is going on with those legs soon!! At my...

6 weeks out, my evaluation - I posted a blog about this. Thought maybe some could read it and either get something from it while others could offer me more help and advice. can never have too much of that!

6 Weeks out--my evaluation - I just had to complete a self evaluation for my job, so I thought why not do a self evaluation of me since surgery. My strengths in living my life since surgery:  I did not ever...

Anything besides Milk of Magnesia can be used for - That is some nasty S@#T!!  any advice would be appreciated!! Shannon

Oh Happy Day!! - Great weekend!!  I have added  FOUR more articles of clothing to my wardrobe that I could not wear pre surgery!!   YIPPEE!!  And, yesterday, granted 3 days early, I tried and was a...

One month out! - I celebrated 1 month yesterday. I put two pics up, one before surgery and one today wearing the same dress. I think I see a little difference. Only 16 pounds, but I am okay with th...

Water - I have been told to get in 64 oz a day. Currently, I am getting it in, but not all in just plain water. Normally, it is 8 oz skim milk, 16 oz hot herbal decaf tea, 16 oz water with...

Calories? - Does anyone count calories? do we need to? so far, I have just been counting my protein grams and my fluid intake. And of course, I am following my eating plan--no sugar, low fat. ...

One month out! - Wow, it has been a month already!! Down 16 pounds, off blood pressure med, cholesterol med and most of my insulin!! I feel great and am looking better every day!! Got a few outfits...

off topic--my messages - I did not see a "tech" board. It says I have one unread message, but when I check, there is nothing? How do I get that to go away? Thanks!

Nausea--now?? - OK, I have been nausea free since having the surgery almost a month ago. This morning had the same protein drink I have every other morning (I alternate between two) and wham, naus...