starlightlu
starlightlu posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
Menstruation weight -
Yesterday morning I weighed myself and saw I put on 4 lbs overnight. Whatttttt I said to myself. Later that evening I got my period. Geez, can we put on 4 lbs overnight from men...
starlightlu posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
Carbs...how much is an acceptable level? -
Hi, despite my best efforts I still have some carbs (the occasional slice of bread or the one or two bites of a family meal that includes pasta...I'm Italian afterall!). Anyway,...
starlightlu posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
Losing weight yet not fitting into my cloths?????? -
Hi, I'm 6 wks out and have lost 37 lbs. Most of the weight was/is concentrated on my belly. Pre-surgery people always mistook me for being pregnant.
Anyhow, in the past year...
starlightlu posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
Upped my fat -
I don't know if it's a coincidence or not but I'm smack 6 wks out and I had a stall for 3 weeks. As soon as I ventured in more fat intake I started losing weight agian. I lost 3...
starlightlu posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
has anyone tried..... -
Hi has anyone tried the new whey protein shake claiming 40g protein in a 3 ounce bottle currently being advertized on the OH home page. Looks really tempting. Is it too good to ...
starlightlu posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
calorie intake question -
Hi everyone, I'm 5 wks out, lost 31 lbs and doing rather fabulously. I have been tracking everything I eat on myfitnesspal.com and I noticed that I barely eat 1000 calories a da...
starlightlu posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
need help -
I'm 5 weeks out. I've had no issues with my DS except..... I'm ALWAYS hungry (every 2-3 hrs) and the hunger pains are painful. I get my fluids down about 40 ounces and I've been...
starlightlu posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
Asking for vets help -
Hi, over the course of reading OH posts, I know I once came across some advice as what I should be asking my doctor to test at lab. It was so complete and informative. I've trie...
starlightlu posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
Weight fluctuaion (4wks out) -
Hi, I'm a little startled by the WL progress thus far. I'm 4 weeks out and have lost 20 lbs. Some days I lose up to 26 but it can go back down to 20 just as fast. I seem to be s...
starlightlu posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
puking -
Hi, I'm 3 wks out and for the 2nd time, when I had a bite too much I vomited. Not much but just white liquidy stuff (I do tend to drink milk). Is this normal
starlightlu posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
puree food (disgusting) -
Hi, I'm just about 3 wks post-op. I'm supposed to be on pureed foods now but it's way too disgusting for me. Trust me I've tried to flavour it and everything. I think my problem...
starlightlu posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
day 10 post op full liquid diet -
Hi, I'm just about feel like I'm starving all the time. I had a really good recovery so far but as per surgeon's recommendations, I should be on full liquid diet for still anoth...
starlightlu posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
weird body odour 4 days post op -
Hi everyone, I had my DS this past Monday and everything went well except for a (common) complication. Surgeon told me when he had to sew the duodenm to the small bowel the tiss...
starlightlu posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
Back home -
Hi everyone, was discharged this evening and overall everything went well. I was surprised by the pain caused by intubation but other than that I'm tolerating everything well so...
starlightlu posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
The time has come -
Here goes nothing! My DS surgery is bright and early tomorrow morning and I ask you kindly to keep the positive vibes a coming!
Thx
starlightlu posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
It's my turn! -
Here goes nothing! I'm having my DS surgery with doctor Court bright and early tomorrow morning. Keep the good vibes a coming!!!!!!
starlightlu posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
DESPERATE for reminders why i should have the DS -
For the past year I always knew that I wanted the DS. As my surgery date is coming to a near (may 6) I am having serious doubts. It looks just too complicated for me to be on t...
starlightlu posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
let the countdown begin -
Start my 2 week optifast diet tomorrow and the countdown to may 6 surgery begins. I'm getting ohhhhh so nervous!
starlightlu posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
let the countdown begin -
I start my optifast tomorrow and I'm getting really nervous. Two weeks before surgery date.
starlightlu posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
protein shakes (Isagenix) -
Hi, i was wondering if any of you's are familiar with the Isagenix brand and if their protein powder would be good for us DS'ers. I am not familiar with most brands that are cit...
starlightlu posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
Got my surgery date!!!!! -
After a year to the day of sending my referral, I got the call of a lifetime; my DS is scheduled for May 6, 2013 at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal, QC. with Dr. Court....
starlightlu posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
I got my surgery date!!!!!!!! -
Finally, a year to the day that I sent my referral to the RVH, I got the call of a lifetime. My DS is scheduled for May 6, 2013 at the Royal Victoria Hospital with Dr. Court. N...
starlightlu posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Any DS'ers from Montreal, Quebec, Canada? -
Hi, I am waitng for my DS surgery date which I was told could be anytime as soon as this coming March. I will be having the surgery done by Dr. Oliver Court at the Royal Victori...
starlightlu posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
smoking -
To smokersor ex-smokeres, has anyone continued to smoke before and after surgery? Any complications?
starlightlu posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
What about fluids??????? -
Hi again, can anyone tell me why fluids seem sooooo difficult to ingest after surgery and why many of you tolerate flavoured (koolaid or cristal lite) as opposed to fresh water....