Strjen
Strjen posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Annoyed with Servers - My family decided to go out to eat tonight since we were all home, so we went to the Red Lobster. Why is it that when I give my order the server insists I get all the sides that co...
Strjen posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Protein shake - Ok so I had to break down & start using protein shakes again during my breaks at work so I could get in additional protein in. All I can say is Blah! I did not miss them one bit.
Strjen posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
OT-Diva Cup - So I've been researching this Diva cup for about 2 weeks now & think I'm sold on buying one & giving it a whirl. If it works out well for me then I will probably buy one for my dau...
Strjen posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
NSV of sorts.. - Being able to bend over in the shower & shave my legs is one & being able to wrap the towel all the way around me. The little things that make me happy.
Me after my shower just...
Strjen posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
New Work Schedule - Starting last Tuesday I switched from an overnight position 9pm-7am to a day shift 5am-1:30pm. Switching up my routine that I had down pat has been more challenging than I had expe...
Strjen posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Ok ladies (Flo topic) - Do our periods get any better or lighter? Mine seems to of gotten much heavier & painful since surgery. Since RNY I've had to switch from Super tampons to Super Plus tampons & go t...
Strjen posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Big Pouch days - So evidently I'm having a big pouch day. What do you all do when you have big pouch days?
I've got all my protein in for the day & have had a ton of water but I still feel like I ...
Strjen posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Labs (Kelly, how are they?) - Just got all my labwork back now. Wondering how it looks.
Cholesterol now 180; pre op 234
Triglyceride now 134; pre op 111
HDL now 41; pre op 45
LDL now 112; pre op 167
Alb...
Strjen posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Fatigued all the time - Ok so my labs are all good, but I am fatigued all the time. Anyone know of any other reason this might be. I feel like I could sleep all day long most days. I haven't gotten the re...
Strjen posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Still struggling - Still at almost 6 months post op struggling with not continuing to eat once I know I'm full. I measure out & weigh all my food, but some days I can eat the amount that I am allowed...
Strjen posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
NSV: Finally in my wedding dress after 14.5 years! - Its been 14.5 years since I wore my wedding dress on my wedding day & now I've finally gotten down to where it zips up all the way. It's still snug so I was skinner than this back ...
Strjen posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Labs - Ok so I had my 6 month post op appointment & they did lab work. I haven't received my lab results via mail yet, but when I went in to my oncologist appointment he gave me what lab ...
Strjen posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
I cringe when... - Someone tells me they are getting the lapband surgery. My husband's aunt just commented on my progress pics on facebook tonight saying she will be getting lapband next month. I cou...
Strjen posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
23 Weeks Post Op Progress Pics - Top: Me 2 weeks pre op at 315 lbs & Bottom: Me today at 23 weeks post op & 232.5 lbs
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Strjen posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
OT-I'm so not ready for this. (Ladies only please) - My 12 year old daughter is growing up too fast. Today she finally started her period for
the first time. I could of cried. I started at age 13, but it still seems kind of early t...
Strjen posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
I've been noticed! - Well for the first time in 5 & 1/2 months someone outside my family has made
mention that they noticed I've lost weight. I'm like, Thank God! I know people
have to notice I've...
Strjen posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Physical Therapy - So today I had my first physical therapy appointment for my right side chest muscles from when I fell back in May. The therapist thinks I have or had a stress fracture with my ribs...
Strjen posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
People are frustrating.... - Honestly its frustrating that people take other's comments so flippin the wrong
way. I mean we are all adults & if you post something expect that there are gonna
be things said...
Strjen posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
I just might... - After my husband & I rode our bikes this morning to our place of employment, I'm thinking of just riding my bike to work from now on instead of driving. I was a nice little ride. O...
Strjen posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Biking - My husband & I went & bought ourselves new bikes this morning. As far as exercise goes, how good is biking? I love it & could ride for hours. Just curious if this is good exercise?
Strjen posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
NSV - Today I stopped by my local thrift shops & bought a couple pairs of jeans since I only
have 1 size 20. Picked up a size 18 because it still had the Old Navy tags on it & it was
...
Strjen posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Pain in my Butt - When I woke up yesterday evening I've been experiencing muscle pain in my butt on both side. The only thing I did the night before was went to the fair & sat on some bleachers & wa...
Strjen posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Chicken Pot Pie Recipe (Feedback) - Here is the chicken pot pie that I usually make for my family. I'm wondering how good
this my be for me as a post op. It is super easy to make & very delicious. I don't think
it...
Strjen posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
My Birthday! Pic w/hubby - Saturday the 14th was my 35th Birthday & we celebrated it by going to the fair & watching Chevelle perform. My daughter took a picture of my husband & I. Just wanted to share.
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Strjen posted a discussion topic 13 years, 8 months ago
Bowel Movements...Suggestions - I know y'all probably get tired of talking about this subject, but I gotta. I do have a bowel movement pretty much every morning regularly, but it is like giving birth. Seriously. ...
