TheBiscuit posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Extreme PMS/Depression symptoms, post-weight loss. - Just looking to see if other females have had this problem. I've spoken at length with my gynecologist and it's common for previously obese women to suffer from more extreme PMS...

TheBiscuit posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Let's talk poo. Yep, poo. - Not going to bother trying to sugarcoat the subject because let's be honest, it happens LOL I'm glad it does, too! It wasn't the easiest in the beginning. I'm a bit concerne...

TheBiscuit posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
For those who are at maintenance... - What did your calorie ranges look at every stage? I'm nearing completion and it's tough as hell to drop these last pounds (ticker not accurate, haven't updated!) I work out ...

TheBiscuit posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Must drink 100 ounces! - Ever since two months post-op I have been a die-hard drinker. I almost always consume in excess of 100 ounces of water/other beverages a day. Ever since I started this trend I find...

TheBiscuit posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
In n Out Burger... -  ... kinda sucks. Maybe it's more enjoyable if you eat the bun and all the trimmings, but seriously? I'll stick with my homemade stuff. The "spread" is alright, I guess, but hardly...

TheBiscuit posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
NSV - Closing Lane Bryant CC -  I suppose I could have kept it open to use on bra purchases, but they're rather overpriced anyway and I'm happy to give my money to the likes of Victoria Secret. ;)  Size 12 an...

TheBiscuit posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Increase in body odor after losing a lot of weight -  Little background info on me: 25 years old, female. Never been a "sweater". Even at my highest weight, I was never one to perspirate much. Maybe a little on my brow, but my pits? ...

TheBiscuit posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Sweet stuff on an empty stomach = PAIN. - Well, first of all, this isn't really news to me. I've made the mistake of having sweet food in the past. Nothing was quite like last night, though. Was my last night of vacation a...

TheBiscuit posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Did anyone use a female surgeon? -  There are a few big names around here that we all recognize, but none of them are female. The more I thought about it, the more I realize I've never even heard of a female bariatr...

TheBiscuit posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Progress pics (NSFW, mild nudity) -  I decided in August of 2010 I would take control of my obesity. I began dieting and saw my surgeon for the first time on the 27th of that month. I was sleeved in late October, put...

TheBiscuit posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Any scientific reason for just plain not budging? - Plateaus happen, I'm not new to this. Thankfully mine only last a week or so. It is absolutely mind boggling, though, to consume 1,100 calories in 3 days, over 300 ounces of water ...

TheBiscuit posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
3 months out, feel sick when eating. -  For the last two days, out of the blue, I have felt very nauseated when eating. It only takes one bite and as soon as it gets down there it SUCKS. Not like I need to throw up, or ...

TheBiscuit posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Olade fruit water, really good stuff! - Found a new (to me) drink called Olade. Sweetened with Stevia. 10 calories per serving, 4 carbs, 2 sugars. Surprisingly has 9% juice with so little of anything bad. I'm digging on ...

TheBiscuit posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Flat, decaf sodas. Yea or nay? -  Is there anything harmful about diet, caffeine-free sodas? Obviously, letting them go flat before drinking. I've seen some folks talk about how the fake sugar in them can cause di...

TheBiscuit posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Does anyone not eat their required protein and sti -  Hey everyone! I'm about a month and a half out and feeling great, eating just about anything with no difficulty and drinking like a champ. I have to say, though, I haven't been dr...

TheBiscuit posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
New Orleans trip-- suggestions on fun and food? -  Howdy all! I'll be staying in the French Quarter a couple of nights the week of Christmas. I will be cleared to have "any" food by then, assuming it sits well and of course, in ti...

TheBiscuit posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Soup with stuff in it-- why is this okay? Or isn't -  I'm well on my way to eating normal foods, and I had a thought today involving not drinking around meal time. Won Ton Soup. For all intents and purposes, it's okay to eat this sou...

TheBiscuit posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Itchy incision sites-- any suggestions on product -  I'm just over 3 weeks post op and my incisions have healed nicely, but they itch like CRAZY lately. Bug-bite kind of crazy. I try not to scratch them but sometimes it just drives ...

TheBiscuit posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
12 days out -- it's slowing down! -  Morning everyone! I'm now 12 days post op and up until 3 days ago I had been losing 1-2 pounds a day. It has crawled to a screeching halt. Half a pound or less per day, now. I'm g...

TheBiscuit posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
What stage can we have rice (in soup)? - Day 8! Still going strong. My favorite greek restaurant has a lemon rice soup that for now, I'm ordering as just broth, no rice. What stage of healing will it be okay to have them ...

TheBiscuit posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
How to tell difference between swollen and full? - Day 5 post op and things are better all the time! Sat up in bed with no pain today. Some minimal nausea/gas in the car, but as always, walking fixes everything. The only thing I'm ...

TheBiscuit posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Home from surgery! -  Hello mi familia! Surgery was a rousing success this last Thursday. I ended up staying 2 nights due to vomitting a bunch, but I have not thrown up since I left yesterday mornin...

TheBiscuit posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
24 Hours Til Sleeve! Any advice? -  Hello again OH Family! It's finally here and I am so thrilled! I've got my hospital bag ready to go with chapstick, comfy slipper socks, books and other entertainment items I doub...

TheBiscuit posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Surgery on Thursday, haven't lost a lot because of -  Let me preface this by saying I've lost 30 pounds in the month prior to surgery. I am at the end of my two week liquid diet, and I have only lost a few pounds due to my highly irr...
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