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- Do/did you add extra protein to foods initially to help get it in? And if so any tips on how best to do this?I have unflavored protein powder that I hope to add to my creamed soups. And I have the fruity flavored protein pdr (the Syntrax stuff) I...
- Alrighty folks! I've been awake since 5am! Last night I dreamed over and over again about my bowl prep in many different forms and goofiness! So, I decided to just get up and get this thing moving (ummm, that could be a pun?)! Here I go!! :) :)
- I have learned that my way of coping in regards to a pending surgery (i've had several) is to clean house... Today the cleaning freak has officially arrived! I've been at it all day today! Started with the frig, took everything out and cleaned the...
- Hello everyone!So, liquid diet... For the last several months, on occasion (usually breakfast) i would have a protein shake, so I would think I am use to these things.Then on day 2 of my liquid diet, I had to have fasting labs and after a long...
- At my preop stuff yesterday (which was like 3 days wrapped into one!), when I met with my surgeon, shes at the computer pulling up my file and asks, more to herself than really to me... "Let's see.... Are you on my hot list?" I replied;"Not...
- Now that my real first preop diet day is here.... I am so calm. It is kinda weird! I think I was on this frenzy of sorts, eating too much of a bunch of crap there for a few days... and emotions all over the place. But now, its like no sweat! Last...
- This is my last week of condensed summer classes, and the time is flying by! Classes are going well, busy busy, but well. :) I have 2 presentations to give this week, big paper due Thursday, and a comprehensive final in my trauma class that is due...
- Another find here on DS regarding fatty livers.... And another good reason for us to lose weight! (Idajoy.... I thought of you when I read this!) http://www.dailystrength.org/health_blogs/dr-orrange/article/you-have-fatty-liver-now-what
- A link I found here on DS regarding the added diagnosis of binge eating in the DSM 5 that just came out. http://www.dailystrength.org/health_blogs/DrDennis/article/binge-eating-disorder-bed-declared-a-recognized-eating-disorder-in-dsm5I am glad to...
- Guess these last two posts pretty much sum up one of my postop fears! LOL! (the link to this info is at the end...) Highest Fiber VegetablesAvocadoBeansBroccoli*Brussels sprouts*Cabbage*CarrotChick Peas/Garbanzo BeansEggplantGreens -- collards,...
- Some good reads: Bariatric Surgery and ConstipationConstipation after bariatric surgery can be common. Irregularity can be caused by many factors. Decreased fluid and fiber intake Reduced physical activity Narcotic painkillers Iron or...
- In one of my classes the professor said we need to be ok with being bored! I know one of my worse eating times is when I'm bored (and yeah, I know for awhile that will change post surgery, but one day it will rear its ugly head again!)She said we...
- So... I have a sewing machine that is tucked away and I seldom use. Use to sew more, but its been awhile.I saw it in my closet the other day and was wondering if I would have any success altering my clothes as I lose to get more use out of them....
- Round 1 highlights:There for a bit, I thought I was going down... but knock me around and piss me off... I come back a fightin' :) Round 1 goes to Becca! :) :) I sent this email to my NUT today... Time to fess up to her as well and hold myself...
- So.... I've been "attacked " by the preop food monster! He has had a hold of me pretty much ever since the request to the INS company was sent in last Tuesday.Then today, when I got my date, well... then not only did the monster attack again, but...