1wk Post-Op Appt. with Nutritionist
I had my "1 week" post-appt. with the nutritionist this morning. She was THRILLED with my progress (yeah!). We talked about several things that I felt were good advice to me (and others) that I'd...
View ArticleIncreased My Caloric Intake -- Now Waffling in Weight
My nutritionist indicated I need to increase my caloric intake from 600 calories to 1,200-1,400 calories per day. Ever since then, my weight has been waffling back and forth by 1 lb. How...
View ArticleRetail Therapy is Orgasmic!!!
Aha! I see that got yout arrention!!!!Yes, retail therapy IS orgasmic, ESPECIALLY when you don't have to spend a dime to get "new" stuff!. Today, my husband and I loaded up our car with three...
View ArticleBe Careful What You Ask For
I have an excellent surgeon and nutritionist. Yet, when I received instruction at my 2-week post-op appointment to increase my calories from 700-800 to 1,200-1,400, along with 60-90gm of protein and...
View ArticleYes! Off the Plateau!
It took my five days, but I finally got off my plateau and got past the 2-pound waffling! I weighed myself yesterday and, today, I was 3 pounds lighter! AND, I took my measurements and have lost a...
View ArticleYeah! I Threw Up!
I threw up for the first time this morning! Normally, this wouldn't be something I would celebrate, but it is now. You see, I was beginning to wonder if I really had the surgery ... I haven't had ANY...
View ArticleA little discouraged...
It's been 4 weeks since my surgery and I'm down 43 lbs and 23". For the last two weeks, I've only lost 7 lbs and I seem to be throwing up everything except liquids. I'm trying to get my calories /...
View ArticleMassive Hives All Over My Body
I returned to work this past Monday after having been off exactly 4 weeks for surgery. I had a great day at work ... busy, but I felt great! Just came home tired. That night, I broke out in massive...
View ArticleWarning -- "Welless" Brand of Liquid Vitamin D
I found out the hard way that the Welless brand of liquid Vitamin D is crap! After taking it for only 4 days, I broke out in massive hives ALL over my body, and I mean ALL OVER! The itching was...
View ArticleI need a pep talk, friends....
How do I look? Do I look as good as I feel? Please tell me...Things have been going well. I'm going on 4 months out from my surgery and I have no complaints ... not getting sick or anything like...
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