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immeagain

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About immeagain

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  • Birthday November 24

About Me

  • Gender
    Female
  • Interests
    Computer games, Hiking, Reading, Movies, Music, Pets
  • Occupation
    Medical Billing
  • City
    Dayton
  • State
    OH
  1. immeagain

    Im So Scared To Do This!

    I am 9 mos out, 110lbs down and love my sleeve every day!! I took out a loan to do this and do not regret a dime of it. It is a lot of work, the first few weeks do suck as you figure it out. A month out I thought to myself "what did you?",I got so tired of smoothies and shakes but I knew that this is all part of breaking an addiction! It isn't all sunshine and roses, it is a "tool" to use to get healthy. If you use your tool correctly, it will work! But it doesn't do all the work... you have to do the work, the changes have to come from you. I went low carb, high Protein. (goals originally were: cal-600, protein-75+, carbs-40). I used myfitnesspal.com to keep track of my calories and exercise. I read the forums, I used http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/ as inspiration. I adjusted my mindset. I made the tool work for me and have been successful!! You can too. I never threw up, only overfilled my pouch once... that hurts, and stayed smart! You can do this and make it work for you!
  2. immeagain

    immeagain

  3. immeagain

    Me

    An evolution of my weight and now my weight loss. Surgery Sept. 20, 2011
  4. dietdirect.com is a great site for a variety of protein items. I love the Bariwise hot chocolates! I add unflavored protein with it to get 40 g protein for breakfast
  5. I actually order a salad portion of chicken. I just ask if I can have a side plate of the chopped grilled chicken they use on salads or I will just order a chicken breast by itself. I haven't really had many restaurants even blink an eye and the last time I did this, they gave me the equivalent of two chicken breasts chopped up and charged me $4.00 for it. This was a nice restaurant too! I had meals for several days! I also take either steak or chicken home and re-season it so I don't get bored.
  6. immeagain

    Calcium Pills

    I take Caltrate Plus chewables, almost taste like a tums. Not bad at all. I would check with your doctor because the one Vitamin you are not supposed to take with the calcium is your multi because of the Iron in it. It doesn't absorb as well or something. I also know that taking the calcium with meals is best because the Protein helps with the absorption into your body. Good luck!
  7. I use Special K protein water mix ins, I put 2 of them in a bottle of water (10gr total), its not much but it doesn't taste like anything but fruit juice. Also I know that Nectar has something similar for juice type instead of shake type. Try your shakes with water. Add Silken Tofu (yogurt consistency, no taste) to get that creamy taste and 5 gr protein. Make sure the proteins don't contain any milk products. Definitely talk to your NUT about it too!
  8. I don't know, maybe talk to your NUT about it. I know just reading around here that everyone has different requirements for their post-op (and pre-op) diets. I am very lucky but I do take it slow. I also never had a port or a leak test as some people do. It will be worth it and the time will go quick!!!

  9. Oh I do! Do you know why they make this 6 week liquids

  10. Hey, hope you like the buffalo chicken, its very tasty! My doctor is very different from most on here. I was able to start soft foods the day after I left the hospital. I didn't have to do any kind of liquid diet except 24 hours before the surgery.

  11. Hi there. I am 1 week post-op tomorrow. I saw your recipe for buffalo chicken and I cant wait to try it. When did your doctor let you start eating puree? As far as I can tell I can't until week 6 post-op

  12. immeagain

    Make me a grocery list! :)

    I use the silken tofu in my protein shakes, adds an additional 5 gr Protein and has the consistancy of yogurt. No taste at all. This is the bravest I have gotten with the tofu so far but I am willing to branch out. I have the shirataki noodles to try too. I hear those can be great if done correctly.
  13. immeagain

    Can you eat sushi?

    I have been craving sushi for a week now but I know that at 2 weeks out that is not an option yet but I can't wait. I also am dying for a pickle.... how crazy is that?
  14. I also work in medical billing and was back in a week. I felt pretty good, would get tired occasionally. I also would get "antsy" so I would have to get up and walk around every now and again. Otherwise I felt better than before surgery.
  15. Tina, I don't know about the menstrual cycle, I have had a hysterectomy so wasn't an issue for me. On the poop issue, I was warned it could be a couple of weeks before that occurred but one think I didn't find out about until it occurred is the "liquid in/liquid out" so beware of that! I guess it depends on your diet. I add Flax Seed oil to my morning shake to help with that also. Natural movers are better! Good luck and congrats!

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