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bringiton

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  1. Yesterday I had a dentist appointment followed by my nut appointment followed by a wls support group. I was gone or driving much of the day and didnt get in but half of my fluids. I seriously blacked out for a second and scared myself silly! Now, do people who have had wls dehydrate faster than others, say, within 12 hours or is this just specific to me? Sent from my iPhone using VST
  2. Wow! I have been fine with ham and well cooked and chewed pork chops so far, just maybe not with the beef, hmmmm... Well, we'll see. Sent from my iPhone using VST
  3. It was literally just carrots, potatoes, steak, water and a packet of beef stew mix. Sent from my iPhone using VST
  4. Well thank you so much ladies! I think I will hold off on any more beef for a while! Sent from my iPhone using VST
  5. Great job! I'm nearly there myself and can't wait! Congrats to you!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using VST
  6. I can drink larger sips than I could weeks before and don't have to wait very long in between. I still don't take huge gulps, though. Sent from my iPhone using VST
  7. I'm 7 weeks out today. We had dinner around 7 and went to bed about 11 pm. Hmm.. Sent from my iPhone using VST
  8. Yesterday I made a beef stew - like - dinner in the crockpot. Instead of stew meat, I used thin strips of top round steak that just fell apart when it was done. so I had my little 1.5 oz of it with a little juice from the pot for extra moisture. It was yummy! Everything was fine until 4 am when I had bile coming up into my throat and mouth. Never had that happen before. Do you think it was the meat? I take Prevacid every day. Little confused. Sent from my iPhone using VST
  9. Everyone else already knew this I am sure-so I'm a little slow on the uptake I guess lol Yesterday I upped my Water to 80+ oz and made sure my Protein was at least 60g, did time on the elliptical... And I'm down 2.4 lbs this morning. Never seen more than a lb a day before of loss. Yay! SO get more protein! Drink way more water than the surgeon told you to! Exercise every day! The weight will come off! Sent from my iPhone using VST
  10. Sleeved 3/6,so 7 weeks tomorrow! Down 33.4 lbs this morning since DOS! I've finally figured out the more Protein and Water make the weight come off. I've upped water to 80 oz and protein is 60-80. Sent from my iPhone using VST
  11. Sleeved March 6th and just started regular foods. I haven't tried beef yet... But I've had chicken, turkey, fish, shrimp.... Maybe two whole bites of cauliflower or green Beans. Turkey sausage too, ham at Easter and crock pot softened pork chops. Of course, 1.5 oz. is my limit, so not too much of anything lol Sent from my iPhone using VST
  12. I know it's hard and I am certainly not perfect when it comes to getting my protein and water levels met every single day, BUT it is so important! I had a couple of days last week where I barely hit a few cups of water and I was dizzy and lightheaded the entire time. Push those fluids! I know it sucks to feel like all you do all day is drink but you've got to try. I start my mornings with a 30g protein shake and do my best to get at least 60g total. I have to say, more is better, though. Sent from my iPhone using VST
  13. I'm almost 7 weeks out and my sleeve has made it quite clear that 1.5 oz. is my maximum:) Sent from my iPhone using VST
  14. .... Things like Protein bars, crackers, maybe part of an English muffin or a tortilla, mashed potatoes? I am a little nervous to try them now, at 6 weeks, even though I have been given the go ahead for regular foods. Will they get stuck? I am very strict about eating my protein first, etc. so these foods I mentioned are not in place of anything else. I was just wondering what hurts going down for some of you and what works ok. Sent from my iPhone using VST
  15. I wanted to mention in addition to everything else everyone already said, that having a daily BM also aids in the weight loss. You should be able to use the laxative powder you mix into drinks, but consult your own NUT of course. Sent from my iPhone using VST
  16. Webchickadee -I'm 6 weeks post op. female last i checked... I'm still doing soft foods even though starting today is supposed to be my beginning of regular foods stage. I'm just a little nervous about that. Sent from my iPhone using VST
  17. I was in a stall then slowly lost another 2 lbs. then suddenly I lost 5 lbs in 5 days. Now I'm back to slowly losing again. What's with that? Sent from my iPhone using VST
  18. I think a lot of us use My Fitness Pal. It's free! Sent from my iPhone using VST
  19. I'm 6 weeks out tomorrow and I guess I figured the strange feelings had passed. The last few days I have been dizzy when I stand for a few seconds and super tired. What's with that? I'm getting in all of my Protein if not very close and the same with Water. Sent from my iPhone using VST
  20. bringiton replied to Wls4me's topic in Food and Nutrition
    I've had ranch dressing made with yogurt and kefir before. I want to say it was Marie Callendars. It was in the cold dressings section by the produce. I liked it!!! Sent from my iPhone using VST
  21. OK, I think I'm all caught up with the Facebook page invites. If I missed you, I apologize, just contact me and I'll get you invited. Julierunswithscissors@gmail.com please invite me also? Sent from my iPhone using VST
  22. Me, too!!! DOS weight: 240 Current weight: 212 Goal for June 1st: 182 That will be 30 lbs for the challenge!!!! Sent from my iPhone using VST
  23. I'm not doing any gymnastics in the bedroom just yet but I am definitely more flexible lol wayyy more fun! It was fun before too, but I'm less self-conscious Sent from my iPhone using VST
  24. I was sleeved March 6th and have lost 28 lbs since surgery day. Just so others know they're not alone, I lost 22 lbs in the first two weeks then nothing for a week and a half now losing again. HANG IN THERE!!!! It will break, you will lose again, everything will be okay!!!! Sent from my iPhone using VST
  25. Anyone else? Lol I notice that I will make my dinner, lets say a 3 oz turkey party, assuming its small and Ivan eat it no problem. I am so wrong! Lol I could only eat about half and am feeling over filled. I've done this a few times. For now on, only an ounce on my plate at a time lol Sent from my iPhone using VST

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