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lowe1961

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  1. lowe1961

    Can I Use Fmla/disability

    I went on FMLA when i had my surgery and I received short term disability from my employer.I did not tell them what kind of surgery I had . They just new I had surgery.
  2. lowe1961

    I Did It The Baked Ricotta!

    Does anyone know if you could use cottage cheese in place of the ricotta?
  3. I am 4 weeks post op and last night was the first nite I was able to sleep on either side with no discomfort.
  4. lowe1961

    Steri-Strips

    i was told to let mine fall off
  5. lowe1961

    Week 6, Nothing Staying Down.

    prilosec did not work for me I am taking nexium now
  6. lowe1961

    Surgery Tomo Can You Say Nervous

    good luck
  7. I am 3 weeks out and nothing seems to bother me. I can eat anything and i eat fast but I do know when im full. I do have to work on slowing down. Im just so darn hungry that I just gobble it down.
  8. I have this pulling sensation on the right side of my belly button. Near my large incision.And it feels like it is on the inside. I can touch the outside and it does not hurt. Has anyone had this?
  9. ok thank you that makes me feel so much better
  10. lowe1961

    Cigna, What Are My Chances? Bmi Of 36.

    I have cigna and my bmi was 35 but I did have sleep apnea and other things. Maybe with the pre diabetes that will get you approved
  11. lowe1961

    Eating When Not Hungry

    I am 3 weeks post op and I can tell you I do get a craving but it does pass for me real quick. I only eat when im hungry and that is not very much. I hope it stays that way. But I am allso going to try to stay away from sweets
  12. lowe1961

    Probiotics Yes Or No?

    My nut said pre and post to take it. She suggested Pearl they are small
  13. lowe1961

    Food Funeral For Real!

    yeah I did the same thing and I did gain weight before my surgery.
  14. Any suggestions on what you might use to soften your stool. I tried the metamucil but it was flavored orange and it was nasty. I could not get it down.
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    MyFitnessPal.com Members

    To search for a person you go to community then find members then add the person in that way
  16. I am 17 days post opt. I feel fine I can eat the soft foods that are on my list with no porblem. I do get full easy and I so far have been able to stop. I am able to drink I dont have to sip. Is this normal ?
  17. thank you all for makeing me feel at ease
  18. yes I do take my vitamins and I do work each day at getting in my protein. I have lost 24 lbs so far.
  19. I am going to add oatmeal,vegtable and bean soup to my food list this week. I know i have to run it through the blender. I am feeling good except after taking my vitamins I start to feel sick at my stomach. Any one else have a problem with their vitamin
  20. I am 3 weeks post -opt I know that I can have egg now and cheese. Any thing else you can think of?
  21. lowe1961

    New Photos After 52 Lbs Gone!

    Nice job you look great...
  22. I made my own popcicles with the drink of your choice with your own sweetner
  23. lowe1961

    First Day Of Pre-Op Diet

    it will get better I think after the 3rd day I noticed it was much easier to deal with.
  24. My Doctor said that I was not healing and I need to bump up my protein. He said if I dont things could bad. I didnt want to know what that could be. But now I wish I would have asked him. However I will increase my protein. I really was not getting the mininium in.

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