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hely88

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Everything posted by hely88

  1. Listen to what your doctor says. In the meantime brisks walks are really good for you too. Amazing you can do so much. I just started exercising and its just on my wii. Keep up the good work!
  2. I would look at Craig's list or even place an add asking if anyone is selling one. If at all possible try it out before you buy it and make sure to take back up with you!
  3. Just wanted to add that lots of medicines have the side effects of hair loss. If you are on any medicines do some research on line or ask a pharmacist. I took a fluid pill hydrocholride something and so did my mom and we both had a lot of hair loss from it.
  4. I am sorry. My mom does not have a band and she has esophagus spasms. It is really hard for her to swallow sometimes. I think it started from being on a regimum of advil. Stay strong and you can make it through to the other side!! She also has a hernia not sure if its related but both diagnosed during gi.
  5. I chew gum all the time because I have chronic dry mouth and my tongue is always in severe pain. I chew gum that has the first ingredient xylitol which is dentist recommended for dry mouth and for fighting tooth decay.
  6. I had to have two unfills the last time I was filled. Now I am just right.
  7. I get terrible pain in my left back shoulder. It feels like my muscles are on fire. Usually happens when I eat to much. Gives me a lot of incentive to eat right. I take gas x when it happens but not sure if it helps. Try moving around.
  8. Tina message me sometime in fb. If you are looking for certain recipes I can help you.
  9. YOU SO ROCK!!!! You are such an inspiration and you kicked ass out there today for all of us struggeling to get the weight off and make a healthy change!! I hope you are as proud of yourself as we are for you!!
  10. You are doing great! Keep up the good work!
  11. I try really hard to eat my protein and not use any shakes or protein products. Let me know what you find out and what you think.
  12. My doctor told me not to eat popcorn, pasta and rice. Im jealous of you all.
  13. You are an inspiration!!! TY!
  14. When I am really hungry or in a hurry I always have to stop myself from eating too fast or I will pay for it. It happens sometimes but I take it as a reminder.
  15. Also make sure you are drinking a lot of water. Very important!
  16. The link Mis gave you is awesome. And I agree that if you feel full you have probably eaten too much. It takes a while to get used to what satisfy feels like. That is why it is so important that you measure your food so you know when to stop. Eventually I learned that feeling and can stop most times on my own.
  17. It gets better. You are still full of gas from surgery. Walk a lot you should feel better soon. I do burp more but its not a lot.
  18. I used to use the Tyson also until I started watching my salt intake. Much better to buy fresh set a time aside to cook a bunch then freeze portions. Cutting down salt and processed foods will help you feel satisfied longer and retain less fluids. Also do not forget to get your water in. That too will help you with hunger. I like to cook a big pot of something for the week. A lot of times I just make things up. Quinoa is also great and I add it to almost everything.
  19. Hello. Welcome and congrats! You have a wonderful journey ahead.
  20. Be careful using injury chicken it has close to the same amount sodium you should have in one day from just one serving. Sodium can cause a lot of problems as well as halting your weightless .
  21. That sucks!! Hang in there and take care of yourself!
  22. Have you tried playing around with your calorie intake? Are you measuring all your foods and tracking? Have you seen a nutritionist. Dont give up and dont take diet drugs.
  23. What kinds of things are you eating?
  24. I only drink shakes every once in a while stick mainly to solids. I like pure protein, unjury and nectar. You can also mix protein powder with sf jello pudding cups. I used high protein slim fast per my surgoen right after sugery but I think some of the other shakes are better. Did you ask your doctor for a list of shakes or a guideline of what to look for?

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