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Everything posted by dmariesc
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Having Problems Eating
That's the same way my program works Joanna. It works really well I think because when you go to the next stage your pouch is ready for the change. I am 26 days post of and now eating soft foods like ground turkey in tomato sauce w/ spices and of cheese.; egg white scrambles w/turkey bacon and cheese etc. imam eating 1/4 cup 3 meals per day and protein drinks as snacks.
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Congratulations
Yeah!!!!
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Do You Ever Wish
My insurance will approve with BMI over 40 or 35 to 40 with only one such as sleep apnea, high blood pressure or diabetes .
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Tactless People And Their Stupid Comments.
I'm back to work Monday so I'm sure I'll have some comments coming my way!
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I.t.s....o.f.f.i.c.i.a.l!
Great accomplishment Sweet!
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Having Problems Eating
- 2 Days Post Op
Walking helps a lot with the gas...also I find I have to add some Mio or Propel etc to my water to help get It down...and I have to have it at room temp.- 1St Post Op Appointment
Doing great Mami!- New Size!
Luv TJ's !!!!- New Size!
I have only been able to buy clothes at Lane Bryant for such a long time. It's exciting to be able to shop other places....lots less expensive also:-)- Really?
Hope you feel better soon!- Calories/carbs?
Mine says 500 to 600 from 3-7 weeks then increase- 1St Post Op Appointment
Wow that is wonderful news!- New Size!
Wore a 14 Capri pants today! Day19 ! Can't believe it .......down from a tight 18!- I Just Dumped!
I am trying to wait at least a full minute between bites lol- Missing Junk Food And Bread
I'm so excited! I had a Denver scramble for lunch! Made enough for two 1/4 cup servings! With 1/4 egg substitute, 1 oz lite ham, 1 T lf cheese, tomatoe onion and pepper ( 1.5 tsp f each) it was yummy and went down great. I cut up all the veggies and ham really small.- Sample Menu Week Three Post Op
I made some chicken mushroom purée and it was delicious- Sample Menu Week Three Post Op
I was wondering if some of you could post a sample menu for the day that you use/used for week three post op. thought it would be fun to get some ideas for this week. I am going on soft foods. Thank you- Pain :(
I'm getting the same thing. Feels like a tug of war in my left side and neither side is winning! Also feels like someone punched me in the gut sometimes if I overdo! Doc said it was perfectly normal .- I Feel So Sick & Ill
Feel better Mami :-(- Cramping In My Hands Since Surgery
Makes sense Vamp!- Cramping In My Hands Since Surgery
I think I would call. My doc just to be sure.- Burping
I had lots of burping the first 2 weeks. Now I'm on week 3 and it's gone.- Advice And Suggestions For The Spouse
Also be sure to be supportive and not jealous. There seems to be a lot of that going on with spouses. It is very important to let her know how great she is doing as she will feel a lot of different emotions as she goes through this transition.- Jealousy
Can't say I blame you there Mami! My husband is 50 but he is not old fashioned and does give me compliments often. I agree it's hard to keep things spiced up if only one of you is trying. - 2 Days Post Op