Ms. Mandy

Awesome!!

What is your user name? I can try to add u

Made it home ... Everything went okay. Gallbladder is out ... Liver enzymes are still up but should go down. Lots of pain still though ... Hopefully it will subside soon. Thank u for all the thoughts and prayers!

Try eating with a baby spoon also ... It helps me with taking smaller bites ... Also seems as if you are eating more because you are going to plate to your mouth more often ...

VERY TRUE!!!

Oh goodness!!! Prayers with you also! Get better!

Third time since November ... I am not sure how many more bumps in the road I can take . November 14th was surgery, five days later was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism and was back in the hospital for three more days... And now I am back since yesterday afternoon when I was rushed to the ER from work. I am hopefully having my gallbladder taken out in the morning but will have to wait on my blood work to come back because I am on blood thinners they can not do it right away. I will say though that I am in good hands with the Mercy team and Dr. Roller just sucks that I have to do it! Prayers would greatly be accepted ... I'm a bit nervous :/. Thank u all for being great supporters

What is everyone's calories set to? Surgery date: 11-14-2012

Thank you ladies! No more moments of weakness for me. That was a horrible feeling of "crap ... What did I do!!!" ... Looks like protein shakes and Greek yogurt for me today!

I am feeling so upset wit myself tonight. Tonight I ate Fried! Cheddar peppers from Sonic. I'm so angry with myself! It's not even something on my diet right now ... I'm still on soft foods. What do u do when you feel guilty? (

I found some at SAMs club. 12 for $19.00. They taste great and can actually drink all of it. 30g of protein in 11oz isn't bad at all!

Thank you ladies! Glad to I'm not the only one with crazy hormones! Lol

Has anyone cycle been longer than normal and extremely heavy? Never had this happen to me and it worrying me ...

Great advice! and congrats!!

Awesome Job! That's definitely motivation for everyone ????

How do you know if you stretch your pouch??

I have never heard of this? What is it ... Is a pill form or powder? Does it aide with digestion?

Stay strong! Prayers are with you!!

Pizza, Dr. Pepper, taking big gulps when thirsty, some restaurants and french fries! But learning to give it all up and getting healthy to avoid being overweight and all the health risks that come along with the extra weight is totally worth it! As I see the weight coming off those things do not even sound good!! )

I was the same way. My surgeon told me to take two stool softners and add benefiber daily to my shake or anything I eat. I might try the miralax as stated in another post because I still have to take something to move things along.

Thank you ladies for all the suggestions and encouragement ... Makes me feel a little knowing I'm not the only one. My surgery was Nov. 14th and I'm 27 years old. I did have some complications after surgery ... Blood clots in my lung

I'm am feeling way bummed out and feeling like a complete failure I have not lost any weight for almost two weeks and according to the scale I actually gained. I admit I have trouble getting in my protein and fluid somedays but this is really upsetting. People ask how much have you lost and I hate saying nothing for awhile with a smile on my face. Hope this ends soon

I have talked to my dietitian and she said calories are not a huge deal because you should be keeping the total Less than 10 and saturated fat 0-2 and as much protein you can get. Water/fluids and protein is the major thing right now. I'm only a month out so it could differ for everyone.

Thank you for that info. I will be not be doing the shots to help get my protein.

Does anyone get really nauseated when taking their daily medications? I get extremely nauseated after taking them ... Almost to the point where I don't want to take them at all. Any suggestions on what to do??