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MsUjima

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  1. I don't think anyone is implying that this is easy or that you thought it would be easy. But you asked a specific question - is this behavior okay? The specific answer is NO. We are being supportive - by telling you to get help. But apparently that is not the kind of support you want. I understand.


  2. Of course, you are going to be judge on one post AND you ask for it. "Ugh be nice to me but tell me to stop! Or tell me I'm okay. I don't know this is annoying" The only way not to be judged on one post is not to post. Don't be angry because people are giving you advice that you aren't prepared to hear. I really hope that you will seek some help.


  3. Frankly, you have an answer for everyone for why your behavior is okay. I am curious why did you post if you are not prepared to even consider that you may have a problem. Are you just looking for someone to tell you that it is okay?

    Please listen to the advice that people are giving you. You may be to close to see what your behavior looks like -- but from a distance -- it looks the behavior of someone with some serious eating problems that might be helped by counseling.


  4. (1) How old are your kids? Are they old enough to know that mommy's food is "off limits"? If not, hide it in your room.

    (2) I did Isopure rtd Protein clear liquid in a lot of flavors. Each 20 oz bottle had 40 ounces, I mixed it half with Water and sip the 20 oz over 3 hours. I also put a touch of stevia sweetening.

    (3) Contact your doctor about the heartburn they can adjust your medicine or even change it. My doctor moved me from generic to Nexium and it seems to be working really well

    Hope you feel better soon.


  5. I am started my solid foods this week (8th week). I am to supplement my solid food with shakes as long as I need to get 80 gms of Protein. Right now that means two Protein Shakes a day.

    As to pouch capacity, I understand that the pouch holds 3-4 oz. I was advised to sip not drink. I sip no more than 1 - 1.5 oz. but I sip continously. I try to finish a 20 z jar over 4 hours and I try to do 3 jars a day


  6. here is a summary from one study: Of 1,025 patients treated, 15% had type 2 diabetes mellitus and 51% had hypertension. Of those with diabetes, 75% also had hypertension.. African-American patients had a higher risk of hypertension than whites before GBP and were less likely to correct their hypertension after GBP. There was significant resolution of other obesity comorbidity problems. See, Diabetes and Hypertension in Severe Obesity and Effects of Gastric Bypass-Induced Weight Loss

    The issue for African Americans is more complicated the hypertension is not just obesity related but chronic stress of racism - see my book - Dying While Black


  7. I raised my children as a single parent and This is a case of where you need to do worst case scenario planning instead of best. We can tell you how well our surgery went - But it is not uncommon to feel bad for a week or two after the surgery.

    Also, you might not be able to lift her for several weeks. Do you have someone who can stay with you for 2 weeks and longer if required.


  8. i use the fitbit flex. I like the computer interface. tracks steps, sleep and allows for goal settting. it automatically uploads when you are near the computer. I hate exercise.

    when I started using the tracker I was doing between 500 - 700 steps per day. I set my goals low - 2000 steps -- I am there and I plan to increase it next week to 2500 steps.

    I find my self checking at the end of the day and do what I need to do to meet my goals.


  9. Congratulations! Kerry it is never to late to do something wonderful for yourself. I am 66 and had the surgery 6 weeks ago. I had amazing uncomplicated recovery and I have lost 44 lbs. I definitely feel a lot healthier. I look forward to hearing about your progress and seeing your before and after pictures.

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