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Pinkgirl1234

Gastric Bypass Patients
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Everything posted by Pinkgirl1234

  1. You will dump if you eat too much.I am on a hi protein low carb diet.You must eliminate anything with sugar as much as possible.
  2. I struggle with water but Inam drinking as much as I can but I am always thirsty.Especially at night.My PCP told me I must drink more...
  3. I wonder if I should of topped my metformin post surgery.I have PCOS a and am insulin resistant..pre diabetic.My number is the same without metformin as it was before.I know that is an improvement but I wonder ....metformin.
  4. Don't listen to "Negatives"... If you sit there listening to reasons why you should sit and stay fat and unhealthy then so be it..but if you are trying to take control of your health and life in order to "live" then step forward. This is the main reason I didn't choose to divulge...too many Dr.Phil's without a clue.
  5. I love this brand .No sugar and available in turkey or beef,spicy and regular.I found it on Amazon.
  6. I don't eat beef but on Amazon I found Nicks sticks....free range turkey jerk Snacks.I tried Vermont brand and yuck. I must say jerky is very expensive.
  7. We see ourselves ...sometimes people see a shell of us .
  8. I had my surgery on a Monday home on Wednesday last thing you want to do is push yourself...after surgery you are vulnerable to infections etc.?..Rest is essential.
  9. Thank you! And thank you for saying I look healthy. People around me tell me I look sick and it hurts my heart. Last night I was talking with a group of female friends and they were all fired up about my weight etc, "you are too skinny. " " you look sick " etc. so I ask them how come when I was obese none told me I was u healthy ? I don't understand peoplePeople are silly...you look great and healthy.Nothing "too skinny or sick about you"!!!Maybe shock,awe and jealousy comes to mind...congratulations...you did it!
  10. You look fantastic.I love the blouse.
  11. I think so...why not?If I had them I would.
  12. Post a different photo!
  13. Hi Mike You are on your way....welcome aboard!
  14. You have to take control of what you put in your mouth.You can do this.
  15. I would stay on purée an extra week or two to give your to stomach a much needed time to heal. I would stay on purée an extra week or two to give your to stomach a much needed time to heal.
  16. I would stay on purée an extra week or two to give your to stomach a much needed time to heal. I would stay on purée an extra week or two to give your to stomach a much needed time to heal. I would stay on purée an extra week or two to give your to stomach a much needed time to heal.
  17. I would stay on purée anextra week or two to give your to ache a much needed time to heal.
  18. No diarrhea...hope you are better...the band causes complications during surgery.I am glad you are better. No diarrhea...hope you are better...the band causes complications during surgery.I am glad you are better.Its a relief it's out.They should not perform lapbands anymore.
  19. Stay away from om carbs...
  20. Yes...losing is so much better than picking up around or 2 every few weeks....and I don't miss any of the torture of the band.I can eat anything but I have been real strict...no breads,no starches,no rice or potatoes,pastas etc.I only have organic steel cut oatmeal in the morning.Otherwise,protein and vegetables.About once a month I may have a serving of beans or lentil soup....I have started incorporating nuts but this is no easy task....very disciplined....actually my struggle is with water... Slow Loss But glad to be losing!
  21. No...not necessarily...First time bypassers and some revisions....
  22. What brand?All Greek yogurts have some sugar.6gm is the lowest I have found.Chobani plain or Fage 2% have 6gm...the lowest...Please et me know which brand has 0 calories.....I have yet to find one.
  23. Zinc?Anyone heard about this nutrient to combat hair loss?

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