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My tummy won't stop gurgling tonight!
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Waited too long to eat, so now I'm STARVING. But of course, it'll only take 2 bites to fill me up.
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So I've decided to review a lot of the foods I'm trying as I adjust to this bariatric lifestyle - here's my roundup of a few protein bars I've tried: http://becomingmandikaye.com/2016/08/02/protein-bar-round-up-1-review/
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I just finished binge watching BSG and now I feel sad and empty. *sigh* That show did a number on me.
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@finding_onederland - I am! But I haven't seen Beyond yet. It's on my list though. I'm trying to decide if I should watch DS9 or Enterprise next.
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I am 4 pounds from the lowest weight I can remember being in over a decade! 23 more pounds til onederland!
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Mandi needs a reality check: http://becomingmandikaye.com/2016/07/20/5-weeks-post-op-mandi-needs-a-reality-check/
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Here's my TMI status for the day: Why does my body wait until I get to work (well after weighing in) to poop now? *sigh*
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There are CUPCAKES in the kitchen at work. My favorite. But it's actually pretty easy to say no to them.
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Bah humbug. I made chili for dinner and ate just a smidge too much.
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Bah humbug is right! There are still times when I eat 1 or 2 bites too many and regret it. Problem is, once you've eaten it, you can't take it back. That very uncomfortable feeling for awhile afterwards is just that - very uncomfortable. I've been fortunate, too, that spicy food hasn't been a problem nor have my tastes changes post-surgery.
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Embrace the Stall? Eff that. http://becomingmandikaye.com/2016/07/15/embrace-the-stall-eff-that/
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Not to jump on that bacon trainwreck... but that new Al Fresco chicken bacon is REALLY GOOD.
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The most random things make me gag/retch. I almost threw up my Isopure Lemonade this morning.
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Who would've thunk that a teeny 2oz hamburger patty would be nearly too much food for me!
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I am definitely a red meat kind of girl. I can't have steak until September, and that just makes me sad! I hate seafood, but I'm adding a lot of it to my diet - I'm trying to get as much protein as possible from my food instead of having to do powder, shakes, or other protein drinks. I haven't yet had a day where all of my protein came from my food - but I'll get there!
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What's your favorite protein coffee recipe?
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Why is "see a therapist" the answer to everything for some people? I mean, there's nothing wrong with seeing a therapist, but it's not the end all be all to life.
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@WLSResources/ClothingExch - fair point.
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IDK, it usually does not work for me. It CAN help to speak your problems out loud, instead of ruminating in your head around and around on a hamster wheel! It breaks the patterns. I did get help when I consulted with Kim Saeed of the Let the Reach FB site. She is not a counselor, per se, but her website and advice for those in/getting out of narcissistic relationships is the bomb, And our one hour conversation helped me tremendously. I go on about her, because it is the only time I can remember a counseling session being worth it. I am with WLR Resources, maybe those people who make that advice maybe have never HAD counseling! But, yeah..it can help the rumination wheel in your head..can
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Hallelujah! I just got cleared to switch to regular vitamins instead of chewables!
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Went swimming at my mom's today - so tired after spending the afternoon in the sun! It was a great day!
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How'd it feel to be in the water? Sometimes I think I should have been born with gills because I feel so "at home" in the water. Wait! Does that make me a "sea witch"??. Hmmm--something new to ponder... It sounded like you had a wonderful day. I'm think'n you have plenty more com'n your way, my friend.
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It was so lovely. I fell asleep for awhile on a float! I was a bit concerned about my incisions because not all of the scabs have fallen off, but the doc said 3 weeks and it's been almost 4. Incisions are fine. I'm not quite at home in the water as it sounds like you are, but I certainly don't mind spending afternoons floating around, listening to music, and reading a good book!
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It's getting easier to eat solid food. Thank goodness!
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I hate that "embrace the stall" stuff. I always feel like hitting the member that tells me that over the head with my scales! Is there anything more frustrating than a stall? Don't think so. I TRY to think of it as my body trying to catch up with my nutrition. It always does, but jeez----like the momma tomato whose little one was lagging?? She whacked him over the head and say, "There! Now you ketchup"! I know--really bad.
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I'm not sure I can stand another day taking these chewable Flintstones vitamins...
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You don't have to use a bariatric specific vitamin. I use an Adult Multi-Vitamin from Puritan's Pride that are chewable and the taste is not horrible (strawberry/banana). The vitamin has everything required after bariatric surgery, but is just an Adult Multi. I just had blood work done and all my levels are fine.
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You can't take iron and zinc together though, they work against each other. so a multivitamin with both isn't a good formula. zinc inhibits the absorption of iron. you have to take them at least 2 hours apart. I take my iron as a totally different supplement at the end of the day. Your doctor didn't give you a schedule to take your vitamins and explain why you can't take certain vitamins together? Like you can't take calcium with iron either.
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3 Weeks Post-op: The dreaded stall http://becomingmandikaye.com/2016/07/07/3-weeks-post-op-the-dreaded-stall/
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Sometimes I just get really tired of the judgement from other people I see around here.
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Gotta love it when the hospital has to refund you $ because they made you pay too much for a procedure. Of course... that refund went towards the hospital stay, but so what?