Orchids&Dragons

Sorry, grammy, but Dragon64 and I have never met. My '64 Dragon lives in Texas! 1964 was the year of the dragon in the Chinese calendar.

I've used them. They're not bad. Quite sweet - I dilute them with water and ice. They don't leave a film in your mouth like Isopure.

Thank you, I'll check these out!

UGH! Tried 1/2 oz of thin-sliced ham wrapped around a string cheese stick - foamies again! Not even 1.5 oz and I've been miserable for over an hour. I didn't even eat the whole thing! This is getting SOOOOO OLD!

Oh, no, sorry. I thought you meant the big elastic bandage that goes around your waist. Sorry.

I found it very helpful. I wore mine for 2 weeks. When's your surgery? I'll mail you mine, if you'd like. Unless you happen to be in the Fort Worth area and you can pick it up.

You are very wise, Yoda! Did you have your surgery yesterday? Are you feeling ok?

Good luck with your appointments!

Congratulations! Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

OK, thanks!

It's worth a try. So, what is "75/25 apple juice"? And how much do you drink?

Now I'm trying to think if I know anyone who's diabetic! I have been so exhausted and nauseous. Like you said, hit the wall. Thanks for the info. Glad you're feeling better!

How did you know it was blood sugar?

Congratulations! That had to feel GOOD!

Sorry to hear that you had so many problems. Hoping it's all smooth sailing from here on out!

Yeah, that such a little thing can totally slap you down - crazy!

So, has it gone back down?

The other diuretic I'm on has potassium in it. So, I'm good. Speaking of the 45 minute thing - The doctor injected the lasix directly into my vein because the oral meds weren't having enough of an effect. Then I drove to work. About 20 minutes after the injection, I ended up in the mother of all traffic jams. I was praying "Please, God, just let me make it to the next exit. Don't make me pee in the middle lane of the interstate!" God was kind and I made it to the next exit and there was even a gas station there! I could hardly walk in, in needed to pee so bad!

It becomes a "lesser of 2 evils" thing. In my case, the cardiologist thinks there is fluid around my lungs and it needs to be reduced. The surgeon said the diuretics are fine so long as I continue to drink plenty of liquid, which has never been an issue for me.

My understanding is that this is forever. Otherwise foods wash out of your stomach quickly, allowing you to overeat and not feel full.

I actually put something (a napkin, notebook, whatever) over my drink so that I don't accidentally grab it out of habit. Then, I set the timer on my phone. I don't like it, but I do it.

Congrats on your success to date! Very inspiring!

I took it for a little while. My surgeon had me take it the same time as a PPI to protect my stomach. Sorry yours is bothering you. Hope it heals better fast! p.s. I stopped the Celebrex after a few weeks because it wasn't helping me sleep better (back pain)

Welcome and just dive right in! This is a very friendly and supportive community!

I had bought some jeans the last time I lost weight. They didn't quite fit then, I figured 5 more pounds or so. Then that never happened and I gained 40. But they fit now!!!!