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AlwaysCruising

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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    AlwaysCruising got a reaction from sillykitty in Favorite Grocery Products   
    @Starwarsandcupcakes I love the numbers for those tortillas, but those were the first of any type that I tried last week and I felt as if I swallowed a fishing boat 😣 I am now 2 months, so hopefully at month 3+ I can manage them better!

    @GreenTealael Where did you find the bread? I haven’t been eating bread, but my go to was Nature’s Own light version (pretty good). But would love to try these!
    All -
    Below are some of the products that I love through my WW years and post Bariatric surgery 😊
    I love the G Hughes BBQ sauces also, but the ketchup is like you made it at home for almost no calories; the sausages are yummy and way low calories (check the directions, you must cook them on 50% power!), and the Fudgepops take better and seem more “substantial” than the SF popsicles to me.



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    AlwaysCruising got a reaction from PecanFrost in BCBS Illinois   
    Let me first say that the insurance company doesn’t really tell you very much. I know this because I am a provider who gets paid through insurance and I am a little too familiar with all of it ! For 500 people who have a policy from that insurance company X, 500 different policies will likely exist. That is the case for any insurance company. The insurance company isn’t the one deciding the policy provisions, it is instead the employer who contracts them for certain policies and they makes decisions about what they will offer.
    That said, they are more than the typical number of policies written by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois by large corporations like AT$T that seem to have the fast track option (3 mo vs 6 mo). You still have to meet all the requirements of the surgeon and the other requirements of the insurance company, but fast track means that you do three months of nutritional visits instead of six. Good luck!
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    AlwaysCruising got a reaction from sillykitty in Favorite Grocery Products   
    @Starwarsandcupcakes I love the numbers for those tortillas, but those were the first of any type that I tried last week and I felt as if I swallowed a fishing boat 😣 I am now 2 months, so hopefully at month 3+ I can manage them better!

    @GreenTealael Where did you find the bread? I haven’t been eating bread, but my go to was Nature’s Own light version (pretty good). But would love to try these!
    All -
    Below are some of the products that I love through my WW years and post Bariatric surgery 😊
    I love the G Hughes BBQ sauces also, but the ketchup is like you made it at home for almost no calories; the sausages are yummy and way low calories (check the directions, you must cook them on 50% power!), and the Fudgepops take better and seem more “substantial” than the SF popsicles to me.



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    AlwaysCruising got a reaction from teanny31 in Positive for H. Pylori 😓 - share your experience   
    The esults of the biopsy during the scope last Friday showed there are a few h. pylori critters nesting in my stomach (“several” specifically). ☹️ I have not had any GI symptoms other than some minor increased gas in the last several weeks and there were no ulcers found.

    I would love to know your experience if you had the same happen to you. My Gastro ordered the 3 usual meds - amoxicillin, claritbromycin, and Protonix (although I do not yet know how many days it’s for, it could be 7, 10, or 14).
    1. How many days were you prescribed the medications?
    2. Did they get rid of the bacteria?
    3. Did you feel rotten or was it not that big a deal?
    4. How did your Bariatric surgeon react/or what did he/she say about it?
    5. Did it delay your surgery? Were you required to retest?
    i would so appreciate any info you can offer. I have been busting my butt to get everything done as fast as I could because some travel pre-paid may put me in a surgical squeeze play! But now I am worried this bacteria will slow me down ( I was told that they could fast track me once I got 3 dietician visits (weight loss) completed, the scope / biopsy done, and the psych evaluation (the last two are now complete).
    THANKS 🤗
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    AlwaysCruising got a reaction from GreenTealael in Favorite Grocery Products   
    I ordered once from Aldi, they had only 50% of my order and the “fit and active” bread was mega bitter. Work would keep me from getting an order super early. But best for me to avoid bread anyway, I like it FAR too much!
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    AlwaysCruising reacted to Travelmego in Phentermine Use after the Sleeve   
    I have taken phentermine before so I am certainly not going to judge one on taking it - no worries there. , too, lost a lot of weight on it then gained it right back. I also have wondered about taking it post-op since I have a bunch left.
    I see you have lost a lot of weight with your sleeve. Are you wanting to take the phentermine for more weight loss or just to clamp down on hunger? The only thing I would worry about is becoming mal-nourished with adding the phentermine. (That and the usual side effects like blood pressure.)
    I am surprised your hunger remained the same. I thought the sleeve is supposed to remove the gherlin production so no way could it remain the same. Don't get upset with my next question - just throwing it out there for consideration in case you haven't thought about it. Have you considered it might be emotional hunger? That you are not really physically hungry but emotionally?
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    AlwaysCruising got a reaction from GreenTealael in Favorite Grocery Products   
    Thanks! The whipped mixed berry from Philly cheese is also very good (25 calories for 2 Tbsp if I recall correctly!).

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    AlwaysCruising got a reaction from GreenTealael in Favorite Grocery Products   
    Thanks! The whipped mixed berry from Philly cheese is also very good (25 calories for 2 Tbsp if I recall correctly!).

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    AlwaysCruising reacted to Darrell Malone in Painted in a corner--marriage issue   
    From a guys point of view I think your husband definitely is feeling insecure about your decision. I don’t see it as a control mechanism. He’s simply expressing his fears to you, that’s being honest. If there’s any strong feelings you need to reassure him you’re in this together and you’re looking forward to a long, healthy, happy life with him. Best of luck.
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    AlwaysCruising got a reaction from GreenTealael in Favorite Grocery Products   
    The “just crack an egg’ brand ones are very good. I am staying under 800 cal per day and so I use the ones that with an egg are under 200 calories each (there are 3). Pretty yummy!
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    AlwaysCruising got a reaction from GreenTealael in Favorite Grocery Products   
    We have Aldi’s but not Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods... I will trade you!!!
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    AlwaysCruising reacted to Addicted in Favorite Grocery Products   
    I added imitation crab meat to my egg whites this morning and threw some mozzarella cheese on top. I would have liked to add spinach but I am day one on my soft food diet. Does anyone know if spinach is a good idea? It is soft but stringy so idk.
    I am dying for taco shells, wheat tortillas or tortilla chips. They are considered sharp or difficult to digest I am assuming.
    My husband made some taco meat so I am adding that to my fat free refried Beans with green chilies and lime.
    I also have no-hip nachos. ( beans, taco meat, sour cream, mild guacamole, jalapeños and fresh salsa. The problem is that I am not a bland food eater and spicy foods are not allowed. Needless to say I eat salsa and jalapeños but I guess my gut is accustomed.
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    AlwaysCruising reacted to Cheeseburgh in Favorite Grocery Products   
    I’m not sure but I don’t think it’s a good idea to add too many foods on soft food stage. If you have a problem you will have a harder time narrowing down what bothered you. For sure no on the tortillas! Are you eating taco meat too?
    I don’t remember eating anything interesting or vegetables during that stage. Can you call your Nutritionist?
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    AlwaysCruising got a reaction from sillykitty in Favorite Grocery Products   
    @Starwarsandcupcakes I love the numbers for those tortillas, but those were the first of any type that I tried last week and I felt as if I swallowed a fishing boat 😣 I am now 2 months, so hopefully at month 3+ I can manage them better!

    @GreenTealael Where did you find the bread? I haven’t been eating bread, but my go to was Nature’s Own light version (pretty good). But would love to try these!
    All -
    Below are some of the products that I love through my WW years and post Bariatric surgery 😊
    I love the G Hughes BBQ sauces also, but the ketchup is like you made it at home for almost no calories; the sausages are yummy and way low calories (check the directions, you must cook them on 50% power!), and the Fudgepops take better and seem more “substantial” than the SF popsicles to me.



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    AlwaysCruising reacted to catwoman7 in Favorite Grocery Products   
    I mix cocoa powder into one of the ultra-light vanilla yogurts - like Light & Fit or Carbmaster. That'll do the trick as well - plus give you a boost of Protein, too!
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    AlwaysCruising got a reaction from GreenTealael in Favorite Grocery Products   
    The Hershey’s SPECIAL DARK cocoa powder is a for less caloric method 😄 I think it’s 15 calories for a TBSP and is delicious in oatmeal (with the sweetener of your choice!). Also good in the various mug cakes, etc.
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    AlwaysCruising reacted to GreenTealael in Favorite Grocery Products   
    I think you went to the Mirror Universa Aldi 🤣

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    AlwaysCruising reacted to ChubRub in Favorite Grocery Products   
    Loving Aldi!

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    AlwaysCruising got a reaction from GreenTealael in Favorite Grocery Products   
    I am scared of having anything that is 80 calories for 2 Tbsp in my house 😂
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    AlwaysCruising got a reaction from sillykitty in Favorite Grocery Products   
    @Starwarsandcupcakes I love the numbers for those tortillas, but those were the first of any type that I tried last week and I felt as if I swallowed a fishing boat 😣 I am now 2 months, so hopefully at month 3+ I can manage them better!

    @GreenTealael Where did you find the bread? I haven’t been eating bread, but my go to was Nature’s Own light version (pretty good). But would love to try these!
    All -
    Below are some of the products that I love through my WW years and post Bariatric surgery 😊
    I love the G Hughes BBQ sauces also, but the ketchup is like you made it at home for almost no calories; the sausages are yummy and way low calories (check the directions, you must cook them on 50% power!), and the Fudgepops take better and seem more “substantial” than the SF popsicles to me.



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    AlwaysCruising got a reaction from mydrvs in Exercise for loose skin   
    I’ve got to be honest, there is no exercise for loose skin. If someone has lost a little bit of weight and has no muscle tone, they could gain a little muscle to push out the skin. But for significant weight loss, skin and exercise are completely separate issues. Unless someone is quite young or won the DNA lottery of skin, there will be loose skin.
    I’m not trying to be Debbie downer, but those are scientific facts and I hate for people to spend a lot of time and money on things that won’t work (and there are people who will lie for their own reasons, including the beauty industry trying to make money). I wish that weren’t so (but I spent $20,000 on surgery because it is). But there is still looseness on my lower legs and arms that surgery can’t fix. It is just part of the journey.
    I don’t normally do this, but I’m going to attach a before and after picture of my arm surgery (after my 100 lb loss 7 years ago). There is nothing that would’ve fixed that skin but surgery. 🙇🏼‍♀️

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    AlwaysCruising got a reaction from GreenTealael in Favorite Grocery Products   
    I am scared of having anything that is 80 calories for 2 Tbsp in my house 😂
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    AlwaysCruising reacted to IWantTheDream in Favorite Grocery Products   
    New favorite food. When you just need chocolate. Yum yum not bad for you n it tastes like chocolate fudge brownie.


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    AlwaysCruising got a reaction from sillykitty in Favorite Grocery Products   
    @Starwarsandcupcakes I love the numbers for those tortillas, but those were the first of any type that I tried last week and I felt as if I swallowed a fishing boat 😣 I am now 2 months, so hopefully at month 3+ I can manage them better!

    @GreenTealael Where did you find the bread? I haven’t been eating bread, but my go to was Nature’s Own light version (pretty good). But would love to try these!
    All -
    Below are some of the products that I love through my WW years and post Bariatric surgery 😊
    I love the G Hughes BBQ sauces also, but the ketchup is like you made it at home for almost no calories; the sausages are yummy and way low calories (check the directions, you must cook them on 50% power!), and the Fudgepops take better and seem more “substantial” than the SF popsicles to me.



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    AlwaysCruising got a reaction from GreenTealael in Favorite Grocery Products   
    I ordered once from Aldi, they had only 50% of my order and the “fit and active” bread was mega bitter. Work would keep me from getting an order super early. But best for me to avoid bread anyway, I like it FAR too much!

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