Nov 2020 Bypass Peeps?

[TrueNorth1 56]

1 hour ago, Luna805 said:

Hey everyone! Survived the holiday, my first stall and down 32 lbs this morning. 6 weeks post op and started exercising this week. hair shedding started right away and finally slowed a bit this week. Not noticeable unless you see my bathroom shower wall afterwards 😂. How is everyone doing?? Steamed green Beans & sautéed mushrooms have been a favorite recently.

Way to go! Please share what you eat, in what quantity per day.

[TrueNorth1 56]

2 hours ago, Luna805 said:

Hey everyone! Survived the holiday, my first stall and down 32 lbs this morning. 6 weeks post op and started exercising this week. hair shedding started right away and finally slowed a bit this week. Not noticeable unless you see my bathroom shower wall afterwards 😂. How is everyone doing?? Steamed green Beans & sautéed mushrooms have been a favorite recently.

Luna, did you have the mini gastric bypass or the gastric bypass?

[Grammie2 37]

7 hours ago, Lanie Hardy said:

I see. Glad you found some leftovers!! I’m crossing my fingers they give you something today! You’re in my thoughts and prayers!

My pain dr. says they don’t prescribe addicting drugs (couldn’t think of his term) and I should call my family dr and see if she would. Didn’t talk directly to him, but thru the office staff. Soooo, I called my family dr. , and the nurse said she would list this as high priority for my family dr., and someone would either call me to schedule a video visit, or maybe the dr. Would just call me.
pits time for them to close and no one got back to me. I have 4 pills left.... I can’t go in to the office because of being exposed to Covid.

[Lanie Hardy 30]

15 minutes ago, Grammie2 said:

My pain dr. says they don’t prescribe addicting drugs (couldn’t think of his term) and I should call my family dr and see if she would. Didn’t talk directly to him, but thru the office staff. Soooo, I called my family dr. , and the nurse said she would list this as high priority for my family dr., and someone would either call me to schedule a video visit, or maybe the dr. Would just call me.
pits time for them to close and no one got back to me. I have 4 pills left.... I can’t go in to the office because of being exposed to Covid.

Oh my gosh! I’m so sorry!!! I saw my pain specialist today and got another Percocet prescription. Just because some people get addicted and abuse drugs doesn’t mean we should be in agony. You need to find a new pain dr. That is ridiculous! I have to go in once a month. They won’t call it in, but they can exam you and tell if you’re an addict or a person in extreme pain! I have to go for another round of mri/x-ray/ct... once a year. It’s not like they can’t see it!!!

I’m so frustrated for you. Wish I lived nearby, I’d drive you to the doctor and yell at them for you! 😬. Okay maybe not yell, but sternly tell them what’s up!! Still praying for you. Sometimes you have to be the squeaky wheel. Call your GP first thing tomorrow and again after lunch. They get busy and it slides down the list...

I have 3 special needs kids and I have learned how to advocate hard! There is no reason for pain in our society! Hang in there!

[Grammie2 37]

4 minutes ago, Lanie Hardy said:

Oh my gosh! I’m so sorry!!! I saw my pain specialist today and got another Percocet prescription. Just because some people get addicted and abuse drugs doesn’t mean we should be in agony. You need to find a new pain dr. That is ridiculous! I have to go in once a month. They won’t call it in, but they can exam you and tell if you’re an addict or a person in extreme pain! I have to go for another round of mri/x-ray/ct... once a year. It’s not like they can’t see it!!!

I’m so frustrated for you. Wish I lived nearby, I’d drive you to the doctor and yell at them for you! 😬. Okay maybe not yell, but sternly tell them what’s up!! Still praying for you. Sometimes you have to be the squeaky wheel. Call your GP first thing tomorrow and again after lunch. They get busy and it slides down the list...

I have 3 special needs kids and I have learned how to advocate hard! There is no reason for pain in our society! Hang in there!

Thanks so much for the support! They make me feel like an addict!!! I really don’t expect my family dr to do any better, but she did give me an extra script after my surgery, so there is hope. All I’m asking for is to have one low dose pill a day for the next 17 days! What state are you in? I think our state is soooo paranoid and legalistic! I am sorry you have to go thru all that for your pain. But at least they are keeping updated as to your progress, or no progress.

[Lanie Hardy 30]

1 minute ago, Grammie2 said:

Thanks so much for the support! They make me feel like an addict!!! I really don’t expect my family dr to do any better, but she did give me an extra script after my surgery, so there is hope. All I’m asking for is to have one low dose pill a day for the next 17 days! What state are you in? I think our state is soooo paranoid and legalistic! I am sorry you have to go thru all that for your pain. But at least they are keeping updated as to your progress, or no progress.

I’m currently in Utah, but have lived in Virginia, Texas, Michigan, Washington and have always been able to get help with this. That’s why I think you need to shop pain doctors. I get they need to be careful, but this is the bare minimum you’re requesting! Hang in!!💚❤️💜

[Grammie2 37]

3 minutes ago, Lanie Hardy said:

I’m currently in Utah, but have lived in Virginia, Texas, Michigan, Washington and have always been able to get help with this. That’s why I think you need to shop pain doctors. I get they need to be careful, but this is the bare minimum you’re requesting! Hang in!!💚❤️💜

We have lived a lot of places, but PA is our home. But where I am going for my pain dr. Is primarily Osteopathic, and I think they are more therapy and basic in their medicine practice. I will call around tomorrow, after I hear from my family dr. , and see what I can find out. Years ago the medicines I took for this did the job, but now I’m getting more arthritis in my spine that’s messin with the nerves going down my legs as well as my lower back. I need to find someone who will help me, you’re right! Thanks so much, Lanie!

[Luna805 69]

On 12/29/2020 at 13:12, TrueNorth1 said:

Luna, did you have the mini gastric bypass or the gastric bypass?

Regular gastric bypass. I asked my Dr about the mini and she said it’s too hard to get insurance to approve. Maybe that has to do with my insurance or not? But decided the regular gastric bypass was right for me.

[Luna805 69]

On 12/29/2020 at 12:27, TrueNorth1 said:

Way to go! Please share what you eat, in what quantity per day.

Here’s a few examples for food for a day:

Breakfast:
1 Oikos Tripppe Zero yogurt (I almost eat entire serving) and 2 cut up strawberries
Or..
8oz Soymilk blended with Premier vanilla Protein Powder, 2 tbsp PB2, cinnamon & squirt of stevia (cup of ice)

Lunch: 1-2 oz Grilled Salmon with Capers

Or 1-2 oz Grilled chicken. I’ll make a Caprese salad (mozzarella, oil, basil & balsamic glaze drizzle)

Dinner: Steamed Green Beans and left over Protein from lunch.

Snacks: blueberries, whole almonds or Protein Shakes.

I’ll sneak in a few whole wheat ritz crackers every few days. Simple foods are what is settling good right now. Drinking Water with a splash of Gatorade Zero for flavor or a Mio splash for flavor.

That’s it! Love to hear any other ideas

[Grammie2 37]

1 hour ago, Luna805 said:

Here’s a few examples for food for a day:

Breakfast:
1 Oikos Tripppe Zero yogurt (I almost eat entire serving) and 2 cut up strawberries
Or..
8oz Soymilk blended with Premier vanilla Protein Powder, 2 tbsp PB2, cinnamon & squirt of stevia (cup of ice)

Lunch: 1-2 oz Grilled Salmon with Capers

Or 1-2 oz Grilled chicken. I’ll make a Caprese salad (mozzarella, oil, basil & balsamic glaze drizzle)

Dinner: Steamed Green Beans and left over Protein from lunch.

Snacks: blueberries, whole almonds or Protein Shakes.

I’ll sneak in a few whole wheat ritz crackers every few days. Simple foods are what is settling good right now. Drinking Water with a splash of Gatorade Zero for flavor or a Mio splash for flavor.

That’s it! Love to hear any other ideas

Wow!!! You’re doing great with your food and your weightloss!!! I bow to you!!!😍 Amazing! More, more!! More ideas!

Edited December 30, 2020 by Grammie2
Forgot something!

[TrueNorth1 56]

3 hours ago, Luna805 said:

Here’s a few examples for food for a day:

Breakfast:
1 Oikos Tripppe Zero yogurt (I almost eat entire serving) and 2 cut up strawberries
Or..
8oz Soymilk blended with Premier vanilla Protein Powder, 2 tbsp PB2, cinnamon & squirt of stevia (cup of ice)

Lunch: 1-2 oz Grilled Salmon with Capers

Or 1-2 oz Grilled chicken. I’ll make a Caprese salad (mozzarella, oil, basil & balsamic glaze drizzle)

Dinner: Steamed Green Beans and left over Protein from lunch.

Snacks: blueberries, whole almonds or Protein Shakes.

I’ll sneak in a few whole wheat ritz crackers every few days. Simple foods are what is settling good right now. Drinking Water with a splash of Gatorade Zero for flavor or a Mio splash for flavor.

That’s it! Love to hear any other ideas

So good!!

Breakfast I have had egg whites with spinach. I put it in my blender. It’s green eggs!! But it’s good!

lunch I have had tuna with low fat mayo with cucumber slices. Or chicken salad.

dinner is usually chicken with cooked veg of some sort....like a stir fry or fajita like.

Snacks I also have almonds or fat free plain Greek yogurt with half an apple or half banana but I think I have to give up fruit for a bit...I’m stalling again!

need to push through to get the weight loss moving again!!

[Luna805 69]

food ideas:
snacks: I’ll roll provolone cheese & turkey together and dip in guacamole, or Handful of blueberries.

Breakfast: went out to eat and ordered mushroom cheddar omelette.

Lunch: Split pea Soup with Isopure Protein powder.

Dinner: Green Beans & salmon

Anybody try salad? ? I’m craving one but nervous on all the fresh veggies only being 6 weeks out.

Trying my best to stick to high protein, low sugar fruits. But 2-3 crackers always find their way to me at night 🤫🤣

[Grammie2 37]

I eat salad, and I’ve had no problems with it, but I don’t put anything fancy in it. Just chew well. I like spinach salad, with baby spinach. That has some Protein in it I believe. And it’s sweet and not bitter.

[Grammie2 37]

On 12/28/2020 at 11:40 PM, Lanie Hardy said:

That is so annoying! Nerve pain is the worst! My goes down my legs. I take 10-325 Percocet every 5.5 hours or I wouldn’t survive. Can you see a pain specialist? My GP won’t prescribe either. I’m so sorry!!

Just wanted to let you know, my PCP was called in to work at the hospital because of the Covid, so I was struggling to work with a dr. Who doesn’t know me from Adam. After a few desperate phone calls SHE PRESCRIBED ME THE MEDICINE! I took my last old pill last night, and I’m kinda worried about starting the new ones tonight because I’m afraid she gave me sugar pills just to get me off her back!! Lol tonite will tell!

[Lanie Hardy 30]

1 minute ago, Grammie2 said:

Just wanted to let you know, my PCP was called in to work at the hospital because of the Covid, so I was struggling to work with a dr. Who doesn’t know me from Adam. After a few desperate phone calls SHE PRESCRIBED ME THE MEDICINE! I took my last old pill last night, and I’m kinda worried about starting the new ones tonight because I’m afraid she gave me sugar pills just to get me off her back!! Lol tonite will tell!

I’ve been waiting to hear! I’m so glad they finally got you something!! Just believe! (Sugar pills can be powerful right!?!) you’re still in my prayers. Keep us posted on your surgery and progress!