Gerber Fruit Puffs
Well - my journey has been hell to say the least. Strictures, ulcers, 4 weeks of constant pain, irregular (and LONG) periods. But, I just keep putting one foot in front of the other.
I went to see my nutrionist who basically told me that if I like something and can tolerate it - go for it!! So I sustained my self on egg drop soup (easy to go down, plus it has protein) for almost 2 weeks. This past weekend I am finally being "courageous" and trying new things.
One thing I wanted to share. I found Gerber Fruit Puffs. They are almost like puffed rice. Very "airy" and easy on the pouch. I got the banana flavor. For 80 pieces it is only 25 calories and 6 g of carbs. No protein, but hey, if it sits well in the pouch - I don't care!! Besides I only eat about 20 of them at a time. (Yes I literally count out 20!)
They are a good "sweet, crunchy" treat!
Holly
Holly,
I know what you mean when you say irregular periods. I have been taking the depo-provera shot to avoid having periods b/c mine got to the point they were so painful. I mean I would miss at least two days of work a month, then I would be on narcotics for the rest of the time. With the shot, I had not had a period. I started when I was taking phenterimine (sp) then, when I stopped taking it the period stopped. Then, about two and a half weeks ago I started again. I have been on every since then. My family doc said that it was b/c of the rapid weight loss, but I am starting to wonder if something more isnt going on. He said to call his office back in a week if it had not stopped. Its starting to become a pain in my hind parts.
Melissa
Melissa -
I went to my Gyn yesterday. He told me that for now he wanted me off of the birth control (Ortho-Cyclen). With all of my complications he doesn't want to add one more hormone to the mix, I did request the depo - but for now he said to just stay off of everything. After almost 3 weeks my period did stop. So hopefully I'll be okay for at least a week or 2!!
I got the same story about the rapid weight loss and the release of Estrogen from the fat cells causing irregular bleeding. Blah, Blah, Blah...
I have PCOS which caused me to have irregular periods before - but I only got my period once every 2-3 months!! I like that much better then these periods every 2-3 weeks that last just as long!!
Anyway - I have a follow up appointment the first week of April. Hopefully by then my body will have settled in to a good "holding pattern."
Good luck with everything!
Holly
Thanks, never heard of it until now. I got banana flavor at Wal Mart today. I also got a 7 gr protein Lil Graduate boxed meal I found in the same section. It is 6 oz, so I will split it in 1/2...88cents a serving!! I do not know if it is any good but if so( probably have to add spice) it will make a nice thing to keep in the car for unexpected situations. ( you can only eat fat free string cheese from the cooler so often on the road!!)