Gerber Fruit Puffs

DunsSun
on 2/12/06 11:49 pm - NJ
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
zoey
on 2/13/06 12:29 am - Miami, OK
I like the Sweet Potato flavor. Rhonda
kizie23
on 2/13/06 10:42 am - blacksburg, VA
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
DunsSun
on 2/13/06 11:09 pm - NJ
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
Betsy Anitahug
on 2/13/06 10:46 am - Danville, VA
Thanks, Holly, I will have to try those...time I just want to hear something crunch in my mouth....these sound like just the answer... Hugs, Betsy 12-16-05
DunsSun
on 2/13/06 11:12 pm - NJ
Betsy - I hope you like them!! They crunch down to "nothing" which makes it easy on the pouch and just enough sweet to make it worth it!! Holly
coffee
on 2/15/06 7:40 am - arlington, WA
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!!)
DunsSun
on 2/15/06 10:39 pm - NJ
I noticed the Lil Graduate boxed meals - but they seemed to be more "heat & go". What type of boxed meals did you find?? I also thought that the small portions on the Gerber meals were a good idea - but most of the meals had a large carbohydrate "base" to them. Thanks!! Holly
Most Active
Recent Topics
Congrats on the 10 years!
Josh H. · 0 replies · 763 views
Still Going Strong!
wantstowin2 · 0 replies · 723 views
do you remember me?
rron999 · 1 replies · 811 views
Happy 6th Birthday!
wantstowin2 · 1 replies · 1189 views
How is everyone doing?
bdub · 4 replies · 1135 views
×