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Topic: More new on alcohol and Gastric Bypass
Ok I am not beating a dead horse just trying to provide information that was not provided to us. It hit a nerve with someone on my facebook page who I know for a fact is very attached to her Margaritas. And gave a lame argument about the fact that she got fat because of insulin not because of addictive behaviors, which would make me wonder why the hell they drink then if they have insulin issues but I digress. Denial and justification are funny creatures. I am not on a soap box. I am not abstinent from alcohol myself yet. But I have greatly reduced the amount I drink the atmosphere in which I drink and the people around me have changed so it is not part of what we do anymore, so it makes it much easier. This makes me feel better. The point of this is to share information, allow people to make informed decisions and to consider for a moment that it could be a problem. And No I don't believe the surgery causes alcoholism it is part of the equation.
http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/video/gastric-bypass-fuel-al coholism-16600168
http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/video/gastric-bypass-fuel-al coholism-16600168
Topic: RE: humpity hump day
This is the basics.. I don't remember where I found the recipe. I DON'T cut the wontons.. pretty much just use your favorite lasagna recipe, but sub out the noodles for wonton wrappers.
www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/2011/08/lasagna-cupcakes .html
www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/2011/08/lasagna-cupcakes .html
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Topic: Wednesday - Whatcha Eating Today?
Hi and Happy Wednesday, at 4 years 8 months post-op, my food plan is rather boring today and here is what it is:
B: Turkey bacon and two slices of my french toast (made with w/w lite bread, egg beaters, cinnamon and vanilla in a nonstick skillet)
S: Fresh fruit salad (nectarines, cherries, blueberries and strawberries) with a piece of laughing cow cheese
L: Turkey Chili with l/f cheese
S: More fruit or Popcorn and another piece of laughing cow cheese
D: A Panera salad
S: Blue Bunny Sweet Dreams Raspberry/Vanilla Swirl Bar
Vitamins, Calcuim supplements, lots of water. . .
To all those who participate, I thank you, for those lurkers who want to see what post-wls people eat at different points, feel free to join in, as studies show, keeping a food journal aids us long-term.
B: Turkey bacon and two slices of my french toast (made with w/w lite bread, egg beaters, cinnamon and vanilla in a nonstick skillet)
S: Fresh fruit salad (nectarines, cherries, blueberries and strawberries) with a piece of laughing cow cheese
L: Turkey Chili with l/f cheese
S: More fruit or Popcorn and another piece of laughing cow cheese
D: A Panera salad
S: Blue Bunny Sweet Dreams Raspberry/Vanilla Swirl Bar
Vitamins, Calcuim supplements, lots of water. . .
To all those who participate, I thank you, for those lurkers who want to see what post-wls people eat at different points, feel free to join in, as studies show, keeping a food journal aids us long-term.
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Topic: RE: humpity hump day
Good Morning Lisa, PA. . .
Hmmm, lasagna cupcakes? please share. . .
I hope you have a great day, I'm a tad bit jealous of the pool thing, but I am blessed to be in an air conditioned office and I am not paying for the ac, though, mine at home is running to keep the roomies and Foxy Roxie comfortable, though I must admit, I've been able to make it more comfortable at a higher temp and the great part of that is my electric bills have vastly improved!
Anyway, do not like the kind of heat we are in for the next few days, though must admit that when I was heavier, I HATED the heat and humidity, now I just would rather it be in the mid to upper 70s. I took Roxie for her walk this morning, that way we both get our exercise and I am eating breakfast now and will be at wor****il 4, after work, headed up to Langhorne for Barix Support group meeting. Hope to see lots of folks there.
Well I wish everyone a great day, seems like this first day of summer is going to feel like the real deal!
Laureen
Hmmm, lasagna cupcakes? please share. . .
I hope you have a great day, I'm a tad bit jealous of the pool thing, but I am blessed to be in an air conditioned office and I am not paying for the ac, though, mine at home is running to keep the roomies and Foxy Roxie comfortable, though I must admit, I've been able to make it more comfortable at a higher temp and the great part of that is my electric bills have vastly improved!
Anyway, do not like the kind of heat we are in for the next few days, though must admit that when I was heavier, I HATED the heat and humidity, now I just would rather it be in the mid to upper 70s. I took Roxie for her walk this morning, that way we both get our exercise and I am eating breakfast now and will be at wor****il 4, after work, headed up to Langhorne for Barix Support group meeting. Hope to see lots of folks there.
Well I wish everyone a great day, seems like this first day of summer is going to feel like the real deal!
Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Topic: humpity hump day
Morning all... I'm up and working for a change... lol.. Last night, I took Siehara to her last therapy and med check before camp. All is still well... there was some attitude last night, but nothing major.. think it's more about getting ready for camp. I'm sure there's some anxiousness even though she says she's not. We went to Friendly's for dinner. It's one of her favorite places, plus she wanted to get a peanut butter cup Friendzy b/c there is NO pb at camp and she wanted to get in her last fix of it.. lol.. don't know where she got that from.. 
Today, I am working and she is going to clean up her mess that's scattered all over the apartment. I plan to finish work on time today and we will go and hang at the pool since it's going to be so dang hot.
I am making lasagna cupcakes for dinner.. she loves them!
Tomorrow morning, we will go to our fave diner for breakfast and then hit the road for the Poconos!
What is everyone else doing today?
Today, I am working and she is going to clean up her mess that's scattered all over the apartment. I plan to finish work on time today and we will go and hang at the pool since it's going to be so dang hot.
I am making lasagna cupcakes for dinner.. she loves them!
Tomorrow morning, we will go to our fave diner for breakfast and then hit the road for the Poconos!
What is everyone else doing today?
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Topic: RE: Packing for the Hospital
You will feel better than you might expect, but you will tire easily. If you take the pain med, it makes you drowsy. Plus, you will need to be walking several times a day. While you are in the hospital, prepare to go walking every four hours. They even woke me in the middle of the night for breathing exercises and walks. Make sure you have some sort of sneaker or sandal you don't have to tie. Bending to tie your shoes will be painful, because of the incisions.
I forgot about packing the pads.The surgery does bring on some women's periods suddenly.
Also, you can find some of the Isopure Protein drinks at GNC. Once I found I liked the Grape Frost, I ordered a case of it from, I think DrugStore.com, or some such website. I think shipping was free.
For the second and third weeks, full liquids, I bought a container of AnyWhey at Barix, and made protein shakes with Dannon Lite and Free Yogurt, berries, milk and a scoop of AnyWhey. It's a total of about 30 grams of protein. If I wanted something chocolate, I'd use Carnation Instant Breakfast, Sugar Free Chocolate, Milk and a scoop of Anywhey. That's also about 30 grams of protein.
Stock up on sugar free puddings, sugar free popsicles, sugar free fudge pops, sugar free jello. The popsicles and jello are good for the clear liquid phase. The puddings and fudge pops are good for the full liquid phase. You can also use the jello and popsicles during full liquid phase.
I forgot about packing the pads.The surgery does bring on some women's periods suddenly.
Also, you can find some of the Isopure Protein drinks at GNC. Once I found I liked the Grape Frost, I ordered a case of it from, I think DrugStore.com, or some such website. I think shipping was free.
For the second and third weeks, full liquids, I bought a container of AnyWhey at Barix, and made protein shakes with Dannon Lite and Free Yogurt, berries, milk and a scoop of AnyWhey. It's a total of about 30 grams of protein. If I wanted something chocolate, I'd use Carnation Instant Breakfast, Sugar Free Chocolate, Milk and a scoop of Anywhey. That's also about 30 grams of protein.
Stock up on sugar free puddings, sugar free popsicles, sugar free fudge pops, sugar free jello. The popsicles and jello are good for the clear liquid phase. The puddings and fudge pops are good for the full liquid phase. You can also use the jello and popsicles during full liquid phase.
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
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Topic: RE: Packing for the Hospital
Hi Beth!
I have no idea what kind of discomfort to expect after surgery. I'm hoping that it's maybe like childbirth, and you kind of forget the pain pretty soon after it's over. I've got the sneakers and pj's packed. All this while two kids are home with me and I'm packing my big one for a month away at camp. It's good to be a teacher this time of year. I don't know how I would manage otherwise...
Your two cents are always appreciated :-)
Thanks!!!!!
Lauren
I have no idea what kind of discomfort to expect after surgery. I'm hoping that it's maybe like childbirth, and you kind of forget the pain pretty soon after it's over. I've got the sneakers and pj's packed. All this while two kids are home with me and I'm packing my big one for a month away at camp. It's good to be a teacher this time of year. I don't know how I would manage otherwise...
Your two cents are always appreciated :-)
Thanks!!!!!
Lauren
Topic: RE: Packing for the Hospital
Thanks, Jackie!
I'm sooo excited! I was wondering about wearing my own pj's, etc... I wasn't sure how "hooked up" I would be and for how long, to machines and IV... I'm hoping I don't get my period... I just finished... But I did read that it happens a lot... I overpack for everything... This is likely going to be no different.
I'm hoping to get to the support group meeting tomorrow night.
Hope to see you there :-)
Lauren
I'm sooo excited! I was wondering about wearing my own pj's, etc... I wasn't sure how "hooked up" I would be and for how long, to machines and IV... I'm hoping I don't get my period... I just finished... But I did read that it happens a lot... I overpack for everything... This is likely going to be no different.
I'm hoping to get to the support group meeting tomorrow night.
Hope to see you there :-)
Lauren
Topic: RE: Packing for the Hospital
Hi, Trish!
I'm really excited! hadn't thought of making soup ahead of time, because I'm still thinking I'm going to be feeling great a week or two after surgery. Hopefully I am not being too delusional. I love the idea of having the liquid for clear liquids week and the solids for the pureed stage! That is VERY efficient! I will definitely make soup and get the isopure product you were referring to - 40 grams is a lot!
Thanks a bunch!
Lauren
I'm really excited! hadn't thought of making soup ahead of time, because I'm still thinking I'm going to be feeling great a week or two after surgery. Hopefully I am not being too delusional. I love the idea of having the liquid for clear liquids week and the solids for the pureed stage! That is VERY efficient! I will definitely make soup and get the isopure product you were referring to - 40 grams is a lot!
Thanks a bunch!
Lauren
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