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sharon001
on 10/19/04 11:45 pm - WI
Topic: RE: my commitment to get back on track
Hi Allyson, This is what I ate yesterday Meals: Chicken Stew Potato Dill Soup (it was yummy) Malt O Meal Snacks: Granola Bar Granola Bar Doritos Chocolate Milk Walking: Four flights of stairs at the court house I think I ate a lot of food. But I feel pretty good about the choices. I would change the "Doritos" if I could and walked a little bit more. Sharon
Allyson H.
on 10/19/04 6:54 am - San Jose, ca
Topic: Has any one had to take Fosamax or Actonel?
I may need to take Fosamax or Actonel for bone loss any one know if the pouch can take it? allyson
sharon001
on 10/18/04 10:26 pm - WI
Topic: RE: my commitment to get back on track
Allyson, I am joining you! I also commit to 3 meals and 2 snacks. I also will walk today! Sharon -117.5
Allyson H.
on 10/18/04 9:03 am - San Jose, ca
Topic: my commitment to get back on track
I went on vaction on Oct 2 and got bacK on the 11 and I have been on and off with eatting the right things and with getting in my walking . I kind of let thing go on vac and eat what ever I wanted when ever I wanted I have a big pouch and can eat a lot so I do have to watch how much I eat and how often . I can eat all day long if I am not cearful so I am I keeping a log but I have to get back to it I have gotten out of the habit so fast and I do not want to get back with it so for tomorry and the rest of the day I am commitmetting to loging in my food and eatting 3 meals and one or two snacks if I need them and staying out of the sweets and walking walking walking thanks for being there allyson
Dianne C.
on 10/18/04 5:36 am - Fresno, Tx
Topic: RE: I am getting soo frusterated!!
Both surgeries are only a tool and we must be able to keep up the work to change your behavior. It's a nonending job. I know 2 rnys who are already gaining their weight back and just think how more invasive their surgery was. as I have said many times the vbg is the best think I have ever done. My year anniversary is coming up, I am at goal 140 from 257 and am feeling wonderdul. Because of deficiencies and absorption problems with rnys I would not have done anything differently. They also said you couldn't lose as much weight with vbg. I proved that wrongl
Dutch G.
on 10/18/04 1:07 am - Central Iowa, IA
Topic: RE: I am getting soo frusterated!!
Ignore the negative stuff! Remember, all of these WLS procedures are just a tool. You have to do the work! You're doing great! Hang in there.
Sara A
on 10/18/04 12:13 am - Lawrenceville, NJ
Topic: RE: Pureed food ideas
Hi Beth, You could puree cauliflower and add some garlic and cheese. I think some people call these Adkins friendly mashed potatoes I am making some this week. You could also try pureed creamed spinach. I am on soft foods now and during the pureed phase I did not have many veggies, but now I can't wait to be able to eat a salad. I have another wek before that is allowed Good luck to you!!! Hugs, Sara
bethahlschlager
on 10/17/04 9:52 am - Houston, TX
Topic: Pureed food ideas
I have tried some squash (butternut and acorn) whipped up into a little puree, and I froze it in little tassy (sp?) pans (like small muffin tins). I also made soem homemade applesauce with pears and gala apples so I would know the sugar content and froze it the same way. Does anyone have any other veggie ideas for this 2 week time when I need to eat things pureed? Beth VBG Open 10-4-04
bethahlschlager
on 10/17/04 9:50 am - Houston, TX
Topic: RE: Protein Shake Tip
Thanks for this - another thing I have done is to try to get it over with early in the day - then I know my protein is ok for the day. I had VBG open on 10-4. How are you doing on weight - I am older than you, 38, but I have done amazing on weight loss already and I wondered when you saw it slow down.
bethahlschlager
on 10/17/04 9:48 am - Houston, TX
Topic: RE: I am getting soo frusterated!!
I just had VBG, too - Oct 4. I am down 17 lbs. already. You say you're frustrated - think of this....you can still absorb calcium in a relatively normal way - RNYers cannot. You aren't restricted as far as anything you can absorb - if you get sick and need extra nutrients, you are good, RNYers may have issues with this. You made a good decision. You choose the least drastic of the drastic measures we both selected to get ourselves healthy. You are losing, so you must be seeing health improvements, as well. I think you need to pay attention to your body and not to the busy bodies who want to convince you that you didn't make a good choice. Your body says you're losing and you feel good - just keep doing what the doctors say to do and you'll be fine. Think good thoughts and email me anytime - Beth
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