Cicerogirl, The PhD Version
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Normally rational PCP freaked over my Vit D level - I had some mid-year repeat labwork done last week (don't have the full report in my hands yet), but they called me because my PCP -- who has been pretty good about learning about p...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Checking vitamins for the first time 5 years out - No, I don't mean that i have not had any lab work done in the 5 years since my RNY. I mean that there are some things that my surgeon doesn't check that my PCP agreed we needed to...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
iPad users, how are you using new OH? Problems wit - For those of you who use iPads for OH... Are you using mobile version (and putting up with links not working... Like not being able to click link to go back to message board when ...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
OT: quick question on lithotripsy - For those who have had it done, how long did the pain last afterward? Were you able to work the next day (or the day after that)?
Lora
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
"Secrets" to success - I did a psych eval recently for someone planning on RNY. She happened to see that my medical alert bracelet said that I also had a RNY (either she is very nosy or very observant,...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Anyone w/ an iPad with iOS6 having trouble writing - I upgraded my iPhone 4S and my iPad2 with the iOS6 a couple of days ago, and have been having trouble with writing posts here. I will be typing along just fine and then suddenly ...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Clothing size insanity - After being SO excited about being able to buy a pair of size 8 jeans (when I usually wear 10s or sometimes 12s, depending on the waist size), I did some shopping this morning, and...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Restoril? - I an still struggling with insomnia. Partly stress related, partly menopausal, I think. Ambien gives me hallucinations (which is REALLY bad for someone with PTSD), the Trazadone ...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Light & Fit Greek in Cherry flavor! Even Greek - I had tried the strawberry and really liked it (especially for only 80 calories for 12g of protein!) and the blueberry was pretty good, too, but couldn't find the cherry flavor her...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
OMG! Size 8 pants!!!!!!!!!! Me?!?!? - I needed a new pair of dark jeans so I ventured into Old Navy because I knew they had a number of different styles (and you all know how hard it can be to find a new style of jeans...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
dealing with stress over events you have no contro - Ok, first of all, I do NOT want this to turn into any kind of a debate about the politics of what is going on in the Middle East (or here in the U.S.) and I will have the thread de...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
OT: Aaargh. Missed call from Chow breeder! - I went to a workshop yesterday morning and had to put my phone on vibrate. I forgot to take it off of vibrate and missed a call 20 minutes ago from the Chow breeder! They are prob...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Closer, but still no puppy; feeling unsafe; wantin - The breeder has had another litter of puppies, and according to a post on their Facebook page, there is at least one person who will be getting a red male from the litter, but she ...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
BA Raspberry calcium chews vs Celebrate berry calc - A while ago I asked for opinions from anyone who had tried both of these and only a few people had, so I bought a bag of the Celebrate chews (I had been using the BA chews) to try....
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Help me understand why people would turn to diet p - I know two people IRL who had RNY 2-3 years ago who have started taking various kinds of diet pills (appetite supressants, stimulants, and "fat burners") and I recently did a psy...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
The new actual 100% whey protein bullets - I tried - I don't use protein supplements much anymore other than in my morning SF hot chocolate and an occasional RTD or (more usually) protein water, and I am one of the people who bought ...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
non-addictive "heroin-like" antidepressa - This could be really good news for those who have suffered from major depression:
www.foxnews.com/health/2012/08/29/non-addictive-heroin-like-medicine-may-soon-crush-major-depre...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
nashua nutrition shipping offer - I hope this isn't against the TOS... I cannot even find them ATM... but anyway, the Nashua Nutrition website is offering free shipping for orders over $49 right now. (Yo usually h...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
OT: birthday presents from Mother Nature - As with everything in life, there are ups and downs...
I have been having night sweats and hot flashes off and on for several months now, but have not had any night sweats for s...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
What 50 looks like for me... - The first picture is the dress I wore to work yesterday.
The next two are the Ralph Lauren dress that I bought for my 50th birthday dinner. I think (I hope!) the dress looks be...
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Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
5 years post-op today (warning: long!) - So... Exactly 5 years ago today, I had my (open) RNY. I weighed 324pounds (down from a highest recorded weight of 332 pounds, which was a BMI of 57), and was wearing size 26 or ...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Birthday dinner barfing - Yep, for only the third time since my surgery 5 years ago (well, maybe there was one other time that I am forgetting, but you get the idea), I got sick because of something I ate....
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
New birthday dress; shopping frustration - I dont have many dresses that are more summery and don't require hose and heels, so I decided to buy myself a new dress to wear tonight for my birthday dinner.
The first two sto...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Fun but completely inappropriate birthday present - I am kind of in the middle of a series of 50th birthday celebrations with family, friends, coworkers, etc. Today a couple of friends gave me a birthday present that I would have LO...
