Cicerogirl, The PhD Version
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Non-food nausea worse after RNY? Just curious... -
I am 6 years out, and had very little trouble with nausea even early post-op, and this is only the second time I have had a "stomach" bug since my surgery, but I woke up this mo...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a comment 11 years, 3 months ago
Ooh la la... TWO hot blondes, LOL!
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
OT: I got my diploma in the mail! But... -
My diploma came in the mail today. I was SO excited. I invested 7 years of my life and $50K to get that piece of paper!!
At first, I was a little disappointed that it wasn...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
NSAID ulcer risk is from systemic action, NOT cont - This has come up a lot again lately, so I wanted to post (again) an explanation of why it makes absolutely NO difference what form the NSAIDs are in in terms of the risk of ulcers....
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Odd question about tailbone or lower spine -
This is going to sound weird, I know, but just recently I noticed -- when putting lotion on -- that I can easily feel a bone that I have never noticed before. Feeling my pelvic...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
For those of you who have "gained" weigh -
I am 6 years out and my weight is quite stable, usually varying only a pound or so (both up and down) but almost always sitting right around 145. I usually only weigh myself on...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
OT: freshly brushed Gus and his monster tail -
Khan had a very fluffy tail (bigger than any of our previous Chows), but Gus easily has him beat! I just LOVE his monster tail. Now if he would just hurry up and grow his adul...
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Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Mission Pharamacal has their Creamy Bites 25% off! -
The coupon code is on the web page below, as well as the link for ordering. You can also get free shipping if you buy several boxes.
http://creamybites.com/page/calcium-cit...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Surgeons's names not showing? -
A couple of us have noticed that most of the time our surgeon's names aren't showing on the upper right portion of our post banner, but that once in a while it does. I have the...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
DEXA scan results (and why you need to get one rat -
My surgeon never mentioned getting a DEXA scan post-op, so I did not have one until 2 years ago (at 4 years post-op). It was fine. I had another scan yesterday (now 6 years pos...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
B complex making pouch burn? -
I am just using a generic kind of B Complex that I originally got as a buy-one-get-one-free at Krogers. I originally was not taking a B-complex at all, but then when my thiamin...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Damn... nothing going on here... RNY board about t -
No, there isn't any special drama there or anything... I have just reached the point where my head is about to explode from reading the millionth post from someone "gaining" thr...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
6 years out, birthday, and more letters behind my - Yesterday was my 6 year surgery anniversary, today is my birthday, and on Saturday I can officially add three letters to the end of my professional credentials and/or refer to myse...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
OT: High end sheets and duvet comforters? -
I have decided that my graduation gift to myself is going to be new sheets and a new comforter or duvet cover for my master bedroom (which happens to have antique furniture that...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Totally OT: a sunny Sunday with no work or school -
It is sunny (for now) and reasonably cool here today (81, which is awesome for August in Ohio!). I don't need to work to get anything done for a deadline, I have no mandatory r...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Just testing something. Ignore this -
I TOLD YOU that I was just testing. Want are you looking for? LOL
Lora
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
End of the month excitement... -
On the 27th, I will be six years post-op (and am maintaining my weight loss). Yay me!
On the 28th, I will be 51 years old (but look better than I did at 41... and o...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
OT: I brushed Gus today; just showing off his fluf -
Gus got a thorough brushing today, so he is at maximum fluffiness right now. The first picture is a lot like the last one I posted (but the lighting on his face is better) and ...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
MAJOR food cravings because of stress (just ventin -
I have a dissertation defense next week. There isn't really any preparation to do for it -- either I can intelligently discuss whatever they throw at me or I cannot -- so I kno...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Scheduled my next knee replacement surgery -
I saw my ortho surgeon today to arrange to get a Synvisc injection in my right knee (the one not yet replaced), and to talk to him about replacing the right one as well. He sai...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Gus update (by request) -
Gus is now 8 months old. He just keeps growing, and growing, and growing. I haven't had him weighed recently, but he was 53 pounds a few weeks ago, so I am sure he is over 60 ...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version uploaded a photo 11 years, 4 months ago
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Question for those who have had knee replacement -
Other than some lingering swelling that is better some days than others (which my surgeon said to expect for at least 6 months), the knee that I had replaced in March has been d...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Life can be exhausting, both good and bad. OT and -
The good news is that, despite a very anxiety-filled weekend (unrelated) where I accomplished very little of anything, the final (?!?) version of my dissertation has been submit...
