Could_It_Be
Could_It_Be posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Protein- how much are you supposed to get? - Afternoon!
I wondering how much protein you are supposed to be getting?
How much do you actually get?
How much would you say comes from food vs supplements?
I was told I sh...
Could_It_Be posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
SV and an NSV - SV - I hit 50 pound down this morning. I still can't really see. Sure, my face looks thinner and my clothes are swallowing me but I just don't "GET IT." Mind blowing :)
NSV - I...
Could_It_Be posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
2 months out and I'm worse - Hi there, me again...
I've been in to see the doctor almost every week since surgery. He's put me on Reglan, Zofran, Protonix. Yet here I am, pretty much unable to eat anything,...
Could_It_Be posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Poll: "I wouldn't have considered surgery if - I'm curious at what weight do you consider surgery necessary??
For me, it was the 100 over ideal weight that made me decide I couldn't do this on my own.
What about you?
Could_It_Be posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
V8 at 8 weeks out? - What say you, yay or nay??
Could_It_Be posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Spasm in my Hand - I've been noticing my right hand seems to cramp up (these past 2 weeks) and just now, it curled into a spazm. It really freaked me out.
I googled it and see it can be a sign of...
Could_It_Be posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Too soon for bloodwork? - Hey there-
I'll be 8 weeks out this week, my progress is going very very slow- the joy.
Anyway, I have my annual gyn exam this week and she usually does the normal cholestero...
Could_It_Be posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Update on my symptoms- 7 weeks out- long - I posted this last night...
I'm really really really freaked out. It's been almost 7 weeks since my surgery and I feel worse now than I did 2 weeks ago.
I can only get one of...
Could_It_Be posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Going BACK to the Dr. tomorrow - I'm really really really freaked out. It's been almost 7 weeks since my surgery and I feel worse now than I did 2 weeks ago.
I can only get one of the 3 things- protein, water o...
Could_It_Be posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
When's it time for an IV? - I think I'm dehydrated and wondering at what point oral hydration isn't going to cut it?
Could_It_Be posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Strange Weight Loss Pattern - I'm down almost 40 and it seems like I'm losing from the top down. I'm like a melting candle!!
In the past I gained and lost pretty uniformly, not this time.
Could it be bec...
Could_It_Be posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
PPI questions - Wondering what you take?
How much and how often?
My doc FINALLY gave me protonix and I'm taking 40 mg a day, once a day but it doesn't seem to be enough :(
I'm curious what ...
Could_It_Be posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
PPI questions - What do you take?
How much do you take?
How often?
When?
Side effects?
I took my first dose of Protonix last night and about 2 hours later had (and continue to have) sever...
Could_It_Be posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Protein for Lactose Intolerant Peeps? - Well, we've pretty much ruled everything else out, and I'm fairly certain that this lactose intolerence is sensitive enough that the protein shakes are making me sick as well.
...
Could_It_Be posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Anyone else having problems posting to threads? - For two days now, I keep getting this message
Please correct the following:
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Could_It_Be posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
What foods do you keep on hand at work?? - I thought this might be helpful to people (inside Elina's post about vets' knowledge).
People started listing what they kept on hand at work for 'emergencies' rather than going ...
Could_It_Be posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
It seems there are 2 trains of thought about life - So I've been on here a couple months now and to me it seems there are two camps when it comes to eating after the sleeve.
There are the "total diet overhaul" people- who don't e...
Could_It_Be posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Need some NUT help, please. - OK I'm convinced my NUT is a fool. I'm having a very hard time getting ANYTHING down in my Phase 2 (I'm 3 w out today).
Would any of you be able to share your Phase 2 NUT info w...
Could_It_Be posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Strange rash (2.5 weeks out) - I think I'm a mutant!
I noticed the skin on my side felt strange and bumpy yesterday but I had on a ribbed tank and thought maybe it was just that. I just noticed that my entir...
Could_It_Be posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
How do you jazz up ricotta and cottage cheese? - I'm wanting either cottage cheese or some ricotta and I don't know how to jazz them up. Ideas?
Thanks in advance!
Could_It_Be posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Violent gut cramping, bloating, diarrhea after eve - I'm a litle over 2 weeks out. Started pureeds on Tuesday and I'm not being very successful.
I've had a couple teaspoons of various things:
- tomato soup-- no go
- mashed cauli...
Could_It_Be posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Is this acid? New food? Death? I need some help pl - So yesterday was 2 weeks post op.
Monday I was cleared for pureeds foods (was only on clears).
I had 2 teaspoons of greek yogurt and 1/8 c tomato soup throughout the day. All...
Could_It_Be posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Need Help! What to do today? - I'm almost 2 weeks out and still on clear liquids.
I'm crawling the walls, any suggestions for something to do today that does NOT involve FOOD? :(
Can't go into the water e...
Could_It_Be posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
9 days out, if I could just eat! - Was sleeved on 6/22 and am on clear liquids. I am so weak. I just have no energy to do anything :(
Taking a shower wipes me out.
I think once I'm able to eat a little of SOM...
Could_It_Be posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Clear liquid ideas? - I'm sick of the sweet stuff- shakes, jello, nectars, crystal lite, diet Gatoraid... I have had some strained french onion soup and chicken broth.
Any other ideas?