happyteacher
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Insurance SNAFU - So I was sleeved on Monday the 19th. My surgeon was given the preauthorization form, they told me it was preauthorized about two weeks before the date. Today in the mail I recie...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
My first grateful post - I am grateful for my family this morning. My kids (ages 12-18) have cleaned, fetched, doted on my every need. My boy even gave my van a brake job. My hubby has been amazing. T...
happyteacher lost 3 lbs since Dec 19 13 years, 2 months ago
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Feel like I am taking too much in?? - My sugery was Monday, and I have been blessed with an easy recovery. Today I ended up with 603 calories, 66 grams protein, and 73 grams of carbs. It seems like too much? I am w...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Hernia repaired, still need acid reducer? - Hi,
My sugery was Monday the 19th and overall feeling fine. My question is that since the hernia was repaired I have had zero issues with acid reflux- I swear the surgery was ...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Alton Brown Chocolate Pie- uses tofu - Just saw this on T.V. Alton Brown has a recipe that is protein based, not fat and sugar based. It does call for chocolate chips, but I thought I would put it out there for sleev...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Home from surgery and this is how it went and feel - Hi,
I am throwing the post up for our newbies. I was sleeved on Monday morning. Going into the procedure i wasn't nervouse at all, and I expected to be nausous after. I was ...
happyteacher lost 15 lbs since Dec 15 13 years, 2 months ago
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Off to surgery - Just wishing all of the December 19th surgery folks the best experience today! Loser bench, here we come!
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
How Cathartic and how long between sizes? - So I am a person who does not throw out clothes that I hope to lose enough weight one day to get back into. I am not proud of this, but for one it is really going to help! I jus...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Curious, sleeve surgery tomorrow... - Hello,
I have not frequented this board, as I am slated to have the sleeve performed tomorrow. With my surgery it is possible to go into a bypass later down the road. I think...
happyteacher posted a comment 13 years, 2 months ago
Oops, weight on 11/23 should read 315.8!
happyteacher wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Surgery tomorrow - Well,
I am overall not nervous. There is a nagging feeling that my diet over the last three days should have been better, but the doc says to just not eat/drink past midnight. ...
happyteacher wrote a blog post 13 years, 3 months ago
3 more days then surgery... - Today the preop diet has not gone so well. The "light" meal was a typical portion (for a normal eater) of lasagna. I also had shredded wheat with soy milk earlier too. Too much...
happyteacher posted a comment 13 years, 3 months ago
I am a bit nervous, but more about getting motivated to get...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Curious, how much did you loose before surgery? - Just curious,
I was wondering what the typical weight loss for people are before surgery. I have been struggling to take of the pounds, although I did hit my minimum set by th...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Bariatric vitamins versus centrum - Wow, I was shocked at the price of paying for the recommended vitamins today at the appointment that educates you on how to eat. 1 bottle multivitimin, 1 bottle calcium chew, and...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
A little nervous about the post op diet... - Well,
I am blessed! I had only a week or so notice on my sugery date as my surgeon worked me in to maximize the holiday break. Then, the dietician had to cram in an appointme...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Can you drink Isopure Fruit punch drink right afte - Wondering if this counts as clear liquid post-op. I don't have my post op appointment yet and I am looking to stock the pantry, with my surgery date 8 days away. I would like to...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Soy based protein shakes- any good? - Hi,
I know we are supposed to use the whey based protein drinks, but I have lactose issues. Does anyone know if the soy based protein is good, or is it to be avoided like the ...
happyteacher added a goal 13 years, 3 months ago
shop in a "normal" size store that carries really tall clothes!
happyteacher added a goal 13 years, 3 months ago
be able to go skiing by next season!
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
What was your preop liquid diet? - I am closing in on my surgery date, and I am curious what others preop diet is-
I am 4 shakes per day, 1 light meal, 4 servings fruit and veggies. I don't recall them having m...
happyteacher wrote a blog post 13 years, 3 months ago
Got my date! 12.19.11 - Recieved a voice mail later Friday that my date was assigned, and I am super excited! I am also a little scared. I scheduled my post op how to eat appointment in anticpation of ...
