louisamay
louisamay posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Lost 27 pounds and wearing the same size? - I'm still wearing my 2X top and the same jeans I wore before.
The difference is they are loose. And if I am honest with myself, I now look like I THOUGHT I looked before in the...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Unjury Unflavored Protein Powder rocks! - Thanks to all of you who recommended it. I tried the Unjury starter kit and ordered this before I decided on anything else, and it is wonderful.
Last night I added it to a co...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Protein Protozyme Vanilla Cake Flavor? - I read about it on melting mama's blog review.
"I like. I want. I would absolutely drink it again. I was tipping the Blender Bottle back for more after it was gone."
But ...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
First nonliquids... and I need a bit of feedback. - I got sleeved two weeks ago tomorrow, and after a couple of days of nausea, then a couple of days of getting over the worst of the pain, I've been cruising! I swallow with no diff...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
12 days post op, just saw doc! - I've lost 13 pounds since my surgery, along with the 13 on the preop diet. He figures I'll lose around twenty in the next month by the time I see him again.
He also grinned and...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Insomnia? - Sorry to spam the forum. This is my last question today, I hope!
The first couple of nights I didn't sleep well because of discomfort, every time I needed to move. Then my inc...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
My Worst Food Habit - Eating while....
Surfing the computer.
Reading a book.
Watching television.
Anything that makes me lose track of how much I'm eating and how fast.
I think I'm going to hav...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Got caught out w/o protein! - My first thought was to drive through Sonic and get a diet cherry limeade. No, that's not protein, but I already had a bottle of water and just wanted some flavor. My friend LOVES...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Baths? - Day 11 and I know I'm supposed to stick to showers, but is the only issue my incisions? I want to get in the tub so I can shave my legs! Sitting on the side feels to precarious f...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Less than 20 carbs per day? - I'm a new sleever so am trying to assimilate so much info and sometimes get lost in it.
Many of you who are successful sleevers have mentioned keeping your carbs under 20 grams ...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Week One and soup--what I've been doing. - Probably the biggest success of this first 8 days (once I got past the first three queasy-ick-hurt ones) has been soup. The plan from the hospital said I could strain any milk or ...
louisamay posted a comment 12 years, 10 months ago
Lots of women have saggy upper arms, women who never had...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Fruit protein drinks, first two weeks? - Was anyone told to avoid strawberry and other fruits protein drinks the first two weeks? I know I read it in some of my materials but can't find it now, and so maybe it's another ...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
1 week out: The Good, the Bad and the UGLY! (no pi - The good is? Lost ten pounds this week, am having no trouble getting shakes and such down, probably need to work harder on the water.
The bad is? About 48 hours ago, my incision...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
OT: It's Star Wars Day! - May the Fourth be with you!
louisamay posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Confused... - I've read too much in too many places plus have post-op brain haze.
In general, how much protein should we be trying to take in per day during the weight loss phase?
I've bee...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas - I got sleeved there last Friday. This won't be a comprehensive report, but a general comment and an "Oh wait, really?" moment.
The general comment--I couldn't have asked for mo...
louisamay wrote a blog post 12 years, 10 months ago
Day Six - My first NSGs! (Is that the right acronym? I forget.)
Anyway.
This morning, six days after surgery, I put on a pair of shorts that I could not snap comfortably before surger...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Hand blenders? - Which hand blenders do you recommend? My husband's friend told him he used a Silver Bullet but I didn't find anything by that name.
louisamay posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Post Op sips? - Surgery last Friday, 4/27. When I have water in front of me, is it supposed to be difficult to drink more than small sips?
Because it's easy to just... drink. And I know I'm n...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Post-Op: Feeling queasy? Brush your teeth! - I had issues with nausea and queasiness (in addition to pain) for a couple of days post surgery, until I found a medication that dealt with the nausea. I got the foamies a few tim...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Medic ID - Been looking at Medic ID bracelets on laurenshope and see some cute ones, but I'm not sure what it should say. Is VSG recognized enough yet?
Somebody's said:
My name
RNY 9/...
louisamay posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Day 3, fighting nausea and trying to get fluids do - And that's what's going on with me. Hope everybody else is doing great.
louisamay posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Sleeved yesterday and home today. - The entire medical staff at Baylor (Dallas) couldn't have been better or more helpful. More to report on that when I am stronger!
louisamay posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
VSG in Dallas? - Who had their VSG in the Dallas area? Which hospital? How do you rate your hospital experience?
Just curious!
