MuttLover
MuttLover posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Did not eat a bite at the Chocolate Reception I Ho -
I did not eat a single bite of anything at the chocolate reception I hosted. I had to touch just about everything to plate it, and arrange it. And then, some well-meaning moro...
MuttLover posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Went Back to Dance Class! Tomorrow Aqua Zumba! -
Well, I'm finally getting a bit more exercise than walking the dog and walking around at my office complex. DH and I went to a refresher dance class that reviewed salsa, swing,...
MuttLover posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
I just threw away food! -
Clearly, I've turned over a new leaf! This was my third meal of the grilled chicken with sauce and cheese (a grilled chicken parm of sorts) -- and I had about 1.5 ounces of it ...
MuttLover posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Bite Me! My solution to getting liquids in! -
The Camel Back water bottle (model = Eddy) was, and continues to be, a godsend for getting in water! Most of our plans say no straws -- this particular bottle has a straw with...
MuttLover posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Live and Learn -- the Hidden Horrors (Carbs) of Re -
Having just returned from a Thanksgiving trip where we ate out a lot, and having been running around all weekend, and eating out a lot, I just want to reinforce how import...
MuttLover wrote a blog post 12 years ago
Post-Op -- Day 19 -
Overall, things are going well for me. I've been able to eat anything with no problems. I usually have 1-2 oz. of meat and some veggies Pureed). I've moved to soft foods, and...
MuttLover wrote a blog post 12 years ago
Post-Op Day 6-- Cleared for Travel -
I have been very lucky surgically -- practically no pain (but really, I think that is primarily the surgical technique!), I'm able to get in my fluids and proteins, etc...
MuttLover wrote a blog post 12 years ago
Post-Op Day 4 -
Well, so far, so good -- except for the migraine that just hit. Lovely. Luckily the meds I take are very small, so I've popped one of those and that seems to be working for no...
MuttLover wrote a blog post 12 years ago
Post-op Day 2 -
LOL -- don't worry, I'm not going to give a daily update after this! Since there are a bunch of us clustered together, I'm oversharing!
Last night I downed my ...
MuttLover wrote a blog post 12 years ago
My Post Op Experience -
This is from Nov. 16, 2 days after I was sleeved. I meant to post it here then, so I'm catching up!
Well, I was sleeved on Wed at around 3:30. Was supposed to be ...
MuttLover posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
My sleeve is a shameless food hussy! Will it ever -
So far, my sleeve is complete food slut -- anything at any temp is just fine with it! I'm on purees, now, and I honestly think that I could puree a horse, and it would go down ...
MuttLover posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Asparagus Soup -- Quite Tasty! -
A package of cut asparagus with a few mushrooms and a slice or two of onions caught my eye at the grocery store, and I thought it would make a tasty soup when combined with my l...
MuttLover posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
First Post-Op Weigh In -- Down 10 lbs in almost t -
I'm pretty happy with that, considering I was eating in restaurants 1-2 meals a day right after I started full liquids! Back home, and I've started on purees and I'm now trackin...
MuttLover posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
11 Days Post-Op -- Checking in! -
Hi there! I haven't been able to log in or post much while we've been on our trip to NC, but I have been able to read a a few posts here and there, and have been thinking about...
MuttLover posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Surgeon cleared me for travel! With a couple of c -
I have been very lucky surgically -- practically no pain (but really, I think that is primarily the surgical technique!), I'm able to get in my fluids and proteins, etc. So at t...
MuttLover posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Day 3 - post op at home with a migraine! Yuck! -
Well, so far, so good -- except for the migraine that just hit. Lovely. Luckily the meds I take are very small, so I've popped one of those and that seems to be working for no...
MuttLover posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Day 2 -- post-op at home -
LOL -- don't worry, I'm not going to give a daily update after this! Since there are a bunch of us clustered together, I'm oversharing!
Last night I downed my last bit of b...
MuttLover posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Sleeved and home -- all details! -
Well, I was sleeved on Wed at around 3:30. Was supposed to be 2, but the later you are in the day, the the higher the chance the OR will get backed up. So here are all the det...
MuttLover posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
All packed and ready to go for a nooner that I won -
Well, as nooners go, this will be a doozie! I've packed and paced and tried to relax. I have to be there at noon for my 2 pm surgery, but of course, I was up at the crack of ...
MuttLover wrote a blog post 12 years, 1 month ago
Tomorrow's the Big Day! -
Well, I've drank every clear liquid known to mankind today, including Isopure -- not my fave! I mixed grape Isopure in with my grape KookAid and it helped a little -- lots of s...
MuttLover posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
NERD, not GERD? Interesting article in WSJ -
Just read an interesting article about reflux in the Wall Street Journal.
New research suggests that in many people, heartburn may be caused by something other than a...
MuttLover posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Liquid Diet Hint -
Well, I'm gearing up for two days of liquids before my surgery on Wednesday, and I know -- what's two days when many of you have had two weeks? But this evening, it occurred to...
MuttLover posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
$277 for ONE tube of NSAID Gel? Really? -
My doc allows NSAIDs eventually, and since I have arthritis and am planning to avoid putting anything in that new tummy that might rebel, I asked for some NSAID gel. Increases ...
MuttLover posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Interesting -- Isopure is not a "liquid" -
Had my pre-op seminar yesterday, and I found out three things:
1. Many of the people who were close to surgery had apparently not read or retained any information about thei...
MuttLover posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Anyone used Bariatric Advantage Protein Elixir? -
The pharmacy at the hospital carries this stuff. It has 5 grams of protein in 1 tablespoon and 25 calories. It comes in grape flavored and berry, and is a bottle the size of c...
