poet_kelly
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
All in One Bariatric Vitamins -
There are several different companies that make all-in-one bariatric vitamins. Most of them say you only need four tablets a day.
Most post ops take vitamins four or five tim...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
roasted chickpeas with cinnamon and sugar - I've been eating roasted chickpeas like crazy lately. Besides being really yummy, it gives me a healthy alternative to the carby crunchy things I am trying to stay away from like ...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
OT poll - what do you do for a living? - Just thought it would be interesting to see what sort of work everyone does. Or if you are a student, what you are planning to do when you graduate.
I am on disability, have be...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Bariatric Advantage calcium crystals - Does anyone actually use these? I was looking at them on their website tonight. They charge about $16 for 25 individual packaged servings (500 mg each). As far as I can tell, it...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
how stress affects healing - I watched a documentary last night about how stress affects our body, such as our ability to heal from wounds and our susceptibility to infection. Some researchers designed a stud...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
OT - question about eating meat - I've thought about posting this question for a while but haven't because I couldn't think of a way to phrase it that wouldn't come off sounding critical or judgmental. I still can...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
OMG, I have cramps! TMI - It's that time of month and I usually do not get cramps, or maybe have a little bit of cramping the first day and that's it. This is day three, though, and I've had cramps for thr...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
thanks to all who responded to my post yesterday - I just wanted to say thanks to everyone that responded to my post about depression yesterday. I did go to my appointment and he gave me a new script, this time for Abilify. I don...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
I think I need a pep talk... or something - I have an appointment with my psychiatrist in a couple hours. I really don't feel like going. I've been feeling pretty depressed lately so I know it seems like I ought to go. Bu...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
oh.. it's the roasted chickepeas - I was sitting here wondering why I am so stinky tonight. Yeah, I know, TMI. But seriously. I stink. I don't get gas that often, certainly not this bad. Then it occurred to me....
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
What's in a name? - I've been thinking about this for a couple days. I know, sometimes I think too much. I can't help it.
As many here know, I think words are important. What words we use to des...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Since we've been talking about B12... - here's why it so important to remember to take it. Nik. And anybody else.
Since part of our small intestine has been bypassed we won’t absorb B12 as well as we used to, ...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
protein shake challenge - who wants to play? - Anybody having trouble finding a protein shake you like? And I don't just mean one that you can choke down, but one that actually tastes pretty good? Here's your chance to challe...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
more protein/less carbs = kelly feels full more - Duh. I supposed I knew this already, but I am now on day three of my "cutting the cabs" week, and since I am eating fewer carbs I am eating more protein ('cause I have to eat some...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
day two of cutting the carbs - Yesterday was the first day of my week without refined carbs (except protein bars, 'cause well, I make the rules) and I got off to a less-than-stellar start because I had planned ...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
What will happen if we decide not to cheat on the - I posted this some time ago but thought I'd post it again for all of those that are on their pre op diets right now.
1. We'll miss out on eating some foods we like for a short ...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Argh!!! Don't you hate it when... (OT) - you are sitting on the couch with your laptop sipping your pumpkin spice protein latte, all relaxed, and your cat jumps up on the table next to you and shoves her head as far into ...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
adventures at the grocery store - I may have mentioned a time or two that I hate grocery shopping.
Don't the groceries always end up costing more than you thought they would?
Anyone else try to take your own ...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Poll about obesity and history of abuse -
There was a post a few days ago on the main board about the relationship between a history of abuse and the development of obesity. I’m not suggesting that all obese peopl...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
OK, I'm cutting the carbs! - OK, I admit it. I might be addicted to carbs.
Quit laughing. Seriously.
Not only do I eat too many starchy carbs, even though I try to limit them, I have been eating them e...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
asking for help - I think many of us have trouble asking for help. Most of the time, I don't ask for help. I take care of things myself, or they just don't get done. I have not felt well the last...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
pumpkin spice protein latte - OMG, this is good. I have been so into protein lattes lately. Today at the grocery store I walked by the spice aisle and decided I needed some pumpkin pie spice. So here it is.
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poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
has everyone heard about this article already? - If not, check out Andrea's blog: wlsvitagarten.com/2011/10/20/xxl-patient-jokes/
Some rude, insensitive, unprofessional doctor recently wrote an article which was published in ...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Totally OT - money saving coupons! - This has nothing to do with RNY but I think it's really cool and I'm excited about it and thought some other people could probably benefit from some good coupons too.
I recently...
poet_kelly posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
Poll about sticking to your doctor's plan -
I do believe that for the most part, it’s good to stick to our docs’ plans. I understand, though, that there are numerous reasons we may decide not to do that. Some...
