Welcome guest, you have 1 message! Register

Search:

Type: Posts; User: Green rider

Page 1 of 5 1 2 3 4

Search: Search took 0.06 seconds.

  1. Replies
    30
    Views
    6,139

    Re: Do you regret it?

    I am abt 7 months post op. I have no regrets. I am far enough out that I can treat myself once in awhile with one big difference. Much smaller amounts. I now enjoy visiting more with friends during...
  2. Replies
    6
    Views
    1,673

    Re: laziness has paid off....

    Good for you. I did a similar thing with clothes in my closet.
  3. Re: Did any of you feel COMPLETELY prepared for this?

    I too did a lot of research and had no anxiety what so ever. The only surprise for me came a few weeks after surgery. For the first time in my life I had heartburn. I now take a daily pill for it. ...
  4. Re: Two weeks after surgery and have a few questions

    Yes it does get better. I am five months out now and as long as I follow certain rules that I set for myself, I pretty much eat normally, just less. I too tracked everything for the first few weeks....
  5. Re: Just got back from a Mexican Chop Shop and I don't recommend it.

    Dr. Almanza was my surgeon and it was a great experience. If you spend a few hours and read posts by people that have had surgery based complications, most likely they had their surgery in the U.S. ...
  6. Thread: popcorn

    by Green rider
    Replies
    9
    Views
    2,459

    Re: popcorn

    I had skinny pop in the cupboard too. I found that after a few bites I lost interest. I think if you have a problem with trigger foods it may be best to avoid. Moderation is the key always. Total...
  7. Replies
    2
    Views
    938

    Re: High Iron Level

    If you are on well water that can be a big source of iron. I agree on the veggies, it's a different type of iron that the body doesn't use as well.
  8. Replies
    9
    Views
    2,130

    Re: Caffeine after surgery?

    The assumption that coffee is a diuretic was disproved long ago now but still persist as fact. If your stomach is ok drinking coffee, drink it and count it as part of your fluids if you wish. I was...
  9. Replies
    12
    Views
    4,531

    Re: Happy Dance

    Congratulations! What an amazing journey you have had.
  10. Replies
    24
    Views
    4,791

    Re: What do you do at a restaurant?

    I haven't had an issue with that other then buffets. Most restaurants have a senior or child's menu to select from. If not, I take leftovers home for the next day.
  11. Replies
    12
    Views
    4,268

    Re: hd4tm Heidi

    Dr. Almanza was my surgeon and he is awesome. Nothing to be nervous about, you'll do great.
  12. Replies
    3
    Views
    1,183

    Re: Stomach soreness

    I wonder if you are doing too much too soon? My instructions were walking only for several weeks, then gradually add other activities. Just my thoughts.
  13. Replies
    13
    Views
    5,497

    Re: 13 month "graduation" photo

    So happy for you.
  14. Replies
    9
    Views
    2,481

    Re: What?? No weight loss?

    I have been a slow looser from the start, about a pound a week. Slow but steady. I wouldn't worry about it because you are loosing
  15. Re: Almanza bashing and nights spent in hospital

    I can't stand to be coddled. I am always ready to go home right away.
  16. Replies
    16
    Views
    3,501

    Re: Questions about protien shakes

    I use two kinds. Premier Shakes for on the go and Gold Standard powder at home. Gold Standard has lots of amino acids including branch chain amino's. Premier uses just amino chelate.
  17. Replies
    5
    Views
    1,786

    Re: 6 week follow up apt

    Please don't let your surgen put you down. I too am a slow looser. Steady but slow. We all loose at different rates. One thing I did to help boost my loss when I felt it was too slow is add more...
  18. Replies
    6
    Views
    1,275

    Re: Contemplating from Alaska

    Welcome. I too am an Alaskan! Dr. Almanza was my surgen and it was an amazing experience.
  19. Thread: Coffee?

    by Green rider
    Replies
    18
    Views
    6,731

    Re: Coffee?

    I too had a latte at the SD Airport on the way home. No surup or sugar. It was great.
  20. Replies
    16
    Views
    4,352

    Re: Hello new to forum

    Welcome to the forum. The best advice is to read this forum, especially the search function. I still do a lot of searches myself.
  21. Replies
    15
    Views
    3,178

    Re: Post-op 10 days

    I was lucky enough to have never experience heart burn in my 57 years until I had the sleeve. A couple weeks after the sleeve it came on strong. Hoping at some point it will go away.
  22. Re: Have i lost enough weight at 2 months post op??

    I'm a slow looser but it has been steady. I would ally worry if not loosing at all.
  23. Re: What were your symptoms for a gallbladder issues?

    Don't know about gallbladder but looks like you have a real nice qh! I have an Arab and a qh. Love them.
  24. Replies
    7
    Views
    1,543

    Re: The Consultation- Question

    Got any big lead fishing weights? Put them in your pockets. Wear heavy shoes too.��
  25. Replies
    27
    Views
    12,850

    Re: My fitness pal/fitbit

    I used both too but grew tired of entering every bite into MFP after awhile. I continue with FitBit Flex however, it encourages movement and that makes it worth it for me.
Results 1 to 25 of 115
Page 1 of 5 1 2 3 4