ladysunbeam
ladysunbeam posted a discussion topic 6 years, 9 months ago
In my pre-op phase (for 1 year) I followed a keto diet of low carb, high fat, moderate protein and lost about 80 lbs. I really enjoyed it as it really helped with my type II diabetes and I was able to lower my insulin intake. I am 6 weeks post op and
ladysunbeam posted a discussion topic 6 years, 9 months ago
I am 5 weeks post op and I am concerned I am hungry more than I should be. I have been measuring my food and a typical meal/snack is about 3-4 ounces (1/3 cup to 1/2 cup). I confirmed with the Bariatric surgeons nurse that this is the right amount of f
ladysunbeam posted a discussion topic 6 years, 10 months ago
Hi everyone! I am excited to share that at my 3 week po doctor's appointment I have lost 31 lbs since RNY surgery on 6/22/17!! I feel so good and am having no complications. I am disappointed that the doctor would not release me to swim in the pool y
ladysunbeam posted a discussion topic 6 years, 10 months ago
I woke up to go to the bathroom and decided to weigh for the first time since my one week follow up with the nurse last Friday which I weigh 468. I decided to go ahead and weigh and I weighed 458 pounds which is a 13 pounds lost since surgery June 22n
ladysunbeam posted a discussion topic 6 years, 10 months ago
Thursday was RNY surgery and I was released from the hospital Saturday afternoon and I am doing fantastic. I was so afraid that there would be extreme pain and complications but so far everything is just wonderful. I have not been upset at my stomach o
ladysunbeam posted a discussion topic 6 years, 11 months ago
Did you find it easier to drink the clear protein drinks over the protein shakes (premier)? Was pudding or yogurt to thick to handle or were you able to? I have been told to stick to clear liquids and stay away from pudding and yogurt... just want to
ladysunbeam posted a discussion topic 6 years, 11 months ago
Five months ago I was at a crossroads as the bariatric surgeon I was using had a maximum weight limit for gastric bypass surgery of 350 lbs. My highest weight was 625 lbs and I am currently at 478 lbs. So I've lost a lot of weight but it has taken me
ladysunbeam posted a discussion topic 7 years, 2 months ago
How often and how much do you take a day? Just curious to know what everyone else is doing with Miralax for constipation.
Thanks!
ladysunbeam posted a discussion topic 7 years, 3 months ago
When I was scheduling my Psych appointment I was told I would be with the Psychiatrist for 45 minutes and then take a test for another 45 min. A "TEST", what is that all about? Is it a pass/fail type of test? Has anyone not passed it and had it keep
ladysunbeam posted a discussion topic 7 years, 3 months ago
What a long Thursday, headed out at 8:30 am to St Louis, arrived home at 7:30 pm. Had some fog and mist and then rain making for some very cautious driving, watching out for everyone else.
ladysunbeam wrote What would you do? Part 2 7 years, 4 months ago
A few weeks ago I posted that I was at a crossroads and not knowing which direction to go... I was considering moving to Arkansas to live with my son in order to get RNY surgery. I really did not ...
ladysunbeam posted a discussion topic 7 years, 4 months ago
A few weeks ago I posted that I was at a crossroads and not knowing which direction to go... I was considering moving to Arkansas to live with my son in order to get RNY surgery. I really did not want to move but I knew I needed to have this surgery t
ladysunbeam wrote on Lori B.'s support wall 7 years, 5 months ago
ladysunbeam posted a discussion topic 7 years, 5 months ago
My first blog post was about being at crossroads and not knowing which direction to go... one road is in Missouri where I now live and the other road leads to Arkansas where my son lives. Why am I at the crossroads now you might ask... My current bar
ladysunbeam has a new goal: To be able to wear cute clothes again. 7 years, 5 months ago
ladysunbeam has a new goal: To get rid of the Handicapped parking designation. 7 years, 5 months ago
ladysunbeam has a new goal: To establish healthy eating habits and proper portion control. 7 years, 5 months ago
ladysunbeam has a new goal: To get off the majority of my medications. 7 years, 5 months ago
ladysunbeam has a new goal: To LIVE LIFE rather than watching it go on around me. 7 years, 5 months ago
ladysunbeam has a new goal: To be able to maintain a weight of 180 to 200 lbs. 7 years, 5 months ago
ladysunbeam posted a discussion topic 7 years, 5 months ago
I am wanting to start working on new habits prior to WLS... example: not drinking 30 min before/after eating, chewing well, portion control, etc. What I would like is your input as to what you would suggest for daily nutritional values for total calor
ladysunbeam posted a discussion topic 7 years, 5 months ago
I'm going to attend the Bariatric seminar for a Bariatric surgery group in Little Rock, AR at Baptist Hospital on Friday, Dec 2nd. I am concerned that I will not think of something that is important to ask. If you could go back to that seminar what w