carlydiva
carlydiva posted a discussion topic 13 years, 9 months ago
Great...too bad I figured that out.... - I tried chips and dip today and at first I only ate a few bites. Then, after work, just now, I came home and gobbled at least 2 servings of chips with a whole bunch of dip. Yes, ...
carlydiva posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
OT...anyone a nurse???? - I am (hopefully) entering my final year of school for nursing. Just wondering how you all handle the changes of your body with the demands of the job. Do you bring you food with ...
carlydiva posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
How do you handle.... - people trying to shove food in your mouth? I live with my mom and she is constantly going to the store and bringing back unhealthy food for "us". I have told her repeatedly, that...
carlydiva posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
Calories in versus calories out??????? - Being a serial dieter for years, I followed the principal of burn more calories lose weight. When I posed the question to the PA several weeks ago about burning up more calories v...
carlydiva posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
carbs, carbs, carbs...? for vets - okay...so I'm missing my carbs. After my last checkup of being yelled at for eating fruit, I find that I am craving fruits and veggies. I do eat the protein first in my meal, but...
carlydiva posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
2 month surgiversary - Officially down 42 pounds since pre-surgery weight! Moving slow...but slow and steady wins the race.....
carlydiva posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
First case of the foamies...... - 8 weeks out and got my first case of the foamies tonight. Not sure what happened, but I was trying to get in a meal replacement shake the PA gave me during my last visit to try af...
carlydiva posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
My not so good trip to the Dr. today... - I apologize for this rant in advance. I went for my 6 week check up today..well actually 7 weeks. I first saw the NUT. She was okay and trying to help me boost my protein intake...
carlydiva posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
Gross Alert...but I have to ask! - So, I have only gotten sick a total of 4 times since May 16th. Every time I vomit, I don't get everything up and don't have enough power to get anything more back up...so back dow...
carlydiva posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
weight vs volume---how do you measure? - So, my NUT says that food is to be measured by volume not weight. I just find it funny that I have to take lunch meat and cut it to fit inside a 1/4 measuring cup instead of just ...
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carlydiva posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
Needing a pep talk.... - I am "celebrating" my 6 wk surgiversary....and 0 lbs lost this week. I feel terrible...no energy...I've been getting 70g of protein a day and drinking my water....exercise has bee...
carlydiva posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
Almost my 6 wk surgiversary - okay, so stats are pounds lost is either 30 lbs from hospital weight or 26 from day before weigh in. People keep telling me I look great, but why don't I feel that way? I am sort...
carlydiva posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
Just received the Hospital bill - I'm really hoping that insurance truly will cover everything....there is no way I could take on this debt along with my school loan debt....oh and they charged me to take my own me...
carlydiva posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
Advice...shakes and nausea just shy 4 wks out - So, I thought my first 2 weeks after my surgery went fairly well. Now, I am starting to get shakey and dizzy if it has been more than 4 hours between meals. At that point I am so...
carlydiva posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
I'm impatient - When did everyone start to notice a change in their body? Granted, I am only 13 days post op, and scale reflects 19 lb loss, but I still feel like my tummy is so big! My abs are ...
carlydiva posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
Insomnia..... - Anyone deal with that? What can I take! I feel like I'm going crazy!
carlydiva posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
4 days post op... - okay...so I have become to dislike the protein drinks very much. I liked them before surgery...now they disgust me. Now I'm worried I will not get my protein intake...ugh...I was...
carlydiva posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
I bought a Vitamix! - So my surgery is scheduled May 16th provided all my bloodwork comes back okay after this Friday. Does anyone own a Vitamix and can offer any good liquid recipes? Thanks!
carlydiva posted a discussion topic 14 years, 2 months ago
I have a surgery date! - so....need help with what to take to the hospital...advice on protein to take afterwards...motivation...any help much appreciated!
carlydiva posted a discussion topic 14 years, 3 months ago
I'm approved! - No surgery date as of yet, but my insurance has approved me for surgery. Any help getting ready for this big event would be much appreciated. I am having my surgery at Community ...
carlydiva posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Worried it won't work - I have completed my 6 months and met with the surgeon Jan. 24th. She was very reassuring and said to give her 6 weeks after surgery before I decided I wanted it reversed. She sai...
carlydiva posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
new to this and concerned - I went to my 5th visit and gained 8.5 lbs. My RD is now thinking I'm not mentally prepared for surgery and wants me to lose the weight by the next visit. I'm not sure what to do....
