SoSoHappy
SoSoHappy posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
How are you getting your iron? - I have been dragging lately. I am 5 weeks post-op, hardly eating, but taking my multi-vitamin. I just checked my vitamin and noticed that it has no iron. Given that I eat only y...
SoSoHappy posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
Hard Damm Day - Weekends tend to be a bit tough for me. I find myself making the kids meals and around food all day. Went to a carnival and there were so many food trucks. I totally miss a big ...
SoSoHappy posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
What Does Satisfied Feel Like? - I am almost 3 weeks postop and am in the pureed stage. I can eat cottege cheese and yoguart with complete ease (although I measure it out). I do not feel satisfied and I unfortun...
SoSoHappy posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
Crazy Marketing Experience - I had a surreal experience grocery shopping. I started the puree stage so I needed some items. I could not believe that I was looking for sugar free and fat free and looking for ...
SoSoHappy posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
Not Feeling Any Restriction - So I am starting pureed food today and I am starting with cottege cheese. I measured out a 1/4 cup and I am starting to eat - yum. Well, the problem is that I am not feeling full...
SoSoHappy posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
Check out the tracker - 10 days baby! - Decided to post my progress. Feeling good about the progress but the journey is going to be long.
SoSoHappy posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
Pureed Foods - I am about to start the pureed stage and would love some suggestions. I never received any literature on this and I am kind of shooting in the dark. For example, can I make a veg...
SoSoHappy posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
Gummy Vitamins - Is there a gummy multi-vitamin that is okay for us to take; i.e., gives us enough nutrition? I so hate the chewable and would love to eat a yummy gummy (and it will guarantee I wi...
SoSoHappy posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
I am an angry bi**h - What is happening to me? I am 8 days post-op and I have turned into an angry, edgy, short tempered monster. I am snapping at my husband and kids. Everyone and everything is anno...
SoSoHappy posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
Mints - Can we have mints?
SoSoHappy posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
I am alive - I was sleeved on Friday. It is painful and uncomfortable but I am happy I did it. I am worried about liquids . I can't seem to hold anything down. How much were u able to drink ...
SoSoHappy posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
My turn - I get sleeved tomorrow. Please wish me a healthy and successful surgery and life. I have small children and I am so stressed. Thank you in advance for your love, support and well...
SoSoHappy posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
Fiber - How do people get their fiber in post-op? How much fiber do we need to stay "regular"?
SoSoHappy posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
600 - 800 calories, really? - Are we really confined to eating 600-800 calories to lose weight? What about the sleeve requires that we eat low carb and such low calories to lose weight? People lose weight on ...
SoSoHappy posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
Met An Amazing OH Member - I met an amaing person today from this site (Barbara W.). It is incredible how you feel instantly bonded with someone because of the WL journey. I am so sorry to have missed the ...
SoSoHappy posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
Love the costco shakes - Just tried the premiere shakes from Costco and they are so good. My preop has just gotten a lot easier.
SoSoHappy posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
Email Responses - For whatever reason, I no longer receive emails when people respond to my posts. Does anyone know how to correct that?
Also, how can I put in an avatar?
SoSoHappy posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
Free AboutTime Shakes - I purchased $100+ of AboutTime shakes, almost all flavors (chocolate, peanut butter, birthday cake, etc.). 30 grams of protein and zero carbs and about 100 calories. If someone l...
SoSoHappy posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
Suffering... - As much as I mentally prepared for this pre-op liquid diet, I never imagined it would be this hard. I cannot imagine 6 more days of this. I just want to go to sleep and wake up b...
SoSoHappy posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
Pre-Op Diet Question - I start my pre-op, all liquids "diet" tomorrow. I am told that I should drink 3-4 protein drinks, but that I should have absolutely "no dairy." Has anyone else been given that di...
SoSoHappy posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
UC Irvine Medical Center - Has anyone had their surgery at UC Irvine Medical Center?
SoSoHappy posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
Fatter then I Thought - I am getting ready for surgery on April 6th so I decided to order a robe - the one I have is satin with a big hole in it so I thought I would leave that one at home. The first rob...
SoSoHappy posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
Calcium - Can I take Calcium in chewy form (like a tootsie roll form) right after surgery? The chewable tablets are gross.
SoSoHappy posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
Vitamins On An Empty Stomach - I am trying to get used to taking vitamins and the shakes so that I am ready when I have my surgery. I took the vitamins on an empty stomach and then drank a shake. The results -...
SoSoHappy posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
Surgery in April? - Would love if all you April sleeves would add me as a friend so we can watch after each other
