starry957
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
More restriction? -
Just noticing lately (at 8 weeks out), that I am feeling a little more restriction, overall, and ESPECIALLY in the morning. Is this normal at this point? Just want to be sure ...
starry957 posted a comment 13 years, 1 month ago
It's always good to read things like this - I am post op 8 weeks, and...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Oh she's a tricky one that l'il sleeve...... -
I think I may have read it on here at some point, but didn't quite understand, until now. I'm finding I'm having "more"? restriction now than I was a couple weeks ago. Does th...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
I need some perspective please.... -
Hello!
I am almost 8 weeks out since VSG Jan 8. Weight loss has been great, eating all different types of foods, getting in LOTS of water, fluids, etc. I've been posting l...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Now what!? -
Hi folks! Well, I've ranted enough about the constipation issue.
Over the last few days, I've had about 5 instances where I have felt faint/light headed, when I stand up f...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Is this forever now? -
I know, I'm still talking about it. I've heard all the remedies and suggestions I can handle re: chronic costipation - actually regular impaction. I'm still having problems wi...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Words of wisdom -
"when you negate the outside, you negate the inside".....Words of Wisdom from "What Not to Wear"...
Thought this was cute and so true!
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Hot topic - carbs -
Hello:
Well, over yonder on the VSG board, the "word" is that extremely low carb is the way to go, period. The impression I'm given is that anything over 30 carbs/day would...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
It's starting to happen.... -
Oh no....I feel like it's happening. I'm beginning to crave things - ie mostly sweets, but also some type of dip/cracker, etc. I have not cheated NOT ONCE since surgery. I've...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Do you have the time? -
Though I have not yet gone for my one month f/up (it's this week), I am finding that I am not taking the recommended 45mins to eat a meal. Often, I just don't have that much ti...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Spaghetti Squash...who knew?? -
I've never eaten this stuff, but thought I would try it - a nice vegetable to use as a "noodle". Guess what? It was awesome, AND the big bonus was both my kids loved it and th...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
VSGrs...what's our calorie range? -
I'm almost 6 weeks out - what is our calorie range at this point? And carb range? I can't find it anywhere in my info...
Thanks!
Kerry
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
What to put inside rice paper?? -
Once again, I've misplaced a great recipe I found - somewhere? on here I think? I went ahead and bought the round rice papers, and forget what to put into them?? My daughter i...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
TWO things..some TMI -
1. Does or can liquid (ie water) stretch our stomachs? I know, weird question, but can you drink too much water and stretch things at all....I'm 5 weeks post op, so just wonde...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Suggestions? First time out to dinner since surge -
So, taking my two little sweeties out for a "fancy" dinner for Valentine's tonight. But.....I haven't stepped foot into a restaurant since OPTI days.....I'm a bit nervous, exci...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Veggie Ideas anyone?? - Due to, uh, some continued bathroom issues and my dislike of taking medications (especially to do something that should come naturally), I am hoping to increase my veggie/fruit int...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
help! need the recipe for the lettuce wrapped beef -
I just had this recipe last week - now I can't remember where to find it....
Thanks!
(I think it might be Keith's???..but not sure)
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Thai? - At this point, I'm doing pretty well, but I do wonder if anyone out there has a recipe for chicken, etc, that would be similar to a "Thai" type of thing? I am missing some of thos...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
great new recipe I found!! - Hello all:
I am so excited to try this one. There could be a number of variations, I suppose...but this is the basic one I was given:
Salsa Soup:
3/4 can of black beans
chic...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
recipe websites specific to VSG - Hi all:
Could I get a list of some recipe websites for us VSGrs?
Thanks - I need some new recipes - starting to get a bit bored.
Kerry
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Starbucks, take out and other important things.... -
So...I start back to work this Friday. Though I will be bringing most, if not all, of my food/snacks/drinks to work from home in order to follow my plan, I am well aware that t...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Scottish oats/cream of wheat? -
Hi all:
Anyone else eat this on a regular basis? I've been having it every morning as I find it satisfying, filling and "sticks" with me for awhile. I know it's carbs, but...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Calories per day? -
Not that it's my first priority, but I can't seem to remember or find my info on the amount of calories we, generally, are to take in (I'm 3 weeks post op). Just curious...star...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Protein powder -
Good morning!
Any of the "vets" out there still use protein powder in their drinks/foods? I have NOT been using any powder at this point - using food or protein shakes to ...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Weird question... -
In trying to pay attention to my body's signals, ie when I've had "enough" to eat before getting full, I've sometimes noticed a bit of a "tug" or ache or whatever just on my rig...
