starry957
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Who knew? -
Who knew that a scrambled egg or chunky pureed green beans or some tuna would taste so divine!!!
Soooo excited that I tried these foods today - they tasted so good and were...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Maybe I'm doing too much? -
I get a bit stir crazy at home, and I have two kids under 9....so, I have been out - I don't stay out for long periods of time, but I am driving and going places. What I'm find...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Prepared Protein drinks -
I am newly sleeved (Jan 8), and, like my diet program manual says, I am using between 1-2 protein drinks daily in order to get in a good amount of protein (each drink has 30gr o...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Stage 3.1 post op sample menu?? -
Hi everyone:
Just looking around to see if anyone has some "sample daily menu" ideas I could take a look at. I know people have recipes and ideas, but I'm trying to get an ...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Sample daily menues - help?! -
I'm soooo excited to be starting "pureed/minced" phase on my diet plan (had VSG on Jan 8th), and am wondering if there are some folks out there that could give me a few examples...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
STALLS? -
I know everyone is a little different, but I know others have mentioned a "general" point when stalls are someone common. I've read about the "3 week stall"? and wondered if t...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Is this normal?..and is it good? -
Hello:
Had my VSG on Jan 8th - so far it has been a wonderful recovery (barring one nasty morning of serious bathroom issues), and tolerating everything on the diet plan wi...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
TMI...know thy self -
Hi all:
This is about, yes, poop. I have had previous constipation issues when pregnant - and I mean issues! So, when I was on OPTI for 2 weeks before my Jan 8th surgery,...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Okay...getting annoyed! -
So I called HRRH clinic (Finch) once on Monday, twice on Tuesday, and left a message again today. No one answers, and no one returns my calls. Has anyone had this experience? ...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
MOM? -
Ok...day 7 - no....movement....don't even feel like it. BUT, considering my past patterns and past issues when I was pregnant, I bit the bullet and took MOM today - a "medium" ...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Where is Tereza? -
Hi - has anyone heard anything about Tereza?? She went in Jan 8th...same as Cuter and I, and I have not noticed her around.
Anyone know how she is doing?
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
It's OK? -
Like I said a couple days ago, I'm able to get in about 45-50gr of protein daily (I'm post op 6 days), and getting in all my water. I still have a "bloated" kind of feeling (is...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
repeat, I know -
I've read posts around these issues a few times, but, alas, did not pay close attention as it was not relevant to my particular place in this journey.
Anyway - how soon afte...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Home and doing well! -
Hello all! Well, I was released from hospital Thursday - then we decided to stay at the hotel for a night (sooo comfy!!). I am home, had a great sleep - have not taken pain me...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Tomorrow's D-Day for Me, Cuter and Tereza! -
This is it - the three of us are ON for tomorrow. Take care everyone!
See you next week! Thanks for all of your support to date - it has been sooooo appreciated!
Kerry...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Angel duties -
I'm a new angel - what are my duties, exactly? Don't want to mess up on this
Kerry
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
No biggie - another OPTI question -
Over the past several days (5?), I've had a bit of a "hoarse" voice. I'm not sick - no other symptoms and it doesn't hurt at all - no congestion, etc.
Could this be from O...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
VSGrs - food questions? -
Okay okay okay....this is but yet another bothersome worry that, of course, is irrationally making me think surgery is not a good idea. (Yes, I'm 7 days from surgery...and up a...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Head games already?? -
Okay - I've posted ALOT about OPTI and just lately - probably due to my increased anxiety, etc....surgery is in a week and a half. Looking back, I know where the thoughts start...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Opti - it's getting better - thank GOODNESS!!! -
Okay - day 3 of Opti - things are somewhat better. I am able to have 4 per day now without gagging. I do still have to be careful not to "inhale" the aroma as I'm making them ...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
hotels near St Joseph's Toronto?? -
Anyone have any suggestions for a hotel within 10 kms or so of St Joseph's in Toronto? I'm having a hard time finding a "decent", reasonably priced one.
Thanks!
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
How slow is slow? -
I've been trying to be more conscientious about how quickly I eat, gulp, chew and swallow both my food and drink, for the past couple months. I'm not saying I've slowed down - ...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
The Break Up....(warning - long and, maybe, weird) -
Well..there comes a time when a relationship must end. Now, not everyone has had a relationship like the one I'm talking about - though I suspect many of you reading this have....
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Opti alternatives?? -
So I finished my PATTS today, and picked up my 2 weeks supply of Optifast. While looking at the ingredients, I saw that they are sweetened with Aspartame....ew... Has anyone ...
starry957 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
time off work? -
I know this question's been asked before...but I still can't figure out how to find old posts, etc.. on here.
Anyway - I am "expecting" to be off about 3 weeks from work, ob...
