heycrystal2052

That, lol. You and that profile picture is, GREAT! You know, I had the same question. Before the surgery, I ate the heck out of Pho. I often get really frustrated w/ soups due to filling up so quickly (Three to four spoonfuls) , I've given up on them. Now, I will get a bowl of chili from Jason's Deli or Whole Foods, they're low in carbs, sugars, and are packed with Protein. I find the bowl with a touch of cheese, low fat sour cream, and onions can last for lunch and dinner, and may carry over into the next day. Other soups, blah...they won my frustration battle. lol

Very nice! If I may ask, do you have a hard time eating a salad? The moment I start eating one, I'm full after several bites.

I hope you don't mind, but I'm reading the information you posted in the link. This is great and thank you very much, for sharing.

Things will be okay, I'm almost two years out and sometimes, I have to remind myself to eat. The process is all worth it!

LOL, that's all I can do when it comes to your response. I did say that and I didn't say your opinion was wrong. Due to the emotional state of the OP, the truth can be said, but in a more mature manner. No worries, @Introversion handled that for you. Thanks for the response, it is appreciated.

100%, agree. The way you stated it, is a bit more polite than Sammie. Based on what the OP said, I'd assume, they're very sensitive and hearing a response like yours, is a bit more welcoming and removes the blow of being so blunt.

I agree, that's two month weight loss.

With cutting out those things, what is your typical diet. The key to losing weight, isn't just about carbs, but it's great you're starting there. Also, even w/out losing the weight, you can still lose inches.

A bit harsh, yeah?

Now, w/ this response, I'll agree. A part of me wants to believe "Sammie", is just trying to get a rise out of someone.

I agree w/ what others have said, think about how far you've come. YOU look, amazing!!! Whenever you look in the mirror and have negative thoughts, think about where you were. Girl, you look GREAT, never think or feel anything less.

When I felt the cramps of constipation, I would gulp down a bit of Milk of Magnesia and that cured my issue. For some odd reason, cherries are now like a laxative for me, so I may munch on a couple of those if needed. Have you heard back from your MD, if so, what was their possible solution?

I've cried w/ a patient who wasn't able to get her Fentanyl Patches, she was fighting cancer. Luckily, they overturned our denial.

Long term use, you'll gain among other things.

To be honest, my heart breaks for them. Their Dr's, have to fight for them by submitting every bit of medical documentation they have. Believe it or not, those Dr's speak for the member and have been table to get PA's approved/ overturn denials. Sadly, those who abuse it, ruin it for those who need it.

It somewhat works the same. They have a certain Script they must use, if not, the Script will not be valid(in some cases, the police are called w/ the patient in the pharmacy). The patients go into a database and we have full access to that database. Some people think "they don't care about us, they don't want to see us get better, they don't understand my pain." Trust me, we understand most are not honest.

I've had several patients try to convince me, why they needed their C2's and some, I even caught "Dr.shopping". You'd be surprised, you never know what story to believe. We can only go by what the Dr's send, that is where we base our decisions. You have the plan criteria and the FDA criteria.

My apologies, I'm so used to the way I speak at work. C2's - Opioids (mostly), are considered controlled drugs. Many many many many people, abuse the heck out of them. They whine, lie, and act as if the world is falling apart because we will not accept their "medical necessity" for an overuse of a certain C2. You'd be amazed!

When I hear a patient speak about C2's, I cringe. There are so many rules and regulations surrounding them, you have to be very careful and your Dr's, I'm sure, will work within their guidelines. The FDA is on them like white on rice, so playing around while choosing the right one, can be a bit misleading and could make you appear to a "pill shopper". When it comes to submitting a PA for the new meds, make sure they come from your pain management Dr. and make sure they're very specific when it comes to your needs and why the other medications did not work. It sounds like you have a pain management Dr., who looks at you as another C2 person, they all sing the same song. Very few, are genuine. I wish you luck!

I simply stated an opinion and someone got butt hurt over it. Yes, some people are lazy, as I said, I was too at some point. I don't favor this show, but as most of you have stated, it does help those who truly need it. It does upset me sometimes, when I see people on that show not value the opportunity they've been given. If you read more into what I said or say, not my issue. In most cases, I'd say "get over yourself", but I'll refrain. Stay beautiful everyone!

I try not to have popcorn, but if I do, I'll get the 100 calorie pack. I am questionable when it comes to popcorn, so I turned that like over to pork rinds. They have protein, and are a healthy snack.

It's possible. I thought any form of #2 was enough, but in my case, it wasn't and I was still constipated.

I had that issue and felt very bloated. It was at the point, my whole body started to hurt. I took a laxative and, I felt so much better hours later. That was the first time I truly understood the feeling of being constipated.

Not to be too graphic, but are your bowels regular?

Banana, eh. The caramel, YES!!!!!! I love that one.