April 2013 Post-Op Group

[terry1118 1,274]

I would move in an instant if not for my husband...change is not his thing. I've kind of adopted San Diego as my second home, and I keep checking their weather....sigh So expensive to buy a house there, though. 67 and sunny there today...snow and - 2 here. Maybe I'll live on the beach.

I hate heat and my husband hates cold. I suggested that he get a place in the south and I'll get a place in the north. Then we'll visit each other. Lol

[ajustice 484]

It's 71 this morn. Not sure what the high will be today. It's actually humid. Enjoying this for the last month before I face the realities u guys are talking about. Hope all y'all are doing well. Happy Monday.

[deaddemmama 474]

71...you're in for a rude awakening, I fear. A high of 6 on Wednesday...that's the HIGH... Crazy place to live.

[ajustice 484]

71...you're in for a rude awakening, I fear. A high of 6 on Wednesday...that's the HIGH... Crazy place to live.

We just came back from seeing my god child and it was 69 and nasty sticky out. I see all the coverage on the news and know it's just a matter of time and I'm gonna be dealing with it up there.

On a side note...have I told y'all my new "addiction"? Raw cranberries. It's a sweet and sour kinda crunch that is truly helping me get past my urge to snack. Good Fiber and limited sugars so..I'm loving it.

[KristinaRnY 455]

Only -16 here in WI with the wind chill! -32 sounds awful! I'm glad my overheating is done with. I can't get warm enough. Hang in there!

Me too! I am always cold now. I've never had that experience before. One of my friends told me today, welcome to the other side! See what skinny girls have to deal with, we're always cold! I've never considered myself "skinny" EVER!!!!! What a journey!

If being cold is a skinny thing I'm in for a rude awakening, I'm pre op but I'm always cold! As soon as it hits 60 degrees my skin is stinging. This time of year I don't dare go outside without three sweaters on, a scarf, gloves, and a hat.

[cynthia f 31]

Before pic

After and now

2months after surgery

3 1/2 mths out

Now happy than ever

[cynthia f 31]

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[deaddemmama 474]

Just ate chips yesterday..I was at a class, and all Snacks were unhealthy; usually I eat peanuts, but they were out. So, chips. Say, how many calories are you guys getting now? I'm still at 700-950 a day.Do you crave carbs ( like fruit) when you feel weak? I just can't seem to get in more calories...just measure, but can't physically eat all if it. Still doing Protein Shakes, and taking Vitamins.< /p>

[terry1118 1,274]

We just came back from seeing my god child and it was 69 and nasty sticky out. I see all the coverage on the news and know it's just a matter of time and I'm gonna be dealing with it up there.

On a side note...have I told y'all my new "addiction"? Raw cranberries. It's a sweet and sour kinda crunch that is truly helping me get past my urge to snack. Good fiber and limited sugars so..I'm loving it.

Raw cranberries? Aren't they incredibly tart? I never tried them plain... I'll have to give them a try. I love cranberries and still have some from the cranberry festival we went to in October. :-)

I was going to try making homemade cranberry applesauce w/splenda for a holiday treat I can enjoy.

[terry1118 1,274]

Just ate chips yesterday..I was at a class, and all Snacks were unhealthy; usually I eat peanuts, but they were out. So, chips. Say, how many calories are you guys getting now? I'm still at 700-950 a day.Do you crave carbs ( like fruit) when you feel weak? I just can't seem to get in more calories...just measure, but can't physically eat all if it. Still doing Protein Shakes, and taking Vitamins.< /p>

I'm pretty much where you're at for total calories per day. I measure all my food- sometimes I finish it, sometimes not. I have at least one Protein Shake daily but sometimes I have another if I'm short on Protein. I never crave fruit but my husband does. He says with him low blood sugar triggers it.

[terry1118 1,274]

Woke up to ice coated everything and we're supposed to get 2-4 inches of snow, too. I was going to attempt going out today (haven't been out since gallbladder removal last Friday) but I think I'll give it one more day. It's a good day to bake - I think I'll make some banana bread and/or Cookies. My neighbor lost his wife last year and I haven't made him anything in a while. He is getting goodies today! :-)

[hockeymumzie 181]

Jumped on the scale this morning and down 130 pounds. 14 of that was lost in my two week pre op. Tomorrow makes 8 months

[KristinaRnY 455]

Wow congratulations! That's a lot of weight! How are you enjoying the new you!!? 130lbs, what an incredible feat of strength, again congratulations!

[ajustice 484]

Raw cranberries? Aren't they incredibly tart? I never tried them plain... I'll have to give them a try. I love cranberries and still have some from the cranberry festival we went to in October. :-) I was going to try making homemade cranberry applesauce w/splenda for a holiday treat I can enjoy.

What's crazy is I love the tart the crunch is pretty awesome.

[ajustice 484]

Just ate chips yesterday..I was at a class, and all Snacks were unhealthy; usually I eat peanuts, but they were out. So, chips. Say, how many calories are you guys getting now? I'm still at 700-950 a day.Do you crave carbs ( like fruit) when you feel weak? I just can't seem to get in more calories...just measure, but can't physically eat all if it. Still doing Protein Shakes, and taking Vitamins.< /p>

I'm anywhere from 800-1200. My fitness pal has my goal at 1200 a day. It varies a lot. The last few days with being sick and then also PMS I got a lot more calories in wanting comfort food. It really varies with me. I've also been curious with how many calories y'all get and also how much y'all are consuming at a time.