__Laura__
__Laura__ posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
How long do stalls typically last? - I have been bouncing between 212-216 for the past month. I'm almost 4 months out and, like a completely insane person, am freaked out I've stopped losing the weight. I spent over...
__Laura__ posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
Need constipation advice lol - Never thought I'd title a post saying that, but... it is what it is. Is collace OK to take? I've been having MAJOR constipation issues... Going roughly 10 days without a BM, and ...
__Laura__ posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
Daily Nutritional Goals? - I'm 4 months out, almost, and do not have a NUT. I'm unsure how much fiber and calories and such I should be shooting for each day. Here's what I had so far today...
4 oz prot...
__Laura__ posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
Need food help - I badly need idea's as to what to eat during the day. I have found that I'm grazing like crazy and am looking to stop that behavior before it gets to bad. I think I'm going to ha...
__Laura__ posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
Vicodin & Percocets - Can we take these? I have some from before surgery and broke a couple toes and need something for the pain. If not, what can we take? I don't know what a NSAID is or isn't.
__Laura__ posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
Can this be right?!? - Yesterday when I got up I weighed 211.4. The day prior I was pretty shakey inside and out and all around felt horrible. I called my doc who said I was really dehydrated and proba...
__Laura__ posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
Dumping?!? - I am trying to figure out if I am dumping... I was eating something and my tummy got a 'this ain't good' feeling so I stopped eating it and then I got very sweaty and a tad bit diz...
__Laura__ posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
Normal 3 month labs? - I have no clue what they *should* check, but here is what they DID check... Is anything missing that I should request?
Hemoglobin A1C - 5.3 (normal range 6.0)
Glucose - 84 (74-...
__Laura__ posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
Painful joints? - Lately I've been waking up every night with my joints hurting. Knees, elbows, shoulders. My arms and stuff will fall asleep at night. But tonight I went to sleep around 1 and wok...
__Laura__ posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
Carbs - How do I know which are good vs which are bad? I only buy wheat bread and/or bagels and can tolerate eating 1/2 a slice of toast or 1/2 a small bagel. But is it being wheat enoug...
__Laura__ posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
50 lbs later... (pics) -
Before - (Size 22) (265 lbs)
50 lbs lost (size 17jr) (weight - 214 lbs)
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__Laura__ posted a discussion topic 14 years, 11 months ago
Scales ?? - s So yesterday we went swimming. I had weighed myself that morning and was 217 or something like that. Well, when we got to the gym they had a scale and it said I was 212. My so...
__Laura__ posted a discussion topic 14 years, 11 months ago
I need help. - I haven't been coming here much anymore because I'm just so disappointed in myself. I can't seem to find it in me to use my tool the way it was meant to be used. It's been 11 wee...
__Laura__ posted a discussion topic 14 years, 11 months ago
Dehydration? - on mI really need to know how to rehydrate myself. Will drinking 64 ounces + of water today do the trick? I just realized I've drank MAYBE 8 ounces in the past 3 days (if not lo...
__Laura__ posted a discussion topic 14 years, 11 months ago
Body fortress-good or no? - My co-worker brought in some body fortress and I was thinking of trying it. Is it a good brand to use? Which is better, using milk or water? She used water and I took a sip but it...
__Laura__ posted a discussion topic 14 years, 12 months ago
Took me 7 1/2 weeks - To realize what a complete idiot I am. I'm losing strands upon strands of hair, my nails are breaking and peeling like crazy. I'm always tired and worn out. I've spent a coupl...
__Laura__ posted a discussion topic 14 years, 12 months ago
Those who hit Onderland - Around what size are you wearing when you reach that point? I'm sitting at 225 right now and still wearing my size 20/22. =/ Granted I can pull them on/off without unbuttoning t...
__Laura__ posted a discussion topic 14 years, 12 months ago
Centrum Silver (and yes... other vit. questions... - Are these OK to take? They are NOT the chewable kind. I got Centrum Silver Ultra Women's. It had higher numbers than regular centrum silver. I also got citracal + D3. It has 6...
__Laura__ posted a discussion topic 15 years ago
I promise not to ask again! - But what vitamins, exactly, can we take that we do NOT have to chew? I didn't take my vitamins last night (2nd time in almost 7 weeks) because I couldn't bring myself to chew them...
__Laura__ posted a discussion topic 15 years ago
6 1/2 weeks (photo) - DH took a pic of me yesterday and I am just in the mood to brag lol. That's all really.
Before
Yesterday at 229lbs
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__Laura__ posted a discussion topic 15 years ago
No Satisfaction... - Does it ever return? Since surgery I've not been satisfied what so ever after eating. There's no "Oooo that hit the spot" feelings. No "omg, that was great". I eat, then sit he...
__Laura__ posted a discussion topic 15 years ago
Calcium (and other supplements) - What do you take for your calcium supplement? I have a bag of the BA calcium citrate chews, but they only have 250mg of calcium and my paper says I need 500-1000 extra a day. So ...