happyteacher
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Question for ADHD folks taking Adderol -
So I am ADHD, but never treated it. Today, I took my first dose of Adderol. All was well, but it occurred to me that the physician probably didn't know squat about VSG patient...
happyteacher wrote a blog post 12 years, 2 months ago
Check in -
Just checking in for the surgiversary. My weight did my normal fluctuation with water weight, but weighed in at 190- right on target on the 19th. Today at my physical I was 1...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Juicing -
This is not intended to be a "try this and spur your weight loss" type post. My daughter got a hold of one of those movies about how the American diet is so awful, and she woke...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Fibergourmet half calorie crackers -
Just tried a new flavor of cracker, and it is terrific. If you have not checked out the Fibergourmet line of crackers it is 60 or 70 calores per serving (1 ounce) and 12 grams ...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Good calorie/protein option at McDonalds. -
I am not a McDonalds fan, at all. Not before vsg, and especially not now. Sometimes though that it the only option. I was caught in rural Michigan for an athletic thing for m...
happyteacher wrote a blog post 12 years, 3 months ago
Surgivesary check in -
Nothing special to report this month. This morning I weighed in at 193 and thus far no problem staying at goal. I have noticed that when I have a few consecutive super high ca...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Lab results- question about trends -
Hello,
Just got my lab results back (1 year plus a month mark) and noticed that there is a trend of decline in several areas. Nothing is low, but for a few if it goes even ...
happyteacher wrote a blog post 12 years, 4 months ago
The Fatty Rule -
Once I hit goal I initiated a rule that if my weight goes even 1 ounce above goal weight and for any reason then I would work on chewing that back down. Had surgery on the foot...
happyteacher lost 3 lbs since Jan 26 12 years, 4 months ago
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
VSG surgery, taking the easy way out? I think it -
So many of us experience people telling us that surgery is the easy way out. Many of us get offended by that. But you know what? I agree. People will post all of the time th...
happyteacher lost 1 lb since Jan 23 12 years, 4 months ago
happyteacher wrote a blog post 12 years, 4 months ago
Oops, skipped the January update so posting late -
I am about a week late on my monthly update. After Christmas I failed another skin check, and had a surprise foot surgery to get rid of some more cancer. No exercise and emoti...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Doc asked if they could use me as a success story -
I had a follow-up to check labs today, and was surprised when the doctor asked if they could feature me in an article and on the website for their program. Yikes, did it make m...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Fiber One Protein Bar -
Just sharing out... today at Sams I found Fiber One protein bars. Not the best nutritional profile, but not the worst. In maintainance I am switching to these from Detour bars...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Here is my Pre Op Diet Plan (for Newbies) -
Help your surgeon out, and yourself- put yourself on a diet if the surgeon didn't. Losing weight will help to shrink the liver, and thus make your surgery and recovery go...
happyteacher wrote a blog post 12 years, 5 months ago
Pre Op Diet Plan Given to Me by the Nut -
Help your surgeon out, and yourself- put yourself on a diet if he didn't. Losing weight will help to shrink the liver, and thus make your surgery and recovery go smoother...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Foot surgery and in need of exercise suggestions -
Howdy all!
Last week I had a surprise surgery to remove some more cancer off of the foot, and now my normal exercise routine is not an option for a while. Anyone out there ...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Kitchen Gadget Disease- Yonana and Baby Cakes Pie -
I know, it is foolish to buy "makers". You know, those highly marketed kitchen devices that does only one thing and whatever that one thing can be done just fine in a regular p...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
30 Things to do instead of eat -
Pulled this off a website, just sharing. Sometimes the best thing to do is distract yourself :)
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Do you eat for comfort because you're frustrated or bored, or be...
happyteacher lost 2 lbs since Dec 17 12 years, 5 months ago
happyteacher lost 1 lb since Oct 16 12 years, 5 months ago
happyteacher posted a comment 12 years, 5 months ago
Just read this. I hope you are feeling a little better. The awesome...
happyteacher wrote a blog post 12 years, 5 months ago
1 Year Surgiversary! -
What a great day to stop and ponder all of the awesomeness of this last year! Woke up today and weighed in at 188. I can't believe it. A year ago today I was praying that I c...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
1 Year Surgiversary- if you are on the fence and w -
Can't believe it has been a year! I hit goal a while ago and currently am working on maintenance. If you are thinking about the surgery, but are scared just know it has been ...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
I love when I "find" calories on MFP -
Not sure if this happens to others, but some days I eat 2 servings of something so instead of entering a separate entry I just go in and adjust the one that is already there. T...
