oxfordcat
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 2 months ago
Overnight visit in NYC--great time. good food cho - Hi all
My DH took me to NY for an overnight. I am just about 3 months out. Down about 55 pounds and feel fantastic.
I was a bit worried about eating out. We went to Bubba ...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 2 months ago
Papad - Ok, so i found these very cool things in the Indian grocery. Papad (sp?) they are made of a bean flour. All protein. No sugar. Heat in oven for a minute. flip and cook anoth...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 2 months ago
Kim's Magic Pop - I used these on my lo-carb days. Are they ok to have a bite of for say with my chicken salad? Getting tired of eating it with a spoon ... or to put some cottage cheese on it and ...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 3 months ago
iron tests--kelly ? for you - I forgot to bring my results, but my Ferritin was very high (in the 350 range), but my iron (TIcu?) was only 18. Please tell me that i won't need more iron infusions since my stor...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 3 months ago
celebrate ens multi/calcium opinions - Hi,
Thinking of ordering these. I figure i could just add some unflavored protein to them for the morning. I like the strawberry and chocolate protein one, not such a fan of t...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 3 months ago
Big Football Game. Food? - My DH wanted snack foods for the Giants game. I am sure i made entirely too much for him and I (a bit for me)
But this is what i came up with.
Asian pork dumplings in cabbage...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 3 months ago
Panera New Sonoma Chicken Stew - I asked them for a taste. It was very yummy. Big soft carrot, soft chicken. BUT very creamy. Not brave enough to try it for a meal though. But yum.
I am only 2 months out...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 3 months ago
shirataki or miracle noodles - I used those years ago on my low carbing diet. Can we have those nowadays?
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 3 months ago
celebrate ens shake thanks Kelly - Couldn't be happier. Just tried the chocolate milk. After 3 weeks of not stomaching any protein, it went down so easily.
I might be able to get back on track and recover fro...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Scared. Overwhelmed. Confused. Miserable - I'm still trying to recover from my bad ivc filter removal. I now can't stomach anything. It's like a constant malaise/nausea. Liquids seem hard too.
I'm taking supplements. ...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
so many complications due to IVC filter... rny was - after having a hard ivc removal and 5 days in the hospital it was determined that i am anemic. low potassium and b1.
My hemoglobin was 7.2 stable, but low.
My potassium was 3...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
finally home after ivc filter retrieval ordeal..an - no longer actively bleeding but have a large hematoma in abdomen. it hurts. very sore. feel like putting heat on it but thinking cold pack. so confused.
also, my arm that...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Now a transfusion. Egads. Not happening - After three days w hemoglobin hovering at 7.4 it went to 8.2 and back to 7.3. Now thinking of transfusion. Argh. Need to go home.
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
In hospital. No protein or vitamins since Friday - So I was on clear liquids. No vitamins. No protein shakes. How bad am I gonna be when I get home? Can't deplete that fast right? Supposedly they called my surgeon but he didn't ...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Update on ivc filter removal. Not good - Friday I went to have my ivc filter removed. Apparently it twisted and my 15 min procedure turned out to be 2 hours. Bleeding lots. I'm in icu for a few days. It was scary. ...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
protein bar stats opinions please - Hi,
I was in line at the checkout at Shoprite. I saw an Oh Yeah Bar. I believe people have mentioned they were good and ok.
Here are the stats: 1 bar. 45g
...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
what exactly is PB2? - i have seen it mentioned a few times. Can we not have real pb to add to a shake? Does PB2 offer something that i don't know about.? Is it used for cooking? Very confused.
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
when did you eat a protein bar? - I ask, because with all the holiday shopping and bustling, i am not eating. I have an egg or oatmeal for bfast and my 2 scoop shake at like 11. Then i am going... going... It ge...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
HELP!!! First time think may be sick .. ate too fa - oh god pain in chest.
will i just throw up feek better how soon
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
Really bad back pain - Hi.
I've been having really awful lower back pain for over a week. I noticed it after a nice walk w my dog. It hurts. Could my gait be off bc I'm favoring my belly bc of my sti...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
Thanksgiving Success - I hope everyone had a super Thanksgiving filled with good memories and surrounded by those who love you.
I certainly did. I was so worried about it. I was afraid i would feel...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
a first family dinner - so tonight was the first night i actually had dinner with my family and felt sort of normal.
I made lamb chops (my absolute all time fave) broccoli and couscous.
I had abou...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
taco bell - My neighbor introduced my daughter to taco bell last week. She had a "craving" for it tonite so we all went. I had the pinto and cheese. Picked around the cheese and ate about a...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
metabolic question - when i was seeing my old nutritionist years ago, she was big on no carbs etc. Also stressed that the way my body reacts to food ...need to eat within 5 hours or there is an insuli...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
Concerned. No BM in a few days....but mostly on s - Hi,
should i be concerned or not. The majority of my intake is protein shakes. (Surgery Nov1)
I had 1/2 slice of turkey breast yesterday. Up until then, really no food.(a bite...
