Ashley G.

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To plastic or not to plastic -   I went and saw a plastic surgeon today for a consultation on what do with my excess skin.  I'm lucky and I don't have much, but there is some there and there's  no way aro...

To plastic or not to plastic - I went and saw a plastic surgeon today for a consultation on what do with my excess skin.  I'm lucky and I don't have much, but there is some there and there's  no way around it...

Stupid Cravings - My old cravings have started to rear their ugly heads.  At 3:00pm today I could have killed someone for a bag of plain M&ms (or anything chocolate for that matter).  I didn't give ...

For those of you making protein shakes - I found this cool little contraption today, and I don't know if you know about it. Hamilton Beach makes an appliance called a 'Single Serve Blender'.  You mix your ingredients i...

Sweet & Sour Chicken recipe - I just made this and it was fantastic! 3 TBS rice or cider vinegar 1 1/2 TBS splenda 3 TBS canned, crushed pineapple in juice 1 tsp soy sauce 1/4 tsp blackstrap molasses 1/...

Cooking for one - I am seven weeks post-op and I live by myself.  I am having a hard enough time trying to figure out what to make for myself, plus I am having a hard time making it just for one. ...

Cooking for one - I am seven weeks post-op and I live by myself.  I am having a hard enough time trying to figure out what to make for myself, plus I am having a hard time making it just for one. ...

Weird stomach feeling - I am 6 weeks post-op from being sleeved (for some reason that doesn't show up in my info on the side).  I know understand what it means to 'eat to live' and not 'live to eat'.  I a...

Weird stomach feeling - I am 6 weeks post-op from being sleeved (for some reason that doesn't show up in my info on the side).  I know understand what it means to 'eat to live' and not 'live to eat'.  I a...

Eating Time - The paperwork my surgeon provided me with said that I should take 30 minutes to eat my meals.  It makes suggestions like taking a bite and then putting the fork down, so on and so ...

I am not getting enough protein - So now what? I am 5 weeks post-op, and I just can't eat enough at meals.  I attempted to eat two turkey sausage patties this morning, and I only had room for one.  I drink prote...

Profile Question - I had VSG surgery on May 14.  How do I get that to show up on my profile??

4 week post-op food ideas? - Okay, I am getting tired of eating the same old things; oranges, pineapple, peaches, eggs, canned veggies, and cheese.  I haven't tried the canned chicken yet, I'm just not feeling...

I want to be bad - My cravings are starting to get the best of me.  Tomorrow I will be 4 weeks post-op, and I am craving something sweet so bad.  Unfortunately I have Cookie Dough ice cream in the fr...

Trouble Breathing UPDATE - I finally went to my PCP this morning to find out why I was having shortness of breath and why it hurt when I breathed in to deep.  She sent me for a CT scan, and called me two hou...

Continuing severe left arm pain - Yes, it's me again.  I am at my wits end with this. The pain in my left shoulder and my left side has gotten worse, not better.  I started taking Extra Strength Tylenol, and at ...

Hello! - As of today, I am three weeks and two days post-op.  I am not loving life so much right now.  I have developed a pain in my left shoulder and left side that seem to be getting wors...

Something other than Butter Buds - Any of you out there have any suggestions for something other than Butter Buds I can use to sprinkle on my food for a little flavor?  All suggestions are welcome!

I still have trapped air! - I still have trapped air in my left shoulder, and the pain is so bad that it is keeping me up at night.  Is there anything I can to get rid of it?  I also must have a loose stich i...

Stage 3 - Here we go! - I just got done shopping for all my Stage 3 food.  The first thing I am attempting to eat is some Light Laughing Cow Swiss cheese.  It's really soft and I think it will work well. ...

Nervous to move to Stage 3 - Monday is my 3 week anniversary since my surgery, and I will be cleared to move on to Stage 3.  This means I will be able to add cheese, LF cottage cheese, eggs, LF refried beans, ...

I literally just got sick - I took my Carafate, made some grits, took two bites and had to throw up.  I haven't felt good all day though.  Is there anything I can take for this?  I am three weeks out of surge...

Motrin is okay to take? - That pretty much sums it up.  I just want to make sure before I run up to Rite-Aid.  I would love to have something to take for this belly muscle pain.   Thanks!

My belly muscles hurt - I talked to my nurse today and she said that usually the pain doesn't totally go away until about four weeks.  I know it depends on the person.  I was wondering if there is anythin...

Stage 3 Food - I am one week away from Stage 3 and I am already fantasizing about the food I can eat.  One of my favorite things to eat in the summer is a fresh corn, tomato, and green bean salad...