rce884 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 6 months ago

I am going crazy. I live alone. and when i am home, i can barely get in one meal never mind three with two snacks. when i am my partners or my mothers i have someone forcing me to eat, as one must. but when i am home i just feel like i would rather die


rce884 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 6 months ago

So i did not notice at first but for the last three weeks my glasses have been sliding off my face every time i look down.

trust me, you look down a lot. you would not think that but its true.

i was annoyed but it sat on the periphery


rce884 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 6 months ago

247.5.

Yippie!

thank you all for all your support


rce884 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 6 months ago

So ive not been around much. i have been struggling. before, i mentioned that i had thrown up. due to fast eating. turns out that is not the only reason. as i slowed right down and spent a huge amount of time paying attention to what and how i was eati


rce884 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 6 months ago

for the last 10 years i have been afraid to sit on ANY furniture that looked less than 100%solid. i have been convinced that i am too heavy for regular scales, i have been afraid to fly in a plane. but now, i don't feel afraid to sit. i am so much less


rce884 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 6 months ago

This is icky but in the name of forewarning people i feel i should mention. everyone's pouch is different but mine does not like fast eating.

i have been trying to get all my protein through food. however it meant that i ate my lunch and dinner


rce884 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 6 months ago

so i stepped on the scale yesterday and it said i had GAINED weight since my one month on the 4th of October. how can this be? is it just because i have a crappy scale? should i change the battery? I am freaking out. i haven't had a calorie intake more


rce884 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 7 months ago

I have been having a persistent nagging back pain for a few days. i am drinking at least 4-6 cups of water it is hard to get any more in. i don't think its my kidneys but i am worried can they flare up this close to surgery (one month) i hunted the net


rce884 posted a comment 6 years, 7 months ago
THankyou!

rce884 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 7 months ago

i lost 14 lbs in my first month. not as much as i was hoping 16lbs but yeah still something. my mother is over the moon. i know i am happy. i just wanted that 16 real bad. but i suppose i cant expect miracles and it will happen when it happens


rce884 wrote moving and all the changes 6 years, 7 months ago

I was planning to have an eventful 39th year. bariatric and knee replacement. yep everything was goign to be golden by my 40th birthday. in fact i was celebrating 10 years at my job and 20 years in...


rce884 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 7 months ago

today is my first day back at work. but it is a full day not what i had wanted. i was aiming for a three hour day but they needed me for an additional five. i had a mini can of tuna for lunch. and i had the whole thing. but i have to keep myself going


rce884 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 7 months ago

so I make this all the time. But I thought it would be great puréed in fact it was excellent

the original is is from the book loonyspoons and it's a curried affair.

My version is

3breasts cooked chopped c


rce884 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 7 months ago

i went shopping yesterday with my mum and we wanted to try something other than premier protein I am getting sick of it it is cloying every day. So we bought ensure vanilla

this is morning I tried it. One quarter a bottle in and I wa


rce884 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 7 months ago

well its been nice to taste meat again.

omg baby-food is the bane of my existence. we bought 2 jars, it is vile. the chicken and broth is gritty and gross. flavorless. i am hoping to get some real chicken Monday and puree it myself.

i


rce884 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 7 months ago

OH my goodness. it has been a bit crazy. i am at 2 weeks post op. and there has been temptation everywhere but i have been soooo good.

on Saturday i bought pizza for everyone at my mums to thank them for all there support of me and my mom. the


rce884 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 7 months ago

it sounds like a kids book. But it was less fun than that.

Turns out applesauce is not my friend.

Wasnt super bad some clammyness some diahreah and some cramping. But I only had a bit.

The story


rce884 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 7 months ago

just a silly wee thing

i am a week and a day out of surgery so clearly on fluids. My mom has been awesome about not tormenting me with real food. But

i was making a protein shake for dinner and the applesauce was downstairs s


rce884 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 8 months ago

Not in good shape. Surgery went very well according to dr Jackson who did surgery

but I am in a great deal of pain so I'm not really up for much. Everything hurts.

But I'm at my mums now onwards and upwards

thsnk yo


rce884 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 8 months ago

its ten hours and counting

i doubt i will sleep tonight.

i have to be at the hospital for 6 am and my surgery is at 8. this time tomrrow i will be resting in my hospital bed

wish me luck everybody


rce884 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 8 months ago

As I have mentioned (to flog that dead horse) i lost a lot of paperwork when my mom moved and my dad passed.

i have asked questions about vitamins before i had the right information. and you were all super helpful. i got the paper work when i


rce884 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 8 months ago

I was 287 at my pre op appointment

i stepped on the scale ( home scale so give or take a bit) at home today

274!!!!


rce884 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 8 months ago

I was JUST told about this place (they ship or you can go to one of there stores and pick up) but i was looking and they have things like sugar free bbq sauce, for example. i was looking because i like my meat a bit saucy and most bbq sauce is super hi


rce884 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 8 months ago

Last time i was on opti i couldn't get through it all. i had maybe 2-3 a day is that ok?

I mean its only 2 weeks. but Full opti is already low calories. so is it ok? does anyone know

I just feel luggy. ( i know its not a word but its an


rce884 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 8 months ago

two weeks until Surgery.

i am so excited.

a bit too excited. i have to cut down on the coffee. my mood is in an upswing and i cant be unstable for surgery. it would not be a good thing. (for those who dont know i have Bipolar II and m

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