teach2 posted a discussion topic 2 years, 10 months ago

Hi all- It's been a while since I've posted. I'm having brachioplasty surgery next week.

What do I need to get? One of those arm grabber things? Front zip bra? any other special garments?

How do you lift your arms on pillows? - just r


teach2 posted a discussion topic 7 years ago

Well, count me in on the iron tanker's train. My levels have plummeted. My ferritin is at a 4. I think they said my saturation is 6. I'm honestly not sure what is a 6 for sure, cuz I'm brain dead about now... However, something needs to be done and p


teach2 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 7 months ago

I'm not writing cuz I want all of you to give me compliments, etc. I just need to get this out in the universe because I'm frustrated and sad.  I teach second grade, and today during math group time a student came to me to tell me . "________ isn't doi


teach2 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 8 months ago

I read every day, but haven't posted in a long time. I've been frustrated that I can't seem to get off these last 10-15 pounds to reach the goal I set for myself.  I'm trying to stay positive by looking at my NSVs. I've had two great ones recently. The


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I'm looking forward to swimming and inner tubing - without feeling...

teach2 posted a comment 8 years ago
I tried the banana at my support group last night. It was delicious.I...

teach2 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

i tried the PMD40 and it wouldn't honor it. Does anyone have a current code?

I started taking these almost three months ago. I just had my labs drawn and will see the surgeon on the 11 th. in the meantime, I want to order just one month's supp


teach2 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago

Hey all-

I just wanted to share my IDs from last year of school and this year. I wasn't even aware of the that much change myself. I love having control of my life again!


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teach2 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

Hello

My fit bit one won't seem to sync with my phone or computer. It just says it's looking.... MFP info makes it, but the actual device (the steps) won't sync. Does anyone have any troubleshooting for me??

Thank you


teach2 posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

My husband is in commercial construction and just finished a new office space for an optometrist group. They are giving his family members lasik surgery for a steal. (which it'd have to be cuz I was cash pay for my RNY a few months ago) Anyway, has any


teach2 posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

ive read that some of you use ketone strips to be sure you stay in Ketosis. I just got some and I have only a small level of ketones in my urine. I eat less than 30 carbs a day! If I have a "bad" day, I'm always less than 50. What do I need to do? Is t


teach2 posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

I went to our "Protein Party" at support group last night. I thought maybe you'd all appreciate what seemed to be the favorites...

bars-

1- GNC Total Lean Bar in blueberry yogurt flavor- 180 cal, 15 g protein, 10 g fiber and 22 carbs- b


teach2 posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

i have spent many hours using the search feature looking for many of my lurking questions. Yesterday I was reading about calorie intake and a few old posts mentioned that their docs said that if they wanted to reach goal they needed to lose 50% of thei


teach2 posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

Hey guys- If you peruse the general discussion thread, you may have seen this. They suggested I show to you since your the RNY experts. Thanks so much for taking the time to look and respond. I appreciate it.

I apologize right off the


teach2 posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

I apologize right off the bat for this will be a long post. I am three months post op from RNY. I know there can be stalls- and possibly gain. I've searched for comparable posts, but I would love some of you veterans to please help me.  I know that I c


teach2 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago

almost daily you have a Nature Valley almond crunch bar. Which one do you get? Is it the one with 190 calories or 160? They sound delicious and I noticed there's more than one.  Thanks!


teach2 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Am I doing this right???? - Hello all- I just had my surgery 4 weeks ago today. I haven't been able to get really much food down. It seems only a tablespoon or so... This doesn't get me much protein or calor...
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