Recent content by Laurieann

Thank you Pat and Frank for the carb-bar suggestion! I will go today and buy some of those bars! Have any of you tried the Atkins Bars? The support all of you give on here is amazing and I am so grateful for that! I have been taking the Biotin since before my surgery at the advice of our...

Hey Donna: I spoke with my nutritionist yesterday and she is very disappointed with my protein intake (no shocker here). So, this morning, I went to the grocery store and bought an Oh Yeah High protein Chocolate and Caramel - 26g bar. It is delicious and I ate about 3 bites of the thing. My...

Dear Donna: I am exactly one month out and I too, am having the same issues as you. I cannot get in enough protein and I feel like I have exhausted every brand of protein powder known in South Carolina. The only way I get it down is to hold my nose and swallow it and that is not a good...

Congratulations on your new surgery! My surgery was on March 20th and it has been quite a ride. For the first week, I was allowed the phase 1 diet which included clear liquids such as broth, sugar-free popsickles, jello, and my protein shakes. That was it!!! On week two, or phase 2, we were...

Today is my 6th day out from surgery and I am so happy that I took the chance on WLS. I am still a little sore on my left side, but I am not taking pain medication because I do not need it. I am taking my Zofran and Phenergan, as directed, to keep away the nausea and so far, I have not been...

My surgery was at 8:00 this morning and it went so smoothly! I have already done one lap around my area and will go for another walk in a little while. Thank you all so much for your prayers as I am proof that prayer WORKS! I will check in again tomorrow, maybe! :D

Hey Guys: I am on week 4 of my Optifast diet, I have lost 10 pounds, and am doing so much better now. Those first few days were horrible, but I finally adjusted, thank the Lord. Yesterday I had my EGD and other than having a small IV issue, it went beautifully, and I didn't even know it...

Hey Angee! I hope you are doing well this morning! How did your weekend go? How are you coping? I hope you have a fantastic day and that you continue to gain your strength every day. : )

Congratulations, Darling!! What an amazing goal you have reached. You must feel like a million bucks and you look it, too! May God bless you and your continued journey! The best is yet to come for you!

Hey Angee! Congratulations on your surgery and I KNOW you are thrilled! I am starting week 3 of my Opti-fast and I am losing weight! Believe it or not, I am not too hungry now that my brain and stomach have calmed down. I just had to show them who's boss!! Girl . . . . . you drink, drink...

Dear Donna: I know how debilitating depression can be and I too, am an emotional eater, so I can certainly sympathize with you about having that issue. I am sorry for all of the added stress you are having right now and you have to begin taking care of you now so that you can begin the process...

I just said a prayer for you and I will continue praying for you throughout the day. God bless you for having the courage to change your life and follow your dreams. C.S. Lewis said, " It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird: it would be a jolly sight harder for it to learn to fly while...

Hey Donna! Congratulations on your surgery date. My date is March 20, so we are having simular dates and experiences. Our nutritionist recommended that we start the Biotin now and I bought a bottle at Dollar General on Friday for $5.00 and I started taking it yesterday. : ) I am on week 2...

Today in my class at my Center, our nutritionist said that we were to begin taking Mucinex right now before our surgeries for nausea. She explained that many of us suffer from post-nasal drip and once we have had the surgery, our pouch can be filled with this mucus. She said a good way to tell...

Hey Mygirl! I am your neighbor in SC in Greenville and Welcome to the site. I was a lurker for about 3 months before I joined, but I am so glad I did. Good for you for making this decision! I am having surgery soon and I am now working my way through the liquid protein shakes. I go to our...