Recent content by slucas

After 3 years post surgery, I find I cannot drink protein shakes. They make my stomach hurt. Does anyone know of a lactose free shake? My cholesterol is up and I think it is because of all the nuts and meat I eat for protein. I need to try to get it back down. Thanks for any help. slucas

thanks I never eat a meal. Very rarely do I eat 2 items at a time. I use to log and I think I will do so again. I have never reached my 1200 calories. It is just that I started eating too close together again. But with all your words, I am going to get back to the program the way we are...

I am one year out from surgery and back to my old habits. Eating too much. I am not eating until I am over full but I am eating too often. I know I need to log my food again, I just need to tell myself what I know to be true. I am going to get back on my fitness pal and log my meals. Part...

I am trying to get in as much water as possible but I work 3rd shift in a lab. I get in 16 ozs in about 4 hours, then I have wait 30 min and have protein and then 30 minutes later I start drinking again. With the rest of my time before going to sleep I am getting another 16 to 24 ozs of water...

question concerning water I am trying to get in as much water as possible but I work 3rd shift in a lab. I get in 16 ozs in about 4 hours, then I have wait 30 min and have protein and then 30 minutes later I start drinking again. With the rest of my time before going to sleep I am getting...

disappointed I am so disappointed. It has only been 2 weeks and 2 days since my surgery and I have not lost anything this week. I have lost 15 lbs so far but I thought I would still be losing a lb a day. I am still walking but since I too went back to work this week (only after 2 weeks out)...

thanks Thanks Frank. That is one thing I can do and am getting myself in the habit now. If nothing else I will get my water in. I am starting to have trouble with drinking protein powders and drinks, so I am trying boost next. Thanks for all of your information, it is truly helpful. Susan

fluids I do not think I am having trouble with the amount because since I am on medical leave that is all I have to do. I get over 40ozs with soup and all. I expect when I go back to work it will be harder to get it in during the day. Right now it is a sip every 2 minutes and that won't work...

oops I meant conquer this problem. That is what happens while crying.

also 4 days out Jenny, I am also 4 days out from surgery. My surgery was the 17th of June and I am having the same problems that you are experiencing. I have pain in my lower stomach area after taking a sip. For me it does not matter how small the sip is. My doctor told me to worry more...

I have my surgery Monday the 17th of June. I am excited to get started. I am not looking forward to maybe getting sick but I will deal with what ever may come along.

I am in Apex and Dr. Brandon Roy is my surgeon. I will be having my surgery Monday at Wakemed Cary Healthplex. I have bought a new pair of shoes for walking, I am excited to get started. I work 3rd shift and will not give of sleep for the support meeting so I am very happy about using this site.

there is a great book out called weight loos surgery for dummies. It goes over everything my doctor and team have been telling me. It is worth reading and referring back too.

This is the first time I have done any posting of any kind. I am about to start a new part of my life on June 17. I am nervous that I will not lose any weight but know in my head that the surgery is what can help. A small stomach can only hold so much and I do not like getting sick, so I my...