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  1. donnayork

    Gained weight new area!! Help!!!

    Ok, military we move every two to three years. I haven't been to the Dr since we moved here yes it's been a very long time. I'm over 2 years out an the weight has just started coming on. Don't want to see the dr till I've lost the weight. But I haven't been able to lose weight. I am walking up...
  2. donnayork

    Help lost my motivation

    Ok, I just need some advise or encouragement from some of the long timers out there. I go for my 9 month check up tomorrow, an in the past 3 months I've only lost 6 lbs. my weight loss has stopped. Which is all my fault. I twisted my ankle an couldn't walk or run for two weeks then got a bad...
  3. donnayork

    Plateau an need advise on to get going again

    I'm only 18 lbs from my goal an haven't lost anything in 3 weeks. Good thing I haven't gain anything either. Still eating the same as I was an exercising the same. Walking an running. Walk 15 miles a week an run 6. I really don't know if I get in enough calories or not cause when I mention cals...
  4. donnayork

    Hair loss an hair color

    Ok, I'm back with a question. I have had my hair thin out a lot but no bald spots to speak of; my question is when can I get my hair colored. I'm 6 months out an going to see my family the end of Oct they haven't seen me since last December. What to look my best, my family have smart mouths...
  5. donnayork

    Very frustrated, haven't lost a single ounces in 3 weeks

    PLEASE tell me this isn't all I'm gonna lose. It can't be I'm not even close to my goal. I'm heart broken. I've been getting all my protein in an my water an not going over 800 calories a day. Plus I've upped my workouts to 5 miles ,5 days a week. What am I doing wrong???? I have goals set an I...
  6. donnayork

    Has anyone tried the tofu pasta??

    I was wondering if anyone has tired it an if it was ok?? I don't want to buy any if its not good. I have been doing so much better on trying different meats an things an haven't gotta sick. So I fill like I need to continue trying things. I got stuck in a rut an was eating the same things day in...
  7. donnayork

    Question regarding having dizzy spells when I stand

    Ok, I will start by saying I make sure I get my protein, water an vitamins in everyday kind anal about it. Ok now that's out there no matter how slowly I get up I getting dizzy. Everything goes dark an I stumble like a drunk. I go next week for blood work an then the following to the Dr. Would...
  8. donnayork

    On vacation, help what can I eat!!!

    Ok, I'm 3 months out have lost 67 lbs an on my first day of vacation with the family. We are at our first night stop over point an ordering room service. I started to cry when I looked at the menu, I don't know what I can get to eat. It's to much, so afraid of getting sick an spoiling things for...
  9. donnayork

    Ok, I'm back with a question regarding Greek yogurt?

    Ok is it considered a meal or a snack? I've been using it as a meal but thought if I used as a snack then I could eat a meal an get more protein. Trying to not rely on shakes as much even though my nutritionist said till I can eat more its fine but I don't want to drink one every day. Also with...
  10. donnayork

    Small celebration haven't gotta sick not once this week

    Finally, one full week without getting sick. Still not getting a lot down at dinner time. But breakfast an lunch have gone really good all week. Knocking on wood for sure. Weight loss is still going good an I'm starting to feel like somebody. Yippee!!!
  11. donnayork

    Ok friends got another question. Do you think pouches can be different sizes?

    The reason I ask is I'm 7 weeks out an still have a very hard time getting in 2 tablespoons of food. So far the only think I can get a serving size of is yogurt an I found some laser thin sliced turkey an very thin sliced cheddar cheese that a roll together. Both of those are the only thing I...
  12. donnayork

    Please someone explain to me how to get 60 grams of protein in.

    Saw my Dr yesterday, she said no more protein shakes. That I'm to get my protein from my food only. Ok, that's fine but she said that I'm to stick with only 1/4 cup three times a day an only food that contain protein. No fruits or vegtables period. I'm 5 weeks out now going on 6. Someone please...
  13. donnayork

    Help, got deathly ill last night.

    Ok, what did I do wrong. Started throwing up around 6:30 pm an didn't end till 11:30 pm. What did I do to cause this? My day, always stop drinking 30 before and 30 after. Breakfast had half scrambled egg, lunch 1/4 cup mashed pinto beans with a little corn bread, dinner only 3 bites of grilled...
  14. donnayork

    Taking calcium citrate were to find it??

    Hello again everyone I've been doing good on soft foods. But my Dr says I need to start the calcium citrate now. Having a hard time finding the chews or liquid. Went ahead an got the tablets so I at least had something. Is it ok to crush the tablets an take them? Didn't realize how expensive...
  15. donnayork

    Two weeks out an still having major pain in left side!!

    Help, this pain in my left side is taking a toll on me. Sometimes it does have gas that causes a stabbing pain but the rest of the pain never goes away. Called my nurse she said take my pain meds. Ugh!!!! Has anyone else experienced this?? I can't bend over because of the pain, can't really get...
  16. donnayork

    One week out, should I be concerned that I haven't lost any weight???

    Yesterday was one week since my surgery. Still have pain on my left side but doing ok. I am getting in 60 grams protein an 80 oz water a day. But weighed myself this morning an not a single pound gone. Is it to early to worry about? Do I need to try an get in more than the 60 grams of protein...
  17. donnayork

    Surgery was on Thursday thought I was doing good but got shot down.

    Had my surgery, woke up to be told that the Dr made a mistake. She nicked my small bowel and couldn't stop the bleeding so had to remove a section of it. Was drinking my water an some protein. Then first day home drank all my water an protein. Woke up sick, the burp vomits are the worse. Called...
  18. donnayork

    Surgery Thursday got a question

    I know everyone is different on how they lose but I have been on my pre opp diet for the two weeks and I haven't cheated not once. But I've only lost 10 lbs. is this ok?? I have seen people post a 20 lb loss. I'm scared it won't be enough. I'm so ready to have my surgery an start my new life...
  19. donnayork

    On liquid diet an I'm starving

    Been on the liquid diet since the 28th, having a hard time today. Feel like I'm starving. Starting to get a little hateful with the hubby an kids. Anyone got any good ideals in spices I can add to chicken broth to make it more appealing? I am just keeping my fingers crossed that today is the...
  20. donnayork

    what do I need to take to the hospitl?????

    Hows everyone doing? Here I am with more questions. Really and truely what do I need to take with meto the hospital? Do I need a robe,Pj"s,house shoes,a good book? I know I have to take my cpap machine but the nurse told me not to bring anything else since I will be in the step down unit for...
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