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  1. StinkerBelle

    Hydration - dehydration

    Chances are your brown urine is related to dehydration.. Ask your Dr. about having some Power Ade Zero and Crystal Light to make it easier to sip more liquids.. I am surprised you were allowed to come home if your only able to consume 44 ounces.. My surgeon keeps people in until they can hit a...
  2. StinkerBelle

    Brown colored urine

    The color can also indicate dehydration as well as a possible Liver, Pancreas, or Gall bladder issue Call your Dr. ASAP
  3. StinkerBelle

    New to site and Surgery Date is September 8, 2014

    Patay, You are on count down and I am sure your having all of the emotions.., I will tell you that my having the R-N-Y is and was the best decision, next to my kids, that I have ever had... It is normal to have the fear, questioning your decision, and all of the other wild ride emotions...
  4. StinkerBelle

    protein liquids

    No not at all.... You may use a chicken flavord protein powder such as Unjury chicken soup protein powder and flost your eggs in that...
  5. StinkerBelle

    This is what Almost 8 months out 155+ pounds lighter

    Me at my heaviest right before surgery and me almost 8 months out
  6. StinkerBelle

    16 Months Post & Havent hit 100lb mark

    According to my Nut... Carbs are very important in helping to keep the brain fed and metabolism moving along.. Carbohydrates add essential calories to the diet and are the first to be utilized for energy, thereby sparing protein. Carbohydrates are necessary also because they are the fuel...
  7. StinkerBelle

    Did Dr. Kim at Celebration perform your RNY?

    Did Dr. Kim at Celebration perform your RNY?
  8. StinkerBelle

    16 Months Post & Havent hit 100lb mark

    SwrHrt, what are you eating, how many times a day are you eating, are you having 3 dairies a day + a Greek yogurt, how many grams a complex carbs are you consuming a day.. Are you staying away from processed foods, processed sugars and food like substances? Are you measuring your amounts of...
  9. StinkerBelle

    belly fat!!!

    Belly fat and Flippin, floppin and slapping loose skin Karenina, LOL double belly button. Get them both pierced, get a bikini and start a new fashion trend, ;).... I have the double belly button thing going on and the post baby delivery squished up marshmallow belly happening, LOL...
  10. StinkerBelle

    the best

    Using the non handicap bathroom stall in public restrooms Walking in 90 degree heat without breaking a sweat Getting why "normal" sized women wear sweaters in shops and out at restaurants in the summer. I now have to as well. Running up the stairs Sitting in a booth and being able...
  11. StinkerBelle

    Finally weight is under 200 lbs.!

    Congratulations and welcome to team One-der-land... Keep up the awesome work..... :)
  12. StinkerBelle

    Problems with my husband dealing with his gastric bypass. Herlp.

    Hi Kay, Thank you very much. Youe doing great yourself... Keep up the great work. All I can say is I have followed my plan outline to a tee. I had a set back with my exercise routine back in January when I had to have my gallbladder taken out less than 2 months out from my Gastric By-pass. That...
  13. StinkerBelle

    New to site and Surgery Date is September 8, 2014

    I am not sure about decaf, coffee ask your surgeon.... As for tea I am a tea lover and switched everything over to decaf and have had no issues with the switch. I found in the very beginning that if I started my day and each meal with a cup of hot tea my pouch handled getting my protein in with...
  14. StinkerBelle

    New to site and Surgery Date is September 8, 2014

    Awesome... I had mine this past November and I can tell you it was and has been the best decision I have ever made other than having my child.. The day of surgery while driving to the hospital I was so nervous that I told my husband to turn the car around and take me home.. He chuckled...
  15. StinkerBelle

    WLS and vacation.

    Are you going to Disney World in Florida or Disney Land in California? If you going to Disney World, then you should have no issues with restaurants outside of Mouse Land.. You may also want to discuss with them that your menu is based on surgical and medical necessity. I do not believe Disney...
  16. StinkerBelle

    belly fat!!!

    Give the belly some time.. You may not be seeing the decrease in size as much as others do. I am still in fat brain mode where I do not see the decrease like others do. I was told it can take years for the fat brain to catch up with the healthy body because we see ourselves daily so our brain...
  17. StinkerBelle

    New to site and Surgery Date is September 8, 2014

    Which surgery are you having? The Band, Sleeve or R-N-Y?
  18. StinkerBelle

    belly fat!!!

    I had the same issue with the belly fat and asked my surgeon what gives... He told me each person looses weight in different areas at different times during the process. For me a lot of my belly fat was due to the use of prednisone and taper packs I needed in order to maintain open airways...
  19. StinkerBelle

    OK, you gotta help me with this pureed stage?!

    No en`croute, no rye toast, no points, no crackers... When you do get to the solid food stage you can use cabbage, lettuce, kale, spinach and other veggies in your allotted amount as a wrapper. I still use mayo / olive oil mayo, real butter in small limited amounts, cream cheese, agave nectar...
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