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Forum: Atkins 05-20-2009, 12:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 848
Posted By Megsmom
I had Gastric Bypass 6 years ago and am extremely...

I had Gastric Bypass 6 years ago and am extremely lactose intolerant. To watch my carbs and my weight I pretty much follow Atkins all the time. The cheese, cream, and butter play havoc with my...
Forum: Atkins 01-06-2009, 12:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,635
Posted By Megsmom
try toasting them! I've made these muffins for...

try toasting them! I've made these muffins for about a year now and just love them.
Forum: Low Carb Recipes 04-15-2008, 08:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,989
Posted By Megsmom
This is very very good and only has 3 grams of...

This is very very good and only has 3 grams of carbs. leftovers are even better!


Chicken Lazone Recipe

If you like a little "heat" add some cayenne pepper to taste.

1 1/2 teaspoons...
Forum: Desserts 04-15-2008, 08:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,952
Posted By Megsmom
This was really wonderful! Thank you!

This was really wonderful! Thank you!
Forum: Low Carb Recipes 04-11-2008, 01:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,977
Posted By Megsmom
These are really good: 1/4 C Flax Seed Meal...

These are really good:

1/4 C Flax Seed Meal ( I use 1/8 of flax and 1/8th of hazelnut flour)
1/2 tsp Baking Powder
1 or 2 pkts Splenda (I use two)
1 or 2 tsp of cinnamon (I use two, I really...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 01-18-2007, 03:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 624
Posted By Megsmom
I don't know how post op you are but I'm almost 4...

I don't know how post op you are but I'm almost 4 years post op and when I eat oatmeal I like to put in some high protein cereal. I really like the Back to Nature Hi Protein Crunch Cereal. For a...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 05-19-2006, 03:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 702
Posted By Megsmom
I'm sorry to hear that you're having such a hard...

I'm sorry to hear that you're having such a hard time. I'm 4 years post op and still can't drink milk or have any milk products. I can have some half and half in my coffee but that's about it. ...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 01-27-2006, 01:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 995
Posted By Megsmom
Boy am I glad I read your post. I've been on...

Boy am I glad I read your post. I've been on the pill and am tired of the break thru bleading. My appt is coming up and was going to ask to be given the shot. Won't do that now!!!!

Please...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 11-09-2005, 09:47 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 544
Posted By Megsmom
Interesting website for post op WLS

Hi Everyone,

I came across this site this morning and it looks wonderful for everyone looking for post op, ongoing weight loss and long term success after WLS. Take a look, I hope you find it...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 07-25-2005, 03:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,148
Posted By Megsmom
Oh don't worry, while you're in the hospital...

Oh don't worry, while you're in the hospital they keep you very medicated. You still feel some discomfort and I'm not going to lie but while it hurt it wasn't unbearable. I had an epidural for the...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 05-17-2005, 02:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,748
Posted By Megsmom
I'm pretty sure that the extra skin is just from...

I'm pretty sure that the extra skin is just from being heavy to begin with. My surgeon said that your skin only has so much elasticity and from being as heavy as most of us were/are it just won't go...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 05-09-2005, 01:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,748
Posted By Megsmom
Hi Jiff, Congrats on your 5K, that's so...

Hi Jiff, Congrats on your 5K, that's so awesome!!! I've found that in general you're going to get the looks no matter what you do. Fat or thin they're going to look. Be proud of yourself and...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 05-03-2005, 01:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 785
Posted By Megsmom
Hi Jiff, I know what you mean. I think trying...

Hi Jiff, I know what you mean. I think trying to find our "new" normal is hard. For me, before my surgery, I did try every diet out there known to man, but always looked at it as a diet and...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 04-27-2005, 10:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,309
Posted By Megsmom
I had GBS almost 2 years ago and dumping and...

I had GBS almost 2 years ago and dumping and getting something stuck for me is completely different. Dumping for me can be either I get very very tired or I am so sick that I sweat through my...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 04-20-2005, 12:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 768
Posted By Megsmom
Hi Deb, Try to eat some cottage cheese if...

Hi Deb,

Try to eat some cottage cheese if you can as a snack. I have the Breakstone’s low fat cottage cheese and it has 21 grams of protein in 1/4 cup. It's very good if you put some splenda...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 04-14-2005, 03:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 568
Posted By Megsmom
Hi GreeneyedFaith, I'm so excited for...

Hi GreeneyedFaith,

I'm so excited for you! It's a whole new world after this surgery and while it will alway be a work in progress it'll be the best thing that you've ever done.

Best of...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 04-07-2005, 12:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 926
Posted By Megsmom
Pookie88, My arms aren't that great...

Pookie88,

My arms aren't that great either but I still go sleeveless in the summer. The only time you see that their bad is when I put my arms up. So that I don't care about. The skin on my...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 04-07-2005, 11:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 926
Posted By Megsmom
Hi Jiff, The doctor did tell me why they had to...

Hi Jiff, The doctor did tell me why they had to do it and said that it was necessary to build the muscel and give your stomach more definition. After seeing my friends recover though I really don't...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 04-06-2005, 12:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 926
Posted By Megsmom
When I went for my consult the surgeon said that...

When I went for my consult the surgeon said that there are two kinds of tummy tucks. The one most common for GBS patients is the one where they sew your stomach muscles together. I think that's...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 04-05-2005, 04:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 926
Posted By Megsmom
Hi Pookie88, My cousins, my bestfriend and a...

Hi Pookie88, My cousins, my bestfriend and a girl that I became very close with in our support group all had GBS and then had their tummy tucked. All three said it was the most painful thing they...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 04-05-2005, 08:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,629
Posted By Megsmom
Hi Luvmycurves, Your worries are very real and...

Hi Luvmycurves, Your worries are very real and very important to you and every women that goes through this surgery. There is a lot more that goes into the decisions of getting this surgery then...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 04-04-2005, 12:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,690
Posted By Megsmom
Hi Pookie, Thank you very much! This...

Hi Pookie,

Thank you very much! This surgery has been the best thing that I've ever done for myself. I found this website after I had my surgery and have always fallen back on it for support....
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 04-04-2005, 10:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,629
Posted By Megsmom
Hi All, There won't be any shorts in my...

Hi All,

There won't be any shorts in my future either. My legs were the largest part of me and I have rolls over my knees. I walk 3 to 5 miles a day and after walking for so long my best...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 04-01-2005, 01:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,629
Posted By Megsmom
Like you I'm tall, I'm 5'9. I'm 21 months post...

Like you I'm tall, I'm 5'9. I'm 21 months post of from GBS and I've lost a total of 155 pounds. I weigh 150 now. I'm comfortably in a size 8 and have stayed at this weight for I'd say 6 months. ...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 03-31-2005, 01:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,690
Posted By Megsmom
I would do it again in a minute and not blink an...

I would do it again in a minute and not blink an eye. It was the best thing that I've ever done for myself. I've lost 155 pounds, that's more then I weight now. I am more in control of my life...
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