Re: New Member...history of lurking

[Guest guest]

Cheri,

I read my messages from the website. Keeps my email open for other

things. I found that I would have missing messages when I tried to

have everything sent to me. I read, remember which message I left

off from, and start back again. Works for me...each to their own!

Reba

> And this board is SO active, how do you guys keep up? What is the

> easist way to follow the messages...do you do the email or just

come

> here directly? I don't want to miss anything!

>

> Thank you for any advice/suggestions that you have to offer! Your

> wisdom from experience is SO appreciated! Oh, and Faye..for some

> reason I cannot get your AMOS profile when I click on your link.

It

> says that your prof. is not available.

>

> Thanks again!!

>

> Cheri McGee

> Lap RNY 11/09/01

> 245/147/140

[Guest guest]

Hi Cheri! It's about time you joined us! LOL

The good news is that you've started addressing the weight gain

before it got into double digits. I have the same problem you do

with fruit. I am so hooked on them, and for me, it's harder to give

them up than the junk food (crackers, pretzels, etc.).

As for the Atkins shakes, as I understand it, it's not that they're

bad, it's just that they're not as good for us (bioavailable) as the

pre-digested whey powders. Have you been to Vitalady.com to order

samples? That would be my suggestion. There are so many different

flavors, as well as SF syrups, that can be used to doctor up the

stuff to make it to you liking. And, yes, a protein shake for

breakfast is a great idea. I like mine thick, like a milkshake, so I

make mine in the blender with ice, a tbs. of SF FF pudding powder, sf

Davinci syrup, whatever I feel like, and it's thick, filling and

satisfying.

Anyway, not to take anytyhing away from AMOS, but it's good to see

you on this list which, IMNSHO, should be required reading for all!

LOL

in NJ

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> Hi there WLS friends!

>

> I am almost 21 months post-op, and recently started gaining, which

> brings me here looking for answers. Many may remember me from the

> AMOS Q & A where I have been quite active in the past. It is nice to

> see familiar faces (names) here!

>

> I originally thought that a 5 lb gain was a fluctuation. Boy, how

I

> wish it had been! The 5lb turned into 7 lbs. So, I have been here

> lurking and learning and really receiving encouragement by hearing

> others' stories. It has given me the boost that I needed to make a

> few changes. In the past week I have lost 2 of those horrible

> pounds, but it has been really tough, I just don't get full on

small

> amounts anymore. I also eat very healthy. The only carbs I allow

> myself is one piece of whole wheat bread a day, and that is from

> wheat that I have ground myself. I also put fresh ground flax in

my

> bread. I always have fruit for my 'sweet tooth' and that seems to

> be one of my trouble spots. Back in my pre-WLS days, I would have

> never fathomed that fruit would be my enemy! It was always a

> healthy food! How disappointed I am that I have to cut out my

> fruit! But that is what has helped me lose 'the two'. And how I

> crave it!!

>

> I have always done the protein drinks, but recently discovered the

> taste of the Adkins and I really like it. For some reason it fills

> me up for longer periods than my other pro drinks. With my others,

> I am hungry an hour later. My fullness is always short-lived, and

> that is part of my struggle. Are the Adkins shakes OK?

>

> Metabolism...mine has always been real sluggish. Is it just as

good to start out my day with a shake and have that instead of a

solid? I know that eating first thing in the morning is a metab.

booster, I just cannot stomach food first thing in the AM.

>

> And this board is SO active, how do you guys keep up? What is the

> easist way to follow the messages...do you do the email or just

come here directly? I don't want to miss anything!

>

> Thank you for any advice/suggestions that you have to offer! Your

> wisdom from experience is SO appreciated! Oh, and Faye..for some

> reason I cannot get your AMOS profile when I click on your link.

It

> says that your prof. is not available.

>

> Thanks again!!

>

> Cheri McGee

> Lap RNY 11/09/01

> 245/147/140