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    Mea Cuppa: Vitamin E deficency @ 4 years

    I became deficient in E by my 3 month post op labs (pre op labs were fine). I'm only 8 months out right now. I started taking the NOW brand dry E 400 twice a day and my levels have been improving at every set of labs.
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    Sunday Weigh In (7/15/2018)

    I haven't weighed myself in so long that I forgot my last weigh in result, but I was so happy today to see 298. I'm getting married next Sunday and I'm not going to be 300+ at my wedding!
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    1 month post DS - changes in menstruation question

    I'm on my second Mirena (2011 & 2016). I had anovulatory PCOS even before the IUDs so I was used to not ever actually menstruating but instead having some light bleeding every few months when there was too much lining to sustain. After the IUDs, that stopped. I was shocked to actually have...
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    5 month check in

    Congratulations! I hope your back improves.
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    Hello! Had DS on 6/11/18

    I'm sorry for your loss. It's super brave of you to go for surgery after that. Welcome!
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    Is there a direct relation between protein consumed and weight lost?

    It's improving. It was low before surgery and it's low normal at my most recent bloodwork. I definitely need more.
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    Is there a direct relation between protein consumed and weight lost?

    That makes perfect sense. Thank you!
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    Is there a direct relation between protein consumed and weight lost?

    I noticed a trend recently. I looked back at my logs of nutrients and my weight charts and it seemed to hold up. On days I'm only able to make 80 grams of protein or less (I know. I try but there are still days I can't keep food down.), my weight remains constant or will go up a pound. Days I...
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    Sunday Weigh In (6/10/2018)

    I missed the past two weeks because I forgot to weigh. I'm honestly surprised I didn't gain. I've been eating crap. Got to get back on track. Last time 325 This week 319
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    DS Eating on the Run

    When I've forgotten to bring snacks with me but really need to eat, I'll hit a burger place and just order a plain cheeseburger without the bun. I usually have almonds and beef jerky handy though. I usually also keep an emergency protein bar in my purse but lately my son has been eating those...
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    Holding a grudge that is none of my business...

    You're absolutely right to be concerned and resentful. Him changing is far less likely than her learning to hide it better.
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    Cameron: Updated with GofundMe link.

    I see a gray box with a puzzle piece and the message, "This plugin is not supported." I can't click on it.
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    Sunday Weigh In (5/20/2018)

    Last week 331 This week 325 I've had lots of exercise and even more stress-induced lack of appetite the past few days. My fiance took our van out of town and the head gasket blew. It's an old vehicle and the repair isn't worth it. He couldn't rent a car to get home because he didn't have a...
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    Cameron: Updated with GofundMe link.

    Oh goodness! Poor thing! I hope this is the last of the drama from this for all of you.
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    How many carbs?? Plataue

    I'm glad to see this because I didn't know what to do either. I've been trying to keep it under 50 grams carbs total. Sometimes if I'm having a day where food is completely unappealing I make an exception to work in a protein bar that has a lot of total carbs but very few net carbs just to help...
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    Gall Bladder it OUT!

    Glad you made it through surgery and the gallbladder is gone! Keep moving to get the gas out more quickly. The other advice I have, I'm not sure applies to everyone, but you still might want to avoid foods that triggered an attack for a while. I had mine out five years ago and for the first...
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    Cameron: Updated with GofundMe link.

    Oh my goodness, the poor thing just can't catch a break! I'm glad his gf is a nurse so he has someone knowledgeable there to watch over him.
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    Social drinking

    Well that settles it then! I'll only be 4 months out at the wedding. Thanks for the knowledge.
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    Social drinking

    Thank you for asking this! I've been curious about it but didn't want to ask. I was a cheap date before surgery so I'm assuming I'll barely tolerate alcohol now. But the venue we chose for our wedding in July is giving us free champagne and I really don't want to say no to that.
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    Slimfast as a Coffee Creamer!

    This version of Slimfast is surprisingly really good. I'm not a huge fan of regular coffee, but I always liked sugary drinks from Starbucks. The caramel latte flavor is amazing and they even have a caffeinated version of it at Sam's Club for those days I need the extra pick-me-up.
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