Facing the Battles

After any surgery a side effect is hair loss, hair breakage. Omg my hair is falling out. I found that it’s a ten product has worked great. I was told about it many years ago. Not sticky , just spray. Also found this vitamin E oil. Since I used it , it has been making my hair more shinny, less frizz , looks healthier , easier to style. I get them at ulta. I also use nyc Eva brand hair mask. 

Let’s talk about hummus. I really have no idea what hummus is. I know it’s a dip. Anyway I tried regular hummus once in my life. I thought it was so gross. Never did I think I try it again. I went to whole foods and saw they had snickerdoodle hummus. Well this don’t sound bad. At least the snicker flavor. So I brought it. I got faffel balls I tried for the first time too. I put this hummus on it. It tasted so yummy. I felt like I was just eating snicker flavor dip. I was told about chocolate also. The chocolate is good. Though I like the snickerdoodle flavor better . I did go back I found a brownie flavor. I haven’t tried it yet . Though I’m loving these yummy flavor made it healthier foods . 

Talking about vitamins in general and after stomach surgeries. I hate pills. I crush everything , take liquid or take chewable. Well I found about patch md. They make patches. Which helps a lot because not everyone can swallow or likes flavors of certain pills. My blood result came back everything was normal. Which means they do absorb and work. I wear the patches at night . When I was away I did flinstone chewables and caltrate chewable vitamins. Also if my order don’t come in time , I forget to order more I take them. Both flavor taste good . The only thing low was iron, that I’m anemic . Which I had brought a liquid from whole food, chewable from vitamin shop , and liquid of wellness . I haven’t tried any but the chewable. The taste of it is good. I take one a day with breakfast. It does not bother my stomach either . Also I take dissolvable biotin. As well as I use certain it’s a ten and vitamin E hair products. Another I take is b12 dissolvable. I know people ask flavor taste? The

I see on Facebook family feud is having auditions to apply. So my mom submits to them. I submitted to them. Now who do they answer back to of course me. She goes how come they answered you? How did you get an audition time? How did you get picked? Well well remember the video I was walking around the house filming you told me not to submit. Well guess what I did. I told them my family can act like a lovely caring family but really they are like the Adams family . I mean now how can I not get picked. Plus it was all on film.  So now we need 5 family members . Most families would jump on it. Not mine. They didn’t want to be on tv or one family hates another and didn’t want to be around them. I’m like but we can get a free trip to LA also if we get on the show. Once again I still couldn’t get 5 family members. It’s like can my dog come as a member. So my moms begging her brothers, my dad , my brother , and my sister in law. Half thought we were crazy to go on tv. That it be embarrassing.

Some how I order a free thing of this. Never heard of it. The chocolate peanut butter was ok. I wasn’t a fan of the lemon pound cake. Though it does taste like pound cake . 

Anytime anyone loses weight especially a ton of weight many questions are asked. I am faced with this so much.  Everyone no matter of size always will say I’m fat , I want to loose weight, even if their a stick.  Well because of social media and because I’m a big selfie queen. People see my pictures all the time . I get told omg you lost so much weight. Stop loosing weight, you need to eat , you look to skinny, do you eat, etc.  Some people will say you look great how do you do it. Always going to hear negative and positive. I do eat . I eat small amounts every few hours. Sometimes even my best friend will call I say I’m eating I’ll call you back. I get told your always eating . I’ll eat a quarter lbs of  chicken or sometimes just a protein bar every few hours. Protein shakes also. Many of these are meal replacements as well. I have gotten told go eat a bowl of pasta. My answer is no. It is all carbs , sugar , not good for you. When you have surgery or dieting once you try something on

I went to health nuts . I found these vitamin juice drinks . I’m like right away no way are they going to be healthy for you . I looked at it any way . I’m seeing 2 carbs 2 sugar . Really for a juice wow this is amazing . Has fiber too , potassium and vitamins . I read it is diabetic friendly , no caffeine , gluten free , vegan. How can you not try it. They have lemonade , promgrate , fruit punch, cranberry , & orange . My favorite flavor is fruit punch . I hated the orange . Def if you want a juice that is healthier try these . I got them at health nuts. 

Well, well people ask themselves everyday why so many people are overweight. Doctors tell patients to loose weight. Ever think about this is why? Not everyone has jobs. Not everyone makes a lot of money. People struggle. As some people are just lazy. Some people want food that is quick.  I hear about it all. I see it all. So many people rather go to fast food because they are hungry. They say it's fast food. Many people are on the run. So many rather pay the cheapest method they can for food. While some people just love carbs. Some people don't even want to get out of their cars to get food. They say let's get drive through. It's all about money & laziness.  Think about it, for example McDonald's & Wendy's have a dollar menu. Do you ever see a salad on it? "No" , but you see French fries & frosty's. Which those are the most unhealthiest foods.  When you have a picture like this, it is sad. I think it is wrong to eat junk food is cheaper

Halo vs Enlightened protein ice cream  So many people are buying Halo. It has become a very popular ice cream. Also that it is a protein ice cream. I tried Halo mint chip. I found it to be too creamy. I was able to handle is two spoons.  I tried Enlightened mint chip pop. I liked it a lot better. Also it is portion better.  Enlightened also comes in pints as well. I do think the pops are the way to go, so you don't over eat.  Any protein ice cream has to be portion controlled. The calories will add up. In the end it will not be as healthy as you thought.  Artic zone also has protein ice cream. I have not tried it.  For once in a blue moon it is not horrible. I wouldn't suggest ice cream on a daily basics. If you have gastric surgery, trying to loose weight, diabetic these ice creams do have the least sugars as well.  There are Hershey's no added sugar with Splenda. I wasn't a fan of that. 

I saw this product online. Then when I was in Harmons I saw it. This tool workout is def. a workout. There is many ways to work out many muscles of the arms. I do 3 sets of 30 a few times a day. My arms do get tired. This product comes with 3 rubberbands . I do use the light one for now. It does work. I love this. 

I have lost so much weight. When I go through my closest I have so much clothes that's huge now. What do I do with my clothes? I actually been taking pictures of everything. I post clothes on eBay and posh.  I been doing eBay for a while. A lot I have sold. Sometime you have to list things a few times till it sells. I just joined posh. I feel like it is a slower process on their to sell. As I do feel a lot is also networking. Joining buy, swap , and exchange groups help also. 

After I had surgery in Oct by March I felt pain. I found out I had a incisional hernia buldge . Took time to make appts, doing tests, and get a date. Of course I decided to ask to do my surgery in Aug. so I could enjoy part of the summer. Then I find out I'm having surgery 4 days before my birthday. Great way to celebrate!  Now yes there are many questions when you hear you need a hernia mesh. Everyone sees it all over tv. I got calls why are you doing the surgery etc. I actually talked to some people I knew that had it done. They all did not have issues. As they all felt better after the surgery. As I just had it done, I can't say nothing bad.  So yes my skin wasn't right either , so a plastic surgeon fixed my skin. My pain dr told me my incision looked like a starburst. Now I fell my stomach so bloated, swollen, and fat. I can't wait till it goes flat and heals. It is black and blue. My incisions look like a sail boat. They were glued not stapled. I'm happy about

Low carb breads, rolls, desserts, mixes, pasta , bars, pizza, snacks , muffins.  Here are some sites given to me or that I found . I would like to share with all of you!  http://www.shop.greatlowcarb.com http://thinslimfoods.com http://locarbu.com https://dixiediner.com

I love the summer . One thing I don't like though is mosquito bits. So Monday I was sitting in my uncles yard for a BBQ. I got all bitten up. Now a week later they are still itchy. I tried creams , aloe, tooth paste, baking soda , you name it. I go to places with Zika virus I come home with no bits. So why do these bugs love me so much in Ny? Ugh !! 

I went to a group event. I had tried chia pudding. This was my favorite dessert food there. When I made it at home I didn't put the cream on top. Figured to share this with you all. 

I always celebrate my birthday every year. This year I'm having surgery the week prior. Cake is high in sugar and fat. I thought to myself why not have chicken and put a candle on it. Everyone should celebrate. I want to have a healthy birthday. I think this can do! 

I tried and made flourless chocolate cake . I forgot to buy the chocolate chips . Though that would of added more carbs and sugar . This tasted pretty good. It had protein and no flour. Better snack dessert . 

It seems like every year there is a junk food, high carbs , & high sugar trend.  More and more people are opening businesses up with junk food. As we talk about the world today with obesity.   From what I can recall a be thing was cupcakes. Everyone opened cupcake shops. Magnolia cupcake, Sprinkles, and Baked by Melissa. Everyone loves cupcakes. Everyone would love to try these cupcakes. Plus no one ever really buys just one either. Let me get a half a dozen. This is so unhealthily.    Then we get a trend of frozen yogurt. Many people think it is good for you. Many of the frozen yogurts have a lot of sugar in them. Plus they make you take a 16 ounce cup wanting you to fill it. Then put toppings on it. Now how many people in the world actually put healthily topping on them? Not everyone.    Next we have the pretty milkshake cup trend. Yes an ice cream shake loaded with syrup and whip cream on top. Then around the cup or on the shake you got m&m's , cookie dough , cookies , &

Weight loss and stress is very common. People think ok a person lost weight they are happy. Yes people want to loose weight and be happy. Though there is a lot of stress when it comes to weight loss.  At first when you are dieting people can get moody. People get a lot of headaches at first too till their body is used eating less.  Since you are loosing weight and eating smaller portions, you have to eat more often. If you wait to long, you get dizzy. If you don't eat you can get cranky. Not all the time are you around food. I always bring protein snacks out with me.  Also you get the people that tell you, you just ate 2-3 hrs ago. How are you hungry? Did you not realize I only ate 150 calorie protein bar. Or they tell you , you are always eating. Exactly once again I ate 150 calorie bar now it's a few hours later.  Then you get people that say ok you want pasta? Or try this, yet it is a very unhealthy food. As you are being good to stick to your diet. They aren't supportin

So every time I need surgery or find out anything. Yes someone in your family knows or a friends. Well my family is a bunch of yenta's. Yes you heard me right. They play the telephone game. They call another family member or their friends. Soon your later when I answer a phone call that's one of them I have to have it all. I heard you need another surgery. I heard your doing 2 surgeries. Do you think you need it? Why do 2 at once? Aren't you going to be in more pain? Like mind your own business! If I'm doing a surgery I need it. If I'm doing more then 1 at once it's because it is covered. Or you do more then 1 at once because why go through pain and recovery twice. People don't understand. It can be stressful. Why do people have to talk and gossip? People have nothing better to do. They will say they love you and care. Hum wonderful when your over 18 you can make your own decisions. Yes some surgeries I've had complations. Though in the end I was better

I lost 80 lbs so far. I go to the nutritionist. 1. Key to weight loss eat   small portions  2. Eat low carbs under 17 grams or no carbs all protein drinks and bars will have carbs look for the lowest, no pasta , no bread  3. eat every few hours,  4. eat or drink 60 grams of protein a day,  5. low sugar or sugar free (all protein bars and drinks have sugar but some are low 1-5 grams )  310 protein drink is stevia sugar substitute which is better . 6. No fried foods.  7.  Frozen meals are horrible high in sodium . Get low sodium foods.  8. Eat veggies with high fiber   I eat protein bars /snacks /shakes as snacks and meal replacement for breakfast .  For main meals I eat salad and grilled chicken or chicken breast . Or you can have any protein turkey , fish, eggs. 

I keep loosing weight. In 8 months so far I lost 80 lbs. Which is great and amazing. Watching what you eat. Eating small amounts. All the time I'm dropping clothes sizes. When you go from wearing large and xlarge to smalls and xsmalls it's a big change.  A lesson I've done which is a mistake. I buy new clothes and a month later I need new again. Yes for girls I understand bra sizes will change and of course we need them. I'm in love with Victoria Secrets. Sometimes I buy clothes new and end up not wearing it. I still have the tags on. So I'm able to return some. Now I'm in between sizes on jeans. If I go smaller it is a little tight to move in. If I go bigger it is a little loose. I always had skinny legs though.  A lesson and tip to do is especially if you loose weight in the winter clothes can be worn bigger. I also would wear sweat pants and yoga fold over pants. Even if sweats are big you can pull the string tighter. Yoga pants you can just fold over. I'

Before and after gastric surgery we are on liquid diets . Protein shakes , jello , soup broth, water , flavor water , ice pops, ect  How do you deal with liquids ? I've done liquids in the past. It wasn't that hard for me. I did drink at least 60 grams of protein a day. There are power proteins you can mix in with liquids as well. I did not like genepro. I like premade protein drinks more.  Though after surgery a lot of protein shakes bothered my stomach for a while . Whey isolate is better on the stomach then whey.  Ice pops that are sugar free I wasn't a fan of because they have aspertame.  Sugar free jello also has aspertame . Though before surgery I found a yellow island tropical hello that was good. Ralph's ices makes sugar free also.  I had chicken broth soup and sweet potato soup. Though to much sweet potato soup at first can bother your stomach. As well as soup gives gas pains more.  Sip slowly you will not be able to drink a lot. After surgery I was drinking an

I brought this chicken at Trader Joe's' . It is really good. It can be made in the microwave or on the stove. I like how it taste on the stove the best .  

So many people drink juices and soda's. Everyone goes out and buys a big cup in a fast food joint and refills it too. If you go into a deli most people get a 16 oz drink. All these drinks are horrible for you.  Diet soda and drinks are not always good either as many have an aspertame in them. Aspertame has many horrible side effects.    The best thing to drink is water. I know not everyone likes water. I love core organic fruit infused beverage. It is flavored water. It taste so good. I love the peach mango flavor. Throughout the day I will drink these.      Another option is drink mixes. I found a brand true lemon that makes different flavors. As you put the drink Mix power into the water bottle. True lemon is made with stevia extract. There are many brands such as crystal light. Though theirs has aspertame in them. 

For 6/7 years I did not eat pizza. I couldn't swallow it . It is all carbs. Now your thinking who can not eat pizza or crave it? Yup me.  How to cut pizza out of your diet. Now everyone after school would always go and buy pizza. Every kids birthday you went to always had a pizza pie. Easiest food to take out for the family and friends pizza. How can you avoid it? The best bet if you go to a pizza place order something healthy such as a grilled chicken ceaser salad.  If your really tempted to eat pizza and around it , it will be hard. For example I was away the only thing open to get was pizza. Yes on a cruise. I was hungry. I ordered a slice and just took off the cheese. I ate just the cheese part. Plus the cheese part has protein.    If you really can't avoid pizza here is a healthier way to eat pizza . Trader Joe's I found cauliflower pizza crust. I brought low fat mozerella cheese and low sodium sauce. When cooking it I liked it better crispy. Here you get less carbs an

Review  kays natural protein chip snack

How I know my Nissen fundoplation failed and slips.  I had got burning pain so badly pain in my stomach and heart burn. I would fell the burning going up. Sometimes I couldn't even sit up. I would lay down for a while. Nothing would help the pain go away. It would last and be on going. I would never throw up anymore. Then all of a sudden I threw up. After that I would feel my stomach muscles killing. The burning pain. It wouldn't go away till I had to repeat the surgery and fix it. First I would do a barium swallow to make sure it slipped. Yes barium is not that fun to drink. The scan is 1-2-3 easy. The test will show where the Nissen fundoplation is and if there is a hitial hernia.  They say every 7 years you might have to do it over. For me it was every two years. Yes you will have pain. Even with pain you have to wait to get a date to have surgery again. Of course larascopic is the easiest. After two surgeries I had to have it open thoracic. The pain and recovery was hard. T

Surgery is not fun. Every surgery has risks. I went to get a balloon dilation to help my swallowing. I've done it many times. One time I went in and I had food in my stomach not digested from the night before. When I woke up I found out it wasn't done. I was so upset. Had to of course ask why. Since I went to have it done not in the hospital my life could of been at risk. When you have food in your stomach from the night before you can aspertate during surgery. If you do food can get into your lungs. It is risking your life and it is scary. 

I feel like I should be in the Guinness book of records for the most stomach surgeries. I had 5 stomach surgeries oh wait 6 including gallbladder since 2010. Crazy right?  I finally thought it be the end , nope! In march I started feeling pain again. This time it was where my open incision was done . It didn't heal right. My luck. The staples were taken out in the hospital because the area got infected. After I was a wound vac. That was a nightmare.  It looks all weird. I get pulling and burning pain. I got an incisional hernia. Now everyone has seen commercials about mesh. Though last night I met someone that had it done. Happy I didn't hear a bad story. This is an on going journey . 

If you are going to have any gastric kind of surgery. Please know what vitamins to take.  Always take multivitamin  B-12  D & C  Iron Then of course there's other supplements.  Does biotin help? Maybe it has helped make my hair a little longer . Sometimes I don't think it does anything. Though the dissolving ones taste good.  Pills / chewables vs vitamins patches  I can't swallow pills. Everything I get is crushable or chewable. I have taken flinstone  chewables. I take dissolving tablets. I do vitamin patches.  Now do vitamins md patches work? I did blood work and my levels have been normal. Though if you peel it off bad from the paper it won't always stick on you. Sometimes you have it on and it is hard to pull off. 

I've had many surgeries. Which now I cut out carbs or I should say I eat things with low carbs. I have to eat foods high in protein.  The best diets to follow are diabetic and gastric surgery diets. They help with weightloss.  I eat very little a few times and day. I get full faster. Do not over eat. If you do you will get stomach pain and nausea. Eat about 60 grams of protein a day. Drink plenty of water through out the day. I hate soda. I do drink a lot of water. I like the flavor core water bottles. I will buy a whole store of them.   I always been picky and still am. Though I changed the food I eat. I used to eat pasta all the time now I eat chicken all the time. I'm always having deli chicken or grilled chicken ceaser salads. I do use lite or fat free dressings. I also eat protein bars. See other blogs on reviews.  A big question people ask how can you not eat pizza. I didn't eat pizza for 8/9 years. I got used to it. Just recently I found cauliflower crust at Trader J

Protein drinks and drinking them as meal replacements.  1.   Gnc lean shakes are very popular. They are coming out with more and more flavors. My favorite is pumpkin and vanilla. These shakes are whey protein. They do fill me up just having it. I've brought the bottles and the powers. It's all preference. Personally I like the premade bottles better then the powers of shakes in general. If you don't mix it well you can taste the powers at times .  2.   Everyone on online knows about 310 shakes. Many celebs do it. They come in vanilla & chocolate. They have limited edition flavors strawberry , mocha , & Carmel. My favorite is the Carmel. I didn't like the strawberry one of this. Mixing these shakes you can mix it with yogurt & fruit. I'm a fan of the nutribullet.  3.   This one is alright. It is a thinner tasting. Though it does not fill you up.  4.   Many people like premier. I hated them all. Tried it wasn't a fan. 

Hey everyone , I haven't blogged in a while. I am going to talk about protein snacks. Protein snacks are good to snack on throughout the day and some are used as meal replacements.  1.  Kays natural protein chips. This one is one I get about all the time. I have a nutritionist that gave me a sample of this. After I loved it. Everywhere I go I bring them to snack on. I get people come up to me and ask what are those? Friends , doctors offices ask me can I try one. They come in many flavors such as kruncheez , crispy parm, pretzels, almond puff ,Mac & cheese puffs , and many more. My favorite one is kruncheez. They have 12 grams of protein in them, 1 gram sugar , 14 carbs , 130 calories. I buy them off lucky vitamin or vistacost .      2.   Think thin protein bars . Yummy! Everyone loves junk food and junk food flavors. Now you can get cupcake flavor , salt Carmel , smores, cinnamon bun, and many more flavors. I eat the ones that are protein and fiber. They have 10 grams of prote