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Because being on track can still taste amazing... @realgoodpizza for lunch today! I always throw a little more cheese on top, because, well... cheese 💁🧀 For a perfect bariatric portion pizza, you have 270 calories, 25g of protein, and only 4 carbs. Plus they are flipping delicious IMO. They are slowly being sold in stores around the US (they have a store locator on their website) but you can also get them shipped to your house! If you order online, you can use the code TTD10 for 10% off. 😄 #vsg #wls #vsginstacrew #wlscommunity #foodafterwls #bariatriceats #protein #pizza #realgoodpizza #highprotein #backontrack #backtobasics #diet

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these days

The magic noodles wore off, sadly. But I have been barfing less and less in spite of that. Yesterday was a bad day. So far today is a good one, but it’s not quite noon so there’s plenty of time for a reversal of fortune...and digestion.

Last Monday I went to the support group. The topic was Ask the Doctor, but the doctors were from a different (but affiliated) hospital and I didn’t know them. The one woman who I had been kind of hoping to make a buddy of was not there. I stalked her on Facebook and learned she is moving out of state. I can’t say I’m not quite disappointed. I’ve had no life for so long. It’s not going to be easy to make new buddies at my age, I think.

Neither doctor had heard of anyone whose AHI worsened after weight loss, which yeah. That’s a thing I’m dealing with now.

Or trying to.

My biPap machine has been sending me email about increased AHI, and not a small increase. Like 50+ an hour. Holy cow, I was at 70+ when I was diagnosed.  50 feels like almost back to the start.

So I made an appointment with my pulmonologist thinking he might look at the data on the biPap’s data/memory card and tell me what the hell is going on, but no. He told me not to worry about it if I’m feeling good. I was like, “Are you serious? I’m not feeling good.” So he ordered a new sleep study for titration (it’s been 2.5 years).

Our lovely new insurance is refusing to pay for it though, so no new sleep study for me. The sleep lab told me to call the doc, but I haven’t yet because I am too frustrated and annoyed to be civil to anyone. Just look at the damn SD card, ok?

I will call him. But first I want to look at the card data myself. Unfortunately my hard disc has been making some scary noises. Scary to the point that I ordered a new HD. Of course by the time it arrived, the scary noise had stopped. For now I’m using my computer time to back things up to various places. Lord help me find it all when I need it again, ugh.

So that is life here.  My tuna salad in a half a low-carb wrap seems to be staying put, glory be. I’ve tried this combination four times and I’m batting 500. Oatmeal, on the other hand, is on my personal no-fly list. That stuff is a terrorist cell I tell you. I would rather go to the dentist than risk that level of heaving again.

In fact, I am going to the dentist.  At least some part of me will be filled, ha.

Until next time, be well.

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Feeling soooo spoiled today when I got a package from @bounce_usa! As you guys have probably noticed, I have been hard core snacking on these after finding them at my local hyvee. They are perfect bariatric size, and are made with whole foods - no crazy chemicals. I'm so excited to try some new flavors that aren't available at my store! Thank you so much, @bounce_usa ! #protein #grablife #bounceballs #bounceprotein #gotballs #foodafterwls #bariatriceats #wlseats #vsg #wls #vsginstacrew #wlscommunity #bariatricsurgery #weightlosssurgery

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Getting back on track today with my eating habits! Join me in instastories to see what I'm eating and how I'm trying to help myself succeed. Keep me accountable!! . #vsg #wls #vsginstacrew #wlscommunity #verticalsleevegastrectomy #bariatricbabe #bariatricsurgery #fitfam #foodafterwls #bariatriceats #wlseats #diet #highprotein #backontrack #healthy #positivevibes

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Breakfast for dinner tonight! I was showing this in my instastories with my small sauce pan and my small plate. Using these is my best tool in not over eating. Filling up a small space with my portion sizes still looks like I am having a feast! 2 thin slices of bacon (cut in halves to look like more!), 1 fried egg. 😍🍳🍴 #foodafterwls #bariatriceats #vsg #wls #vsginstacrew #wlscommunity #bariatricsurgery #weightlosssurgery

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Grocery haul with @linds.does.life at hyvee! We're going live in a minute if anyone wants to see details! #bariatric #bariatricsurgery #weightlosssurgery #wlseats #foodafterwls #bariatriceats #groceryhaul

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A LITERAL CHEESECAKE. Each layer is a different cheese. Oh my goodness guys. A bariatric dream, am I right?! #minneapolisclub #cheese #cheesecake #foodafterwls #bariatriceats #formal #valentines #valentines2017 (at Minneapolis Club)

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A quick meal after work before I go to bed to wake up and open. Layered a few tablespoon of riccotta with tomato sauce and shredded parm and mozzarella. Zapped it in the microwave for 45 seconds. Used to be a solid stand by after surgery when I was still on a lot of soft foods - fabulous when I want Italian food in a pinch 😊 About 14g of protein, 220 calories. . #vsg #wls #vsginstacrew #wlscommunity #verticalsleevegastrectomy #weightloss #weightlosssurgery #bariatricbabe #bariatricsurgery #fitfam #foodafterwls #bariatriceats #mfp #myfitnesspal

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I've been craving potatoes all day. So I roasted some multi-colored potatoes with olive oil and some seasonings and served myself 2oz. Craving - more than satisfied. And Anthony was happy too. 😊 . (Yes, I can and do eat potatoes - obviously. Yes, I did eat all 2 ounces.) . #vsg #wls #vsginstacrew #wlscommunity #verticalsleevegastrectomy #nsv #weightloss #weightlosssurgery #bariatricbabe #bariatricsurgery #fitfam #foodafterwls #bariatriceats #mfp #myfitnesspal #potatoes #food #foodofinstagram

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I'll be doing a live Q&A around 2pm today! Hope you guys can tune in and ask questions/chat! #vsg #wls #vsginstacrew #wlscommunity #verticalsleevegastrectomy #weightloss #weightlosssurgery #bariatricbabe #bariatricsurgery #whyihadwls #rny #rouxeny #lifeaftervsg #foodafterwls #otf #orangetheoryfitness #FitFam #looseskin #extremeweightloss #q&a