twoboysandagirl

You will feel it just eat slow...wait a few seconds before taking the next bite. When you progress you can add cream cheese to the middle of turkey..yummy. FYI- I couldn't eat sliced deli meat until about 5 weeks out...You may want to hold off on buying it until you are ready to move to that stage of your program.

1 cup Peanut Butter (microwave to melt) 1 cup oats 1 scoop Protein powder 5 packets splenda Stir together, form into balls and cool in refrigerator I use chocolate protein and they taste SO yummy! The recpie is listed at Peanutbutter Ball recpie.

I dont want anyone to freak out after reading my post but I wish I had been a little more prepared with hair loss as I was... My program warned me that some people lost hair and if it got bad they could recommend a supplement. But I thought...oh i have really thick hair no big deal. I honestly lost a lot of hair on a regular basis (kind of like shedding in the summer kind of thing) I started losing my hair at around 3 months but at about 4 months I was losing it in handfulls. I was scared to run my hands through my hair during my shower and I was scared to brush my hair. I am still losing my hair at 10 months out but not as much. Now the biggest problem is that the texture of my hair has changed completly. I started taking a supplement about 1 month ago but havent noticed any change. I have found some shampoos make it worse. I am hoping that I will begin to see regrowth soon. I have always had naturally thick curly curly hair. I am not sure what I have now. This has been the most frustrating part of my entire journey. But I would rather wear a wig for the rest of my LONG HEALTHY life than die a young lady with beautiful hair.

My favorite food in the entire world is turkey meatballs...I heat 3 up in the microwave for 1 min. add 4 tblsp of speg. sauce and re heat for 30 seconds. Yummy Yummy! Also try peanutbutter balls listed on this site...If you love pb you will love these. When I get sick of eating lunch meat alone (I am 10 months out so it depends on where you are) I add lettuce to the outside. I make turkey bacon and wheat pancakes 1 time a week and save the left over bacon for a quick morning Protein. It microwaves ok if you dont overcook it. Hope this helps!!

I agree with what has been said...The hormones that are released as your body uses the stored fat can make you menstrual cycle go crazy. I also agree that medicaiton and stress from surgery can cause problems. I would like to add that if you bleed much longer (more than a couple of days with out lightening up) you should contact your doctor. 1st your surgeon and then you GYN. It won't hurt to talk to them about this. Hope things settle down soon:)

Look at all us Dr. Gallus fans!!! I agree I think this is one of the best things I have ever done for my self and the program at NMC-SD was wonderful! I wonder if Dr. Gallus knows he has a fan club?

Totally agree with others...I agree that those who are not successful are less likely to post on here and if you read the posts it seems everyone is getting to their goal. I have noticed that for most (but not all) if you follow your doctors diet and make a lifelong change to the way you live you will lose all your weight.

Had serious issues with constipation...I used the colace they gave me at the hospital but it didnt work. I started to use Mirlax (not recommended by doctor becuase he thought natural was better) but it worked after about a week of using it. Then I only used it when I HAD to. Around 3 months out I finally got into "regular" pattern. It was a long process for me but it will work out in the end. Good Luck to you.

No laughing from...when I was new here I asked the same questions:) NON scale VICTORY.

IV FLUIDS...hang in there it will come off. STAY OFF THE SCALE for at least 2 days. I found that I needed to only weigh 1 time a week. I know it is hard at first but it really kept me sane. You will be posting big losses in NO time.

Sorry this has been so hard...I am saying a prayer that you get a call very soon and everything is right on schedule.

I was told to eat tuna during mushie stage. I was also on mushies for four weeks and I did get sick of them but I think it helped me decide that my life no longer revolved around food.( and I learned it doesnt matter what I eat it is all about nutrition and feeding my body what it needs not what my head thinks would taste food.) She also said to have applesauce with no added sugar, chicken mashed up like tuna with a little ff mayo.Refried beans definatly got me through that stage I added a pinch of cheese melted on top. Don't added to much just a pinch.

The jeans look great. Enjoy how it feels when you work hard and make the right choices! My favorite part of the pictures is your shirt. GO STL Cards!!!!

So excited for you and this blessed baby! May God bless your family as you celebrate this new life!

I pray that God will fill you with peace during this time of healing and that He would allow you and the children to live a happy and peaceful life full of blessings. Blessings, Annette

You are almost there! Keep the same attitude after surgery-do EVERYTHING the doctor and Nutritionist tell you to do and you will do well! Congrats...you are on your way!

I have always hated jeans and the painful red mark they made on my stomach after I wore them for any long period of time. Now I love jeans...one of my favorite things about being a skinny person:) Congrats to you!

So glad you shared! Congratulations to your family for all the new in your life.

Yay! So glad everything is ok and you are back on track.

I was on clear liquids at two weeks...broth, protein mixed with water, water, gatorade, jello,popsicles all sugar free.

I am cold ALL the time now. We live in the desert and it has been very hot this summer. I have spent most of the summer with a sweeter on. Hope you figure out what's going on.

You are awesome!!! Great Job girly.