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I am eating way less. I am just focusing on eating good foods, and small amounts, but I have not been restricting carbs. Today I had some thinned grits for bkfst, a protein shake at 10ish, some butternut squash (V8, so yum!) soup for lunch, some drinkable yogurt w/ cottage cheese and 2 spoons of humus for dinner, and a protein shake about 8:00. I just had two spoons of sugar free jello and made me a cup of Sleepytime tea. I know that is not many calories, I think w/ the 43g of protein in the shakes + the cottage cheese/yogurt/hummus, I am OK on protein. But, all my other food was carbs. How does that look to you? The carbs help me feel "normal" energy, but I do not want to "stall." Hope this finds you well! Barb

Howdy, just wanted to say hi! No real happenings to report, just wanted you to know I was thinking of you. I feel like you and Anna are my Sleeve sisters, and Linda is my sleeve Momma. I feel really good, not quite "normal. " Eating some mushies, like hummus, and drinkable yogurt with cottage cheese, this morning I had thinned grits for the first time. I have to use MOM to move things along, but I think that will improve. I have two protein shakes a day, so my protein is good too. I hope this finds you well. You look like you are doing great!

Anna,

No real happenings with me. Just wanted you to know I am thinking about you. I feel pretty good - I cannot say "normal" but really good. I have not lost in a day or so, but I am trying to not be TOTALLY scale obsessed. I am eating some mushies now - drinkable yogurt with a bit of cottage cheese, humus, cream soups. I do seem like I can eat a lot, which has me a smidge worried. I hope this finds you well. Thinking of you and hope you are staying warm!

You know I am still a little iffy about the mushies. I had some thinned grits this morning - do ya'll do those in the MW? - and they went down with no problem. In fact, I haven't had any trouble getting anything to go down at this point. I hope as I move to the more solid foods I get a more "full" signal. So far today I had some hot tea, grits, protein shake, bowl of soup, and a glass of water (I put about an 1" of apple juice in my water, it makes it sooo much easier for me to drink). I read about all the carb restriction, and I sort of feel like all I eat are carbs? I guess, I will have to figure it out. But, I am with you beans and cheese, are you sure you aren't from TX, that is soul food in TEXAS!

I am still on full liquids - though some of the stuff my doc will allow on full liquids, I would consider mushies. Today I had a protein shake for bkfst, 1/2 of serving of applesauce, lunch was tomato soup and the other 1/2 of applesauce, 3ish a protein shake, tonight I had hummus and some drinkable yogurt with about a tablespoon of cottage cheese in it. I also had a protein shake at about 8:30. I feel like it is a lot. I guess because it is all really watery, I do not have any trouble getting it in or keeping it down. Next Tues. I move to mushies. So glad you are feeling better. Brrr. Keep warm.

How are you MidWest girl. Just thinking about you!

Barb

MidwestGirl,

I know I am too late for you to get this before your procedure, but know I am saying a little prayer for you and I hope your surgeon's skill help you to have a successful and problem-free sleeve. I look forward to hearing from you as soon as you are able. Cyber hugs!

Rachel,

I get my drain out tomorrow and took off Wed., so I am WIDE open on Wed. I would love to meet. Just let me know if that day works at all for you.

Linda,

Thanks so much for checking in on me. YES, Tues, I get drinkable yogurt & jello! Yesterday I was having a bit of a pity party. Just feeling like I would never feel “normal” again. I know it’s been less than a week. But today I feel better. I cannot wait to get my drain out - I think it is on Wed.! Happy New Year to you and your family!

Yesterday I was having a bit of a pity party. Just feeling like I would never feel “normal” again. I know it’s been less than a week. I felt like I was just swallowing one pill or protein.... Today I feel better, both physically and my spirits. Actually your email where you said you almost felt normal gave me a lot of encouragement. Iam going in to work tomorrow, but it is just a workday - no students. I have already set up a sub or Tues, Wed., 1/2Thurs.

I am doing the FP plan. I am pretty excited about drinkable yogurt & cannot wait to get to the mushies - just sick of the fake sugar taste

I "hope" Wed. to get the drain out? Figure I will call tomorrow. Thanks so much for checking in on me!

How are you doing?

How are you doing today? Just wanted to check in on you??

Your new pic, rocks! The marroon with your hair looks splendid!

Thinoneday,

I hope you are able to sleep well tonight, and I pray your tummy gives enough peace to rest. I am hangin' on to the faith that this too shall pass, but man o man it is a rough row to hoe. I have had a really hard time getting my fluids in, so I am off to sip, sip ,sip...

Yep,

feel like total crap. I am weak, very sick to my stomach, and my left shoulder is on fire. Really feel like crud and oh, so miss my morphine drip. Gentle cyber huugs sent yourway.

b

Tomorrow is our day! Best wishes headed to you! We are such twinkies - I am 47 too. When is your bday, mine is 10/23?

Linda,

Thank you so much for your kindness. I feel like you were my first support and it truly means so much to me! I am having a hard time going to sleep tonight. Hungry, nervous, mind a racing, but I am ready for Tues. Went to GNC and am ready for my return to begin the New Year. Thanks so much for having me in your thoughts and prayers!

WingRider,

Good luck. I think we are sleeve Twinkies. I am going to be sleeved on 12/29 as well. Live in the Austin area, but traveling to Dallas for my procedure. Who's doing your surgery? Someone local?

I am going to head up either Mon. or Tues. - sort of depends on what time my surgery is on Tues. They are supposed to call tomorrow with a firm time. I am currently scheduled for 8:00, hope it stays that way, but another friend of mine had this and was moved to 2:00 the day before her procedure. I am at Forest North Medical Center. I think it is good you are at the hospital, in the unlikely event there is a complication. I will say a prayer for you tonight for a speedy recovery and good pharmaceuticals. Post as soon as you feel able. Best Wishes. Hook 'Me![/font][/color]

Theresa,

How you doing? Just wanted to check-in. You are almost 2 weeks out! Whew!

BTW, do you think we can find some burnt orange protein for the Rose Bowl?

Is your three day diet, only liquids? I was just curious?

I am with Dr. Nick too, I have mine on 12/29. Went and picked up the "patch" today. How are you doing? I only have 7 days off, and after reading TwoBlueCats, I am wondering if it is going to be long enough. Are you up and about yet?

I think we may be sleeve "Twinkies?" My surgery date is 12/29? Is that your date? Are you with Dr. Nicholson too? I am. I am nervous, nervous, ner - vous.... and a little excited too, but did I mention I am scared (aka: nervous!). : )

I have not had my big day yet. My day is next Tues., 12/29. I have not done really well on the pre-op. Has your pain been pretty manageable? You were with Dr. Kim, right? I am getting just ready to be on the sleeved side!

Linda,

My surgery is 12/29. It is getting so close! I have not done particularly well on the pre-op diet. I am excited. Thanks for asking. Hope you and your family is enjoying the season!