Mega_100

My daughter's bday party today full of goodies I couldn't eat. I'm so hungry. *ugh*

Well, I got a little more excited when I got on the scale and saw I had lost 5 lbs in 2 days! @@Reckless Moxie, I took a One A Day Multivitamin with Energy (B12) and legit didn't need coffee today--maybe that could help you. Three and a half hours later and I'm still good!

The lack of real food is getting to me, even though, having been sick, I'm not terribly hungry. @@cjd2010 I hear ya! I've been laying awake in bed the last two nights kinda freaking out about everything, questioning it all. It's strange, because I've wanted this for so long!

Yeah, I've been weaning off coffee, but my NUT said it was ok in the pre-op diet if you are making an effort to reduce how much you drink. I'm thinking of going to decaf (ugh, I know), since it's really just the taste and ritual I am craving. Good luck to you too!

Welp, my cold has warded off most of my desire to eat. Had to remind myself of my goals a couple times, though. How is everyone else doing?

Thanks for the encouragement! Today my allergies/cold/whatever is in full effect. So, I'm not really hungry, anyway. If I can make this last a little bit longer, this two weeks will be a breeze, lol!

Congrats!

Two week pre-op diet starts tomorrow! All the sudden a bit nervous... Idk, why!

I have had a few "last meals" and afterwards I always think, "yeah, that was good, but I could deal with not having it again." I get bummed when I think about the things I'll have to live without, but then I resign myself to the fact that if I could eat/drink those things in moderation I wouldn't be where I'm at now and I'm better off with a tool that will help me avoid them. So, now I'm focusing all my energy on the exciting parts--losing weight, becoming healthy again, etc. and preparing for surgery.

I'm on the 14th and my doc gave me Wednesday for my pre-op to start, too.

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Anyone else have a 2-week pre-op diet starting this week?

I try to get stevia products when possible. I've heard of flavored liquid drops stevia, but not sure of the brand. Anyone heard of this? Sweet Leaf, I think. Not sure which brand tastes the best, but I'd be interested to know.

10/14 here!!

quote name="Shellbell619" post="3958644" timestamp="1443213499"]@@Mega_100 my NUT said to order the calcium and take it at seperate times from the other so it doesnt mix with the Iron. Ok, thanks. I spoke with my doc and NUT and the Bariatric fusion multi has everything I need. So, no need for anything else

My NUT said the Multivitamin chewable from BA had everything, too, but then people say they take other stuff too. Why is that? Does the multi not have enough Calcium, @@Shellbell619?

247 for me ????

Fair enough. I totally get the convenience factor! I kinda liked the cost-effective aspect as well as adding flavor. Maybe I'm missing something, but heavy whipping cream has no sugar and sugar free syrup is sugar free, where's the sugar? (Keep in mind I'm a newbie happy to learn if I'm doing something wrong here) Thanks!

@@Reckless Moxie I have several rants under my breath while shopping at Target--especially bc they weave together the maternity with plus size! I feel like what I'm really looking forward to in regards to clothes shopping isn't just an increase in selection, but also lowering the cost of my clothes. I feel that often times I'll look at someone wearing really basic, non-plus sized work clothing and I resent the fact that--no matter their taste--they can go and find basic, inexpensive clothing without trouble. I pay A LOT for clothes I don't especially like, that don't hold up!

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517068902833/ Whipped Cream Recipe

Thanks! I'm hoping the magic bullet I have is going to work for me (still in the box), especially in the first few stages. Have you seen some of the homemade whipped cream recipes from Life According to Eggface?

I think Bento Boxes are going to be lifesavers and I am really hoping to find some good freezer meal ideas--so far I've really liked the recipes from Eggface and the Protein Chef.

These are all great!! Thank you! I'm happy to see a couple things I already have. Did NUT classes teach you how best to weigh/portion/track/calculate your nutritional info?

Oo! Thanks! This is exactly what I was looking for--a good (and affordable) scale.

Links please and thank you!!!