Chancie

I'm trying to figure out how I'm gonna eat...... I have to work overnights for 3 or 4 days.....7pm to 8 am. :thumbup1: I don't want to eat prior to going to bed. And I'm sure I'm gonna be so tired the first night I will fall right to sleep. I start tonight....... so I got up really early this morning (like 3 am) so i can go lay down about 1pm and hopefully sleep til 5:30 I guess I can have my protein and coffee backwards, have it around 8 pm And was thinking just some broth the first nights, afraid to have anything Heavy, but know I have to eat....... suggestions!! Pleaseeeeeeee!:svengo:

Linda- I use the Body Fortress Cookies N' Creme- It's kinda sweet- I couldn't drink it early out, but now I LOVE it in coffee. My bad- it has 270 cals ( per 2 scoops) 7 carbs 52 protein I split it up between 3-4 cups of coffee........ yeah. ino probably drinking too much coffee, but I love it in the mornings now. They sell it at wal-mart, but not all walmarts carry this flavor. I can only find it at one store, so I usually buy 2 at a time at 14.99 each. Last a long time. Loved your answer Social!!:thumbup: Gonna try it for lunch today! They had all different kinds, I just got the original to be safe, but I love garlic- have you tried that flavor?

I'm 50 I've lost 148 pounds... and I don't have that turkey neck going on!! LOL..... I was worried about that ( ino ino ino....... vainity) I think I look older....... but I've had alot of people tell me I look 10 years younger.... were they just being nice?? who knows.... But I can say this....... I FEEL 10 years younger! I'll take the looking older/feeling better any day to the being morbidly obese!

Yes- Losing hair is part of it... And Vegas, Thats about the time I started losing mine, about 5 months out. I also had alot of hair, and didn't think it would effect me... WRONG... it did. So my suggestion is to start taking OTC VITAMINS .. HAIR, SKIN AND NAILS, and I also use Minoxidil ( generic from Wal-mart) its a liquid that you put on your hair twice a day. It has worked and I have alot of new growth. I'd take the precaution- even if you don't lose your hair- it won't hurt... but could prevent it from happening.

hi MsHen..... Sorry to hear that your sick with that flu! Fluids... Fluids. fluids!! Here I am complaining about an 'ole cold! Please get well soon!

MrNickSir- Welcome to the boards... and Congratulations on your good news!! I wish you the best of luck in your journey!! it is an amazing one!! Again- Welcome and CONGRATS!!

Burnout- GREAT Post...opened my eyes to a few things, I like the line you used.... "Do you know the guy that is overweight, and just lets his beard out cos there's no point in shaving? Well that changed." Even when I was at my worst, I would do my hair and make up ( it would ruin fast from sweating... but I did it anyway )... but it became a chore... now I do it because I LIKE to... and WANT to. "How about the guy that neglects friends and passes on outings? no more of that..I find myself WANTING to do fun stuff...laziness is departing gradually from my life." How about the "girl"... did the same here too...... and am feeling quite differently now too! It's so good to see you post... and you hit the nail on the head with alot of what you said... male or female, Being overweight.......... we have the same emotions and feelings. And alot of adjustments to make getting our lives back in order. I'm really glad you're doing so well!! And don't stay away so long!! Gotta know whats going on with you! LOL Big Hugs!!!

Thank you all for EVERYTHING! I feel very comfortable in this group,and I think we all bare our souls. I was a bit "weepy", having to take my son back to East TN. the long drive ( 5 hours there- and 5 hours back ) The beginnings of a cold, and just got depressed. Lots of thinking I was doing on the ride home. Believe it or not, I'm actually alot more "mentally" healthy as well as becoming more "physically" healthy. I appreciate the hands out to me, and to all the members that need it, I believe it is heartfelt! Thank you again, and am so glad I found this group!

Is Chike the one that advertises for it's coffee?? I've been wanting to try that one... anyone know?

We all talked about getting serious again, and today was my first day!:crying: I exercised for 30 minutes this morning, and I decided to go back to basics like when I first had my surgery. There is a site that talks about the 5 day pouch test, and I started it today. Today is clear liquids, and I have done well, and I also got in 80 oz of water :001_tongue: I also had an appointment with my PCP and he and his nurse are some of my biggest supporters!! He kept telling me how proud he was of me! He's also curious if I had seen my doc that did my knee replacement, they're buddies and he kept say Charrette isn't gonna know its YOU! So that kind if kept me motivated all day! I felt so good when I left his office. My nine months is Nov. 9th, so we're gonna go ahead and do my Labs this week, I go back to see him in 10 days! Great First day!!!!!! Anyone else have a Great day???? POST it here........ lets stay motivated!

I woke up with a cold yesterday, and spent the day in bed...felt actually more like bronchotis... So all I had was soup. I started taking ecenachia, right away and I feel better today. I posted in "Whatcha eating"... Breakfast- coffee and protein Lunch- Lean Cuisine- But I was cooking it as I was on line... and how in the hell do you BURN a Lean Cuisine????:crying: Yep- I did it..... I didn't read it all the way and it said cook at 50% heat- for 11 minutes... I didn't read the 50% but was thinking.. thats a long time to cook for a microwave dish. Yep- it burned.....So not a good day cooking wise!!!:confused1: But a good day anyway!!!

You guys Crack me up!! Thanks for all the wonderful words of encouragement! It really is a milestone, not wearing jeans in 15 years... it was an amazing accomplishment. But........ I think I'm gonna have to wash them in Hot water and put them in the DRYER!! Did I say put them in the dryer??? yep... abit big!! So not gonna wear the other pair until I see what happens. It's crazy- I'm still over 200 pounds, but in a 14........?????? I can't even remember the last time I was in a 14!!

Just "Popped" in to say hi- and see how your numbers are coming along! Hope you're doing good!!:confused1:

My Doc didn't call for a pre-op diet. Just two days prior- Liquids. My hats off to those that did, it's hard to do! I did try to "cut down" on my eating, but it was hard!

Just got in from the grocery store, and I bought all the stuff to make the roll ups too!! I also bought stuff to make quiche, since I have my oven back. I have SEVERAL recipes for it, so not sure which one I'm gonna make, but will post on recipe sharring when I do decide. I also found Hummis (sp?) Now what do I do with it?? Breakfast- Coffee and protein 230 Cal- 6 carbs- 52 protein Lunch- lean Cuisine Herb roasted chicken 180 Cal. 20 carbs-20g. Protein Dinner- Gonna make the Quich!!

Yes........ I FORGOT TO EAT! I just was so busy... that YES...... I actually forgot......

I "forgot" to eat today......... can you Imagine that?? A "Fat Girl" forgetting to eat?? UNheard of! Anyway......... it was still a good day! Alot acommplished, excerise done.... so what if I forgot to eat today?? ( bad Chancie!! bad bad gurl!!)

From everything I remember about the listing of ingeidients, if it's the FIRST ingeidient... it is the MOST........ and down the line. so if Sucralose is listed as the LAST ingeidient. it means it has the less amount in it......But it has to be listed that it is in that product.

Not silly at all Susan!! And , nice Tat!! I can't wait to get another!! My son will be home in another two weeks and ....... well.... gonna do it again! He'll help me decide I guess! I might just get some stars on my feet........ LOL Since you mentioned "coverng" up... i got outta the shower today, and put the towel around me...... LITTERALY .........................AROUND me!! That was a first! It COVERED ME!!

Yep...... I really thought I was "educated" prior to my suregery....... but I wasn't. Constipation- BIG issue ( in more ways than one ) Hair loss.......... another issue i knew about, but thought it wouldn't happen to me, Plus I had a head of thick hair...........WRONG!! It can and probably will happen........ taken preventative measureas, hair , nails and skin vitiamins..... Important! Nottrying to be negative, just read al you can and do all you can to prevent alot of unnessary issues!

WTG Haley!! Very Proud of you!!

Lan- I can relate to alot of what you are going thru........ but I didn't have ANYONE I could talk to thru alot of my issues... I'm really glad you're optimistic and doing what you know you have to do. I was really depressed last night, I took my son back to east TN. (I live in W. TN.) He's having some troubles, and his fahter passed away almost 2 years ago, we were always best of friends, and I cried a dozen tears last night wishing he was here to help me guide my son........and talk to me. I have no friends here, and am alone. I'm not looking for pity or symphathy, just stating facts. We all need someone to talk to. I don't know where I'm going with this, just wanting to let you know........ i DO understand. But we ultimatly, HAVE to make the decisions to change our destiny. No One else....... Just US.

Ah....... the Jeans....... another WOW moment LOL I had to have a plumer/electrician come out and fix my stove and dryer today, and before he got here I put on the "jeans" He's a friend of mines from works husband, and when he pulled up he hugged me and said........." HOW MUCH WEIGHT HAVE YOU LOST??????? I didn't know his "helper"........... but I did notice him checking me out:blush: Kinda funny, cause I'm such a goober when it comes to flirting... but he was FLIRTING!!Even I notriced it!! LOL But it was nice............:scared0: