belladona

Stay strong chin up tomorowsa new day ! I get you , everyday i have a struggle because I can eat now . Not easy but i make sure I do the right thing.

Wow good for you!!. Happy shopping I cant wait till I have to go. I know it will be soon.

Ok so dont panic you havent gained anything you know what you have to do. If you need carbs which all carbs are not bad for you eat them withen one hour after you work out. the rule is no workout that day no carbs get a good hard workout in you can have some arbs but you only have that hour window . Dont beat yourself up over this you can get back on track, good luck to you.

Lmao loved your post and god bless!!!! I have been fortunate to always be healthy in that dept even as fatty fat! Maybe because i have a lover and am not single. But my performance has shot up a hundred percent as my confidence. No Im not super toned working on that goal, but every time Im with him I know in my head Im smaller than I was last time and it does something to your head. Its almost empowering! Im getting older and thought things were supposed to slow down, but I feel my drive is worse then when I was in my 20s which is awesome for me. I agree with the others if your in a small town invest in some good toys, or go to clubs in a town where noone knows who you are and get your freak on! Have fun on your quest be careful and enjoy!!!

Hi i liked your post and had to laugh about the triscuits lol but with the hunger bit I am I used to with so little. getting nervous.

This is funny. If it happens on my weigh in day i step on scale after, it cant hurt right?

These are the shakes I use every day. I use my dnd iced coffee cup add ice and sip on it it lasts me a long time lol they are the only ones I will drink.

Lmao I wear headphones and hold my own concert . It psyches me up and makes it more fun if I can sing to my music blasting in my ears.

I agree with the ladies above one thing I use alot of but cant eat alot of is either broccoli mashed poatoes or cauliflower mashed potatoes it has mashed potato consistency but minus the carbs and the cauliflower tastes the same. try it , hope you enjoy it.

Thats great, glad to see your doing well.

Lol I am no stranger to this but I get hit frequently I have a six year old and a big pool and now that Im home recouping the pool parties are every day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PIZZA my favorite GALORE DORITOS CHEEZE DOODLES omg I give all left overs to my dog or in trash because I cant be trusted around that food. Heres to us and staying strong.

I feel pain and redness and heat its superficial so you cant miss it my leg is swollen nicely . Its kind of hard to miss.

This too shall pass

Oh and no knock wood have not had nausea had an egg for breakfast soft boiled 10 oz of water, 24 ounces of ice water and now tomato soup.

yes they had me on heparin injections my right side looks like purple marble from the lovly bruises. In the hospital they gave me a shot to overcome my nausea but it was fast and as soon as they shoved alcohol prep near my nose it was ok. Yes it takes me all day but i can sip 65 ounces. do I have a sleeve?

I have been reading your blogs and looking for your updates so glad your feeling better good for you!

When i get a chance I enjoy reading maxim theres much better stories in it than cosmo ever had they are also more graphic and have taught this old dog maybe a new trick here and there. lol

Olive garden fettuccini--entire lunch portion, minestrone soup 1/2 bowl, spinach artichoke dip, lasagna fritta, chips, pepsi, ice cream bar, broccoli, OG doughnuts. Not all at one time, throughout evening.

ok so do you have any restriction?

Well done lookin good!!!! You should be proud of yourself.

Thanks to everyone who took time to respond and give me some good ideas. I have some work to do.......

Become a mixologist.... hmmm a mixologist.......... maybe back in my hay day and a bottle of vodka lol Thanks so much for your ideas

While I like my current protein powder (Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Isolate) in a couple of the available flavors, I found that I really liked several of the Syntrax protein drinks - there are fruit-flavored ones and some that are more dessert-flavored.

Thank you so much for your great ideas I will definately look into this.

Thanks Melissa, I am ok with not eating, but If I am allowed close to 800 calories I would like to take full advantage . Where did you purchase your shakes, online or at a local vitamin store? The only shake I found that came close was Bariatric support basic essentials. EEEWWWWW!

What are the shakes you are drinking. I buy the bariatric fusion. Mint chocolate chip and chocolate mousse are my faves. I hated the shakes at first. But I decided I was gonna do this right - and I needed to grow-up and be mature about it. Now i actually enjoy the shakes. And the pre-op liquid diet is the hardest part in my opinion. But it is a great way to prepare you mentally to saying goodbye to the food for awhile. I did liquids for 2 weeks post-op too. Way easier. After surgery you are never hungry.

ooops prepared

This will pass soon and you will be ok. [/color][/font][/i][/b]

Thanks I know it has to just thought i would be more prepatred.