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So not to be a damper on this cake thread, but here's a recipe for a red velvet Protein Shake. Someone want to try it and report back?

1.5 scoops vanilla Protein powder
2 tablespoons cottage cheese
2 tablespoons fat free cream cheese
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
Couple drops of red food coloring (optional)
1 packet of stevia
Handful of ice cubes

I just had surgery 10/21 and my family want or barely help. My house is a mess, I feel claustrophobic. You would think when I start cleaning, cooking, taking care of toddler (cause she can't care for herself), walking the dog, laundry, etc; you would think someone will step up. Then when I ask I get "not right now" then later "I forgot". I'm so freaking frustrated. I can't get no one to take me where I need to go. My income has been delayed no fault of my own. So I have no money. The people I have always been there for are not here for me. I can't believe what I'm going through. I had a plan. What the freak happened. I feel like I'm in a twilight zone. Just had to vent. Time for some serious praying and shutting down some negative vibes.

This is why I love this app. Thx for the support. I took a shower, blasting my favorite spiritual and motivational playlist, made my announcement that superwoman is down for a week, read my scriptures, and shut my door. Feel so much better now. Nothing like getting in the spirit. Don't know how long this will last but thanks everyone and have a blessed night.

This is why I love this app. Thx for the support. I took a shower, blasting my favorite spiritual and motivational playlist, made my announcement that superwoman is down for a week, read my scriptures, and shut my door. Feel so much better now. Nothing like getting in the spirit. Don't know how long this will last but thanks everyone and have a blessed night.

This is why I love this app. Thx for the support. I took a shower, blasting my favorite spiritual and motivational playlist, made my announcement that superwoman is down for a week, read my scriptures, and shut my door. Feel so much better now. Nothing like getting in the spirit. Don't know how long this will last but thanks everyone and have a blessed night.

All I can say is " you go girl "

Well good news. My echo was find.
;+)), yeah. I can stop stressing now. No silent heart attacks, nothing. Perfectly normal. I feel like I may have overreacted but heck the had me scared. So my new date is September 16th, granted I can get through the rest of the loops.

Well I had my pre-op visit today and I lost 12lbs. Not what I expected but I have 4 more days til surgery day. Hoping to lose more. Afraid of complications. Funny when I told my mom she asked why I can't keep doing this to lose the weight. I taught for a minute like really starve myself for the rest of my life. No thank you. If I have to do this much longer (willingly) I would probably eat all I can eat at every fast food in the neighborhood the first chance I get.
Anywho til next time,
xoxo

Thx for this do ease my mind a bit. My first few days was horrible. Eventually I found what works for me. I found some Protein shots by carnivorous from GNC which had 50g of good Proteins. You drink them like a 5hr drink. I would drink them in the morning. They actually took away that hunger feeling. They would last me to lunch or beyond. I had a cup of Soup for lunch a Greek yogurt because Greek has the most Protein. Then another protein shot right before I start to cook dinner to help maintain my urge while I cooked dinner for the family. In between I had fat/sugar free Jello, pudding or a really cold Isopure if I was just bored and wanted something. And yes I cheated. Nothing major a cracker or two with my Soup and a pinch of something once or twice, which I don't recommend. But I called my nurse and she pretty much gave me a slap on the hand and said don't do it again. Especially the last few days right before surgery so your stomach is empty. She even recommended taking some Miralax a couple of nights before surgery.
Well that's what worked for me. Although unnecessary. I hope this helps and you find what works for you. And you know the funny thing is that now that I can eat again I can't. My stomach don't like all that bad stuff apparently. Tore my stomach up. Guess I'll go back to my diet and ease my way to healthier things. Again good luck and please keep us posted.

Good read

Thx for this do ease my mind a bit. My first few days was horrible. Eventually I found what works for me. I found some Protein shots by carnivorous from GNC which had 50g of good Proteins. You drink them like a 5hr drink. I would drink them in the morning. They actually took away that hunger feeling. They would last me to lunch or beyond. I had a cup of Soup for lunch a Greek yogurt because Greek has the most Protein. Then another protein shot right before I start to cook dinner to help maintain my urge while I cooked dinner for the family. In between I had fat/sugar free Jello, pudding or a really cold Isopure if I was just bored and wanted something. And yes I cheated. Nothing major a cracker or two with my Soup and a pinch of something once or twice, which I don't recommend. But I called my nurse and she pretty much gave me a slap on the hand and said don't do it again. Especially the last few days right before surgery so your stomach is empty. She even recommended taking some Miralax a couple of nights before surgery.
Well that's what worked for me. Although unnecessary. I hope this helps and you find what works for you. And you know the funny thing is that now that I can eat again I can't. My stomach don't like all that bad stuff apparently. Tore my stomach up. Guess I'll go back to my diet and ease my way to healthier things. Again good luck and please keep us posted.

8/5 sleever here

8/5 here in Ohio. Excited and scared as well. Did not expect to get approved so fast. I taught I had at least a month. Especially since the nurse forgot to submit my claim twice. My doctor finally put my claim in on Tuesday and I was approved on Thursday and scheduled for the fifth. Afraid I'm not prepared. But I'm just gonna shake the devil off and put on my just do it attitude.

8/5 whooo hooooo

Thanks so much for that Art137. Most of the time I try to stay positive. I guest I let last night get the best of me. And your right, I just need to brush my shoulders off and keep it moving. Today is a new day and I thank God for waking me up this morning. Sore bod and all. Thank him for getting me through this pre-op diet. And thank him for this tool to help me through this weight lost journey. I'm going to take your advice and crank up that music and snap back. And thx for the compliment. I needed that. Have a good day.

Thanks so much for that Art137. Most of the time I try to stay positive. I guest I let last night get the best of me. And your right, I just need to brush my shoulders off and keep it moving. Today is a new day and I thank God for waking me up this morning. Sore bod and all. Thank him for getting me through this pre-op diet. And thank him for this tool to help me through this weight lost journey. I'm going to take your advice and crank up that music and snap back. And thx for the compliment. I needed that. Have a good day.

Sorry hit the send button accidentally.
So, mind you I'm 6 days into my pre-op. But who turns down free stage tickets to see Fantasia, Kem, Morris Day and the Time and Leela James. So I went.
I was miserable the whole night. I only had 30 minutes to get dress, so I'm not at my best. I'm drained from not eating. We had to walk what seemed to be a Marathon to get there. We finally get to the stage and they are taking pictures for the paper. Someone shows me a picture of myself and words can't express how I felt but I'm sure many been there. I really could not enjoy myself. I had the opportunity to meet the stars but I turned it down. Like who does that. And at one point I felt like R Kelly was singing to me lol but I quickly looked the other way. Any other time I would have been trying to get on that stage. Then the walk back to the car was excruciatingly. I had to turn down the offer to go clubbing cause my feet are numb and I don't know if I can drink on this pre-op diet.
This was an opportunity of a life time to enjoy and all I can think about was I wish this was the same time next year or I wished I never let myself get like this. I use to be the life of the party. I use to be the motivator. I JUST WANT MY LIFE BACK!!! Sorry, just had to vent.

Well my first 2 days pre-op was horrible. I felt like I was just going through the motions. Drained. The only real food on my pre-op diet is salad. salad and most fresh fruits & veggies mak me sick. So I probably had and intak o approximately 300 - 400 calories. Im sure my bp was sky high cause I barely see. Im also working extra hours to make up for the time I have to take off for recovery. Needless to say by the time I get home everybody wants some mommy time. And by the way my daughter is coming around a little bit.
Anywho today is a much better day. Found out what works for me. I found some Protein shots from GNC which I took this morning. Before I was taking them at night to make up for the Protein I didn't get through out the day because they have like 50g of Proteins. But what they did was give me too much energy and I was up all night. Scared to Tylenol pms to put me to sleep like i usually do. Found out today that I can. Then I had Soup for lunch and a shake on the way home. Must say I feel a heck of alot better. Going to have an Isopure with my Tylenol pm and call it the night once I put the baby to sleep and pick my daughter up from work and give honey bun a kiss good night. Hope all is well for everyone and good night :-)

If we are being honest - then yes. Sometimes I do.
When I want to drink some frozen adult beverages but cannot due to my drastically smaller stomach.
When I haven't eaten all day, I cook some good stuff or go to my favorite restaurant and I can only eat a few bites when I really want about 8 bites.
When i want to gulp down some iced tea because I'm very thirsty and I have to take slow small sips because I can't hold it all at once.
When I want some delicious stuffed jalapeno peppers and tequila based drinks and I can eat ONE pepper and drink a third of my drink.
When do I not regret it? When I get on the scale, when I notice how good I feel most of the time, and when I notice that people don't comment on my weight loss but I see them looking at me with a hint of jealousy on their face. Booyah.

8/5 here in Ohio. Excited and scared as well. Did not expect to get approved so fast. I taught I had at least a month. Especially since the nurse forgot to submit my claim twice. My doctor finally put my claim in on Tuesday and I was approved on Thursday and scheduled for the fifth. Afraid I'm not prepared. But I'm just gonna shake the devil off and put on my just do it attitude.

I was doing great but tomorrow is the last day of a nursing class I'm taking and everyone decided we should a pot luck party for our last class. I said I'd bring paper goods but our coordinator said she assigned that to someone else cause she rather taste my cooking than the other persons...lol. I said " ok ill make my favorite rice dish" big mistake! I knew I couldn't resist that rice, shame on me. Now the other test will be the actual pot luck party itself...I will not cheat!

I love your positivity!!! Keep it up. I'm sure you'll do well on your pre-op diet. I don't know the situation... but your daughter will eventually come around. Give it time and pray for her. Time & prayer heals all wounds! Good luck!!!

8/5 here in Ohio. Excited and scared as well. Did not expect to get approved so fast. I taught I had at least a month. Especially since the nurse forgot to submit my claim twice. My doctor finally put my claim in on Tuesday and I was approved on Thursday and scheduled for the fifth. Afraid I'm not prepared. But I'm just gonna shake the devil off and put on my just do it attitude.

On Pre-op diet gonna be a long 14 days:)