JustJenn

I wish I had the right words to help through this and that it would be easy! BUT.... It's hard- hang in there Surgery 7/25/12

It amazes me how different they all are. Surgery 7/25/12

I was told 6 weeks no soaking or swimming. But if you have the ok- go for it! Water is a great resistance and work out. Surgery 7/25/12

Oh... Dont let it mess up your day! Start fresh now... Temptation is horrible! I want soda so baaaaad! a French frie sounds amazing. Just keep your eye on the prize and move forward. Surgery 7/25/12

Mine didn't hurt either.... My surgeon used glue so it was itchy as hell but yours is healing great! Surgery 7/25/12

I wish I could wear heels! I'm 5'7'' and my hubby and I are same height anything more and I'm touring over him. Welcome! & rock those heels girl for you & me Surgery 7/25/12

Praying! All the luck!! Keep us posted Surgery 7/25/12

I was told before leaving the hospital not to freak out ... But been there and I was worried. First the smell is always bad... I don't eat much and still! (Sorry ppl lol) the loose bowels are because you haven't eaten enough to bring it all together. It's all normal and okay. There was extensive work done in there and its working great! Congrats & welcome! Surgery 7/25/12

I have 7, but I had my gullbladder removed too & no drain. I never had incision pain. Surgery 7/25/12

It's weird that we know the second we swallow if we chewed it enough or not! But saddly by then its too late its happened to me twice and its not fun. Surgery 7/25/12

Hey we are all on the same bench! I'm only getting in max 500 cal a day and only about 40-50 grams of protein. I drink all my water and lately it has to be just water nothing with flavor. I have been on the dehydration side and its not fun. My Dr wasn't worried about the calorie # as much as eating and snacking constantly... Healthy of course. Even if its just a string cheese. So that has been my mission eat something every 2 hours. 7 almonds has 7 grams of protein!

At one month post op (now) I was given the okay to eat salad. I agree its a waste of space I really just pick off the protein and egg I throw in there. I had to find a dressing with less than 5 grams sugar. I found a yogurt ranch & yogurt blue cheese with 1 gram sugar and 1 protein and they taste great (for all the salad lovers out there) its by Marie Calendars.

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So I live near a mountain that people often walk it has some flat trails, steep trails, and some up and down ones too. Saturday I walked up an up/down and thought I was going to die. At one point tears were rolling I was going to give up but my car was too far to just stop... I had to keep going to get back to my car. Took a day off and went back today and did the steep side... I thought I was going to die! But i took my mom and lil sis for support... I had to stop several times I said I can't over a hundred times, cursed, and keep going. I DID IT AGAIN! It's hard trucking this body up, and I wanted to stop but I did it. I can't believe it. Just had to shout from the mountain top (RNY talk) my excitement! Wednesday I'm going back!

Thank you very much! I have been on a mission trying to find a good one in taste and nutrition value. I'm going to get some

Did great today:) everyone had the sweetest things to say. Of course people had questions... But I sipped my crystal light and made sure I ate something every 3 ish hours. I feel good. Looking forward to a walk with the hubby later <3

That's great to know:) I need to keep my game face bossy attitude back in order!

Best of luck tomorrow! Keep us posted when you are post op.

Thank you everyone! Im hoping to get back to you with a positive attitude how I was great!

Thank you! I'm nervous & doubting my will power. BUT I'm sure I'll be on my 100% post op best behavior

I'm so sorry you lost your job. I read online & someone posted here that red wine is good/okay. All the best!

Saw this on pintrest & became obsessed It's a great way to give my 2 yr old somethint healthy too.

Today I did frozen pineapple, half a banana, spinach, ice, water, and scoop of vanilla protein... This was my fav pre op. Post op with protein wasn't bad- just not the same. & you don't taste the spinach! You can also substitute blueberries for bananas. I just made way to much I need to learn how to make an 8 oz not whole blender! Lol

I'm going back to work tomorrow after being off for one month. I can't lie, I'm scared out of my mind. I work hard and never take breaks I often have lunch meetings when reps bring in [delicious] bad food. We always have Starbucks runs, donut boxes, and enough energy drinks to move a mountain! I am packing my lunch, snacks, and have my crystal light and protein bars.... But its going to be hard. I can't ask everyone in my office to not bring that stuff in, its my personal choice not theirs, but how do I deal? Back to the grind tomorrow!

Oh I also went wheat on everything Bread Pasta Brown rice As my Dr said "if its white its not right"