vachick64

And officially on the losers bench. All went well, a lot of adhesions to clear out and SURPRISE had a hiatal hernia that got repaired as well (no one knew I even had a hiatal hernia!!) Hitting my morphine pump on a regular basis, would kill for ice chips right now (10:00 tomorrow morning I get ice chips).
Will be heading out to walk for the first time in just a few minutes. I did end up with a JP drain and my catheter is still in. All in all doing much better than expected on night ....so happy to be done with it!!!

@ the hospital waiting... Just waiting... Images of cheeseburgers and French fries do not leave my brain I am so hungry!! JeeZe
CW: 235lbs Surgery Date: 2/11/13 Goal Weight:130lbs

chicken pineapple kebobs. On the grill. It was great!!!

1 head of broccoli, florets trimmed and stalk peeled and chopped
3 slices turkey bacon
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp dried tarragon
6 cups low sodium fat free chicken broth
1 cup fat free half n half
1 Tb cornstarch made into a slurry with 1 Tb Water
6 oz shredded chicken
4 oz low fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Cook bacon in pan coated with cooking spray. Remove when crisp. Add onions and broccoli stems. Cook over medium heat until onions are translucent. Add garlic and tarragon, cook one minute. Add chicken broth. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer for 15 minutes. (At this point I purée the Soup because my daughter won't eat the broccoli stems, but you don't have to.). Add half n half and cornstarch slurry. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce to simmer and add chicken and broccoli florets. Cook 10-12 minutes until florets are tender and Soup has thickened. Add cheese and reserved bacon. It's so good. I attached the mfp stats.

Cheddar broccoli and chicken chowder. 142 calories per half cup with 18.2 grams of Protein.< /p>

If I didn't start each day with 1/2 a shake and finish it in the afternoon there is no way I would come close to getting my Protein in. I'm staying clear of starch and carbs because that is how I wound up being big in the first place. I like the boca burgers with 15g of Protein or the morning star sausage has 10g. They are meatless, but I like them.

Made what I call a pizza swap. Its a egg beaters omlet with mushroom, italian cheese, and a dab of pizza sauce. So good

That's wonderful! I hope you'll let everyone know how you are doing! A positive attitude is great!

my surgery was Aug 22, 2012 so almost 6 months i am down 102 lbs since surgery and 133 total weight loss i must say this is the best thing i ever did for myself started at 301 in january 2012 surgery was 8/22 at 270 and i am 168 now with a goal of 160

Mine was two weeks ago I have lost 27 lbs. That make me forget the surgery !!!

Good.... I will be begging my surgeon for the same :-) with all the money he is getting he should be able to deliver.

Thanks for keeping our list Kathy!

Hi all-I have my surgery March 5th so time is getting near! So excited, scared and relieved about this whole long process!

Well my surgery is on Tuesday and I'm actually postive and excited for myself

Hi all-I have my surgery March 5th so time is getting near! So excited, scared and relieved about this whole long process!

Vachick i had horendis pregnancys with both my son and twins. I was on iv fluids every other day with my twins and hospital the last few months... I can honestly say this is worse. Its a different kind of sick and a pain... For me anyway. Everyone is different though. I hppe everyone feels better as well and good luck to those still waiting to get the surgery! Good part is... I dont miss the 59lbs ive lost in two months

Wow. I can't wait to have this problem! lol. Good for you guys!

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I have been sick 24/7 since i got the surgery. I am two months out. I have had 3 ct scans and two endoscopys with dialation and am going on my third tomorrow and will continue to get thwm every week and half until im able to eat. It sucks when ur miserable and in the bathroom dry heavinf or throwing up every hour or so i feel ur pain ladies. It is slightly relieving to know im npt the only one sick and i have yet to meet someone or talk or chat with someone who regrets the surgeru later on which means this wont last forever. My surgoen said he has very few patients who dont say they regret this thw first few months. Lets all try to think positive i know ita hard im righr there wirh ya!

UMMMM I'm assuming when you are talking about comments on you pic, you are referring to Facebook. So why the hell is this bitch and/or ANYONE who does not respect you able to #1 SEE your/his posts and #2 ABLE to comment on them?!?!?! IF you tell me it was on your husbands FB page and he is friends with people like that, you got problems bigger than weight issues. Babe, you need to love yourself now! Your self worth should not be based on how much you weigh. This hefer had ABSOLUTELY NO RIGHT to be touching on your man right in front of you! The fact that your man did not stop her, that is a VERY bad sign. I'm not talking getting into bar fights, but there is no reason for her to have been able to grope him with zero consequences. This surgery will make a strong relationship stronger and a weak relationship fall apart. You need to get out of the mindset now that as soon as your skinny you are worth more, because thats bullshit! I am a fat, sassy, redheaded bitch, and lemme tell you, I have just as much right to life as any skinny bitch out there. I strongly urge you to love yourself. Do NOT let people treat you like a 2nd class citizen. From what I see in your profile pic, sugar, even if you "don't have knees" you are a beautiful woman, and deserve the respect and love, so start giving yourself that respect and love!

Surgery went well..I'm in a lot of pain....but it isn't gas pains. Oddly, I don't have gas pain. Morphine is my friend right now haha.

I am right there with you....I got lemon lime....the other magnesium crap was red and they said no red.....I hope I haven't gone through all this for nothing. I am so over this shake business, but not looking forward to puréed chicken either lol .... 1 day, 11 hours a and 51 min left to go