FiftyandFit

Day 1, surgery was at 7:30 this morning. Difficult w pain in recover and early afternoon, but feeling pretty good now. My daughter is her, so we've been walking in between my naps! It's encouraging to hear everyone's progress:)

Thank you all:) I've been following your stories during July and am really excited about a lighter, happier me:)

Sleeved tomorrow! Have to be at hospital at 5:30 am for 7:30 surgery! Anxious excited:)

Sleeved tomorrow! Have to be at hospital at 5:30 am for 7:30 surgery! Anxious excited:)

Mary Ph, Naturegirl - warm wishes for a smooth op and post op! I'm excited but feel anxious as well, know this week will stink but will be life changing for all of us:). We've heard the wonderful success stories of those before us, bat of luck and look forward to hearing how you are doing:) Cathy

Wow, tomorrow is a popular day! So beyond happy for each and every one of you!

Mary Ph, Naturegirl - warm wishes for a smooth op and post op! I'm excited but feel anxious as well, know this week will stink but will be life changing for all of us:). We've heard the wonderful success stories of those before us, bat of luck and look forward to hearing how you are doing:) Cathy

Lake vacation with family sounds relaxing and therapeutic if you don't have to prepare meals for everyone:) I think I would prefer it how the way you have planned, rather than being pre-op and if you're like me be consumed with thinking about the upcoming surgery etc...

Good Luck Remix, we're thinking of you:)

Just wanted to share this lovely broth recipe with you all, just in case you are sick of Protein Drinks I have made this a few times and freeze the veg after draining the pan and save for the family to use. It really is tasty.
It will be nice for after too. I am going to see if I can add unflavoured Protein to it as well... I will let you know how that goes!
2 med onion skinned and finely chopped.
2 med carrot scrubbed and diced.
100g (2 oz) turnip scrubbed and diced.
100g (2 oz ) parsnip scrubbed and diced.
8 celery sticks washed and chopped.
Cabbage. (the greener the better )
Mushrooms. (nice full flavoured ones)
Tomatoes (full flavoured ones ~ vine are nice)
Pepper
Fry onions in a bit of Water, add veg and cover with water. Bring to boil and then simmer for 1 hr 30.
Then I would strain the veg from the stock.
Hugs
Kate

My stats for day 2

Well I am one week away and 8th day pre surgery diet. I have cheated with carrots and some fruit but still under 1000 cals each day and getting over 100 Protein and all my Water in. Lost about 10lbs. Ready ready ready.