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Thanks y'all. I didn't have a silicone mold and didn't want to use muffin tins. So I used ice trays. Perfect little bombs. Now, pre-surgery I use 3-4 bombs in each protein drink. After I'll probably use one till I can up it more. But anyway, I use my nutri bullet and I cram in spinach and kale in equal portions I guess. 1/2 a cucumber, 1/2 large green apple, maybe a few thick slices of ginger root, then I add water up to the line. I didn't want it to be too thick but not too watery either, good enough to pour in the ice trays. Freeze them and place in to a container with lid and keep in the freezer. Had to make 3-4 batches because the nutri bullet is kinda small. But each batch filled up 4 ice cube trays. So, when I'm ready to make my drink, I throw those in first, liquid, then protein powder. A good little bit of veggies in every one. Helps bridge the gap of not getting any veggies or little veggies in The diet. You can do an array of different veggies. Watch the fruit though; that's why I only used a little bit of green apple. My brother threw me on to this, I'm glad he did op. Hope y'all get to trying. Let me know how it goes!

Good luck! I'm also curious as to what recipe you use to make green bombs (I definitely need to up my veggies!).

I'm leaving for a business trip in Germany tomorrow. (Germany - home of pretzels, potatoes, sausage, fried things, and beer - should be easy to find foods I can eat while there! ).
I went through my closet to see what I could bring with me and I was so happy to be trying on clothes that I haven't worn for over 2 years (or ever!). Literally - I was giddy with happiness. I want to bring on the trip things I have rarely or never worn so I get chance to enjoy them before they get too big. Some shirts are really too light (meant for summer) but they're so cute I want to wear them now while I still can. I literally got rid of a suitcase full of clothes that are ready for the bin (to be given away). However, I'll worry about that when I get back from my trip!

Good luck with that! Luckily I'm not a coffee drinker so I didn't need to face that withdrawal, but I met a few people who were struggling with it when I was in Mexico.

I feel you - it's a constant, 24/7 "always be prepared" mentality. It can be a bit exhausting at times, but necessary.

Yeah. I like to change it. Hoping for a good pic somewhere down the road to put on too.

New avatar photo?

Thanks MowryRocks! I wasn't too worried, as I've been reading these boards for quite a while, but still, it's so much more motivating to see that number go down!

...and breathe...
That's how it feels for me every time. Even though I know better, I almost always say, "Well, I guess that's all surgery has got for me." Great Job and Good Luck!

I'm not sure - probably (even though my Japanese is terrible). There's not much in terms of full-time work back home for teachers like me (all short-term (4 month) contracts). As long as I can keep getting long-term contracts with lots of vacation time, then I'll probably stay.

I don't go back to work until April (school holidays), so plenty of time to rest and recover.

Wow - you look great! We have similar stats (although I started a bit heavier than you) - I hope I'm as successful as you in 5 months time!

That's terrible! I hope things work out for you both health-wise and insurance-wise.

Congrats! Hopefully your recovery goes well!

Thanks! I'm having a hard time navigating the new site too.