Paula Spurlock Butts

I love your sig! So simple but so true.

Wow.. I would definitely pare that list down if you can. Remember not to take anything bigger than 4 ounces or they will take it and throw it out. (I forgot and bought some wonderful Mexican vanilla, and I nearly cried when they chunked it.)
You should be VERY proud of your weight loss AND the fact that you stopped smoking. You will be doing 2 things to help extend your life with this surgery.

I always wanted to tell them, "No, It isn't an easy out, just like your learning to mind your own business isn't easy, either."

I always wanted to tell them, "No, It isn't an easy out, just like your learning to mind your own business isn't easy, either."

I guess I would rather mourn food that have my family prematurely mourn me.

My aunt, who has the lapband (who will soon be switching to the sleeve) shared her little trick for getting her Protein Shakes down. At night when she is wanting something sweet, she makes a chocolate Protein Shake with a quarter of a banana and puts a dash of mint extract, helps with the taste AND the smell!! She made one for me with chocolate muscle milk Protein and I swear it was close to a milk shake! You can buy all kinds of extracts at Wal Mart in the spice section, mint, coffee, cinnamon, lemon etc...

I have had over a dozen surgeries, and the good part is that you will go to sleep without realizing it and then wake up surprised that it is done. I am probably older than you, but I don't think the post-surgery pain can be any worse than what I go through with my hip, lower back and knees.... all weight related pain.
I always think, "Be still, and know that I'm the Lord."

Hope this helps someone. I just copied and pasted this from another board:

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chocolate and vanilla Ready-to-Drink shakes, chicken Bouillon Soup, Cream of Tomato Soup, Wildberry Cold Drink, Peach Mango Cold Drink, Orange Cold Drink, hot chocolate, Cappuccino, Chocolate Pudding/Shake, Vanilla Pudding/Shake and Apple Cinnamon oatmeal. $19.99.

I bought my unflavored Protein Powder at GNC for the clear stage which I mixed with crystal lite. I thought posting a spot where people could buy samples would be a good idea, since so many people end up buying tubs of stuff they end up not liking.

Once I put the deposit down on my surgery, a month before the date I started the 2 Protein 1 lean cuisine regiment. I thought that since I was only going to have one small meal a day I would use the expensive bone china salad plate that I got for my wedding 34 years ago. (Note; I have a full set of my favorite Nortaki china, but my mother-in-law insisted that we register GOOD china.. ie bone china. I got a total of two cups and saucers, one salad plate, and 3 dinner plates.) We have NEVER used this china, so I washed the dust off and began to use it for my evening meals. I also started using my sterling silver flatware with this meal, (we use it twice a year for Christmas and Easter, and this year we didn't even drag it out!) These, and linen napkin, make my tiny meals seem luxurious, and I am finally putting to use all my expensive things. Seriously, lean cuisine spaghetti is so much more appetizing on a plate with a silver band!

Once I put the deposit down on my surgery, a month before the date I started the 2 Protein 1 lean cuisine regiment. I thought that since I was only going to have one small meal a day I would use the expensive bone china salad plate that I got for my wedding 34 years ago. (Note; I have a full set of my favorite Nortaki china, but my mother-in-law insisted that we register GOOD china.. ie bone china. I got a total of two cups and saucers, one salad plate, and 3 dinner plates.) We have NEVER used this china, so I washed the dust off and began to use it for my evening meals. I also started using my sterling silver flatware with this meal, (we use it twice a year for Christmas and Easter, and this year we didn't even drag it out!) These, and linen napkin, make my tiny meals seem luxurious, and I am finally putting to use all my expensive things. Seriously, lean cuisine spaghetti is so much more appetizing on a plate with a silver band!

I guess I would rather mourn food that have my family prematurely mourn me.

You will be there the week after me. Good luck!!! Sending positive energy your way.

My surgery is the 23rd of April at OCC with Dr. Ortiz in Tiajuana. I am flying from Florida, with one layover each way, so I want to carry as little with me as possible. I will be there for an entire week, and so clothing space will be the premium. Other than basic toiletries, I am taking my kindle and some dvd's. (I checked and the Marriot has those in each room.)
I am taking one rolling bag, so what fits is what goes, which means my laptop is a no-go.
So, I would add to the list, for those who are traveling a long distance, dvd's. I might finally get through the whole first season of Game of Thrones.
I have some heavy weight nightgowns from Catherine's, and I may go get at least one more, because I can use it as a dress on the way home.
Start on all liquids tomorrow... we shall see what we see..
Paula
Forgot to add that you can go to pixelofink.com and download tons of books for free.. about 8 a day are offered.

I guess I would rather mourn food that have my family prematurely mourn me.

I guess I would rather mourn food that have my family prematurely mourn me.

I'm on my last day of pre op diet!!!!! My surgery is tomorrow!!!! My wonderful husband came home a few days ago with sugar free Extra APPLE PIE FLAVORED GUM!!!!!!!!!!! OMG....what a life saver. It allows you to chew and taste a delicous flavor. He's since bought me mint chocolate chip, and strawberry shortcake. Highly recommend for your pre op diet to get a different and satisfying taste in your mouth!!! Good luck. Wish me luck, I go in tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Everyones situation has been a little different. I can tell you the first two days I was good because of the pain meds. You will be sore from your tummy getting up and but i'm sure your nurses will help. Don't overdue yourself....ask for help. I also took dissolvable gas x strips that my dr allowed me to take as soon as I woke up and that helped with the gas but you want to check with your dr. Good luck and your in my prayers.

I guess I would rather mourn food that have my family prematurely mourn me.

I don't have regrets now 41 days out, but the ugliness of it at first, missing the food and having the family eating while I drank 1oz cups of ensure, was crazy to me, but seeing the results and pushing through the emotional roller coaster, helped get me on track and knowing I did this self pay, for healthier me, a participating parent and a better wife! It gets better...support group is great to know you are not alone! I didn't have any crazy issues or sickness, no vomiting, just head hunger and my mouth missing the food, but I don't! Stick with it! If it was an easy process, everyone would be healthy, right?

I guess I would rather mourn food that have my family prematurely mourn me.

I always wanted to tell them, "No, It isn't an easy out, just like your learning to mind your own business isn't easy, either."

I always wanted to tell them, "No, It isn't an easy out, just like your learning to mind your own business isn't easy, either."

I always wanted to tell them, "No, It isn't an easy out, just like your learning to mind your own business isn't easy, either."

I always wanted to tell them, "No, It isn't an easy out, just like your learning to mind your own business isn't easy, either."