Sweet as peaches

1 hour ago, Apple1 said:

That dinner sounds like it was fabulous and healthy too. I had leftover chicken so nothing spectacular.

enjoy your shows. I'm off to bed now as I have an early start tomorrow. Goodnight ladies.

Nighty night. Will tell bout my day tomorrow it was really interesting. Sweet dreams ladies and enjoy the morning to come.

Lady in red is smoking hot.

7 hours ago, Newme17 said:

Good morning everyone. I'm still at my appt airing for the next phase. I just had a great conversation with my nut. She's awesome. I told her my frustrations with the whole carb thing. 😂 Thankfully she isn't about no carbs. She wants me to have complex carbs. Doesn't want me to count but have an idea based on how I'm feeling doing, what Protein, carbs, and fats I'm having daily. She's put a lot of trust in me, simply because I used to study nutrition in college. I was studying to become a nutritionist, lol. Go figure!!!!! I didn't finish it though, decided to work in accounting. I still have that knowledge but didn't put it to use the past 8 years or so.

As for exercise, she wants me to do interval cardio. Nothing high intensity now, still healing but when walking, walk faster for three mins, then walk slow for a few mins. Keep repeating that. That'll help keep my muscle cause I'm pretty sure I lost some.

Oh, here's the exciting part. I'm down 14 pounds since surgery (and that's starting my menstrual yesterday!). I now weigh 230. My starting weight was 258. So a total of 28 lbs down. My highest ever was 266, but I managed to lose 8 lbs in like a year, lol, before I started this journey.

Funny thing is, it's great the weight I lost, but I haven't really put much emphasis on he number, I'm just glad that my clothes are getting lose and I'm finally walking a bunch more. So glad I did this. I'm so glad. 😁

Good for you. I am a proud sister you're doing fantastic and I'm extremely proud of you. Keep that sweetness up that makes you you.

8 hours ago, Apple1 said:

That is awesome that you are off until the 12th. Enjoy your time. Are you picking up anynew hobbies?

Just trying to prep myself with getting my walking in and bracing myself for my return. And above all getting plenty of rest.

8 hours ago, Apple1 said:

Good morning @Sweet as peaches. Thank you for always posting such encouraging words.

Today is a much easier day at work. All the emails are caught up so I have some time to check in. Today will be my first lunch outing with co-workers. We are having a going away party for one of my students leaving for grad school. I will order Soup and hopefully nobody notices how little I am eating.

Well thank you so much. I feel like I'm talking to family. The bond we share makes me feel like I am home. You guys lift my spirits up and we all share a fascinating experience in common. So I am blessed to know all of you ladies. Continued success. Hope your lunch went well.

4 hours ago, Newme17 said:

I have my first op appt tomorrow at 9. I'll be sure to give y'all an update shortly afterwards.

Fingers crossed wish you luck.

On 5/29/2017 at 9:59 PM, Newme17 said:

And she's 12? Wow. It seems the age...my step daughter has always been thin, but now she's stick thin, long and lanky like. It's amazing what she can eat. Even before surgery she still ate more than me. Don't know where it all goes. lol

Oh yes!!!! My daughter has always been tall for her age her legs got longer and body got thinner. Like feeding a baby dinosaur really. Lol. Growth spurts. Smh

On 5/29/2017 at 8:15 PM, Apple1 said:

Wow 5"7 sounds like me growing up. I was always one of the tallest girls in my class.

My dh and I have been empty nesters for many years now, but I am so blessed to have my grandchildren living so close. They are only 6 minutes away by car.

listening to yours and newme17 stories about your children brings back so many memories.

Sorry for the late posting but yes she is the tallest. I swear i don't where she puts the food but she got the longest legs and she is stretched out. She don't even fit in the bed cause she sleeps all over it.

Good evening ladies, Judging from your posts all went today. Hopefully, e-mails will get answered swiftly and keep up the great work with your diets. Sending all my thoughts and love to you all. I return to work on the 12th. Post op follow up on june 6 so all is good bout to turn in nighty night.

5 minutes ago, Apple1 said:

Good morning ladies. I have been at work for over and hour and I still have over 50 unread emails in my inbox!

so just wanted to stop by for a second and wish everyone a good day. I'll check back in with you all tonight. I'm busy but excited to be back at work😃

Good morning Ladies, hope all is well. Thanks @Apple1 for the morning greetings. @Newme17 may you both have an excellent morning. Ttyl, or as tigger in Winnie the pooh says ttfn tata for now.

My prayers and looking forward to you having a great outcome. God bless you.

1 hour ago, odontask said:

Can anyone recommend a good tasting brand? My 1st day of my liquid diet is today along with my pre op and it's too late for Amazon.

One thing I will say is that I am looking forward to not spending so much money on food. My office orders takeout every day (some days it is paid for). I work in an Italian neighborhood full of yummy restaurants. It is so hard to resist normally but the liquid diet will give me the push to say no. I've even asked the receptionist to leave me off the daily emails.

I have tried chicken bouillon envelopes mixed with hot Water. I also used low sodium butternut squash Soup from trader's joe and carrot ginger soup from trader's joe. The soup weren't tasty but you use unflavored Protein Powder with it and it feels you up.

42 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

My kids will too. I swear they're all in a growing spurt at the same time. They ate all their food, shared with each other. That was two hours ago. Now they're eating again. Thankfully, kids ate free at Applebee's today, so we spent $17 for all 5 of us. I call that a win!

Yes, my baby has been eating all day it's like living with a baby dinosaur. And she is tall already (5'7) I think she is having another growth spurt also.

13 minutes ago, Apple1 said:

@Sweet as peaches it sounds like you had a restful day😃 I took your lead and I ate about half of a small chicken thigh. I chewed it up really well and it was so delicious. We ended up going to my daughters house for a barbecue so i didn't have to cook after all.My daughter hooked me up with some egg salad to have for a snack later. I was able to snap this cute picture of granddaughter and my hubby today.

Beautiful family. So sweet. I am glad you're enjoying yourself with the rest of your family. Meal sounds tasty as always. 😃 You're such a sweetheart.

25 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

Ok. So I've developed this sharp nabbing pain on the right side of my belly. It hurts if I bend over, take a deep breath, cough, laugh, etc. I thought maybe I pulled the muscle where the incision is? Then I looked up the symptom from other Sleevers, seems like this pain pops up around 2 or 3 weeks, maybe later. Has something to do with the healing process. Might last a few days to a week. But the best thing is to rest and not strain it. My binder will be coming in handy these next few days. Anyone else with this?

Yes, I thought I pop a seam in my body it is sharp like someone is poking you. Again I thought I was losing my mind.

1 hour ago, Newme17 said:

So, I tried chicken! It was so good and yummy. We took our girls to eat out. I just figured I'd nibble on what they order. Nope, corn dog, fries, mac n cheese, mozzarella sticks....nevermind that. So I just asked for a grilled chicken breast with some cheese thrown on top. It was the best grilled chicken I've had in a long time. Very juicy, so that helped a lot. Of course I brought the rest home and threw it in the freezer for later. It was a nice addition to the limited foods I've been eating. Yay for chicken!

Sounds like an evening out with my 12 year old daughter she loves all that you mentioned. Except I am lucky if I come back with a dime in my pocket she will eat me out a house and a home. Yay for chicken breast.

14 minutes ago, patty0715 said:

Omg ladies....After struggling to get any food down I FINALLY ate something today!!!! It was about 2ozs but I'm not complaining!!! Small victory for me!!! I had purée ground beef and lentils made by mom it was good!

Good going patty im so happy for you. Mom to the rescue like backpack in Dora the explorer.

6 hours ago, Apple1 said:

Good late morning gals. I had rough night, but I finally managed to have a significant BM. It has left me feeling sore this morning and I am still having some cramping. I am going to lay low today and hopefully I will feel better as the day goes on.

I am thinking about grilling a little chicken for my dh tonight. @Sweet as peaches Didn't you eat some grilled chicken? Did you blend or just chew it really really good? I am thinking I may try a little thigh meat. I'll cook up some squash with onions and butter to go with it.

Back to work tomorrow. I hope I am feeling better. I hope everyone having a good Memorial Day. Thank you @Newme17 for your tribute to the servicemen and women.

Good evening, I was sleeping most of the day so yeah the chicken was chewed really well diced cut. My youngest help herself to some it. It went down smoothly of course only a few pieces. Yeah for bm. I hope you feel better. 😃. Cramps sucks had a few this morning. Your menu sounds great enjoy.

30 minutes ago, mishyk said:

I just made a creamy scrambled egg with cottage cheese (less than 3 ounces) i barely took in an ounce before i had to stop.. i feel like the food is still in my esophagus and it's been like 30 mins!! Has that happened to anyone here? What do i do?

Oh yes!!!! It feels like the nasty Vitamins capsules.

3 minutes ago, Apple1 said:

I wish we were neighbors I would bring you a plate of food and we could have some gab fests.

That would be totally cool.

5 minutes ago, Apple1 said:

Thank you @Sweet as peaches. Yes it is parmigiana cheese. lol on the lick a phone... I love it.

you have such a great sense of humor🤣

5 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

Bahahahahajajajajaja!!! Girl I just BUSTED OUT LAUGHING about the lick a phone thing!!!! That's just so funny!!!!😆😂😅🤣😃

I'm glad you're enjoying my post humor. I feel so grateful to enjoy your posts as well you make truly happy.

10 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

Thank you Sweet!

You're so welcome.

2 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

So it's not just me then!? I do feel much better...must be part of the journey. Here's to us feeling a bit better and alert!!!

Yes!!! Here's to us and the beautiful night.

2 hours ago, Apple1 said:

Ok here are the photos of my salmon dinner. I served myself 4 oz, but could only eat half of it. My stomach was happy, but full.

You guys @Newme17 @Apple1. I am so happy you should be called the fish crew. I love the salmon the shrimp sausage. Looks so delicious and i know it tastes grand too bad i don't have grab and taste my phone or lick a phone. 😝😜😛. That is melted cheese? Awwwwww i want to marry your dishes? Both of them.💎❤💕

2 hours ago, patty0715 said:

Oh no I don't want that....I will keep trying to get food down...

Patty, I so sorry you're going through this. I wish I could give some advice. Maybe the doctors could give you some ideas. I wish you the best. Are you able to walk or is your energy depleted? I know that is a dumb question.