Avery's Mom

I do lemon water pretty much all day. curious as to why you do this at night? any particular reason?

wow I et all these things too

had my first small salad this past week. MAN was it good! greens, cheese, slivered almonds,

I did cave and do Chinese....I made 4 meals out of it MINUS the rice.

I was on liquids for three weeks, broth, soups and such. maybe the temp diff? I was told to avoid extreme hot or cold. good luck!

I eat a pickle nearly every day. they are a staple in my diet. as long as you get in your water it washes right out!

I had pre-op labs, 3 mos and will have 6 mos as well. then yearly after that.

get with your GP to get bloods drawn!

I do keto but it Is very much carnivorous lol

I love this graphic, what did you use?

you should be getting some plant protein depending on what is in the juice. add unflavored protein if you need more.

No surgical drain but I did have a pain pump with a catheter that I had to remove on day 4. it was ok. did not even feel it.

as soon as I had full approval they called to schedule pre-op and surgery. WOO HOO you are on your way.

the support groups are a really key in this journey. I am not a 'people person' lol so I avoided them in the beginning. I have been twice now and OH MY I love it. my doc kept after me until I showed up.

I use my NINJA for everything from pureeing frozen fruit for my protein to soups and veggies for my son.

YOUR 'co-morbidity' issues should qualify you. your surgeon will make sure you meet the specs. Chin up!

WOO HOO!

I TOTALLY DO. But it is a mindset. I have celebrated every tiny victory. I waited so long for this and now I don't want to miss a minute of it! I wish so much I had taken a before pic on surgery day!

DO NOT WEIGH EVERY DAY! Once a week is sufficient. WATER WATER WATER IS YOUR FRIEND!

I was too cheap to try them lol I am doing the one a day capsules.

I had my 3 month checkup today. All my vitamin levels are good,. Liver enzymes a little elevated. Thyroid function normal and I get to STOP my BP meds! My BP was 118/72! Doc says I am right on track for where I should be at 3 months. I was worried I was not losing fast enough. She says they prefers low and steady......1-2 lbs a week. WHEW!

Thinking about you today!

I had a two week stall as well but I broke it this week finally. Just keep doing what youre doing!

I stuck to the sofa but if you slide as far forward as you can before rising should be ok. getting out of bed was a definite ROLL

if I am adding it to something like food I use half. if I am drinking it I use a whole.