kristieshannon

I buy the pre mixed bottles of premier protein shakes by the case at Costco. One of those mixed sign a can of their cold brew coffee starts my day with the caffeine I need, 30g of protein, and 22 oz of fluid.

I mix my premier protein shake with cold brew coffee for breakfast every morning. I’ve heard of others here using protein shakes instead of creamer.

Love the sparkly dress! And the pop of pink is super cute in your workout gear :)

Wow wow wow! Aren’t you just a week or so post op? Looking really great!

Mines once a year as well once you’re a year out. Reminds me, I need to get my 2 year scheduled for august!

One-derful!!! Congrats!

My daughter works for a boudoir photographer, they usually suggest Adore Me as a good website to check out.

Hey-you’re in Boston? I’m living and working here this summer as a travel nurse. I’ve only found one consignment store here-it was on Newbury St so the prices were insane. $200 for a used dress??? I don’t care what brand it is, I’m not paying that!!! I’ll let you know if I find any others.

Feeling beautiful and looking beautiful! Your dress is amazing 🥰

On vacation on Nantucket. Navy & white stripes seems to be the uniform around here, it’s all you see walking around town.

That scarf is gorgeous!

I’ve found that consignment stores often have better quality and selection than thrift stores do. We actually have one in Seattle that specializes in plus sizes, 14 and up. They only accept mid to higher range brands, and they’re really picky with what they take. I bought quite a bit there as I was losing.

All at once. I had 5 consultations. Three wanted to split the surgeries up. 2 would do it all at once. I wanted fl get it all done and not go through recovery twice. However, now I’m looking at a thigh lift as well so I guess I’ll be going through it all over again!

I had a tummy tuck, breast lift & augmentation, and an arm lift in January. Yes, I could use the bathroom on my own from day 1. Thank goodness!

Cookies and cream is my favorite! I’m hoping Costco will stock it again soon.

That looks decadent and delicious!

Every surgeon has a different plan, so hard to give advice on specific foods. You did mention wanting to eat everything on your plate. My best advice is to use a salad plate, not a dinner plate. I still do nearly two years out! Also, measure & weigh your food and don’t put more on your plate than you should eat. Something I had a hard time with was slowing down while eating. This allows your stomach time to register the full signals and send them to your brain. Try putting your fork down between bites. Count to 30 or 60 if you have to! Get used to cold food 😂 Keep practicing at these things, it becomes second nature over time.

Amazing ❤️

I use straws all the time. My team didn’t give any guidance on them.

Any of them. If I’m sweetening my coffee or iced tea and have a selection I’d pick stevia or Splenda, but don’t even bother to look what is used in sugar free products.

@lizonaplane I’m on a hiatus right now as I took a travel nurse assignment in Boston for the summer. I’ll get started again when i’m back home in Seattle in late August. I started about a year ago, so at about 1 year post op. Prior to that I really only walked for exercise. It is so much fun, and an intense 30 minute work out that works your whole body.

I lost 24 lbs pre op.

I had a really easy recovery too, and liquids were no problem for me. The restriction really kicked in once I transitioned to regular foods. I’m now 22 months post op and still will vomit if I eat just one bite to many. Thankfully it doesn’t happen often because I’ve really learned to be aware of my body’s full signals and stop before I take that one last bite that puts me over the edge.

My instructions at that stage was 2 oz at a time.

I wouldn’t risk it! I had to give a urine sample morning of surgery and would have been cancelled if I tested positive for nicotine.