OutdoorsGirl

I’m at 6 weeks now and would definitely do a cruise. You’ll be able to eat yogurt, oatmeal, ham and eggs for breakfast. The lunch and dinner buffet and menus will have lots of options for protein and vegetables…especially fish. You’ll be full after a small portion. I haven’t been eating salads because I don’t feel ready for raw vegetables and hard fruits like apples. I would skip dessert, bread, and alcohol. You could bring some protein powder in case you’re low on protein with the small portions. With the pre diet and surgery, you would probably be down 25 pounds by your cruise.

Hope you are feeling better today. Try to walk as much as you can. It helps with the pain.

Hope you’re feeling better soon!

Sounds like everyone is doing well. I’m down 14 pounds from surgery on November 9th. I haven’t had any problems with anything I’ve tried. I’m getting about 800 calories a day and about 70 grams of protein. Keep up the good work everyone!

No, I couldn’t wait to move on. So far I haven’t had any problems. If you are eating less, the scale should go down.

I had that too. I think I only had it for the first week. I didn’t take anything. Mine only lasted a few seconds and then would ease up.

Congratulations! You’ll feel a little better everyday.

I’ve made a physical therapy appointment. My problem is in a different part of the leg. Sounds like if you don’t treat the problem, it can lead to permanent damage.

I have numbness on the top of my thigh. I need to look into this. I’m glad you posted.

That’s terrible! I’m glad I live in a state that is allowing medical services to continue.

I like them too.

Thinking of you and praying your surgery goes well!

Thinking of you and praying your surgery goes well!

Congratulations!

Sounds like I’m getting close. Congratulations on your success!

You may want to get it checked out. The surgery aggravated my heart condition and my previous medications stopped working. I ended up in the hospital an extra week. I’m on 3 new drugs, but I’m hoping the problem will resolve as I recover from the surgery.

So far I haven’t had it at all. I’m one month out. Could it be lactose in the shakes?

Do you remember when you started the beef jerky? Sounds like a great option to have handy. I’d like to try it, but it may be too early for me.

Maybe try some sugar free Gatorade or sugar free power ade to see if it helps with your thirst.

Sams club had the Gatorade protein water the last time I was there. I also drank bone broth with protein powder — but keep the liquid under 140 degrees so the texture isn’t affected.

That sounds yummy Spinoza. Good to hear you are feeling well. I’m going to make the ricotta bake, but I’m adding ground turkey to the marinara. I’m going to portion it out into some 1/2 cup ramekins for my meals. I’m starting week 4 on Tuesday. With clothes on I weigh what I did last Tuesday, so I’ve lost at least 2 pounds since then. I’ll be 1 mouth out on the 9th.

I’m purchasing a 1 year supply of my vitamins if my first labs in February are good.

Do you remember at what weight you stopped needing extender? I can’t wait to hit this point.

I’m eating 3 meals a day. 70-80 grams of protein. 700-800 calories. The scale is going down. I’ll hit week 4 on Tuesday. I’m eating soft food at this time.

When I’m on the go I have chick fil a grilled nuggets with buffalo sauce, 8 mixed nuts, blackened chicken tenders from Popeyes, boiled egg with hot sauce, fruit cup, plain Greek yogurt or cottage cheese with seasoning, steamed chicken and vegetables from a Chinese Carryout, slices of ham wrapped around a cheese stick, or mashed black beans with cheese. I usually have a cooler bag with me so I can save the leftovers. I also pack a protein water or shake. I haven’t started regular food yet.