Malaika

When I was in GNC today I asked the man if he had any unflavored whey protein that was really unflavored ... he said not really ... so I was afraid to try it ... I'm calling some other places tomorrow to see if they have the whey nectar protein and if so will go and get it ... just not sure what flavor(s) to get ... the fuzzy navel sounds pretty good ... any suggestions on that? If I can't find it, then I'll go back and get the not really unflavored unflavored stuff and suffer through it I guess.

What is that? It sounds good -- is it cheese??? I love cheese

Clears have been an issue -- I've had chicken noodle Soup broth, beef soup in a cup broth, ramen noodle mix, went to GNC today and bought some Isopure... then went to Target and got some sugar-free drink additives and added it to the isopure -- it's tolerable that way - no funny powerdy aftertaste. Have 3 healthfood stores I'm going to call tomorrow to see if they carry the nectar Protein -- none of the GNCs around here carry it. I've also had some hot tea. Any other suggestions? I'm looking forward to SF Popsicles and SF Jello tomorrow (Dr. Aceves said I had to wait 5 days for those) ... I'm totally opened to suggestions as I'm already tired of broth. I've had a major headache everyday since my surgery and today I feel very lightheaded and I'm sure it's because I'm not getting in enough protein, so I need to find something I can tolerate and not get sick of in the next 15 days.

You could have just walked up and down the stairs to the second floor with the laptop to put the plastic chair on top of the matching plastic table several times a day ... that would have helped keep your legs toned. I find my calves are rock hard (about the only thing on my body that is) and I think that is because I wear mules all the time and you have to use your toes to keep them on and that tends to tighten your calve muscles ... and since it's warm enough ALMOST year round here in Vegas to wear them, I believe that is what has helped keep them toned.

I'm sure they will ... LOL ... just teasin' ... I'm still learning all this stuff and appreciate all the "lingo"

I also liked the idea posted by ... hmmm ... was it WASa or Elizabethsew ... about the "tricks" of skinny people and instead of eating an entire donut if you are craving it, cut out a portion and eat that ... then you have satisfied your desire. That has always worked for me thank goodness ... like in candy bars ... I buy the miniatures ... give away the ones I don't like ... which is most of them ... but keep the dark chocolate for when I have a craving that won't go away ... instead of eating something I don't really want I open one of the miniatures, break it into pieces and suck on them until they dissolve ... that takes care of my craving.

Scared me a bit reading it and DEFINITELY glad we're on liquids for 20 days!!!

Waiting on WasA, Tiffykins, Ruthi, Elisabethsew and MacMadame ... if you have any questions after that, I can't even imagine what they would be. Welcome to VST!

Oh thank GOD and the two of you ... I might actually make it through now to mushies ... I was beginning to wonder ... I will give it a try tomorrow morning ... and right after, I'm having my Crystal Light Popsicle ... it'll be 5 days and I'm entitled ... WOO HOO :lol0:

And if you do turn off your computer, your calls automatically go to voicemail and you get an email letting you know you have voicemail. It's a pretty cool thing...and you can pick the prefix from 3 different numbers I may end up cancelling my home phone service - @ $20/month in lieu of magicjack for $20/year ... plus I don't have long distance on my home phone - I use my cell.

Well that's a positive thing in my opinion ... now if I can look at Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt and feel that way ... I'll be happy too ... and keep my taste for dark chocolate.

Well as for the comment about landing him, I'm afraid I would have had to say "Maybe because I'm not a bitch like you are and maybe because he sees what a good person I am on the inside and isn't as shallow as you." and gone right on eating my dinner ... Luckily, my dad married my stepmom when I was 4 ... my stepsister was also 4 (we're 3 weeks apart in age) ... there were 7 of us ... 1-1/2, 4, 4, 6, 9, 12 and 15. My dad had custody of all 4 of us as my mother abandoned us when I was 3. My mom had her 3 ... so we were about like the brady bunch +1 ... 4 boys, 3 girls. My parents have since divorced; however, my stepsister and I remain very close and my "mom" although not legally my mom will always be my mom...if that makes sense. Glad you and T are working things out - maybe she's finally seeing what a great person you are and all you have to offer ... and maybe she's seeing that your mom makes your dad HAPPY

BARTENDER - Get this lady a rum and fresh lemonade ... and make it a double! :lol0:

OMG you are too funny ... and I thought I was bad ... :lol0:

Dr. Campos wasn't around when I had my surgery - he was in Seattle for his sister's graudation ... he did come in the last night I was there and introduce himself, but that's about it ... I don't even have a phone number for him ... should I call or email Dr. Aceves?

Is that allowable? My BP medicine isn't even the size of a baby aspirin and if I broke it in half or quarters it'd be really tiny ... the effexxor I can break up too if that is permissible at this stage of the game ... I'm really really struggling here.

Thank GOD He put people on earth like you ... I wouldn't have the patience for 9 children ... when my kids were little and went to a private sitter, she had so many kids and her house was immaculate, lunch was at a certain time, nap at a certain time, Snacks at a certain time and all the kids were happy and loved her to death ... she and I are best friends and my children are now 26 and 30 ... and she's STILL doing it!!! There is definitely a special place in heaven for people like you... and her And I was talking to Rosebud2 today and we were saying how lucky we are we don't have children or others to have to cook for ... my fiance is totally capable of fending for himself. The only rule I had to establish during my recovery in the hospital is that he absolutely CANNOT bring any ice cream into the house ... that is the one thing that even if I was never hungry, I would eat ... actually frozen yogurt because I am lactose intolerant, but you get the drift! Hang in there and keep at it ... and as for exercise, why not take the older ones outside while the younger ones are napping and play some kickball or basketball or something that will help your stress and get you moving a bit? Just a thought.

Do they give those cards for the sleeve? And your evil stepsisters were probably too busy stuffing their faces with desserts to even notice ... or were happy you weren't eating them, as it left more for them.

Yeah, the two things that stick in my mind is the kid down the street calling me TANK (and he was no small thing himself let me tell you) and my dad saying he didn't want to move from California to Indiana because he didn't want his daughters marrying someone from the midwest and getting fat... to this day that rings in my head EVERY time I see my dad. I don't think he even remembers it or knows how it affected me and he never mentions my weight at all. It's amazing how the self-conscious can affect your self-esteem.

That sounds REALLY safe -- NOT!

and oh yeah .... We actually have been buying english cucumbers over the others - they seem to have more flavor, at least this time of the year. As for the eggplant - couldn't you slice it and grill it with a bit of garlic powder or salt & pepper (like I do my sweet potatoes)?

How funny WASa I used to do the exact same thing however, I got out of the habit -- I think once I'm back to real food, I'll pick it up again. Most of my items were fruit and a few veggies -however most I knew how to cook ... I'm sure you could go online and google recipes for those items. Will be interesting to see how they turn out/taste. Keep us posted.

Okay ladies (and gentlemen), I need some assistance. I am dealing with the clear liquids okay. I can get through the next 5 day of that -- what I don't think I can get through even one more day of is crushing my medication and mixing it with water ... every time I do that gag and it's all I can do to keep myself from throwing up. Any suggestions on how to get through the clear and full liquid stage and still be able to take my medication? I have to take my BP medicine, my nexium and my effexor (2x a day since I had to switch from the XR to the regular)? I'm hoping once I'm on mushies I can mix them with a bit of yogurt or applesauce and get them down that way ... Also, HOW LONG do I have to take them crushed? PLEASE HELP!!! I'm gagging here!

Well I didn't go to school -- I started out as a legal secretary straight out of high school at 18 years of age and didn't know much at all ... everything I have learned, I have learned through hands-on experience and I think that you learn more that way than you do in any school. I know when attorneys get out of law school, they know the law, but nothing else and was once told by a new attorney that the best thing a new attorney could have is an experienced secretary. I have been in the legal field for 34 years so I have learned alot; however, every day I continue to learn. Stick with it and as your experience increases, make her pay you more or move to another firm ... if I can help in any way, let me know - although the laws are different in Oregon than in Nevada, some stuff is just the same all the way around ... and also, we often need referals in other states, so I'll keep in mind that you are in Oregon ... "talk" to later.

They seem to be selling it everywhere - Office Max, Best Buy, Wal-Mart ... it's working pretty good so far -- although he was just on a call and our internet went out and he dropped the call .. not sure if it's coincedence or not. Doing much better today ... barely sore at all ... did get the peacock poo today though ... LOL