Hey Everyone!

Just wanted to check in to see how everyone is doing? And to see what you have done so far

-Are you excited?

-Have you packed your hospital bag yet?

-Is any family going w you? If so how are they feeling?

-Have your nerves kicked in?

-Have you done all your shopping and cleaned your houses??

-What time is your surgery??!

-Have you done any spa treatments?

Well I'll go first! So I am doing pretty okay this morning I'm hungry but I'll get through it. I am very excited, not nervous at all! I have not packed yet but will be doing that toning, because I know I probably won't be sleeping. I did do all of my shopping and finished the last bit yesterday. I'm going to clean my house from top to bottom today to keep myself busy! Also I have a facial and massage booked this morning just to relax myself (did my mani/pedi over the weekend). I do have family going w me but they are not really in support of this so I don't really know how they feel... I am the first surgery in the morning so I have to be at the hospital at 6:30a !

I hope everyone has a safe surgery and a quick recovery! Please feel free to keep us updated on this post so we can help each other these next few days!

Talk to you all soon!

Brittany

So let me tell you about my Road Trip.

So my trip was a 3.5hr trip. The start off was getting my daughter McDonald's Sothern Crispy Chicken. So I decided to try one. I chewed that chicken tender until the Cow's came home. But no problems, I was fine after that. I managed to stop every hour and walk for about 10 min. Well after a while I decided to start on my Premier shake. Why did that thing cause a ingestion feeling with every sip. I'm wondering if my pouch is beginning to not like them. I hope not b/c it has has alot of protein and I still have a ton of them.

So next adventure is making it home to my family who KNOWS NOTHING about my WLS. They noticed the WL but then wanted to go to Olive Garden. So I said yes and went along. I ate 2 stuffed mushrooms, 1 breadstick, and a few bites of my salmon. I never felt nauseous, but the pressure in my chest was real. Well I managed to make it through dinner without Up Chucking or telling my family. Thank you Lord. I was really scared. So now an hour later, I'm walking around. The things we do when we won't want people to know. Ladies I hope yall are doing good, today was stressful for me.

Please be careful, I don't want to sound like your mom, but solids especially bread is pushing your pouch. Remember the phases aren't just about comfort and what stays down but allowing your pouch to heal. Solids can stretch your pouch and pull at your staples. The last thing you want is a leak. I was also told until swelling reduces foods can get "stuck" in the healing areas and abscess.

Please, please don't hurt yourself, not to keep a secret that you are doing something to change your life for the better.

Okay, I'm done lecturing. Hugs, be strong and above all else take care of your self.

Can someone please tell me how to make this ricotta bake? It sounds amazing! Thanks

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Edited April 13, 201511 yr by brandnewme2015

Thanks, I love her site!

Hi there, tomorrow is two weeks already! I made a very yummy and protein packed (48g) smoothie this morning. It made a full shaker cup so it took a while to drink, but it was also fluffy so not heavy to drink. I have a nutribullet but a regular blender should be fine too.

1/2 frozen banana

1/2 cup frozen mixed berries (I used raspberries, blackberries and blueberries)

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (I used Fage)

1 scoop protein powder (I used an unflavored GNC brand)

1 1/4 cup skim milk

2 packets Splenda

Blend, blend, blend till smoothie consistency.

I really enjoyed it because it wasn't overly sweet or as heavy as the protein shakes. I will likely do it again with frozen strawberries and banana. Maybe add a little vanilla extract or use vanilla flavored protein.

What are some of your favorite things right now?

HAPPY TWO WEEK SURGIVERSARY! ????❤????????????

Knock, Knock!!! Who's there? Me!!!

I'm back!!!! Everyone I have been so out of whack not being able to get on here and get motivation. As soon as I returned from a visit home (3 hrs) away, my job sent me out of town. This has been a stressful 5 days.

So how's everyone doing? I missed chatting with yall.

I tried a scrambled egg with laughing cow Swiss cheese and while it tasted divine going down it hurt later. Hard to figure out how much this new pouch can hold. How do you guys know when to stop? What are the cues?

Edited April 15, 201511 yr by brandnewme2015

Happy Saturday everyone. I woke up feeling badly today. I can't put my finger on it but just run down and tired almost like a flu but no fever or aches. I started feeling a bit better later morning but not super. I did manage to get down two premier protein shakes today and about 20oz of water so far (and a little soup).

I got really nauseated around 6:00 tonight (about an hour after my last shake) it passed in about 25 minutes but I was miserable during the episode. Then all of a sudden around 7:30 I felt great and hungry so I decided to give the ricotta bake a try. It looked so good, it tasted like FOOD. My first couple bites were likely too big and it just sat and sat in what felt like my esophagus. I waited about five minutes and tried taking small bites and chewing them into oblivion but after about 4-5 more bites I felt full. I think I had the equivalent of 2 TBSP of food. I think with the mozzarella it is just a bit too dense still. But let me tell you head hunger folks is real! It tasted so good and smelled so good I had to walk away to keep from eating another bite. I may warm a little more up in about 30 minutes (so an hour and half from my first sitting) if I'm actually hungry. I am going to refrigerate the rest. It makes four servings but when you only eat less than 1/8 of a cup...heck I have two weeks worth.

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend. I will be venturing to my in-laws tomorrow for a late Easter dinner (they were on a cruise) and want to do Easter with the grand babies. I will be bringing soup and a shake!

Tried the ricotta bake with meatballs. Scrumptious!! Could only have a couple of bites, but shared with my family and they loved it!!

@@brandnewme2015 That sounds good! I will have to try to add meatballs. I had salmon today and that was very good. I ate about 2 oz and a few steamed yellow squash pieces.

@@x0CheekzVSG Where are you? How are you? I know you were struggling getting protein and water in last week. Check in girly!

@@CrissyBat Welcome back what's new? How are you doing?

Where is everyone?

This thread is dying it seems! ????

This thread is dying it seems! ????

Not sure what happened we are only 2 weeks out.

This thread is dying it seems! ????

Not sure what happened we are only 2 weeks out.

This thread is more for those getring ready or just had surgery. That's what it sems to me.

Do yall think we should start an April Accountability group. There we can talk about our daily meal plans and a weekly weigh in?

@@brandnewme2015 That sounds good! I will have to try to add meatballs. I had salmon today and that was very good. I ate about 2 oz and a few steamed yellow squash pieces.

@@x0CheekzVSG Where are you? How are you? I know you were struggling getting Protein and Water in last week. Check in girly!

@@CrissyBat Welcome back what's new? How are you doing?

Where is everyone?

Hey there ShellMilliner!

Nothing too new expect finally in town for a while. Being on the road and trying to keep my WLS a secret was HARD. This week I've finally been able to stomach just plain water. So as far as H20, I'm only up to 20 oz. a day. Not good, but I'm trying. I was scheduled for my follow up visit with my Dr, but he had to reschedule. So my next visit isn't until the 30th of Apr. So I'm still eating soft foods. The glue on my incisions are finally falling off, so I'm pretty happy to see how my incisions look. How's everyone doing with their incisions?

So like you said, where is everyone else?

Hey April 1st surgery buddies. I was curious if anyone else has experienced a change in taste since surgery. The protein shakes I loved pre surgery make me sick now. I'm struggling trying to find a protein shake I can stomach. I would love any suggestions. I hope everyone is doing well

Hey April 1st surgery buddies. I was curious if anyone else has experienced a change in taste since surgery. The protein shakes I loved pre surgery make me sick now. I'm struggling trying to find a protein shake I can stomach. I would love any suggestions. I hope everyone is doing well

Have you tried Core Power Light? I drink those on the go. Other than that, I use HMR 120 (through my Bari clinic). I heard muscle milk is good but have never tried them.