It's been an interesting week, full of new things learned, ups and downs, and lots of introspection. The following made my life so much easier this week, and I'm so grateful for them:

1. This site. I did a lot of research on this site prior to surgery date, so my home was prepared for post-op. The grocery lists on this site were so helpful. Having a community of folks who supported me was amazing. I received messages from people that I just met, who wished me well. It is such a good feeling to have this kind of support! And I really appreciate the authenticity of folks who share. There hasn't been an emotion I've felt that someone else hasn't described, an issue with gas, hunger, food, etc. that hasn't been covered. It's so nice to know I'm not alone. And those before and after pics!! Keep them coming, it's so inspiring to see that weight loss!

2. My husband. I'm almost always grateful for my husband because he's an awesome guy, but man, has he stepped up even more. He got right on this "let's be healthy" bandwagon and is changing his eating habits right along with me. He uses his fitbit and My Fitness Pal to track his steps and his calories. He's even learned how to cook with Kale! He's really putting his passion into this for us, and I just love him for it. He's not left my side at all, he would bring me my plate of 1 oz sippy cups with protein shakes and vita water and document my liquid intake. He tracked my meds and made sure I got them all in on time. He stops whatever he's doing to take walks with me when I'm ready to walk. He's held my hand through this whole process. He's my biggest cheerleader. I love that man more than air.

3. Unjury Chicken Soup Flavor Protein Powder. Thank you BP community for this hint! I love having something warm and savory to sip at night.

4. Unjury protein power in Sugar Free Jello and Sugar and Fat Free Pudding. So awesome. I ran out of the unflavored, so used the strawberry sorbet with raspberry SF Jello and it was really good. Used the chocolate powder in chocolate pudding - that was a little rich, maybe vanilla next time.

5. Oikos Triple Zero Greek Yogurt. This just showed up in my market, perfect timing.

6. My Fitness Pal - such an easy way to track fluid, calories, protein and steps. It synchs with my Fitbit, so all of my info is in one place. My Withings scale also synchs to MFP, so I don't even have to manually add my weigh-ins. I love simplicity.

7. Protein2O protein water in the coconut/pineapple flavor, just like a pina colada! Only 1 carb. Delicious.

Items 3,4, and 7 came from this site, which leads me back to #1. I'm just so thankful BP is here.

Edited August 9, 20178 yr by SandraD_PDX
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Love this post!!! I'm still waiting on my surgery date, but am soaking up all the wonderful advice from everyone!
Congratulations on your success so far, and I wish you the best!

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