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Good morning all. Work, work and more work.. still super busy. CC make sure you post the recipe for that shrimp once you try it at home.
QOTD: I don't have a budget because I've always been a saver but I have been working on a budget for both of my kids,,,,,, they must take after their dad for money management! 
B - greek yogurt
S - 1/2 protein shake
L - won ton soup
S - 1/2 protein shake
D - baked haddock, broccoli
S - turkey pepperette
Good morning :)
I haven't been posting but I've been trying to read the boards lately. Usually it's too late in the day when I think to post. This morning we went swimming so that was fun. I'm doing a paint nite tonight with my friend. This is the first time I'm leaving DH with the little nugget for so long and he will have to do bedtime. I wish I could be a fly on the wall.
QOTD: we have a budget but I haven't updated it in about four months. It is on my to do list for sure.
Post-op four years and one month.
Breakfast - protein bar
Snack - bread and PB
Lunch - something at Boston pizza
Snack - tbd
Dinner - probably BP leftovers
Snack - pudding
All water and vits.
Hey there....been MIA for a bit. My Trucker leaves tonight after work for a canoe trip in Parry Sound and won't be home until monday. I'm a little concerned about the flooding up there but I'm sure he'll be safe.
Went back a re-run on the bloodwork so we'll see how that turns out. I'm not too concerned about it.
B - 2 scrambled eggs with a cheese slice
S - greek yogurt cup
L - TBD meeting a friend and I'm not sure what I'm in the mood for
S - cheese stick, pepperette
D - spinach salad with chicken, strawberries, blueberries and goat cheese with poppyseed dressing (I had made this for my lunch but forgot I was going out)
Looking forward to a few days for just me and the doggies.
Over 100 lbs lost! and 13 lbs below goal weight!
Good morning everyone. DH and I had a fun night out last night. The shrimp Caprese was really good with great stats. I would make this at home.
Today I'm going swimming, and to the gym. Later I have to pay some bills, yuck.
QOTD: Do you make up a budget, or do you wing it? I used to budget, but have gotten away from it and it's something I need to get back to.
Accountability: Good. I got my exercise in, and the eating was on plan with the exception of a small meat stick last night before bed. Not perfect but good.
The eats today at 4 years 9 months post-op are:
B. Buckets of decaf
S. Iced protein coffee at the gym
L. Grilled chicken breast with bacon and cheese on top, a little spicy mayo and served in an UnBun. Those buns are so filling that I can't eat a whole one even though they are small. Usually I eat half of the sandwich
S. Small salad if I feel hungry.
D. Grilled chicken breast with a little gravy, homemade LC stuffing, 1/2 cup of broccoli. It's cold and rainy here and I'm looking for comfort food that has good numbers.
Have a great day everyone.
CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.
Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.
Your summer plan sounds perfect.
Thanks for the craving WIP. Now I want Swiss Chalet, lol. Maybe this weekend.
CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.
Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.
Good morning gang. Way to get back in your groove CC! Exercise seems to boost energy as long as we can get our butts in gear :) Work has been a spinning wheel that isn't slowing down, so that why I haven't been on to post everyday.
QOTD: Kayaking sounds fun but I'm not ready for that yet, I'd tip the thing several times I'm sure. My summer plan is to take long walks each day and hit some hiking trails at a few Provincial parks. I'd also like to tackle my back yard (redo deck, firepit, gardens, plant perimeter trees) but I doubt I'll get all of that accomplished in one season.
B - greek yogurt, blueberries
S - boiled egg
L - leftover Swiss Chalet chicken & sauce
S - 1/2 protein shake
D - salad with leftover chicken, parm
S - 1/2 protein shake
(MMmmm I need to make those portobello mushrooms with toppings on the grill once rain lets up- nice idea CC)
Hi Grayer,
I went through Windsor and greatmum has pretty much covered it. I did bring my mom to this surgery class since she was the one going to TO with me for my surgery and other people had guests also. They will give you which hospital your scheduled for or possibly let you choose your preference but you won't know which surgeon until the hospital calls you. I think my meet the surgeon teleconference was a couple months later and I also brought my mom to that appointment which didn't seem to be an issue.
Things will go quick, keep to everything they have told you along the way and keep contact here.
Best of luck! ;) very exciting
Good morning everyone. Yesterday was really good and I got in all of my exercise. It felt good, it felt normal. Actually I had more energy after the workouts than I have had in a while. Today I will go swimming and then to the gym, but a little later today because I have to get something done for Dad this morning. That's just 2 choices to get closer to my goal.
Tonight DH and I are going out for date night, dinner and to listen to live music.
QOTD: Tell me a happy vision of what your ideal summer could be this year? For me, I would like to get my kayak in the water. I want to explore all of the little inlets where I will be going kayaking. There are egrets and swans and I have to learn how to make them ignore me and not attack (that would not be part of my happy vision, but it would crack up my husband) I want people to say -she's in good shape for her age.
The eats today at 4 years 9 months post-op are:
B. Decaf coffee, iced protein coffee during my gym workout
L. Leftover spicy sausage stuffed Portobellos topped with melted spicy cheese. Small salad
D. Shrimp Caprese salad.
S. Nighty Night tea
Have a great day everyone.
CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.
Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.
Well it's been about a year but if I remember correctly here what happens. For starters you get to find out which hospital you will be sent too. The only choice our class had was between the 2 hospitals in Toronto as the waiting lists were long at the other locations.
I don't think we could bring a guest but I'm not entirely sure on that.
The class is just basically a recap of what is going to happen. After the class it took about 2 weeks before they contacted me with my meet the surgeon appt.
good luck
You might not like water for a while after surgery. It gave me a pain for a good year unless I added some flavour enhancer like Mio. Something about the specific gravity of plain water. 2 years out I enjoy it again but it took a while. YMMV of course.
