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Hi all. Busy busy week at work so I may not get to posting everyday. My menu isn't very exciting but for me it's more about accountability anyway.
QOTD: Well I do enjoy gardening but I definately don't have the time required to keep my gardens looking tidy so last year I had a landscape company come and strip it, lay decorative stone and just plant a few shrubs, trees and hydrangeas. The clean look with no maintenance ;) I still have the back garden to play around in if I feel ambitious and no one ever sees what's back there unless we happen to have a bonfire.
B - greek yogurt
S - 1/2 protein shake
L - roast chicken, grainy mustard lettuce wrap
S - turkey pepperette
D- going to my moms for my bro's bday so whatever she is having
S - 1/2 protein shake if needed
Torani has a Sugar Free Hazelnut Syrup - I don't know the nutritional details or if the taste is similar to the Starbucks one, but you could try it. Amazon.ca sells it
Hi, all,
I had my surgery back in Oct 2015 and at peak loss had lost 129lbs. I've gained about 25lbs back since then, and I'd like to lose it again before my wedding day this August. I'm thinking about grabbing some Optifast, since I had success doing it pre-surgery and sort of enjoyed the experience. But what kept me sane back then was a suggestion I found on these forums -- adding a squirt of Starbucks Sugar Free Hazelnut Syrup to the shakes. However, the last I'd checked, Starbucks stopped selling that stuff.
Does anybody know where I can find something similar that's just as yummy?
Thanks!
Orientation (TWH): 11 Feb 15 || SW: 17 Apr 15 || NP: 25 May 15 || Class: 2 June 15
Psych: 11 June 15 || Dietitian: 18 June 15 || Surgeon: 14 Aug 15 || Surgery: 23 Oct 15
Good morning everyone. Late start for me today, I had another rough night with my leg. Thankfully it's feeling better this morning.
This morning I have some appointments, and then errands. Not much on the go for the rest of the day.
QOTD: Do you like to garden?
The eats today at 4 years 8 months are:
B. Rivers of decaf
L. Spinach salad with Chimichurri grilled steak, HB egg, avocado, WF Honey/Dijon dressing
D. Pho with chicken, shiritaki angel hair noodles, and all the veg.
S. Hot cocoa before bed.
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.
Yes there are Krogers in Michigan. I'm sure many of those grocery stores carry similar items. I'm always overwhelmed by all of the choices!
Yes I just noticed that we both posted Friday! It was close to noon I think so maybe we were starting the thread at the same time :) Ce la vie
I'm reading your old thread - did you get your surgery yet? I went to Richmond and was 3 1/2 years from referral to orientation, then 4 months after orientation to surgery. I had my sleeve done March 29, 2019
Bariatric Foodie is also a great resource. The woman who runs the site is really funny and relatable.
Referral- August 2016, Orientation Ottawa WMC- January 9/17, Nurse- March 2/17, Nutritionist & Behaviourist May 8/17- Approved, Pre-Surgery class May 15, Endoscopy- May 19/17, Meet Dr. Neville- May 29, Start Opti- June 14, Surgery- July 5 
Good morning your class will be in Windsor. The only time you might go to hospital for an appt. is for pre admission clinic and again this depends on what hospital is doing your surgery. I had my surgery at Michael Garron and did my pre admission clinic over Skype in Windsor. Windsor will contact you in a few weeks with your class time.
