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Good morning Meg, make sure you and the nugget bundle up real tight when going out today. It is so bitter cold out there.
My knee still aches something terrible. Doesn't make it easy trying to navigate sidewalks that haven't been plowed. Today I just went and walked on the road.
B - tuna w. celery, red onion, mayo
S - skyr with blueberries
L - chili
S - pepperette, cheese string
D - sauteed chicken with onions and peppers, cheese, sour cream
Have a good day!
Over 100 lbs lost! and 13 lbs below goal weight!
Hi there. I would suggest that you not stock up on protein powder pre-surgery. Many people say that their tastes change after surgery and they can't stomach the same flavours as they could before surgery.
You can order sample packets from many of the manufacturers so you can test out flavours before you commit to anything.
I also used the RTD (ready to drink) Premier Protein. I bought some unflavoured protein powder from the Bulk Barn but the majority of what I purchased is still in a container in the cupboard (almost 3 yrs post op - yes I need to throw it out).
Good luck to you!
Over 100 lbs lost! and 13 lbs below goal weight!
Good morning :)
Today we are going to a mama mental health workshop. I get to take the little nugget with me so that should be fun. I like that today emphasizes issues with mental health but I wi**** was emphasized all the time. There is one instance where I wish I had stepped in to help someone but didn't and it still bothers me. I was walking on campus and heard a new female student talking to her mom. She was telling her that she hadn't been eating because she didn't know anyone and she wouldn't go eat alone. If I was where I am now I would have taken her to go eat. At the time I was very shy and anxious and didn't know what to do.
QOTD: do you have any impactful stories about mental health? A lot of people in my family including myself struggle with mental health issues. I go for counseling and have a health team that I work with to keep myself as healthy as possible. One of my goals of WLS was to be fit and healthy to be a good mom for any kids we may have -- I would love to foster kids one day so it didn't matter to me if they were biologically mine or not.
Post-op three years and ten months.
Breakfast - protein bar
Snack - Greek yogurt and blueberries
Lunch - salad with bacon
Snack - carrots and PB
Dinner - tbd something from the freezer
Snack - pudding
All water and vits.
Yes I'll definitely see you I've been to see him before and the wait is usually a long one 
Referral: 2014 Medical Orientation: June 2018 Dr. Glazer: Sept 2018 Transfered to Surgical Program: Sept 2018 Dr. Hagen Sept 2018 Surgical Orientation: Oct 2018 Trio Appointments: Jan 2019 Second Meet the Surgeon (received optifast) Feb 2019 Preop March 4 2019 Surgery March 15 2019!!
I didn't use protein powder, I just drank the Premier Protein Shakes.
As for the protein water, I know lots of people who use them. I found them too sweet so I passed on them. I know some people water them down and that helped with the sweetness.
Do what works for you. Good Luck and keep us posted.
Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18
Hi all,
Getting my kitchen in order before surgery so I have everything ready when I get home.
Questions: Do you have a favourite protein powder? Also, do you drink protein water as well?
Im starting Optifast tomorrow for 3 weeks. Definitely nervous but I'm a crochet nut so I'll be keeping my hands busy.
Thanks for your help. It's much appreciated!
Feb 16/18 Orientation - Feb 20/19 Surgery
Wow, that's fantastic news. I'm seeing Dr Glazer on Feb 2 as well. My appointment is 10:30. Maybe I'll see you there.
Feb 16/18 Orientation - Feb 20/19 Surgery
Whooo hooo! Awesome stuff you are well on your way! The snow can be bittersweet :-)
Had my trio appointments yesterday I studied well and passed with flying colors or as the nurse put it I was gold!! 
My appointment got moved up to an earlier time due to the weather and I was also able to see the dietitian which was a bonus for me because I wasn't supposed to see her for another 2 weeks! 
I did some bloodwork and was out of there in 2.5 hours. The nurse recommended that I purschase a parking pass which I did and didn't have to pay for that visit. 
I also received a call from Dr. Glazer's office for an appointment to see him on Feb 2. So all in all it was a great day except for the weather and traffic which took me 3 hours to get home on the 401 when it's usually a 20 min drive. 
Good morning lovely peeps. Ginny I am sorry that your knee is giving you issues. Tylenol is useless for me knee when it gives me trouble.
This cold weather is such a shock after being south. Yesterday I drove to pick up some jugs of water and the water shelves were empty. I ended up buying some small bottles. I will have to do inventory in the fridge and freezer because I'm not sure what we have to eat, lol. So far I've figured cheese and eggs for dinner. DH blew out the driveway this morning so I'm buddled up and staying inside in the warmth for now. Me and the fur baby are getting reacquainted.
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.
