went shopping

Hey all...
I decided not to let my $$ matters get me down or my husband and his ways get to me.
I went to Wal-mart today and bought a new night gown and matching slipper socks! It matches the robe I already have. I'll be looking good at the hospital!! LOL


I also got my vitamins at walmart!!

Iron.......                                       $4.93
Vitamins..                                   $7.84
Chewable vitamin C..               $6.94
Calcium Citrate...                      $8.94
Zinc...                                           $3.97
Vitamin B-12 sub-lingual...      $4.96
Stool softener...                          $3.78
                                             __________________
                                                     $41.36




I am starting to stock up on stuff for my liquid diet as well. Today I got...
SF (sugar free) crystal lite /store brand mix
S/F jello mix and already made in cups
broth..chicken and beef in a can. I also got the cubes in case I want some at work.
cream soup..mushroom,celery & chicken
NF (non-fat) powered milk

I found some small bowls and got a couple of .69 cent plastic kids plates.
I found a tiny little water bottle that is the mini version of the giant one i already have.
I also picked up some baby forks/spoons. It came in a pack and as only $2.88

I am feeling better about all of this now!! I guess I will just have up's and down's, good days and bad days!!  We better get use to that from what I hear...LOL

HAVE A FABULOUS WEEKEND YOU GUYS!


P.S.
I know my husband wants me to have this surgery...
I know he would never do anything to mess that up...
I guess i just freaked out last night when i wrote my last post!
Thank you guys for being here for me.

I am glad things are looking up for you. sounds like you had a productive day of shopping. I need to start looking at supplements. I have looked at walmart for unflavored whey protein powder, but haven't been able to find any. I don't want to get any flavored stuff. I am afraid I won't like any flavored protein. What are you going to do for extra protein?
Emily

Well..i was told that i should choose a protein supplement  with
no more then 6-8 grams of carbohydrates per serving
it should have at least 15 grams of protein per serving
and it should be one that can be mixed with 8oz. of fluids or less per serving.

My dietitian gave me these...hope they help.

Unjury
unjury.com

Slim Fast OPTIMA ( for the 2 week liquid diet )

Muscle Milk
( this is suoppouse to be the best tasting out of all of them on the market!!)
Can get it at GNC
oytosport.com


ProMod Protein Supplement
protein per serving : 15 grams
Carbs per serving   : 2 grams
order on-line @ rosstore.com or call: 800-258-7677

Resource Beneprotein Instant Protein Powder
Protein per serving: 18 grams
Carbs per serving: less then 1 gram
order on-line at walgreens.com

Designer Whey Powder
Protein per serving: 17.5 grams
Carbs per serving: 2 grams
Purchase at any GNC store or call: 800-DESIGNER

EAS Advantage Protein Powder
Protein per serving: 21 grams
Carbs per serving: 3 grams
Available at Wal-Mart

Atkins Protein Powder
Protein per serving: 24 grams
Carbs per serving: 3 grams
Wal-mart

OTHER ON-LINE ORDERING OPTIONS
www.vitalady.com

www.vigorousliving.com

www.supplementgaint.com

www.vitaminshoppe.com



***Now you know...if you DON'T get enough protein intake....your hair will fall out
         SO MAKE SURE YOU GET ENOUGH PROTEIN!!!

HIGH PROTEIN SNACKS

Cheese and whole wheat crackers

Cheese roll-ups
melt shredded cheddar cheese on a small tortilla..preferably whole wheat
Spread with salsa or fresh tomatoes and roll up.  For extra protein, add a slice of sandwich ham or turkey!!

Low-fat cheese slices or cubes

Cottage cheese- add fruit, or season with salt ,pepper and diced veggies such as tomatoes or green peppers

Sugar free yogurt.

Hard boiled or deviled eggs

beef jerky

sugar free pudding

Nuts....eat plain or add dried fruit such as raisins or cranberries to make a healthy snack mix

peanut butter and whole wheat crackers

celery with meat salad- fill a celery stalk with tuna salad, ham salad or chicken salad

low-fat milk ( add some sugar free Nestle' quick for chocolate milk!!)

White bean dip spread on baked tortilla chips or vegetables
(to make dip..mash canned chick peas, white beans, or cannellini beans and season with salt, pepper, chili powder, and a dash of olive oil and lemon juice.!  I think you can make your own home made baked pita chips..just cut some pita bread up into triangles and bake on a cookie sheet?)

Refried bean dip and baked tortilla chips
( season canned refried beans with taco seasonings)

A suggestion for  INCREASINGG PROTEIN INTAKE!!!!!


                                        Powdered Milk
-Add 2 to 4 tbsp. to 1 cup of regular milk to make it higher in protein.

-You can also stir it into hot cereal, potatoes, gravies, sauces or pudding

-Whisk into scrambled eggs before cooking

-mix into ground beef prior to forming hamburger patties, meat loaf, meatballs, etc.