Okay, I won't say that i'm doing "perfect" .... but i am trying.... So here's a dose of accountability.... Yesterday: Venti Sugar Free Decaff Vanilla latte - 20g protein 3 Protein balls - 10.5g protein Lean cuisine (chicken/veggies) - 19g protein 3 Protein balls - 10.5 g protein Banana 3 Protein balls - 10.5 g protein mandarin orange cup Venti Sugar Free Decaff Vanilla Latte - 20g protein Lots and lots of Crystal Light Rasberry lemonade (YUMMY!!!) 90 Grams of protein!!! It's not a 120...but it's better.... I love the protein balls! NINE in one day may be overkill though... **************************************************** TODAY (not so good - running around to kids schools and school shopping) Venti Triple Decaff Sugar Free Vanilla Latte - 20g protein An almond biscotti (darn it) Venti Triple Decaff Sugar Free Vanilla Latte - 20g protein An almond biscotti (darn it) - yes, I did this TWICE today A fruit cup from chick-fil-a up to about 900 calories so far...and only 40g protein.... I've got chicken in the crockpot (with salsa, taco sauce, black beans, corn, cream of chicken soup) - gonna shred the chicken and put it over top some refried beans for dinner. Actually, it's early enough - I should have a snack of chicken before I take my son to his appt and then have dinner when I get back a few hours later. That way i get two servings of chicken in....maybe another 40g protein. How's everyone else doin???? Hugs, Pam I'm saving the rest of the protein balls for breakfast/work snacks for the rest of this week. They really saved me from hitting junk yesterday.

Hey Lucy! That boca crumbles concoction sounds yummy!! Thanks for the great idea! Pam

Good mornng Wendy! Yeah, I miss everyone on this board. Perhaps some are on vacation prior to the opening of school. I'm happy to hear that you're feeling better. Nothing's worse than feeling and being sick. I'd rather have a bad day at work. At least I can leave it and come home! I'm definitely a clothes addict, but now I'm trying to get a handle on it because I know that with the next phase of my WLS journey, my sizes are going to fluctuate so much that it is not worth spending so much money until I start to slow way down. My winter wardrobe will mostly be my final change in my size in clothes. Definitely next summer will be purchasing clothes for my WLS maintenance. So I have to be very picky and particular in my clothes purchases. I used to buy anything if it fits. Now I don't have to do that anymore. There's so much out there and pretty vibrant colors.... I love to accessorize too. I need more closets!! I'm going to ask a lot of questions when I see my surgeon on Thursday. I probably will get at least a second opinion - see at least two plastic surgeons. Pricing will probably be an issue, but I have a home equity loan that I can tap into. I know that I can't keep all the excess skin. It is getting in the way! Thanks for your response! Yes, where are all the Junebugs? Hope they're having a fun time... Have a wonderful day! Hugs, Lucy 484.8/383.4/168.2/160 pre-surg/surg day/current/goal

Thanks Wendy!! The cruise was great and I'll be sure to tell you ALL of the gross details.

Hey Lucy! That is really great about the clothes, I am a clothes addict now! I know more surgery for you will be hard, but if you need the lift, then you need the lift. I'm sure you will know when the time is right. I see the plastic surgeon on Sept. 6th to find out what I can have done and what I can afford. As for the food thing. I am so right there with you. I left 3rd shift last night and the last thing I smelled was fresh donuts!!!!!! All I wanted to do was run to Tim Horton's and eat donuts!! But I didn't! My stomach is sooooo much better now! The antibiotics are really kicking in and I am starting to get some energy back. Now if over the next few days I can get myself back to the gym it would be great. Good idea you and Pam have about checking in here. I noticed how slow the board is this summer. I hope this is not a permanent trend. I hope all of our junies keep posting somewhat regular. I think about you all and you have been so important to me in this thing. Wendy