What did you eat today???

ok as some of you know I am long term post op and have started "time out", thats where I go back to post op right after surgery.....liquids only. I have not made it 24 hours with just liquids. I cheated last night and had 4 bites of chicken breast. ok so anyhow here is my break down for yesterday total as there were no snacks etc. 3 protien shakes...322 calories and 70gr protien   98 oz water plain (prolly more) 24 oz water in protien shakes 69.8 oz of crystal lite or green tea 4 bites of chicken breast, boneless skinless grilled no sauces such as bbq. I know that is alot of water/liquids...but yes I drank that much. I did 20 mins on the treadmill which burned about 115 cals in the a.m. I did 20 mins on the elliptical which burned about 270 cals in the a.m. I dd 20 mins on the elliptical which burned about 270 cals in the p.m. I think this accountability post will be good for everyone. It is kn to slip up we are all human. All you can do is not make that mistake again. We are here for each other. ok.......I gotta do my daily post huggs Tammy

Yesterday was easily my worst food day ever.  I didn't eat anything yesterday except a handful of almonds around 1pm.  I just didn't feel hungry.  Usually my hunger will cue me to eat but yesterday I didn't feel hungry at all, therefore I forgot to eat.  At 9pm last night I realized I hadn't eaten anything all day except those nuts, and I still didn't want anything.  I did get my vitamins, but not my protein or fluids.  I haven't had all my fluids for a couple or 3 days now and I'm feeling it this morning, really bad headache.  Today I will do much better. So far today, I've had my Slim Fast Low Carb chocolate shake--20g protein.   Lunch--I plan to have 2 oz. of turkey strips marinated in chipotle citrus sauce (yummy!), some low fat shredded cheese and a dollop of light sour cream all in whole wheat pita pocket bread (1/2) Dinner--not a clue For all of you new post-ops, and even pre-ops, I wanted you to see that not every day is going to be a good day.  When that happens, don't beat yourself up over it, just make a real effort to do better the next day.  This is a life long journey, we're bound to mess up every once in a while!

Denise, do you make the citrus chipotle sauce?  do tell us how, if you do! casey

ok guys and gals....as most of you know, I am new to this whole eating after surgery stuff considering that I just had surgery last Friday. Learning what to eat and how much is a challenge but I am learning... ok.. here goes.... Breakfas****er/gatorade Lunch- cream of potato soup (blenderized)- about 4 teaspoons                sugar free jello- about 3 bits                water Dinner- same as lunch as you can see.....I am not very adventerous yet.  we'll see about tomorrow!!!   Karen

Karen,  Looks like you're doing great so far.  However, be careful with the gatorade...last I checked it was loaded with sugar.  Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.  But I remember Jo Beth (dietician) telling me to stay away from sports drinks.  We can ask her about it Thursday.  Casey, I do not make the chipotle citrus sauce, although I wish I knew how!  I buy them already marinated, you just have to brown them in a skillet.  I found them at Wal-Mart Supercenter and they are really really good, great source of lean protein.  They are a little bit spicy, but the light sour cream cools them down in your mouth.  I've been trying to eat more turkey lately and these strips really make it easy.  Our Wal-Mart also carries a sun dried tomato turkey breast, fully cooked, that I really like, no need to heat unless you want to.  Check them out if you get a chance.