Joanie's Food Log-Saturday

Been feeling hungrier lately, not sure what is up. My sister is moving to Florida this coming week and I am having the last family gathering here tomorrow...so maybe that is it. Anyway..looks like a great weekend CT. The burning quesition is..... What ARE we eating? B-Life Cereal w/CC milk S-Protein Shake CC milk L-tuna salad on small green salad /lite dressing D-my husband is off..so we may go out. I will skip afternoon/eve snack if I do. Enjoy the weekend gang, Joanei

I had kashi for breakfast, but we are going to the Durham Fair.....Damn that fair food! I'm saving up my calories just in case I feel a hankering for something there. So, in the meantime....water, water, water. ;)

Okay Joanie, we have more things in common than our adopted children and WLS. My Mom is moving to Florida 10-1 and we had a gathering for her last weekend. Weird huh? Well here is my 1st Joanie's Food log entry: Breakfast: Isopure Dutch Chocolate shake. 1/2 pouch and 8 oz 1% organic milk for 33g protein Lunch: Tomato soup 6oz. Dinner: Designer Whey protein drink with 8oz 1% organic milk 30g protein snack: maybe will have some cream of chicken soup for a little variety. Lots of water. Have a great weekend everyone and good luck with your party Joanie!

Terri, Its the first big move for an immediate family member and its tough. I have a 90 yr old aunt that is in assisted living that we look after and my Dad has Alzheimers disease. Kind of feeling a bit sorry for myself--my brother and I are kind of left with it all. I am happy for her that she can do this..(retire at age 54). I am the youngest..but somehow after my Mom passed 9 yrs ago, I turned into the family matriarch. I am sounding like such a martyr right now...I don't mean to be. I love being there for my family--but with my own kids (ages 11 and 16) I feel a bit overwhelmed sometimes. OK..pity party over. Not sure I am going to get to lunch until later...I just finished my protein shake. Laundry and cleaning on the agenda today. Something fun tonight...whatever that may be-I need it!! Joanie

Joanie: Have a great gathering tomorrow. You seem to always be entertaining. That is awesome. I have been under the weather the past few days. Today I have had: B-jello S-1 piece of low carb bread with peanutbutter toasted L-vegtable soup D??? maybe more jello I spent most of today in bed. I am hoping to feel better tomorrow and get back on track with my protein and fluids. Enjoy the great weather!!! Chryssie 7/26 -42

I never stuck to my anticipated food log--I had cottage cheese w/pineapple in the midafternoon. My husband and I went to dinner at Damons. I ordered Steak/mushrooms and mashed potatos. I was so excited to eat it...when I got it..it just didn't taste like I anticipated. I think I ate 3oz of the steak...a few forkfuls of potatos..and all my mushrooms. Does anyone else notice that somethings taste different than before surgery?? Joanie

I don't have anything to post for a food log as I am new to this board (been lurking all summer so I feel like I know everyone besides learning a whole lot!). I just have to say your new picture looks wonderful. I would have never recognized you!! I did a double take - I read the menu thread every day and even though I saw your name I thought someone else was starting it! Great job and again you look great! Nancy

Nancy-- Thanks for the sweet words. Even if you are pre-op...join in on the food log...We want to hear from everyone! Welcome to these boards...its nice to hear from you! No more LURKING! My Best, Joanie 47 lbs gone forever!

Hi Joanie!! Yes food tastes alot different after surgery....... I find that things I would never ever eat pre-op I now love like fish. Then there are things that I loved before and now I could care less about or as you said it just doesn't taste the same. Trust me I never used garlic salt in my cottage cheese or my tuna salad before . I just love the new picture and I know you have changed quite a bit since that pic. It is amazing all the changes isn't it?? Have a great day. Linda

Thanks Linda for the sweet words. You look different from your before picture too..although I still cannot see the new updated one..but I did see how fantastic you look in person! Fish...gee..I wish I liked it now. I still have to go to Trader Joe's and find that stuffed fish you were talking about. I am going to cackle from all the chicken I eat! Have a great week... Joanie