Yeah ... I'm just going to stick with the shakes ONLY.  I figured the first three days must be the hardest?... I hope.. LMAO!!! 

Come Monday "IF" I can add blended stuff in it will be a creative bonus and get me thru the rest of the pre-op.

Thanks

Jess

Jessica, from what I remember, you have the shakes for 2 meals a day, plus,1 light real meal. popcycles ans jello, alng with broth, are liquids. they can be eaten anytime.

But, check with the Kane Center, I may be wrong.

Hugs

Hello all!!  How is everyone? 

Well I'm day 2 of the pre-op liquid diet. Yesterday was surprisingly good.

*****I have a question though.... Ok so the Kane Center's requirements for the two week pre-op are liquids ONLY!! 4-5 Bariatric Advantage shakes per day, also can have jello, crystal light, light juices, and popsicles.  Now hears my question..... They said I can BLEND in fruit.... yogurt...little bit of peanut butter.... or nuts??  What is the difference of BLENDING in those foods vs eating those foods, they are solids??  I would never just eat them (fear of ruining my pre-op), but isn't that the same?? Shakes mean shakes....I'm freaking out! Can someone please explain this??  Monday can't come soon enough, when the office opens to ask them.

Otherwise we are gong to my parent's today for the day.. they are very supportive!

Have a wonderful day everyone!!

Jessica

Good Morning,

I just made some macaroni salad for tomorrow, now to finish some stuff I need to do, such as clean the house. Other then that, it will be a quiet Saturday.

Depending on the weather, I may paint my porch swing. I did the bench in white, and I love it, so the swing will be next. I am also working on my project for the  Burgoo Festival in October.

This is the last weekend of summer vacation for all the schools in this area. Most start on Monday or Tuesday.

Hugs,

Well, I got through my day even with "learning" more about payroll. Time clocks especially electronic time clocks suck. If an employee goes over their scheduled shift by more (befoe or after) than 7 minutes the times need to be adjusted. Then you have this rule for this union and not for the other union or hirebacks or comp time or sick time . . .

 I have been so tired this last week due to the fact that I had a "mini" bowel obstruction. I spent most of Tuesday afternoon and evening - work and home in pain. My belly still hurts. I refused to go to the hospital because I know that they would have "incarcerated" me for a few days. But the good word is that all "systems" are working and not plugged up.

Connie, never had fried or baked okra. Please share the recipe.

Jess, the liquid diet stinks for the first 2-3 days and then it gets easier. I found that boxed chicken stock (not broth) has a more robust flavor. I echo what Lisa and Crystal said about over packing.If you take electronic devices with make sure you have your charging units and many times (I have been hospitalized a lot) I will take a 6-9' extention cord.

Crystal, we used to go down for the show but we cannot stand the crowds anymore. Be sure to take or buy water if you are in the direct sun. Dave went down today to watch the rehearsal. He was in Olive Park right by Oak St Beach. Look up the history on Olive Park and who it was named after . . .

Lisa, we enjoy being supporters of our local theater group also. Our tickets sometimes are as low as $7. We recently became members of Cantigny and that afords us free entrance, discounts for events (that you pay for), shop and restaurants and member only invites through out the year. All we need to do is buy gas to drive the 30 mile round trip.