I'm baaaaack........

Hi Everyone!! I'm back from vacation and trying to get back into the swing of  "real  life" again.   We had a great time visiting  our friends in Texas and playing with their 3 year old twins, and meeting the new baby.  We stopped in Memphis on t he way back from Texas and that was lots of fun too.  I went to Graceland..yes I'm an Elvis fan!!  DH took the tour of the Gibson Guitar Factory, and did Beale St. after dark; and  of course we did some fun kid stuff with our son.  A good time was had by all. As we were driving along my cell  phone rang, it was Deanne;  I'VE BEEN APPROVED!!!!!!!!!   My surgery date  is November 5th!!!!   I could have done it a week earlier but I wanted to be able to take my son trick or treating.   I'm sooo excited!!!!   I still have to call my PCP to get the medical clearance appt.  My exercise and nutrition class is set for October 26th(I think, can't remember the exact date right now) so I'm on my way!!  I suppose  I'll start ordering some protein  powder samples so I can get a feel for what I might like.  I'm open to any suggestions anyone might  have.... I suppose  I should start telling ppl that I'm  having the surgery, now that I'm actually approved.  So far only my husband knows and two of my friends, I haven't t old any  of my family yet.   The reactions should be interesting....  *lol* Flo

Hi Flo and welcome back!!!  Congratulations on your approval!!!  I hope that all goes well for you. 

Hi Flo!!
Congrats!!
I remeber how it feels!! Good for you!!! The time will fly by!!
As for the protein powders.... that is a good idea about trying the small packettes first. I have 2 big bags of vanilla and strawberry whey protein that tastes like .....well to be honest they taste funky but the smell is what got to me. When I brought the glass to my nose, to me it smelled like old urine. It was so gross!!!
I have found that I like the unflavored Unjury powder you can buy right at Synergy. I mix it with sugar free Nestle Quick & skim milk. Tastes like chocolate milk!! yummo!! That is what I have for breakfast every morning. Sometimes I will have one in the evening too if I didn't get enough protein in for the day.
Also, I sometimes have the Carnation Instant Breakfast too. That is real good too.
Well I wish you an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery!!

Debi

Welcome back Flo.  So glad to hear you got your date. 

WOOWOO Flo!!!  Congrats on the approval and WOWSERS girlfriend...what a great vaca!  YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

isnt that a great way to end a great vacation??? ill be saving a seat on the losers bench for you xoxoxoxo see you there!!!!

Congrats on your date and welcome back.  Yes, things will move quickly now...Your adventure begins... Rosemary

What a great end to your vacation to have your approval!!! Congratulations! Sue

Well that was the icing on the cake...I'd say. Best Wishes on your journey. You finally have a date!!! Yaay! Diane~~

Congrats on your up and coming surgery date!  and as you say... people will have mixed feelings about it, but most will be very glad your doing it, I'm sure! As for protein choices.  I went with the Unjury that was already suggested.  You can go to their website and  order samples and see which ones you like.  I too like the unflavored best.  I can have it in different foods ( dont try it in Cottage cheese that is just WRONG LOL)  I drink it with the Sunrise Orange Crystal lite, as well, and that is best for me.  I also got the chocolate and I have that with skim milk... its ok.  I wasn't too keen on the Strawberry Sorbet, its so so with skim milk and they suggest trying it in crystal light lemonade.. yuck lol didn't work for me.  The vanilla I got in a sample and I like that one more than the chocolate.  Is good to try them all and be prepared!  Unjury was my choice over the others because they have all the enzimes we need and they tasted better than the others I tried. Have fun taste testing and practicing your sip sip sip'ing!