Feels good to be back!!!

Hey there FAM........ I have been away for a little over a week, but I am back in action. It feels real good to be sitting at this computer and posting on this site right now. I was kinda feeling like I wouldn't make it to here. I guess we all go throught that. You know the woulda coulda shoulda's..... Well, I am a little over a week post op, and feeling pretty good, despite the fact that I was in the ER yesterday because one of my incisions seems to be infected. It's not an internal infection. I just gotta continue to clean it as I have been, and keep it super dry. I am having a hard time getting my protein in with the mushies stage, so I am seeking some advice from my fam here today. How can I get in some protein during mushies? I will be trying to come on and post everyday from now on, as I am feeling better. Thank you guys again for all your love and support. Blanquie ~The Loser~

Blanquie, I am pretty new here, so you don't know me. I wanted to say congratulations to you and I am happy you are feeling better. I read your profile, and I see you had a rough time of it. I hope you continue to feel better. SH

Thanks SH. Let me take this moment to say WELCOME to our little hang out. Best of Luck to you on your journey...... Blanquie

My favorite dish at your stage was made in the microwave. TOOK a spoonful of ricotta cheese, sprinkled it with LO fat mozzerella cheese and a spoonful of red sauce! YUMMY and loaded with protein. I also got my protein eating tuna salad, chicken salad and shrimp salad. I made certain i finely chopped the meats and celery with a small electric chopping machine. I also ate CARB countdown yogurt and cottage cheese to keep my proteins high. Between meals i would have a snack of the chocolate carb countdown milk and that has protein in it too. I also ordered from bariatric.com the NECTAR fuzzy naval which i use on days i have not much of an appetite which happens. GOOD LUCK LOVE LISA

It is good to hear that you are feeling better. I am having my surgery next week, by Dr. Kini also. Just wondering how your experience was at Mount Sinai and how long you stayed there? Congratulations on becoming a "loser"!

Blanquie, Hello my angelette, I am glad that you are doing better and your pain is less... ~Hugs~ I know you had a hard time so far but I sure hope all goes smoothly for you now... You will feel better every day hun!!! You know I used that press and seal to keep my lap incisions from getting to wet, it works awesome. Then I would have hubby change them after I was all done with the shower. Mushies are a hard stage, well it was for me but I was eating: Atkins Carb Countdown Yogurt Protein Shakes Cottage Cheese Chicken, Egg and tuna salad s/f Ice Pops Meats in the processor: Chicken & fresh Salmon Well I stopped that stage a little before I was meant to because I was so sick of eating mushy things. I added some soy chips which gave me so much protein and a little crunch. I wish you the best hun... ~Hugs~ Debra P 285/239.5/125??