Hi Everyone

I'm new here and just starting on my way in this new journey.

I have only had my orientation and am awaiting my first appointment with the psychiatric assessment but that isn't until august. My surgery will be at TWH assuming i'm approved.

Hopefully this isn't a repeat - was typing a reply and the cat walked across my keyboard and it disappeared!

So, I sympathize - I'm just finishing the 7th day of my first week, one week to go! And yes, the Slimtime (which is what I am on)- is FOUL - especially the vanilla.

Are you on Slimtime or Optifast and where is your surgery?

I have found a compromise and tolerable way to drink the chocolate. I make a cup of instant (decaf) coffee and put in fridge until it's cold then mix with the chocolate powder, ice and cold water - becomes a sort of mocha drink not unlike a rather bad version of the Wendy's Frosty - it's definitely drinkable. I won't lie - can't do the vanilla - actually was making me throw up. I'm also not drinking the four a day - but more like a little less than three (I can seldom finish the last one - stomach just won't put up with it)-

I know each hospital has it's own rules - I am allowed broth (10 calories or less), sugarless jello and sugarless gum - all of which I'm using! They are GREAT and make this possible! I found a good Thai Chicken Broth (Campbells)- 10 calories per 2/3 a cup and I have that at lunch and dinner after my shake. I also found a lovely President's Choice one - which is Ramen Chicken Broth - 15 calories per cup so I measure 2/3 of a cup to keep it at 10. I have one of the other twice a day as I said.

Jello is great too - and having sugarless gum is a lifesaver!

I keep reminding myself this is probably the hardest part and before you know it, it will be over! This time next week I will be having my last shake as my surgery is June 11.

Good luck - you can do this!

Way to go Ginny! I need to look for a gym but may wait until the end of summer since right now I'm good at getting outside as much as possible and keeping busy. My son went camping this weekend too and he said they ended up erecting a tarp shelter over the tent just to shield it,, they had fun nonetheless (oh to be 20 again) ;)

QOTD: I love the smell of a roast in the oven and also campfire smell on clothes although I'm not sure everyone else would enjoy me smelling like that. I can't stand the smell of cantelope ... to me it almost smells musty so not one of my favorite fruits.

B - greek yogurt

S - 1/2 protein shake

L - roast chicken, cheese wrapped in lettuce

S - egg bites

D - leftover steak cut up into veggies for stir fry

S - turkey pepperette

Ginnnnnnnyyyyy... By one minute again!! Lol.

Good morning :)

This morning I have a bank appointment and will probably pop over to the grocery store for a few basics. Our weekend was pretty lazy. DH went to help "clean out" the barn at the sheep farm on Saturday and smelled so bad when he came home that I didn't even let him in the house lmao!! Jk.

Accountability: not good. A couple bad choices yesterday and too many carbs.

QOTD: favourite and least favourite normal smell (i.e. not something that actually really smells bad)? I love the smell of chocolate or fresh bread. I can't stand the smell of dog food. I love my dogs, but for some reason the smell of their food absolutely turns my stomach upside-down.

Post-op four years and two months.

Breakfast - protein shake

Snack - carrots and PB

Lunch - leftover sausage

Snack - pepperette and cheese

Dinner - roast beef and veg

Snack - SF pudding

All water and vits.

Look at me - made it to the gym on a Monday morning!! It's going to be a good week! Back on the Protein Pony though!! I have been eating things I know that I shouldn't. My weight is in check but I know that it wouldn't take too long for it start creeping up if I keep up with this rogue eating! So enough is enough.

We had a relatively good weekend of camping although I don't remember how many times I had to change my clothes on saturday because Momma Nature couldn't make up her mind. We did get a pretty wicked storm with hail on Saturday afternoon but it did clear up in the evening so we could have our bonfire.

B - 2 egg cups

S - celery and PB

L - beer can chicken - white meat

S - meat stick, cheese

D - chicken breast with sauteed peppers and onions with cheese and sour cream

Have a great Monday everyone. (I know, easier said than done).