to the mean spirited old hags....

You pot stirrer, lmao.  Tara, I'm super duper excited for you sweetie.  I can't wait to watch your transformation.

As for protein coffee, it's the bomb.  How to do it?  You cannot mix protein directly into hot coffee or you get a lumpy mess.  Take your protein powder (vanilla and chocolate are delish) and mix it in a little cool water until it mixes well then add it to your coffee.

Couple of suggestions to get ready for your big day!  Take your picture ~ front, back, side and your measurements.  Please do this because you will regret not doing it.  Be sure you bring a pillow with you to the hospital for the ride home, holding it on your tummy makes for a much better trip home.  DO NOT forget your chap stick, you won't get to drink for a little while post surgery and the chap stick will be your best friend.

Good luck honey, we will be cheering you on and pushing our tiny hineys over to make room for you.

Hugs,
The Coffee Queen


Edited to add:  I can't find the Fage yogurt here either.  I did find an organic greek yogurt at Walmart, it's called Oikos and comes in plain, vanilla, blueberry and strawberry.  My opinion though is the Walmart Carb Control is better and cheaper.

Coffee protein addict here!

I do mine in one step because I am lazy LOL.  I pour up my coffee, then add enough 2% milk to cool it down (my husband calls it "extra blond coffee") and then add my protein to it using a tiny whisk - one of those 7" mini whisks.  A spoon works in a pinch but the whisk is faster.  The coffee isn't cold - still warm - but not hot enough to curdle the protein.  My favorite in coffee is GNC's Pro Performance chocolate caramel.  I buy it in large quantities now to get a good discount, but you need to buy small amounts now until you see what your taste buds are gonna do after surgery.

Take measurements, too!  It will keep your faith up if you stall because sometimes you lose inches w/o losing pounds.

And save one pair of pants and a shirt because it is so much fun to step into them a year from now to see how far you have come.  I am more surprised at my baggy shirt than my pants.  I knew I was carrying a lot of weight in my big ole butt but I didn't realize how much fat I was carrying on my back and shoulders.

You day is almost here !!!  WOO HOOO !!!!!

Sarah

Great comment on the pair of pants and a shirt I forgot about that one!

hey honey you sound like you will fit right in- we are a funloving crazy group around here - just don't get us to pot stirring LOL

protien coffee at my house is large cup of coffee - carmel by 1st choice with 4 oz milk mixed with one scoop vanilla or chocolate EAS protien powder (cheapest at costco 6 pounds for $30) and a large splash of sf carmel syrup

I have only done the Fage yogurt once and that was in a recipe for strawberry shortcake - and it was GOOD otherwise I just get whatever lowfat plain is cheapest - add whatever sounds good - same with cottage cheese
things I have added to yogurt or cottage cheese
sf jello powder
apple sauce and cin/nutmeg and splenda
avacados and tomaotes
salsa
taco seasoning
cottage cheese also makes the bomb "fake lassona" nuke 1/3 - 1/2 cup mixed with 1 egg and some motzerella cheese - top with spaggetti sauce

oh if you like iced coffee use one or more of your ice trays for making coffee cubes - I always make mine out of decaf for when I decided I want an iced latte at night

ok hope this mostly makes sence - ttped on e handed with wiggly toddler helping

to add to dana's protein coffee, if you put liquid creamer or milk in your coffee, i mix my protein with that, then add the hot coffee.
Carb control yoghurt is good, and cheap, as is the dannon light n fit CARB N SUGAR CONTROL. 

Youre gonna do great, make sure to keep us posted!!!
LIz

Tara...this mean spirited old hag is gonna reply...I think you'll fit right in you just need to meet us in person and jump in.   I'm normally rather shy with people I don't know, but you have to dive into the middle of this bunch.  We're always so excited about getting to see each other.  We literally had to pull Donna and Paige out of the corner..."Nobody puts Babe in the corner" and make them join in and I'm so glad they did!

Now...on to the protein coffee.  I ordered Nectar Cappucino protein powder and loved the flavor, but it tended to clump when I put it in coffee.  I threw out 3/4 of the container.  Later someone (I think it was Dana) posted about making protein coffee.  Here's the directions for a protein coffee latte:

I use a 16-20 oz. mug and add about 3/4 to 1 c skim milk and heat it in the microwave for 35 seconds.  I then stick it under my Keurig brewer and brew my coffee into the milk.  I add 2 splendas and 1 scoop of the Nectar Cappucino powder.  I buy it from vitacost.com because I can get it, supplements, and now Click from there for $4.99 shipping no matter how much you buy.

You may like the Click like Paige talked about.  I love it too.  You don't have to mix it w/ anything bu****er and it has a little chocolate flavor w/ the espresso flavor.  It's fantastic.  If you want to try both, PM me your address and I'll be glad to mail you ziploc bags with samples for you to try.  I also have some peanut butter cookie protein powder that is delish and vanilla powder by zerocarb Isopure.

Karla

Wow!  What a BIOATCH!!  WELCOME TO THE FAMILY!!!!!!!!!

You'll do awesome, just stick to the rules and walk walk walk, sip sip sip and use your heating pad wherever the pain migrates to as you're healing!

Post often and let us know how we can help!


Aww...crap!!  Dang hubby not logging out!  This is Kris not Chris.  Changing now. 

That was not Chris...it was me.  He wouldn't call you a Bioatch.  LOL!

What I do to make my protein coffee is to mix up 1 cup of milk with my protein powder (and Miralax), then add hot coffee to that.  Then I doctor it with sugar free syrups and splenda to suit my taste for the day.  I usually end up with a 32oz cup full.

Good luck and congrats on your surgery!!!

Debbi

yeah I think ive already made a mental note about having coffee with you....lol