2 weeks to go

Well kids, I started my liquid diet today. I now have the next two weeks to enjoy nothing but Slimfast Optima, Protein Shakes and a little bit of veggies. I can mix and match drinks, as long as I come in at around 1,000 calories per day. Since the Slimfast has quite a bit of sugar, I got a protein powder from Costco that has only 1 gram of sugar per serving. Also, I had my Preadmission Testing Today. If everything goes as expected, I'll be on the losers bench in two weeks. I can't wait. I am sooooooo ready for this. We are doing everything we can to prepare for this. It's going to happen and I'm going to be a success. How's that! Rachelle

You WILL be a great success. I hope the time until your big day moves quickly. God Bless

Thanks babe. I am so excited, I can't stand it. Rachelle

Hey, I've got a great idea for getting in protein post-surgery in those early days (and beyond). This has become a favorite of mine and a good way to supplement the protein while feeling like I'm getting a treat. Take a package of sugar-free, fat-free pudding Add to 2 c. cold non-fat milk Add 1 or 2 scoops of protein powder Mix for 2 minutes Pour into popsicle molds and freeze With the non-fat milk and the added protein powder you can get up to 10g protein in each puddin pop! Two of my favorites are: Add chocolate protein powder to butterscotch flavored pudding Add vanilla protein powder to lemon pudding (lemon cream - yum) Wish I'd thought of this in those very early days so thought I'd pass it on before your big day. Steve

I love that idea. I'm going to try it tonight. I'm sure I have some sugar free pudding around...I usually do.