Where do I start? Feeling a tad overwhelmed.... BUT I CAN DO THIS !

I'm a diet pop gal and I know that is going to have to go. Sweet tooth only happens when I have sugar. So if I just keep to low sugar foods I should be able to control that. No prob. I have maybe 2 cups of coffee a day. Is that going to be too much moving forward?

To my very pleasant surprise, coffee (caffeine) wasn't an issue for TWH. They prefer you limit it to one, but I got the sense two is ok.

I would take this time to evaluate/change if you need to what you take in your coffee. If you take sugar, you won't be able to post surgery. I gave up all sweeteners in my hot drinks years ago by cutting down a quarter at a time every two weeks.

Good luck!

welcome!

Coffee should not be a problem, but I'd switch to decaf. a lot of people use premier protein in their coffee to sweeten flavour. My morning starbucks order is a doppio decaff espresso in a grande cup...then i add 1 chilled chocolate premier protein...coffee and breakfast in one!

Protein in coffee? Is this a liquid shake? My head is spinning around this one..... But using a chocolate protein ready made shake ( no clumps) to sweeten kinda makes sense. I just want to make sure that I'm understanding.

Yes Premier Protein is a liquid shake. You can get them at Costco in vanilla and chocolate. I use the chocolate as my coffee base (it is like having an iced mocha when you just add a double shot of espresso). I use the vanilla to make chia puddings (or any other puddings) people also add vanilla to coffee as a creamer.

That sounds pretty darn good. I think I might give that a SHAKE ( shot) . Thanks for sharing. This is one I think I could do. Really appreciate your effort getting back to me :)

Welcome! You definitely found the right place to be for support and the most well informed group of people. I have surgery coming up at TWH on Sept 1 and I start Opti tomorrow. I wouldn't be where I am without the support and information from the folks on this board.

Honestly, ask anything and you'll get answers.

My best advice is when you have a question, start a new thread rather than adding to an existing thread you have going. :)

That being said, I did notice you asked about support groups. Yes, there are. It really depends where you are located. TWH has one I think weekly, but it's too far for me. I'm in Mississauga and plan to start a coffee meetup here. There's a group that meets in Etobicoke, another in Orillia, and one that meets in Burlington. The Burlington one is a structured support group and happens I think every 6 weeks. I think it's happening this Saturday morning. A post should come out tomorrow about it.

I hope that's helpful. Reply with questions. Always feel free to private message me too!! And always feel free to start a new thread!!

Welcome. :)

Will you be at the meeting in Burlington on Saturday oneatatime? Let me know. I'd love to meet you.

Barb

Yes! I've tried to go the last two times... I am really hoping nothing will get in the way this time! :)

Hi Barb,

Thanks for chiming in. Where and what time in Burlington? If I can't make this one, when would the next one be?