What's On Your Thursday Menu, RNYers?

Hi everyone!

well, my surgery is one week from today. Time to really get organized for what's to come. Vitamins, protein shakes, etc. 

Qotd: currently I'm only taking vitamin D and a B12. I was advised to stop my multi during pre op. It will be a whole other ball game post op!

and menu wise: everyday is opti day! I can't complain though, it's been tricky at times, but really as bot as bad as I expected.

have a great day everyone!

Good morning everyone! I'm at home being domestic today as I took today and tomorrow off to be with Jeff. Have done tons of laundry, have dinner in the crock pot, and washed the slip covers on my ikea couch so far today as well as wrestled them back on. That's a freaking workout. Yay for energy though!

B- most of an egg, ham & cheese

L- innards from 2 shredded chicken tacos

D- pulled chicken w-BBQ sauce 

S- deviled egg 

S- Greek yogurt

cals- under 800, protein 85

**have a beautiful Friday eve friends!

Forgot the vits. Multi vit patch and iron patch, prescription vit D, b-12 SL twice per week (I forget this one though a lot!), calcium chews. 

Yes to the fatty fat. Feel that way all the time. 

You sound fierce today.  Red capris are very bold.  I was thinking of buying a pair recently, but haven't.  Now I think I should.

QOTD:  Generic multi-vitamin.  My doctor loved the stats in the ones I found.  I think I should be taking 2, but will have to ask at my appointment this month. I have only been taking one.  This was a change from the ones I was taking previously because they made me taste iron in my mouth all day, so I wasn't wanting to take them. A sublingual B12 every other day (Trader Joe's), hair skin and nails (I was going to stop them, but the doctor said there were some good things in them, so I will continue), 4 Costco calcium chews throughout the day (used to take 2 of them twice a day, but one of my test results last time led him to tell me to take them one at a time), and I am still taking Prilosec.  I have stopped a few times, but then get a gnawing feeling in my stomach and have a hard time eating, and I think it is related, so I start again.  I know there are long term effects of continuing Prilosec forever.  Does anyone have any experience with this or thoughts about it?

Since today is Thursday, it is my usual:  Protein shake, Grilled shrimp, salad, vegies, chick-fil-a grilled nuts, small fruit cup, cheese and crackers or balanced break for a snack, not sure what I have here in this refrigerator.  Personal training at gym tonight.  Not sure what we are working on---shoulders or chest I think.  As much as I say to him that I don't see why we spend so much time on these parts, since it is my butt, legs, and stomach that need work, I must admit I like the strong shoulders and other things that happen from it.  One day my daughter saw my back because the shirt was lower in the back and she commented on the muscles, so I guess it is all good.  Honestly, I don't think I have ever been this strong in my life, even as a young person.  I know that I will have to keep up with the trainer, even though it costs money, because I probably would bail and go home if I didn't have an appointment.  Luckily, my work pays for most of my gym membership ($324 a year out of $372 cost), so that helps a lot.

Happy that tomorrow is Friday and I have a 3 day weekend with no real plans, but to putter about the house and do whatever I want.

Don't forget you were going to do a Get to Know Everyone post (Did I miss it or were you saving it for Friday?)

Oh!  I DID forget, thanks for the reminder!  It'll be a dual Photo Friday/Get to Know You Day!  Yay!!

As to the prilosec.  Yes, that's one of the reasons for my conversion.  Setting aside the fact that prilosec doesn't work for me because of my gene mutation, I was not interested in extended or long term use of a PPI.  I have a history of dementia and kidney disease in my family, as as those are recognized side effects, i thought better safe than sorry.

Yeah, I really feel I need to stop taking it, but so far I have felt lousy and struggled with eating when I did stop.  I will see the doctor in a couple of weeks and check in.  Maybe I just have to deal with that weird feeling when I don't take it or maybe it will be better this time.

Good morning!

I am late to the party today, but I am here for my accountability nonetheless!

QOTD--Vitamins: multi, D, iron, calcium, b-12, biotin and probiotic...do not ask me the doses! I usually line up all my bottles and take a picture right before I go to a follow-up appointment with the GI doc.

Time since surgery--3+ years

B: (2) breakfast sausage patties
L: 3oz. lemon pepper chicken
S: 3oz. pork carnitas
D: ???
S: pepperoni chips

Calories: 672

Protein: 60

Carbs: 0

Obviously, the protein will go up with dinner...probably a protein shake and straight to bed. Sometimes I go to bed early to keep from eating ;)

Yup- I totally have those days. But not today-- today I'm feeling uber sexy in my Victoria's Secret push up bra. 

QOTD: I take: (1)  Multi 2x's day (2) calcium-500mg with VitD/magnesium, 3x/day; (5) iron-25mc/g?? 1X/day, B12 3x/week

Tonight is the Eagles/Jets game. As much as I detest sports--I'm pretty excited- we have seats 6 rows off the field and I've never been to a football game before (not even high school/college). I'm a New York'er by birth-- so it'll be hard to not root for the Jets. 

Time since surgery: 16 months 

Weight today: 200 even

M1: 2 boiled egg, wedge of watermelon

M2: 4oz ribeye steak/apple

M3/4: Stadium eats-- I plan on indulging cause this is likely my first and last NFL game ever :-)

Oh Lordy that reminds me that I need to get a new bra!!! Mine are all not even fit to donate . New under garments always make me feel good !