What's on your menu today (Wednesday) RNYers?

Too many shower people..."forgive them for they know not bathing soothes the soul." Rhubarb-lovers menu tip is spooning rhubarb sauce over vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt. In a saucepan, simmer 2 cups inch-long, cut-up rhubarb, 2 Tablespoons of water, and 2 Tablespoons of sugar until heated through enough to resemble sauce.

Good morning everyone!

I had my 6 month follow up appointments on Monday and overall they went well. My bloodwork was all good and the Dr reduced some of my vitamins but I also heard I'm losing too fast so I need to eat more (specifically to increase my carbs to 90g+ a day) and exercise more (my job includes manual labour). Neither of those things are happening. I do plan on adding back some veggies more often...mainly peppers, cucumbers and tomato... but I won't be able to eat 90g worth!

I've been struggling really bad the past few weeks with constipation. Everything that was working for me before is no longer getting the job done. Very frustrating... and uncomfortable.

QOTD Showers for sure although the occasional bath when I'm extra cold or sick. Logistically baths have had their limitations...haven't tried recently though...

6 months post op

B- coffee w/ 1/2 chocolate premier

L- chicken thigh, yellow peppers and cucumbers

D- I'm hoping for steak and veggies on the BBQ

S- remaining premier in coffees, turkey bite

Have a great day guys!

So glad your appointment went well, you're doing great. I'm assuming you've already tried things like miralax and all that?

I have but apparently not consistently enough..??I'm not sure. I've got Canadian Miralax, Senokot, fibre powders and dulcolax but I wasn't using them all regularly, just as need. For the past few weeks they've all been used frequently. I'm aiming to boost my fluids a bunch too even though I occasionally feel like I'm drowning... fingers crossed!

Since my PCP and surgeon are okay with it, I take miralax daily and so far (*knock on wood*) that works for me most of the time. Who would have ever thought we would be so willing to discuss our bathroom rituals...not me that's for sure??

Lol agreed! Even at the Dr I'm reluctant to discuss but here all bets are off!

Glad you had a great follow up... but losing too fast? In our world that's an oxymoron. As long as you are eating enough protein you are good....

Thanks! I have heard that here many times and completely agree... when she said that I let out a little snicker, I'm still obese and lots of people have surgery at my current weight so... ??

Morning Menu peeps!

Very stressful day for me yesterday, filled with a dramatic teenage girl, who thinks I'm the worst mother ever for asking her to stay home TWICE in the last week! Got so bad last night that the only person who wasn't on my **** list last night was my son, and he was there just because I knew he was thinking the same things that were spewing out of his sister's mouth. Hubs was in the dog house for not keeping his trap under control and adding fuel (from the opposite side of the platform) It was like being the conservative, arguing with the Liberal, and having an even MORE conservative standing behind me arguing with the Liberal in addition to me... then having to defend the Liberal who I was pissed at to begin with! Whew! Wore me out, and I ended up going outside and sitting with the chickens (in a chair in the grass, not literally with the chickens mind you****il it was dark, then hid out until they all cleared the livingroom before I made my escape to the bed. I'm over it this morning, but I would like a do-over please...

On a bright note, 5 days on the market and one of my listings went under contract this morning! Yay!

QOTD: I am a showerer by nature, but I do like a good soak in the tub, with candles and bubbles... but our tub is too big - yes you read that right - too big. It takes 20 minutes to fill it up and our entire 55 gallon ho****er tank! By the time you get in, there's no water to 'fresh' it up when it gets cool... so time is limited, and because of that, I don't do it very often. So it's showers every morning, and sometimes an evening one if I need it.

So this morning, the lady in front of me bought my Venti skinny Latte and an order of egg bites for me in line! I felt bad that she was feeling so giving on the morning that I spent over $11, but it was a really sweet gesture for letting her in line... the two cars in front of me wouldn't!

Weight this morning 142.2 12 months out almost to maintenance (maintenance goals are 135-138)

B: Venti decaf skinny vanilla latte, and just finished off both of the egg white bites! Yum!

L: 3 ounces of fajita meat

S: cheese stick/ 5 carrots

D: Going out tonight with a co worker... protein forward (possibly seafood if I play this right! Ha)

S: Latte possibly depending on when we get home

Ready for AMAW! I will miss my Latte/creamer... but I can and have had black coffee before... I can do this, and maybe I'll get my maintenance range doing it!!

I hope tonight is much better for you!