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

I had trouble sleeping last night. The hubby was snoring, the dog was skittish because of a thunderstorm and I was overtired so a sound sleep was just not in the cards. But I am up and thought I would start the menu thread.

Accountability: I did log everything I ate yesterday and I was just shy of 700 calories but I did increase my water intake by 30 ounces and the scale did move a pound. I think I'll just stay off the scale for the rest of the week.

QOTD: I have never been good at 'self-love' but since surgery, I am feeling better about myself. I am loving myself a whole lot more. I love shopping, doing my hair, accessorizing, and try to looking pretty. I get my hair and nails done on a regular basis and have even started going to the gym! (After having a gym membership for 6 months!) What do you do to show yourself self-love? How has wls changed you?

B: boiled egg and cantaloupe

S: PP chocolate shake

L: lettuce free cobb (using up the grilled chicken thighs)

S: Protein 2O

D: meatballs with zucchini noodles and sauce

902 calories and I am shooting for 100 ounces of fluid.

Have a great day everyone!

QOTD: Right now self love is doing what needs done. Very basic stuff like resting, getting my fluids, vitamins and protein, calories and being objective over "feelings", lol. Tough love. I look forward to being able to exercise again. It helps my anxiety incredibly but right now I have to use other coping skills. Tough love.

I am just starting week 3 so mine looks differently

530 - 2 T. plain, whole greek yogurt

6 ish - protein supplement/hydration- decaf coffee + Slimfast Advanced Nutrition ready to drink mixed in. The shake is 11 fluid ounces and probably about a 1:3 ratio of protein supplement shake to decaf as I get the kids ready for school. It is a nice way to "wake up the system" for the day and get some fluids in.

M1 - 1/2 cup total.

8 a.m 1 T plain, organic yogurt

815- 1 T. instant dry cream of wheat cooked in 1/4 c. whole milk, 1 oz. homemade applesauce, 1 T. sweet potato mashed to puree (all of this mixed together for a total of 1/2 c. eaten over the suggested time frame). The food program post bypass I am following schedules at least 3 "meals" supplemented by the protein shakes and water, gradually adding more real food and phasing out protein shakes eventually, over a period of time appropriate to the situation. My calories do not include the small meals because I have not really figured out the math for them (yet) but my focus is also nutrition so if anyone has suggestions I welcome them.

Made some hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot. Lost track of time for pressure release so I hope they will puree with some sort of protein later ok. My kids will eat these as snacks too so I hope I made the right amount but not too many.

10:15 - second protein smoothie (Dymatize 100% whey, 1 cup plain yogurt, 4 oz. water (I got side tracked trying to take care of things around the house so added more water). 2 T. PB2, 1 T PB, 1/2 cup frozen blueberries, half frozen banana. I use a Blendtec to get to soupy consistency and take at least an hour to drink. I am hoping in time to condense to less fluid in the protein shake, more nutrients from solid food but right now I have to schedule these. I know it is better for me than something like Ensure.)

2nd multivitamin and calcium. On track to get iron supplement later this afternoon.

I have been getting about 1300+ calories a day and 100+ grams of protein plus the hydration so I am shooting to maintain that and hope that my weight loss will stop. I will be back to edit as I eat through the day to hold myself accountable to my tracking and goals.

Tonight is the meet the teacher for my special needs 3 year old. I have never had a child in school that young and we aren't sure how she will do. It is only 2 mornings a week but we realize it may be a difficult transition. I am thankful that I am healthy enough to attend, (as well as being healthy enough to take my other children to their first day of school earlier this week). So thankful.

Just anecdotal, but when I put my daughter (2 at the time now 3) in a special school for her developmental disability, she did just great! Usually the teachers and everyone are amazing at making sure the kids feel welcome and safe. I hope you and you're daughter get the amazing experience that we had and I'll keep my fingers crossed that everything goes well (but I'm sure it will)

I'm sure you are fine- but wanted to mention those slimfasts make me sick due to milk.

Hi there

how do you make hard boiled eggs in the instant pot? I guess I could google it. LOL

I have tried eggs so many ways but with the Instant Pot the shells slide right off. There is an egg button but generally around 3 minutes at pressure (not counting the time getting up to pressure or pressure release). It is pretty hard to screw up BUT I googled it and youtubed it and still get nervous I will screw it up. Some people do 5 minutes. I really think anywhere from 3-5 minutes at pressure depending on how you like it. It makes cooking eggs much less stressful as far as peeling goes

Mornin' from Chicago!

I have my pre-op appoint at 10:30 this morning. I must admit, I'm starting to get a little nervous, but not whacked out yet! At least I have one more day of feeling normal, being able to run around, or whatever. Hopefully recovery will whiz by!

QOTD: hmmm...I can't really think of anything I do now that I didn't before in that respect - although I think I dress a little nicer (although part of that is probably due to the fact that it's easy to find clothes that fit now!!)

accountability was good yesterday. Calories in range.

B: at the hotel. Not sure what all they'll have, but at least they'll have Greek yogurt and fruit, so I'll probably go for that. And coffee with half & half.

MS: Miralax/protein shake

L: ?? Either lunch or dinner will be at a Middle Eastern place, though - so probably chicken kabobs

AS: ?? I have cheese sticks, turkey sticks, and L&F yogurt in the fridge in our room, so one of those

D: See lunch

So excited for you! Go for a massage I think it's the best thing before surgery.

All the best as you make your way through this journey! Keep us updated!

I am SO excited for you,and,I must admit,a bit jealous. Keep us posted on how things are going and after photos are a must too. Have fun and try your best to relax today--a massage sounds like a great idea.