What's on your (PHOTO) Friday Menu, RNYers?NYers?

I am sorry for the assault on your tastebuds from the cauliflower crust. I could never find anything cauliflower that didn't make me feel the same way, lol. Better luck next time? :p

What a wonderful surprise to see your son. I am sure your heart feels very full right now.

I love the photos from your walk and also the show event; VERY cool!

QOTD - I got nothing, lol. I have a hard time sitting through many movies and tbh nothing comes to mind. I am pretty boring, lol

Accountability - water, vitamins, meds... on point. I am really trying to get as much protein in as I can with shakes for "meals" and I have pulled out my blender and food processor again. I had a coffee with PP, a homemade blend with frozen avocado and protein powder, and some pb2 mixed well into some vanilla light and fit. "snack" was v8 heated up.

I received a phone call from the Dr in the bigger city who had looked at my radiology reports and now they do want to do surgery. I am still trying to sort everything out but they said they want to put a metal plate in with screws to reset and stabilize my jaw and I may or may not need my jaw wired. The surgery won't be until at least November 6th. I am sore right now but it isn't unbearable...this surgery really scares me guys but I know that sometimes in life we have to do it scared. I am trying to do what I can to prepare nutritionally because mentally... aaaaaugh.

Ok I have not been on - so totally missed why you need jaw surgery but Wow! Take care of yourself.

Protein! Protein! Protein! The best you can do. I do not know how many grams you are getting but I would suggest aiming for at least 100g. It does help with healing. Try not getting hung up on calories right now, get hung up on counting protein.

Good Luck!

ETA: I went back and read your posts- so sorry about the fall, keep us posted as to how you are doing.

thank you; I am really trying to think about protein, vitamins, water and the prophylactic antibiotics. I am trying to make sure at least one of my proteins is thinned out light and fit greek yogurt due to the antibiotics, (I don't know if it will make much difference; I just hate being on antibiotics for so long but right now it is Dr's orders). I am really trying to get over the anxiety right now. I think the fear of the unknown right now is one of the worst parts. Worrying about pain, possible infection, will I lose more teeth, (I know some are broken and some others seem to be discolored and I am worried they are dying. I can't have the teeth worked on until my jaw is reset and healed. It is just a mess right now tbh. ) I appreciate the support guys. I am a HUGE weanie about dental anything and now I am having to face my giant in a big way.

I think the thinner L&F if a great idea to keep the good bacteria through the antibiotics.

as somone that has a high dental anxiety, have you made sure they know? I've not had anything like your situation (thankfully and knocking on wood) but I had one implant and they managed everything so I only saw the doc/hygienist I was comfortable with, took breaks when I needed them, etc. It still didn't make it my favorite but it helped!

I will be calling tpo get more information tomorrow. The receptionist was kind. I think they realize that it is hard for people. I think the unknown and also knowing is ... blah. I think some of my teeth are showing signs of color change (tooth death?) and there is nothing I can do right now and that feels very powerless. It will work out in the end. Life happens, right?