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Topic: RE: I have a confession......
ooops just re-read your post... damm... it was a zuchini... now i have to go buy a zuchini.... might as well get some bacon while I am there.....
Topic: RE: I just wanted to say hello
brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr winter.... that is all I have to say.... oh.. and welcome... we are a tame bunch here....
I am looking forward to skating this year, without the fear of my ankles breaking due to all the weight on the them....
Looking forward to being lighter..and trudging through the snow not so hard...
I am looking forward to skating this year, without the fear of my ankles breaking due to all the weight on the them....
Looking forward to being lighter..and trudging through the snow not so hard...
Topic: RE: sleepy and pained.
hmmmm how do I explain a pepperette... ummm... I don't know what you would call them in the US... like a pepperoni stick... but you get them at the deli.. and they are not pepperoni.. and softer than beef jerkey...
Here they are called pepperettes and they are made from pork or beef or turkey... and have about 8g of protein in them.. some fat.. not a lot.. and are a good go to for snack...
As you get farther out... your stomach will allow you to eat more... not a lot.. but you will gradually feel it..
honest... it does get way BETTER :)
Can any of my Canadian friends give a better definition of a pepperette? lol
Here they are called pepperettes and they are made from pork or beef or turkey... and have about 8g of protein in them.. some fat.. not a lot.. and are a good go to for snack...
As you get farther out... your stomach will allow you to eat more... not a lot.. but you will gradually feel it..
honest... it does get way BETTER :)
Can any of my Canadian friends give a better definition of a pepperette? lol
Topic: RE: I have a confession......
lol... that is definately good to know...
hope you are doing well !!!!!!... going to try the lasagna with egg plant you mentioned ... just happen to have an eggplant sitting in my fridge.....
I have my follow up at the end of the month...
hope you are doing well !!!!!!... going to try the lasagna with egg plant you mentioned ... just happen to have an eggplant sitting in my fridge.....
I have my follow up at the end of the month...
Topic: RE: I have a confession......
Confession is good for the soul! So is bacon.
Don't feel tooooo bad.
I spoke to Lorraine last week and told her I was eating some soft foods (soft lasagna with zucchini instead of pasta), soft meats, overeasy eggs etc. and she said as long as I am tolerating it and making "wise choices", it was aaaaaaall good (hm, she didn't use those exact words, but you know what I mean).
Don't feel tooooo bad.
I spoke to Lorraine last week and told her I was eating some soft foods (soft lasagna with zucchini instead of pasta), soft meats, overeasy eggs etc. and she said as long as I am tolerating it and making "wise choices", it was aaaaaaall good (hm, she didn't use those exact words, but you know what I mean).
May 25, 2011 OS, June 9, 2011 NP, June 13 SW, June 15 NUT, Aug31 Dietitian Sep 8 Psych,
Sep 16 Surgeon SURGERY: October 17, 2011!! RW 292 OFW 288 SW 274 CW 249
Liza.. is my
Sep 16 Surgeon SURGERY: October 17, 2011!! RW 292 OFW 288 SW 274 CW 249
Liza.. is my
Topic: RE: sleepy and pained.
Hey Meridon~
Mine was one week later than yours. Thanks for replying to my posts. And the encouragement!
What is a pepperette?
I find that I am lost, too-without prepared foods. I got some items to cook-but haven't done it. It seems like a waste to cook the few things I can eat. I want more variety.
My diet just added crackers and chicken-supposed to start tomorrow. I actually ate crackers this week with some peanut butter-I could not get a tablespoon down without them.
Leslie
Mine was one week later than yours. Thanks for replying to my posts. And the encouragement!
What is a pepperette?
I find that I am lost, too-without prepared foods. I got some items to cook-but haven't done it. It seems like a waste to cook the few things I can eat. I want more variety.
My diet just added crackers and chicken-supposed to start tomorrow. I actually ate crackers this week with some peanut butter-I could not get a tablespoon down without them.
Leslie
Topic: RE: Is everyone else feeling as good as I am?
Yes.. I felt really good too ....
and the only thing that I have added to my diet that is processed.. is a protein drink called Isopure... its a fruit flavored thing.. kind of like gatorade.. i put it on ice.. when I am craving pop at around 8pm... it has 15 g of protein.. so gives me a bit of boost there too.. every so often my brain thinks it misses coke...lol..
other than that.. I too, am cooking up storm... my family thinks they are in heaven...lol...
I had staples when I had my csection for my daughter.. and previous poster was right... it was more itchy then it was painful....
and the only thing that I have added to my diet that is processed.. is a protein drink called Isopure... its a fruit flavored thing.. kind of like gatorade.. i put it on ice.. when I am craving pop at around 8pm... it has 15 g of protein.. so gives me a bit of boost there too.. every so often my brain thinks it misses coke...lol..
other than that.. I too, am cooking up storm... my family thinks they are in heaven...lol...
I had staples when I had my csection for my daughter.. and previous poster was right... it was more itchy then it was painful....
Topic: RE: sleepy and pained.
you know what.. I had the same ache in my side... and yes.. I was tired.. how many days/weeks are you out?
The first week.. I had same doubts.. but trust me... it does get easier.. your mind set will change...
I have found that if I dont have the right foods in the fridge... (ie: made ahead foods.. soups etc.).. I am a little lost... and get a little frustrated...
Once the "hospital" aura had worn off.. and my incisions were more healed and I was up and getting out (little by little)... I felt better..
you will enjoy food again... I am about 4-5 weeks out... and today.. I had melba rounds and bruschetta topping.. (my plan does allow melba rounds even on week 2).. it was just a premade brushetta topping from my local grocery store that they make on site... and it was amazing....
I think I am going to nuke them next time with cheese and add bruschetta ... pre wls surgery.. would never in my wildest dreams have done that... oh ya.. and had a pepperette...
I am totally satisfied...
Once you get to experiment a little.. and get more protein and nutrition in you... you will feel more energy..
It will get easier.. and once you start seeing some of the pounds come off... again.. you will experience the "mini-lift"
You CAN do this...
The first week.. I had same doubts.. but trust me... it does get easier.. your mind set will change...
I have found that if I dont have the right foods in the fridge... (ie: made ahead foods.. soups etc.).. I am a little lost... and get a little frustrated...
Once the "hospital" aura had worn off.. and my incisions were more healed and I was up and getting out (little by little)... I felt better..
you will enjoy food again... I am about 4-5 weeks out... and today.. I had melba rounds and bruschetta topping.. (my plan does allow melba rounds even on week 2).. it was just a premade brushetta topping from my local grocery store that they make on site... and it was amazing....
I think I am going to nuke them next time with cheese and add bruschetta ... pre wls surgery.. would never in my wildest dreams have done that... oh ya.. and had a pepperette...
I am totally satisfied...
Once you get to experiment a little.. and get more protein and nutrition in you... you will feel more energy..
It will get easier.. and once you start seeing some of the pounds come off... again.. you will experience the "mini-lift"
You CAN do this...
Topic: sleepy and pained.
today I have a dull pain in my left abdomen. It isn't all that concerning, but I can't help wonder why it is aching. I am also so sleepy all the time now. I slept Friday away and was still able to sleep Friday night. Yesterday I stayed up, but then today after sleeping all night I went back for a nap after I ate some breakfast.
I imagine eventually all will balance out and I will be happier than I have been in some time, but these past few days-week...has been rough.
I wonder if I will ever enjoy food again. I feel right now like all I do is stuff it in because I have to. And I am not even really able to stuff it in. It seems to take so much effort just to get the 60grms of protein in every day. All I can think about is eating a Schlotzky's sandwich or some mexican food. I tried some nachos yesterday-figured protein in refried beans, protein in cheese, and protein in the chips even! It was good at first. But I just don't enjoy eating much any more. I did not know that was what i was doing to myself when I signed up.
I imagine eventually all will balance out and I will be happier than I have been in some time, but these past few days-week...has been rough.
I wonder if I will ever enjoy food again. I feel right now like all I do is stuff it in because I have to. And I am not even really able to stuff it in. It seems to take so much effort just to get the 60grms of protein in every day. All I can think about is eating a Schlotzky's sandwich or some mexican food. I tried some nachos yesterday-figured protein in refried beans, protein in cheese, and protein in the chips even! It was good at first. But I just don't enjoy eating much any more. I did not know that was what i was doing to myself when I signed up.
Topic: RE: I have a confession......
you're not alone! I have been experimenting with advanced foods, as well as not pureeing. Our dietician told us if we wanted it-give it a try.
I'm glad you confessed, it made me feel better!
I'm glad you confessed, it made me feel better!
