wilrhy Member

My stitches \were very small--and I was lucky so was my main cut---maybe an inch long. The staples I had were inside only.

I was allowed to keep track of my food intake at whatever site I wanted. Also my pre-surgery diet consisted of 3 protein shakes, 2 protein bars and a healthy meal for dinner. We have to snack after surgery so I find it odd that you NUT says no snacking! And milk???? YUCK!

I was told the same ==protein drinks count as fluid

http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=712501 Directions Mix the holy trinity together and add you chosen amounts of the optional ingredients. Stir. Stir some more. Stir until your arm hurts. Stir until Jillian Michaels would be proud to have your right forearm. Continue to stir until peanut butter and…

I can relate--I was in a panic when my stall went on for weeks. Then all of a sudden the scale moved! Your body is adjusting and you are losing inches too! Hang in there.

Wishing you both the best on your journey!

Janet0513--I found them to fill me up fast---must be all that protein

2BeHappy 2--the GNC closest to me was sold out too---I found them at the GNC in the mall. I was headed up to that area --otherwise I would not have driven 45 min and had to go to the mall for them ( I hate the mall)

I just downloaded a free e-book last night with recipes for kale chip and a lot of others---I am going to be making them! TY

I am so sorry that you lost your brother. Hang in there. When you get back you will get back to your normal eating pattern.

So glad that your surgery went well! Good luck on your journey--we will be here for you!

I will check out Quinoa chips by a brand called Simply 7

Congrats--we are here for you! I will add you as a friend (Donna)

I boil the caf. free diet pepsi to get the fizz out---I read about some runners that do that because they get bloated from the carbonation--I have plenty of other things here to drink--but find it hard to get 64 oz in---my NUT and Dr feel as long as it is diet not full of calories---it does not have to be water. I am sure…

I do not miss the fizz at all--but I love the taste

Here is a link for $10.00 off of a $30.00 order at Vitacost http://goo.gl/FtSyR7

Lat night I tried the cheddar/sour cream and they really hit the spot!

Ty Authorwriter!

Thank you--

Welcome to the group! I have found a lot of good info on Thinnertimes.com too---I am going to add you here Good luck on your journey, Donna

I need to check for a Vitamin Shoppe near me!

I tried the Quest protein chips today (GNC had a sale buy 3 get 1 free) I had the sour cream They were good for the crunch factor ( I crave crunch) and great for the protein 21 protein 120 calories per bag. They were not as good as the old fat filled chips --before surgery but they did satisfy the munchies for me and gave…

They are a bit expensive--$2.84 a bag--I bought three and got the 4th free. It is not an item i would eat everyday but I like having something healthy with high protein around for when I need something to cure the munchies. Online --they are priced cheaper.

I love it there---lots of good info! If you join there too--add me I am wilrhy. Thanks, Donna

TY I will add you over there and on here!

I tried the Quest protein chips today (GNC had a sale buy 3 get 1 free) I had the sour cream They were good for the crunch factor ( I crave crunch) and great for the protein 21 protein 120 calories per bag. They were not as good as the old fat filled chips --before surgery but they did satisfy the munchies for me and gave…

Thanks Kate--I just read a post about the Quest chips too--I plan on trying them!

According to my NUT--eat the protein 1st--if you are full "STOP" (you could up the protein portion) and not eat the veggies or eat the protein and veggies--but skip the starch

Great article!

I will be trying these! TY