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Thanks! Now I know it wasn't worth those cals for something that "small!" I could've had so much more of something else :neutral_face: . For example: A mini York patty is only 50 cals....goodness, I could've had several for the "2 itty bitty, not worth it cookies." I bet your cookies were better than these :smile: Thank…

Im not a BBQ type of person but I know of others who love that flavor. I initially bought 3 of the 5 flavors, mine were sour cream/onion, salt/vinegar and cheddar/sour cream. Ive tried all 3 flavors now and the vinegar was tolerable, the cheddar was pretty good but of the 3 I really like the sour cream/onion! You can also…

Fri night we made 144 cookies...sorry, not "homemade" (Pillsbury 24 christmas cookies per batch). Actually, I wrapped gifts while my husband did the hard task of watching over them! They looked so small and the smell permeated the whole house, it was hard to give them "all" away. I ate 2 and couldn't believe my eyes when I…

Im only speaking for myself but I know I get tired of the same thing even if its not eating it every day. Just the fact of eating the same thing several times in the same week is enough to make me want to vomit ( leftovers enough for a meal is different)! So maybe our spouses are supportive to a point but then its like…

What about something in gummy form? I have a hard time swallowing pills...they either get stuck in my throat or the chalkiness/taste can make me gag (sometimes even the smell can revolting).

My husband Loves pizza....his reaction to pizza commercials drove me crazy in the early weeks of post-op. He's been wanting to try the new soft pretzel crust pizza from little caesars but trying to support me and my efforts, he wouldn't get it. We still had a gift card left from pre-surgery so 1 day coming home from a busy…

My insurance covered 80% of the pill so I did it that way. Im not good at swallowing pills (sensitive gag reflux) but Im more scared of needles, so the pill was the lesser of the 2 evils :smile:

(from the nutritionist) When I was doing my 3 month weigh in and 5% weightloss requirement before surgery, Id stopped all pop and occasionally (for something different) Id make a mixture of 1/2 (100%) juice and 1/2 water. No, I didn't expect high fives and big parties to be thrown for me but all I got was negative and put…

I have lost some weight this year but I am disproportioned :sob: If it weren't for the #'s on the scale (it shows my last 3 weigh ins), my husband may not believe it! The only difference that I see is that my shoulders aren't as broad, my shirts are now way too big to hang onto them. The problem is that my middle hasn't…

I love the lemon & coconut Liberte greek yogurt the 1 I hated and lost money on was the carb master....it was just gross!!

Can you elaborate on your Milk diet...this is a new 1 to me!

I used Pure Protein Whey Powder (came in a big container about $20 from the grocery store). I bought vanilla and chocolate....my husband always said I was able to drink the chocolate easier than the vanilla! With the vanilla, its a really mild flavor (although adding unsweetened almond milk gave it a flavor boost), I would…

WOW! I :heart: these recipes...Mozza Stix, Chicken Meatballs, BLT salad Oh My! Thank You...love these recipes for great protein too :heart_eyes:

Cheese sticks, fruits (either whole, in a container or zip lock), portion out some (healthy) chips, crackers etc. Slice up some veggies, (healthy protein) bars, nuts (cashews, pistachios etc) If you can freeze something to put in w/ your meal (choices), this will help aid in your food(s) staying cold. Can you bring a…

I was like you Price, I remember sometime in the early AM (4ish) telling them several times how thirsty I was. I finally asked if I could at least brush my teeth so I could refresh my mouth, that alone felt nice! The reason for not being allowed anything to go into my stomach was because I had to have a leak test done (the…

Really?!? Well, Im just in awe of your transformation :smiley:

I hear you OP...sent you a msg on my issues w/ the staff working under the surgeon! I don't care much for most of them and I hate the thought of having to continue to deal with these kind of insensitive people for the year and then annually there after. I wish there was a way I didn't have to :confused:

What about doing 1/2 and 1/2 w/ water that way the sugar content isn't as strong. We were advised that if we wanted to have an occasional 3-6 oz ( "100" juice) that we may want to mix it this way...at least for the time being!

I definitely know what youre talking about OP...my mid section is my nemeses :sob: Rob has amazed me that he's lost his gut...I just haven't figured it out yet for my body. The areas that I have lost from have mostly been from the top 1/2 (shoulders, back and chest), my face, fingers and feet. It seemed to start at the…

Yeah Boomer...my incision that's 3 finger lengths above my belly button is where my bra is, similar to yours...I like the way you worded it :wink: I only had a bulb (pain pump) but since I was really out of it all that 1st day, I didn't realize it was there for me to use. Every time I told them I was hurting, they came in…

Mango, my surgeon feels the same about the shakes...he really wanted us weaned by 3 months w/ an "occasional" IF need be but not as a full go to source. I initially was able to do my Pure Protein shakes consistently and even at times incorporating a little banana into the vanilla for added flavor and protein and always…

Julie sent me a link that worked for me....it was great to see a # that reflected what I should be at for my height and weight/goal as everyone is so different! Thanks Julie!, this was very helpful!!

I have 6...1 on the right side of my belly button, the bulb that allowed me to administer my own pain meds was inserted in through my belly button so that's my longest/biggest. Besides 1 being about 3 finger lengths up above my belly button, the other 3 are scattered to the left of my stomach. :\

OMG, what?!? I cant afford to get any shorter being at 4'2....its hard enough trying to appear taller than a 7 yr old to get them to mind :sunglasses:

I totally get OP...I cant look at broth or jello the same way...even the thought gives me the shudders! To consume something once in awhile is something different than when youre digesting the same things day in and day out. Its no different than drinking the best milk shake out there....sure the 1st 1 would be awesome and…

Great suggestion Author, hadn't thought of that! I have some weight watchers cheese sticks that I didn't care for like the original sticks but maybe melted theyd taste better :smile: What flavor chips did you try this with?!?

Ive only blended it into my Pure Protein shakes (both vanilla and chocolate flavors) but a couple weeks ago I sliced up a banana, sprinkled a little PB2 on them and I didn't like it at all! The texture was kind of gritty and didn't really please the pallet as a creamy PB (my fav, Jif :heart_eyes: ). I have mixed it into my…

Nope...was not given that nor have I been verbally given a #. I just thought this was because they 1st wanted to see how we each came out after surgery as we're all different (in weight and height). Even now having had my 1 week out and then followed by my 1 month out, still haven't received my "goal" # and Im now weeks…

Yeah Kate! Could you imagine....like tipping cow day, they all start falling over...lol! That would be something to explain!

Anything else up your sleeve...this sounds amazing :smiley: I could think of a lot of things that are gonna be higher in cals and nowhere near the protein as what you've made! Only thing...I wonder what the cal difference would be swapping out your milk for my almond :wink: