tjmom

To make my protein shakes taste better i use the sugar free syrup that is used in latte's etc.....when i make a chocolate drink i add either caramal, ameretto, peppermint, or cherry......in vanilla i add some of the above or cookie dough, English toffee or raspberry .... Or instead of mixing them with water or milk, i will use Orange crystal light with the vanilla protein .... I am sure there are many other things to make them drinkable .... All you getting sleeved next week: good luck, enjoy your tool and smile, because a healthier you is now coming your way.... tjmom

Glenda .... Good to hear from you...glad everything is going great... Enjoy your weekend ! tjmom

Angellic ... Best wishes and stay positive! this is a great tool to improve your health .... welcome.

Newfoundlove ... My NUT is Medina ....very nice, positive comments, listens (and hears) what i have to say... Day 17: Beautiful Saturday sunshine here in the pacific northwest! even though my body is still wheelchair bound, my energy level is improving....i can't wait until my body will allow me longer walking! NUT told me not to worry , that 3 - 10 minute walks was great too....(didn't have the heart to tell her "my walks" are about 2 minutes long). When reach goal weight will probably allow the total knee replacement happen.... Hugs to you all! tjmom

Kat1.... little over 2 weeks and doing fine....start 14 days of "mechanical soft & mushy" foods....yay! Adding shrimp....yum ! had my 2 week phone appointment with the NUT today.... she gave me a high five and happy dance for my efforts ... Told her how i am taking : 1can chili 1 can refried beans 1/4 cup grated cheese 1/4 cup low fat sour cream Mix all together, place 1/3 cup into freezer containers and freeze.... When ready to eat one, just heat up in microwave to melt cheese.... That way i don't have to eat the same thing for 5-6 days in a row....nothing goes to waste...and i don't get tired of eating the same food over and over... I do this each time i open a can of something or make a pot of something or get a roasted chicken .... Freeze my portions ..... Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! ~tjmom

New Hope......i know how awesome it is when you get the date... Congrats!

Kimmy ..... Excellent ! love these type of encouraging posts.... I am going to measure on my sleeved date... Once a month.

Lissa .... I couldn't agree more.... Yea for the scale moving again OMG yea for going down 3 sizes Your postings are very motivational & inspiring ! keep up the good work....

HoneyBee .... Hang in there....it gets better every day....sometimes every hour... Healing hugs sent your way!

Shortypants...not that i can say i was running around here (i am in a wheelchair until i loose more weight due to back and knee issues) but with that said: Yesterday i could hardly get out of bed... Previous days, would walk the length of the house and back no problem...was pretty proud of myself...yesterday i could barely walk the length of the living room...it felt like i had cement shoes on....(that was the long story...lol) ... short story : yes.. Hope today is better for you...

Jimmy - good to hear you are on the mend....follow doctors orders and it won't be long before you are out of there... Take care my friend !

don't we all.... (((hugs)))

It takes awhile to get all things organized.. Protein .. Water .. Walking .. Vitamins .. it's exhausting mentally for awhile..but soon it all falls into place... Like the old saying : just take it a day at a time! (((healing hugs)))

kat1....you will do great...reading your post, you are obviously a confidant,organized and strong person .... remember we are here for you, supporting you and sending our prayers....

Mrsnate ..... How are you feeling today? hope home and feeling so good!

Kristy ... How's dad doing today! still sending prayers!

Sdb ..... Good luck Thursday! keep us informed!! healing hugs sent your way!!!

51 lbs fantastic !!!! you are a great inspiration....keep us updated on surgery and recovery.... Healing hugs sent your way....

I should have said "another" topic....i don't mean we can't continue talking about all our other ones.... My bad!

spartysmu ... Thank you, i will try to be patient ....

New topic for us over 50's.....or anyone!!!! I have heard that after the sleeve, people tend to be cold(er) all the time.......Question: how long after surgery does this happen? ....... i am always hot - hate to be in the sun - just adds that much more heat. When i sleep i have to have a fan blowing on me and only use a sheet (if even that)....i am 2 weeks post-op today and it still has not happened... Does it depend on the weight loss? just needing a little info.... Thanks

Cmeless - take care and get well wishes sent your way!

So glad the IV and antibiotics are helping.. Take care and healing (((hugs))) sent your way!

Sending prayers !!!! you hang in there too. He will be ok. You get some rest so you can walk with him to get the gas out...don't forget to take care of YOU ....

Jimmy......SO good to hear from you..... You had us so worried .... Sorry still in hospital but best place for you to be when the doctors are not for sure what's wrong....as stated above, you can get another job, but we can't get another Jimmy.... Keep us updated man...we all care! Prayers and healing (((hugs))) sent your way!