Nurse_Lenora

Good luck!

Wow! You look like a completely different person! Congratulations

Did your surgeons office recommend a brand? I love the premier protein premixed shakes

Of course my partner notices my weight loss. But yesterday...someone else noticed! Someone who had no idea I was dieting or seeing a nutritionist! A co-worker said "Have you lost weight? I noticed last week but didn't say anything and this week I can definitely tell you have lost weight!" I was like wow! Thank you and yes I have lost weight, I have been seeing a nutritionist and have been on a serious diet since the 1st of the year. Wow, it really is showing that I'm working to lose weight! I can only imagine how it will show after surgery in 2 weeks!

I can't be the only one who gauges a good based on its Protein content. I do the same with protein shakes/ powders. Me in a store- 160 calories and ONLY 15 grams of protein??!! Not worth my time! Lol I'm forever looking for the highest protein content with the lowest calorie commitment. Anyone else do this?

Congratulations on making the decision to change your life!

Oh and you are "clean" when what comes out looks exactly like what went in . So clear in clear out

Yep you need to be colonoscopy clean. You don't want him cutting into "dirty" intestines, it's begging for infection. When you do the mag citrate you must really push the Water. For my bowel prep patients it usually comes out to about 2 bottles of mag citrate and almost a gallon of water.

About 15 years ago I did Atkins. I was dreaming about baskets of blueberry muffins ! It was crazy! Lol but no food dreams this go round...

Broth has been amazing for me! Minimal calories but fabulous savory flavor after so much sweet from protein shakes etc

Good luck!

That's super helpful! Thank you

I ordered some and am waiting for the Amazon gods to deliver

Black and white. It gives you more definition!

Ok well in that case I would make sure to log any and all food in an app like my fitness pal. I would also cut out carbs and sugar and you should see a difference relatively quickly

Thank you!

Did they give you a required amount to lose?

Empty tea tins are so useful! I just started using an empty Harney and sons chamomile tin as a small sewing kit. Easy to keep on a shelf in my closet for fast button or hem repairs but easier than dragging my big sewing kit out. I also use an empty tin in my work bag to store a myriad of individually wrapped tea bags for work.

As a Nurse I carry index cards in my lab coat pocket to make quick notes regarding patients so I remember things like vitals etc when I chart. Those are colored index cards... The other pocket has white index cards and that's for my stuff ...a grocery list , a to do list a "don't forget this list"..... Yep, I'm dedicated to my lists!

I have never gotten that! I don't get any comments on my looks, but I know that is a common one for overweight people. Sometimes I think, "do I not have a pretty face?" LOL! Well, those comments were usually family so not sure they count for anything! Lol

Um, yeah...like a lemon a day ...it's my only solid food. I have been addicted to lemons since childhood...I can't get enough of em! I must email my nutritionist today

Are you doing a liquid preop diet? If so that will help you lose quickly

Congratulations!

I have not heard no lemons but if/when he does I will cry!

Congrats on being so organized! I'm 2 weeks out and I must admit last night I packed all my toiletries and an extension cord for my phone/iPad. I am also making a "to pack list" as well as a "to do before surgery list" and a "grocery shopping for 2 weeks list" Sounds like you are very type A and organized like I am! I make lists of my lists I always say! Hahahha