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Bitc*es bring on the treating me differently! I'm ready. I can handle it. I want to be a smokin' hot skinny bi*ch everyone wishes they knew! LOL. With my luck, though, by the time I arrive at my destination thin will be "out" and fat will be the new black.

Thanks so much for your encouragement! I'm so sorry that things are so tough for you and your son! And that you also struggle so with pain. It's no coincidence that you have lymphedema in that limb. You probably whacked up your lymph system. Once it's injured in one place, it's much more probable it will appear either in that same place or a referred area. . Hope God multiplies your blessings and you "find" the money somewhere! Keep getting out of bed!!!

Which clip ins did you go with? Can you hook me up with a link please? Thanks!

Yep, it's also therapy. Haven't you heard?

Day 11 Done BAYYYYYYBEEEE! Am I yellin? Cuz I think I am! Gosh, it's crazy to think that I only have 4 days before my surgery day. I've waited, worked, and refined my life so much since March of 2017 in preparation for this day. And I can't tell you how much more easy it is to get through your liquid diet prep with the endzone in sight. Psychologically, it's night and day. Today is my last pre-op appointment with my surgeon. I've lost 6lbs since our last visit in January. This morning was down to 223.4lbs. Big yippie for virgin territory! Got an email from RD yesterday. She said it's ok to have that extra protein drink if I need it. To also try adding 1oz of blueberries and 1oz of frozen spinach into a couple of them to get the calories up and to aim for 50-60g of carbs if I can. She told me to bring up the swelling with the doc, which I will. But at this point, I doubt I will ask her to change it. I honestly think it's related to the Isopure products which really bites. I did PP shakes again yesterday and did have some tightness in my legs and arm at the end of the day, but not like that one day. So yep. There it is. Rushing around trying to get all my stuff done and to stay on track! Oh and I think I'm the hero of yesterday cuz despite being liquid only on Valentine's, I made Mr. F. a grilled ribeye, chopped salad with blue cheese dressing, and loaded broccoli for his celebration dinner. Instead of candy, I gave him a nice bottle of red wine and he gave me a 23andMe ancestry kit and 2 beautiful German heart ornaments. I think I'll keep him! Here's my Day 11 Food Log:

((hugs)) Can I triple like this? I'm so happy for you, I could bust a gut!! Those are all such Kodak moments aren't they? Happy VD Day! (ppst Now go have sex with the dude and reward great behavior! )

@Cowgirl12 This here. The OP. The chicken is not a puree...just sayin', so I'd really chew the crap outta it! Cuz she's advancing her program to soft foods rather than purees--and my do that. I'm just probably making a pointless comment.

I get it. I really do! I heard that all through Christmas, seeing my family. But my sis sat down and told me, it's not just your weight loss--that's awesome, but your eyes and skin color and the amount you can move looks like you're feeling better. Are you? And I told her yes. So maybe it's all superficial, and maybe some are more perceptive and could tell you were struggling with feeling ok? Dunno. Congrats! I also think you look great! Cuz I copy @Seahawks Fan a lot.

Well, you do you--but maybe the demon suit is what got you in this mess? Just spit ballin' here...

Go get your approval from your first psych. Get your record from him and send it to them. You might even call him and ask if he can get your approval asap... I would also call the present therapist and ask her personally why she told you a verbal approval and then changed positions in writing. Could be as simple as she got the files mixed up? Sorry for this hell!!! ((hugs))

He'll be here all week folks!

Dear Sweet 6.8lb Baby Jesus, Please don't let this happen to me. You know how I freak about ralphin. And you know how I extra freak about slime... Thanks, Me, Margaret

Yeah me too! I cringe when I see them.

Where is it? I'm sorry, but am swamped and don't know where to search for it. Thanks.

IKR? WTF!! ROFLMAO! Now, WTF is SMDH dude?

Ok, yeah, we shoulda known that I can't be happy travelling the straight and narrow path. This time I added Fairlife milk back to test if the ringing gets worse and swelling comes back--since yesterday I found out that I was pretty good with the Premier Protein shakes RTDs. I also know I'm good with McCormick flavor extracts. I like making iced protein coffees cuz they extend the PP. Sadly as a pre-op, 11floz of PP although rich, still leaves me wanting more volume. Brewed decaff is a good way to add that volume without calories and for very little caffeine. So here's my lates pre-surg liquid diet approved ice coffee! Woot! It's delicious! And take a while to drink! Choco Banoffee Iced Protein Coffee Serves 1 6 floz brewed decaff 4 floz Prem Protein Chocolate, RTD 3 floz Fairlife fat free milk 1/8-1/4 tsp banana extract (McCormick's) 4 drops liquid stevia (Vitacost) ice Mix, stir, fill 20oz glass with ice and enjoy. Nutritionals: 88 cals; 16g protein; 1g fat; 4g carbs; 1g fiber; 3g net carbs; 120mg sodium **To increase fiber, add either Benefiber or whole psyllium husks or chia or ground flax seeds

Can I get a little clarity on what FFS is please? Is it For f**k's Sake? kthnxbyenoproblemshereman

Day 10 Done and Crossed Off the List! Bazinga! Ok, so I'm very relieved to report that yesterday was better. Thank you again to all of you sweet patient people for talking me off the ledge! I sent a message to the RD and am still waiting to hear a reply. But I really am suspecting that I need to find a new alternative to the protein powder. I'm thinking I might do a Pure or something from GNC that's unflavored because I've a feeling the "natural flavors" and sweeteners may be jacking with my ears and also causing me to swell. I had Premier Proteins yesterday and did much better both from an ear ringing and satiety level, and the swelling was very low. My ears were feeling pretty good, until last night when I had Herb Ox sodium free beef bouillon. A little later I noticed the loud ringing again and I still have it this morning. So maybe it's also the broth? I'm going to not have broth today and see what happens and will stick to PP shakes. But damn, 2 1/2 or 3 a day is gonna be EXPENSIVE! I don't spend $9/day on my food! But whatever gets me through the pre-op storm. After the surgery, there are so many other alternatives. Had the pre-op hospital visit yesterday. Nothing to report. It all looked to go well. Got blood work drawn, got results last night, and they look beautiful. Oh and I asked her to settle a question for the boards: Do docs routinely do drug testing on patients to try to see if they're really still smoking/drinking/smoking weed. She laughed and said no, that it would cost billions in extra $$. They take the patient's word and if they lie, it's on them. LOL. So now, just onward to getting things squared away for next Tuesday! Oh, forgot to mention, I've officially lost 100lbs from my highest weight ever of 325lbs. It only took me 17 1/2 years, but I'm a slow learner and a work in progress. Good times! Here's Day 10 Food Log:

Yay!!!! So happy for you sweetie!!! Can't wait to hear your reports!

Congrats. You gotta do you. But hate to break it to you girlfriend, the chicken would be considered chopped fine, perhaps soft mechanical, but it def isn't pureed. Pureed would be to add a bit of gravy or broth and wazz it until it looks like smooth pate or baby food. Make sure to chew the crap out of it!!

Damn. Can't you just go to another psych? The one who approved you in 2016 and redo the psych part?

Do you think that your level of hydration has any play in the amount you can eat from day to day? Congrat btw!!!

Better call your doctor. Did he know you were mixing your protein with fruit juice?

I asked at my pre-op appt hospital appt today. She said, nope! So happy toes bring it on!!! (I always wear my lucky bright orange polish for surgeries!)

Wow, so I wasn't supposed to have ANY fruit juices on my pre-op. Reason why? It's cuz fructose will make your liver fatty... I'd call you doctor. Are you sure it's thrush?