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Day 1 of pre-op diet, the head hunger is a b[emoji87][emoji87][emoji87]h . I don’t physically feel hungry but every time I stop moving I want to eat. Definitely going to have to start doing my workout videos again when I’m not being busy. Ugh doing homework, studying, waiting for my kids to get out of school; I didn’t realize how much I used to just sit and mindlessly eat. It makes me really mad at myself for having let this happen. I will get through this, we all will, and be better for it [emoji1377] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

I am also planning to tell people I am having a hernia repair and that I am following a special diet from my nutritionist. The people I care about will eventually know, everyone else can just mind their own business. Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

I wish mine would allow for veggies. I am fine without the rest but would love some cabbage or broccoli [emoji24] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

Here is a pic of my pre op diet sheet. I had my pre op class today and mine is very strict about these rules. Unless it is a premixed protein shake, if I can’t see through it I can’t have it. Last week I started eating cabbage soup to add fiber to my diet, I cook it a long time to make it broth like but they said I cannot use it during my pre op diet or first 7 days of post op diet. My diet started last night at midnight. Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

Mix equal parts honey and apple cider vinegar and warm it up a tiny bit in the microwave. Take one shot glass full twice a day today and it will kill that on contact. Catch it before it starts incase it is strep or something [emoji1360] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

Hubby won a gift card for Longhorn Steakhouse so even though Sunday will be my last meal before my pre op diet, we decided to go out tonight. It was wonderful; rib eye with baked potato stuffed mushrooms and a ginger ale. Tomorrow will be my last margarita...haven’t had one in a few years (haven’t had any alcohol in over a year) but it sounds good lol. Hubby is happy because after surgery I will be a really cheap date...since a shot glass full of puréed veggies will fill me up [emoji23] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

I think you might have to do it on the computer, I could be wrong though. I tried it a few times earlier (trying to help) but couldn’t remember how I did it a few months ago. Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

Congratulations! Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

Trying to cut caffeine again (did it in Sept/Oct thinking I’d have an Oct surgery) and this time it sucks! I was at half caff doing great, any less and I become a sloth. I gave in and bought a half caff from Starbucks (campus coffee shop) and I feel like I have a brain again! I have a test in 3 hours and needed to be able to focus for it. I think I might be able to get away with a few sips, just enough to keep me functioning & able to study for my test. Back to 1/4 caff tomorrow, I will adjust to that or less before my classes next week [emoji1360] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

I agree if she is happy and healthy good for her. [emoji1360] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

Mine hasn’t said anything either, my pre-op is Monday. Please keep us updated Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

Praying for you and everyone going in this week. [emoji177] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

You are going to do awesome! I am praying for a successful surgery and a fast and easy recovery for you and everyone going in this week. [emoji177] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

Didn’t think about that, I will be flying when I’m 5 weeks post op [emoji848] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

[emoji177] Sounds wonderful! [emoji177] My chicken bone broth have had very little meat in them but the beef broth I am making now has a lot more. I am making one batch of bone broth and the second batch will be beefy cabbage soup, I will cycle each batch through twice before starting the next batch. The recipe I use for cabbage soup says 1 cup is 100% of your daily fiber requirements, I’m going to ask my surgeon if I can eat that during the broth stage (yogurt is allowed so I thought over cooked cabbage might be ok). I am really worried about the constipation, my plumbing has slowed down quite a bit on the mostly protein diet. ☹️ Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

I did not get a surgery date until after my last NUT visit & last appt with my surgeon. I will have a pre op education class (3 hours long) on the 13th and surgery is scheduled for the 21st of November. Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

I am making beef bone broth tomorrow and definitely plan to roast the bones first. When I make it from chicken I use 2 roasted chickens after we eat the meat off of them. The beef bones I’m using are from the grocery store, they are the bones from T-bone steaks and still have a little meat on them. If I have time I’m also going to use the bones from the small turkey I just made. [emoji177] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

I googled bone broth health benefits & differences between bone broth & store bought; here you go [emoji16] https://draxe.com/the-healing-power-of-bone-broth-for-digestion-arthritis-and-cellulite/ https://amp.mindbodygreen.com/articles/6-anti-aging-weight-loss-reasons-to-add-bone-broth-to-your-diet http://nourishedkitchen.com/bone-broth/ https://thetruthaboutcancer.com/bone-broth-nutrition/ Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

I use an instapot but you can use a crockpot, pressure cooker or just a stock pot on the stove. I add at least 3 lbs of bones (2 chickens minus meat, 6-7 t-bones from steaks, 3 ham hocks etc). I add whatever veggies I like in soup (onions, celery, mushrooms, cabbage, carrots) & herbs. Add enough water to cover the bones. For the instapot set it for soup-well done and 1 hour cook time with pressure sensor closed. For crock pot leave it on high for 6-8 hours, on the stove cook it for a few hours. The longer cook time the better. With the instapot I cook for an hour, remove veggies & herbs, add fresh and run it again 3-5 times total. When the bones crumble easily they cannot be used anymore. I add salt & pepper to taste, strain it and put it in the fridge. After it cools it’ll have a layer of fat, remove that and you’re good to go. I freeze mine in 16 oz cups from amazon. I have beef, chicken & pork as well as a bunch I’ve turned into soups and beans. [emoji177] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

Congrats on a successful surgery and I’m glad to hear that you are feeling a little better everyday. I hope the gas pains relieve soon and you are able to get all of your liquids down [emoji177] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

Height can change everything! I was 5’4 when I was married but after an accident and years of back problems I was measured at 5’2 by the military docs, which put my BMI at a 44. At a 44 with no comorbidities I definitely qualified. My surgeons office said I was 5’5 so I barely made 40 BMI, I only barely qualified for surgery. At my last appointment they didn’t recheck it but said I was listed at 5’4 and a 41 BMI. Definitely have them recheck your height [emoji1360] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

I’m sorry that you lost your mothers ring, I understand, my moms was stolen and it sucks. I’m glad you will be getting an upgrade soon though [emoji177]. Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

Maybe just buy a cute temporary ring that will prove to world that you are engaged but buy the real deal closer to goal? Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

[emoji1373] Yay another surgery buddy! [emoji1373] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

Buy it on Amazon, I just bought a few. Here is the one I got and it’s pretty cheap. Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]