Orchids&Dragons

Do you still have your gall bladder?

Very cute!

Ooooh, your stomach will still churn - take my word on it!

Perfect for this forum!

I really loved soups/stews after surgery. Here were some of my faves and most freeze beautifully into single servings for work. Remember, even if it is a regular soup (I loved roasted red pepper/tomato, for example, you can always stir in some unflavored protein powder before you heat it up to increase the protein level. (If you wait until it's hot, it may clump.)) Also, in the beginning, sub out ground meats for whatever is called for in the recipe. https://www.skinnytaste.com/cheeseburger-soup/ https://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=419550 https://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=790044&utm_campaign=recipe-of-the-day&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sparkpeople https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/white-bean-chicken-chili

If you're a Chai tea drinker, try that with the vanilla premier protein - YUM!!!

Men will never understand 😉

Sexy! Going out?

Along the lines of ms.sss, I bought a bra today with 2 hooks!!! I'm so excited 😁

Wow, it's all so different. I was allowed protein waters right after my revision and shakes within a couple of days.

Too cute! I love polka dots!

That dress is a stunner! Rock that bod!

It has been mentioned by several posters that if we don't know a person's belief system, it is inappropriate and offensive to offer prayers of support. So, to respect each other's preferences, I'd like to start this thread for people who would like others to pray for them when they're having difficulty. Please add your prayer requests to the thread and we can be supportive to one another. If your request is personal, just ask us to pray for your intentions. We can support you without the details. I'll go first I would appreciate your prayers regarding my messed-up esophagus and severe acid reflux, in the hopes that they can make my insides work without a conversion to bypass. I really don't want another surgery. Thanks!

I saw this on Facebook and had to share 😊 Praying that you all have a wonderful day!

Thank you. I'm going to check it out.

OMgosh, I have definitely been there:

Your fluids are absolutely critical. Worry about meals as you progress. Use shakes/protein waters to knock out the biggest part of your requirements since they're "2-fers" and you can count them for both protein and liquid. They're especially useful when you've gotten behind. Good luck!

Good luck! Just focus on the long term!

GT's surgery is today. Haven't heard back from her yet.

Sloth smiles!