STLMom2006

I'm back on the wagon today after a long stressful time in my life. I am getting a tiny fill this thursday to help me along. Today- B- coffee w/ FF creamer, 1 slice whole wheat bread with SF blackberry jam,2 small strawberries L-3 slices deli turkey, 1 slice Muenster cheese, 7 mini cheese rice cakes S- string cheese D-1/2 baked chicken breast, 1 cup dumplings S-Blue Bunny Fudgesicle bar (35 cals)

Today B-coffee S-pretzles L-chicken salad, string cheese, peaches(?) S-green grapes D-ham n Beans, cornbread S-skim milk

Today B-coffee S-RF wheat thins L-ham cheese rollup,peaches S-red apple D-chicken salad S-chocolate milk

Today B-wheat thins, colby jack stick S-coffee w/ sweet n low L-refried beans from taco bell w/ red sauce S-peach slices in juice D-salmon, steam broccoli liquids-coffee, water, skim milk

Today B-coffee w/ sweet n low S-2 slices sausage and crackers L-Lean Pocket-260 cals, 12g protein S-banana D-turkey cheeseburger-no bun, steam veggies Liquids-Coffee, water, fat free skim milk

Today B-Coffee w/ sweet n low S-1 chicken tender L-1/4 cup refried beans w/ cheese S-sliced peaches in juice D-hamburger w/ cheese,no bun, broccoli w/ spray butter S-glass of SF chocolate milk

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Today B-coffee w/ sweet n low S-1 hard boiled egg L- 1/2 c. tuna salad w/ 4 saltines S- LF string cheese D- 1/2 cup pasta w/ white sauce, few bites of salad S-glass of milk w/ meds before bed

I had my 4th fill yesterday so I'm on mushies today B-coffee w/ sweet n low S-string cheese L-mashed potatoes S-hot chocolate D-french onion soup w/ crackers Liquids-Coffee, water, raspberry tea

I'm also a recovering DP addict. I would drink anywhere from 1-2 2 liters a DAY! I stopped cold turkey the day before surgery. I have read about bandsters that can still enjoy soda, but not me. One drink was all it took for me to PB violently out my nose and burn my chest. I'm actually glad I had that reaction to the carbonation because if I didn't I'd be back on that wagon. It gets easier. I supplement my caffiene addiction with a cup of coffee in the morning and a ice tea or something in the afternoon.

I would have started NOT drinking with meals. This is one of the hardest things for me post-op still. Test out Protein powders beforehand. You do NOT want to be a week post-op (starving) and HATE your shake. try Vitalady.com to get samples, that's what I did. Also, start making protein rich recipes before surgery so they are already staples in your menu and easy to make and enjoy.