Today I started drinking the shakes that are supposed to help me lose weight before the operation. I have powdered vitamins and an iron supplement besides. I just ate a Lean Cuisine meal which was some broccoli, meat and noodles in sauce for 280 cals. Because I knew why I was eating so small it didn't really bother me.
I will have another shake tonight using water instead of the skim milk and the beauty of these shakes is that you can add things to them to make them different. When I was on the Excell powder I used to make plenty of things out of it even a kind of ice cream. The trick is to get the vanilla flavour which goes well with frozen fruits, flavourings and what have you.
I have to admit there was something brought in the house that would make me eat and eat if I wasn't on the straight and narrow. Somebody bought in a box of devil dogs but at least I don't have them staring at me. Max for some strange reason wanted them in the freezer. Helps me out.
Most people can't handle a "shakes" diet but because I am lazy it works for me. Plus it doesn't bother me to eat the same thing day after day. At least I know what I will have for the day and for supper I can have a diet meal. Just nuke it, all done!
The main thing is that I shrink my liver as much as possible in the 2 weeks before my operation and lose a few lbs. Plus it is a good introduction to what my life will be like after I get my small stomach. 5 years ago I lost 60lbs this way so I am hoping I can do it again.
My body is in a terrible way. I can't walk far and when I do I feel like I can't catch my breath. Today at work was agony because of my back and ankle and I barely did anything. But far better I show up and do what little I can then call in and have the others be short. It's a real bear to have a whole floor to manage for 5 hours. Don't ask me to stay any longer because 5 hours is torment enough!
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