Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Let's Talk Protein Shakes

So, this is my 26th day of protein shakes. I didn't know I could be so creative, but with a little almond milk, baking extracts and 3 different flavors of powder - the possibilities are endless!

My new favorite is banana - made with vanilla protein powder and banana extract. One of my daily mixes involves chocolate protein powder, chocolate almond milk, coconut and almond extract.

I'm now 7 days from surgery - one week! Lots of different emotions - excitement being at the top of the list.

Stay tuned...

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Twelve Days to my Surgery

On my first day to surgery my doctor said to me, you're doing great!

On my second day to surgery my doctor said to me, only drink clear liquids and you're doing great!

On my third day to surgery my doctor said to me, nothing after midnight, only drink clear liquids and you're doing great!

On my fourth day to surgery my doctor said to me, only four more days, nothing after midnight, only drink clear liquids and you're doing great!

On my fifth day to surgery my doctor said to me, no you cannot eat, only four more days, nothing after midnight, only drink clear liquids and you're doing great!

On my sixth day to surgery my doctor said to me, you're half way there, no you cannot eat, only four more days, nothing after midnight, only drink clear liquids, and you're doing great!

On my seventh day to surgery my doctor said to me, protein shakes are necessary, you're half way there, no you cannot eat, only four more days, nothing after midnight, only drink clear liquids and you're doing great!

On my eighth day to surgery my doctor said to me, sugar-free popsicles - it's only 3 degrees, protein shakes are necessary, you're half way there, no you cannot eat, only four more days, nothing after midnight, only drink clear liquids and you're doing great!

On my ninth day to surgery my doctor said to me, of course you can drink clear broth, sugar-free popsicles - it's only 3 degrees, protein shakes are necessary, you're halfway there, no you cannot eat, only four more days, nothing after midnight, only drink clear liquids and you're doing great?

On my tenth day to surgery my doctor said to me, don't forget to order your vitamins, of course you can drink clear broth, sugar-free popsicles - it's only 3 degrees, protein shakes are necessary, you're halfway there, no you cannot eat, only four more days, nothing after midnight, only drink clear liquids and you're doing great?

On my eleventh day to surgery my doctor said to me, maybe no more diabetes, don't forget to order your vitamins, of course you can drink clear broth, sugar-free popsicles - it's only 3 degrees, protein shakes are necessary, you're halfway there, no you cannot eat, only four more days, nothing after midnight, only drink clear liquids and you're doing great?

On my twelfth day to surgery my doctor said to me, 14 days of liquid, maybe no more diabetes, don't forget to order your vitamins, of course you can drink clear broth, sugar-free popsicles - it's only 3 degrees, protein shakes are necessary, you're halfway there, no you cannot eat, only four more days, nothing after midnight, only drink clear liquids and you're doing great?