Unlady-like Topic

There is no lady-like way of bringing up this topic. But I assure you, it is the reason I have not yet done a Week 4 Post Op - Weigh In Video or update.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words... so:


This is now going in EVERYTHING that I eat and drink. And I do mean EVERYTHING.

I did weigh this morning, and I had lost about a pound. Let's just say, "it's been a while" if you get my drift. A LONG WHILE. I'm hoping the BeneFiber is going to help correct this problem of mine.

They say that "irregularity" is normal after gastric bypass surgery, and I'm doing my best to fix the problem. Me and God have even had a few talks about it ;o)

In other news... my follow up appointment with my surgeon was scheduled due to "snow" for another two weeks. BUT I have been talking with my nutritionist, and I have now graduated to "solid" foods. I use the word "solid" very loosely as my food choices are still very restricted. Strangely enough, I'm VERY excited that one of the foods on my permission list is shredded lettuce. WOOT! I haven't been able to eat any fresh veges in over a month, didn't realize how much I missed them. So tonight, I plan on trying out a bite or two of salad for dinner.

I promise to post a video soon :o)

3 week Pre-Surgery Diet

Why a diet before Gastric Bypass Surgery? To help reduce the size of you (fatty) liver and improve other conditions that may make surgery
more difficult.

My nutritionist said I should expect to lost another 3% on this diet.

Requirements:
1. Drink 2 protein shakes (women and 3 for men) each day.
Mixed with 8oz skim milk or water.
Must be in these guidelines:
80-100 calories
0-4g fat
1-7g carbs
17-15g protein

2. No caffeine

3. One serving of each of these per day. ( don't have to eat it but no substitutions.)
- 1/2 cup dry oatmeal with water
- 4oz sugar free jello
- 6oz light nonfat yogurt
- 3oz fresh fruit OR 4oz unsweetened applesauce
- 2 cup raw OR 1 cup cooked non-starchy vegetable
- 3 oz very lean protein (chicken, turkey, or white fish)
- 1 tbsp light salad dressing.

1 on 1 Nutritionist Appointment

Today we ended our 3 week diet, and went to our 1 on 1 appointment with Amber, our nutritionist.

(This is me waiting)

My husband... RICHARD... lost 17 pounds!!! Holy Cow! That was 17 pounds in 3 weeks!!
I lost 6 pounds in 3 weeks. I'm pretty stoked too!

Amber approved both of us, and was very pleased with our success. Richard now has 6 months with a regular doctor before our insurance will pay for his surgery.

I should get a call next week to schedule my SURGERY DATE! WOOT!



That seems like a random picture of a chair... but I was amazed at how big these things were! Then I realized how good I fit in them --- stink. Oh well, one day this chair will be able to fit ME & RICHARD in it at one time :o)

Day 1 - Pre Pre-Surgery Diet

Holy Cow. That was hard.

I was hungry all day, but that wasn't the worst part.

Have you ever tried to eat bite 30 times?
No? Try it.

Have you ever tried to not drink anything while you eat?
No? oh my word. choke fest.

And then to not drink anything 30 minutes before and after your meal. Difficult.

Oh, and we must not forget that we have to eat our meal in 30 minutes. I'm a slow eater anyway... but that's crazy.

Small minor annoyances. We'll get through it.
I did weigh myself today and lose 2.5 lbs between yesterday and today. I'll take that ;o)