Six weeks today!

I'm down 24 pounds since surgery day and a total of 40 since my December 1 preop date. I think I'm gonna be a slower loser than some, but as long as I lose, I'll take it. It could be that I started mushies and regular food sooner (according to docs plans) than some others do. I am still averaging 750 calories daily, 30-40 carbs, and now about 70-90 grams of protein. I only include a protein drink about three days a week, but it does take quite a bit of planning, which I don't mind, to get in my protein via food.

It's PMS week, and my followup appointment is Thursday. Bummer. I know I will be higher in weight that I would have been otherwise, but it's LIFE.

I am getting in exercise of some sort every day. Generally, we are walking two miles in 30 minutes, and I'm also on the elliptical for 15-30 minutes daily.

I decided on surgery for the long-term health benefits of a slimmer me, and if it takes longer term versus shorter term to shed the wait, then "thems the brakes."